Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple

Our son's absolute favorite every time we go, for the last few years. I only wish I could do it too. You have to hurry over to the sign up when the park opens, as there's no fast pass for this. The morning sessions fill up quickly too (it gets hot in the afternoon). It's definitely worth it though, especially if you've never done it before.

Great interactive show where your kid can be dressed up and train as a Jedi taking part in a small fight scene with some well known Star Wars characters. You have to book your child in as there are only 20 spaces per show. The team are great with the kids and it's well organised with pictures of your child in action to buy.

Sign up early! Rope drop if preferable. My kids loved it. However, in the summer, it can be hot and humid. The humidity is worse in the morning.

SUper Important: Space is limited, so you have to sign up early if you want to snag a spot for your young Jedi to train. Jedi Training is an incredibly popular experience and an absolute must for any Star Wars fan ages 4 to 12. It costs nothing extra beyond park admission to be a part of this 25-minute show. The show's stage area is next to the entrance to Star Tours - The Adventures Continue. The show consists of a Jedi Master and several assistants that lead the 30 participants through basic Jedi training. The kids wear Jedi robes and are broken up into two groups, with 15 being led to a raised level and 15 on a ground level. There are marked spots for each child to stand upon. Once everyone is in place, lightsabers are handed out. The kids learn some basic moves, and then get to test out their skills one on one!! While you cannot register for a show in advance (like before your trip), check the Disney website before leaving for your trip and find the listing of Jedi Training show times. This way you can plan around other reservations (dining or FastPass) and determine your show time preferences. Once you enter the park, head straight to the Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost for registration (note that you will want to pick up a Disney's Hollywood Studios Times Guide just to confirm that the location has not changed). Prior to reaching the Outpost, in front of the Hollywood and Vine restaurant, Disney cast members were organizing people into a line. After a few minutes, we were walked back to a queuing area that led to registration. In order to register, the participating children must be present. There are a number of Disney Cast Members to register people and once it is your turn, you select a show time and give them information on the children participating in the show. If you are not able to obtain a registered spot in the show, it may be possible to participate as a replacement for a no-show if you are willing to be on standby. However, you have to stay near the Indiana Jones Outpost and wait until just before show time hoping for a no-show. If everyone who registered arrives, then you would have to wait on stand-by for the next show. With the show’s popularity and the fact that you have to register on-site that day, there are very few no-shows. Since this is an outdoor show, it can be canceled due to bad weather. If rain is a possibility the day you are there, check the hourly weather forecast and try selecting a show time that hopefully will avoid the rain. Shows are held throughout the day every 30 or 60 minutes. For shows that are 30 minutes apart, as soon as one show ends another is preparing to start. There is no seating or shade, so be prepared to stand in the sun while watching the show.

If you’ve got young ones that have a love of all things Star Wars and light saber battles, you’ve really got to enlist your kids into this show (11 and under). Age 7-10 seems to be the sweet spot — younger kids seem to get too spooked by the experience of facing a Sith Lord. Kids go through a 20-30 minute orientation/instructions, are outfitted with a robe, and escorted to the show area changing “Here come the Jedi”. “Here we come!” It’s super cute and people often chant with them or cheer them on as they approach the show area. When the show begins they go through some basic lightsaber training and then face “their fears” when they open up the Jedi temple doors. I think it’s random who they get (at least random to us — nothing is truly random in the controlled behind the scenes world of Disney). Our kids got to face Kyle Ren and the other set of kids faced Darth Vader. The music and voiceovers were loud and clearly heard, so it made it a bit more immersive and intense. Most of the kids seemed to love it quite a bit, whereas a few were too scared and were unable to complete the show. Definitely worth doing at least once. Kids get a pin for completing the challenge (and do not get to keep the lightsaber).

My son absolutely loved this. Make sure you head straight to enrol as soon as the park opens, as spaces for the training are limited. Great interaction and training for young jedi. They also receive a certificate at the end. Can't wait for my daughter to try it next year, as she was to young this time. It is for 4-9 year olds.

Great activity for the young ones and they also get to battle .... and ..... and .... (I'm not going to spoil the surprise guest list!!)

All kids have to do this...it was a very sunny day and the staff kid the beat to keep the kids hydrated.