Hi Elizabeth,
The
Jedi Training Academy (JTA) at Disney's Hollywood Studios (DHS) is out of this world fun for kids!
Guests must be between the ages of 4 & 12 to participate in the JTA. The number of participants is limited & they start registration first thing in the morning & stop once the spots are filled for the day (they usually fill up fast during peak seasons). If this is something your son/daughter wants to participate in, head that way first. He/she will need to be present with you to register. They will ask him/her a couple of questions to make sure he/she can follow some basic directions.
After completing their training, each participant "battles" Darth Vader. It is held several times a day. JTA is located near Star Tours. When we were there, they were holding registration under the Star Tours sign in what would have been the queue if the attraction wasn't currently undergoing a major reimagining. There were several Cast Members there who were directing potential Padawans participants to the registration area. It wasn't anything fancy or well-marked, just a Cast Member with a clipboard but they got the job done very efficiently. So while the actual sign up location may vary, it will be held in an area near the JTA stage - just ask any Cast Member near that area.
The times for JTA will be listed on your
Times Guide that you pick up along with your
Guide Map when you enter DHS. There will be a PhotoPass Photographer during the show getting shots of all of the participants. Following the session, be sure to stop by to get a slip of paper with instructions on how to get those pictures added to your PhotoPass.
Wishing you many magical memories :-) Allison