Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel Amy ~
We are huge Star Wars fans at my house and are very excited about the new possibilities we may see in the parks now that Disney has bought Lucasfilm.
You are correct - Darth Vader, the Stormtroopers, and Darth Maul do appear in Jedi Training Academy at Disney's Hollywood Studios but they do not sign autographs for the young Padawans that participate.
There have been a couple of times I've visited when Darth Vader and the Stormtroopers were available for pictures near Star Tours but that is not on a regular basis. I would recommend checking character appearance times on the day of your visit by picking up a printed
Times Guide as you enter Disney's Hollywood Studios. You can also find character locations and appearance times by downloading the
My Disney Experience Mobile App. Also keep an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog for announcements to see what future exciting experiences are coming.
You never know what character experiences Disney will announce next but for now, the best time to see
Star Wars characters, get their autographs, and pose for pictures with them is still during
Star Wars Weekends. Please feel free to visit us with any other questions. It is our pleasure to assist you!
Wishing you minnie magical memories :-) Allison V.