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Overall Rating: 2 Stars
Do your younglings love Star Wars? If so, then this is one show they'll love to see - and do! This great little show, performed multiple times daily, is popular among those who wish to become Padawans and learn the ways of the force. It's a highly interactive show that makes a great addition to the Tomorrowland Terrace stage, so get some foodnearby and enjoy the show!
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Atmosphere: 3 Stars
The Tomorrowland Terrace stage is right in front of the Tomorrowland Terrace/Galactic Grill so it's in a prime viewing location with ample seating and a large show area. There's plenty of shade around and you're right in the bustle of Tomorrowland so you feel very immersed. Those nearby only concerned with food may detract a bit from the experience, but it's negligible.
Entertainment Quality: 2 or 3 Stars
Okay, so here's the deal with the split decision. If no one you know is in the show then it's pretty much a 2 star performance. It's entertaining and all but the point of the show is to allow each Padawan to practice fighting with a light saber so it takes quite a bit of time. The story line is not so important but it's still pretty cool to see what happens when the teachers have to take on Kylo Ren.
Now, if you do know someone in the show (like, I don't know, your child) then this becomes a solid 3 star experience. As I said before, every child gets their chance to be in a light saber duel with either an Inquisitor from Star Wars: Rebels or with Darth Vader. That opportunity makes up for a lot of what the show lacks, but that is actually the whole idea of Jedi Training Academy.
Now, if you do know someone in the show (like, I don't know, your child) then this becomes a solid 3 star experience. As I said before, every child gets their chance to be in a light saber duel with either an Inquisitor from Star Wars: Rebels or with Darth Vader. That opportunity makes up for a lot of what the show lacks, but that is actually the whole idea of Jedi Training Academy.
Time Commitment: 2 Stars
The show itself is not very long, less than ten minutes, but the problem comes if you're child is in the show. You must sign up ahead of time at the exit of Star Wars Launch Bay. Sign-ups begin as soon as the park opens and are a first-come-first-served process. If your child wants to get in this needs to be your first stop and there may be a bit of a line depending on the day. Then they have to meet back at the sign-up area ahead of showtime to get their robes, light sabers, and initial training so they can prepare for the show. All in all this can require over an hour of your time. It can be very worth it since they will remember this experience for years to come, but be aware of the time commitment before you start your day so there are no surprises.
