Jedi Training Academy to Close for Update - Disney's Hollywood Studios

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

With thanks to Jason for the heads up...

 

 

Jedi Training Academy to close to reopen later this year as 'Jedi Training - Trials of the Temple' 4 hours ago

The hugely popular Jedi Training Academy at Disney's Hollywood Studios will have its final shows on October 4 2015.

 

The attraction will reopen later in the year as 'Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple,' and will feature an all new set and new characters. It is expected that the show will continue to be on the stage next to Star Tours.

 

A new villain from the Disney XD series Star Wars Rebels will be part of the show.

 

Like the current Jedi Training Academy, children will continue to be able to participate in the show with lightsaber training.

 

Jedi Training Academy became a permanent addition at the then Disney-MGM Studios back in the fall of 2007 after a successfully test period in a temporary location.

 

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/jedi-training-academy/news/25sep2015-jedi-training-academy-to-close-to-reopen-later-this-year-as-jedi-training---trials-of-the-temple.htm

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

Hmmm.

 

The Disney Parks Blog announced yesterday that a bunch of Disneyland's Star Wars stuff will launch on November 16  http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/09/details-on-season-of-the-force-coming-november-16-to-disneyland-park-in-california/

 

Their new Jedi Training Academy will be ready to go then.

 

The blog says details for DHS will be coming soon.

 

I have to wonder if DHS's stuff will launch later that Disneyland's.  Otherwise, why not announce them both at the same time?

 

TCD

[Katman1356...Jason 1,140]

Hmmm.

 

The Disney Parks Blog announced yesterday that a bunch of Disneyland's Star Wars stuff will launch on November 16  http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/09/details-on-season-of-the-force-coming-november-16-to-disneyland-park-in-california/

 

Their new Jedi Training Academy will be ready to go then.

 

The blog says details for DHS will be coming soon.

 

I have to wonder if DHS's stuff will launch later that Disneyland's.  Otherwise, why not announce them both at the same time?

 

TCD

 

I thought I remembered WDW's Season of the Force is coming in January? I will have to see if I saw that on an official source or not. 

[Beckers 1,136]

Well now I don't have to bother with rope drop at HS

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

I thought I remembered WDW's Season of the Force is coming in January? I will have to see if I saw that on an official source or not.

I thought it was December. But my only source was from Carol's photos she posted last week:

 

That sign definitely says December, 2015.

TCD

[Katman1356...Jason 1,140]

I thought it was December. But my only source was from Carol's photos she posted last week:

 

That sign definitely says December, 2015.

TCD

 

The only thing I could find was this from teh Parks Blog but of course its outdated with DL opening Season of the Force sooner. 

Season of the Force, a new seasonal event beginning early 2016, brings new experiences to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. In Tomorrowland at Disneyland park, guests will explore the Star Wars galaxy with special entertainment throughout the land, themed food locations and more. Guests also will also climb aboard Hyperspace Mountain, a reimagining of the classic Space Mountain attraction, in which guests will join an X-wing Starfighter battle. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests will close out weekend nights with a new fireworks spectacular set to the iconic score of the Star Wars movies.

 

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/08/star-wars-enhancements-new-experiences-coming-soon-to-walt-disney-world-and-disneyland-resorts/

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

The only thing I could find was this from teh Parks Blog but of course its outdated with DL opening Season of the Force sooner. 

Season of the Force, a new seasonal event beginning early 2016, brings new experiences to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. In Tomorrowland at Disneyland park, guests will explore the Star Wars galaxy with special entertainment throughout the land, themed food locations and more. Guests also will also climb aboard Hyperspace Mountain, a reimagining of the classic Space Mountain attraction, in which guests will join an X-wing Starfighter battle. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests will close out weekend nights with a new fireworks spectacular set to the iconic score of the Star Wars movies.

 

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/08/star-wars-enhancements-new-experiences-coming-soon-to-walt-disney-world-and-disneyland-resorts/

 

Good catch.

 

The best I can figure is that the Launch Bay is just part of what they will roll out for Seasons of the Force.

 

I can't imagine them doing Star Wars fireworks in December.  They have to shut down Streets of American and the area around TSMM for the fireworks.  They can't be doing that while the Osborne Lights are having their last hurrah.

 

TCD

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

An update from WDWMagic...

 

 

PHOTO - Walls down to reveal new stage at Jedi Training - Trials of the Temple 40 minutes ago

The construction walls are down to give us a first look at the new Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple stage at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

 

Photos here...

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/jedi-training-academy/news/30nov2015-photo---walls-down-to-reveal-new-stage-at-jedi-training---trials-of-the-temple.htm