Entry to Celebration, Will Call & ADA

 

This guide is still very much work in progress ahead of official announcements but here is what we know so far.

UPDATED 05/17/22 - Official Entrance Procedures released (Health Check)

UPDATED 05/19/22 - Official Entrance Procedures updated with line up details

The Basics

To enter Star Wars Celebration you must have a valid badge (of course!)

Everyone will go through metal detectors and bag check on entry. Fans are free to come in costume and bring whatever they need, just be aware that the less you have with you, the faster you will clear security.

Everyone attending will be required to wear approved face covering whilst at Celebration.

Vaccination & Covid Test Checks

This year all attendees will need to provide either proof of full vaccination from an FDA or WHO approved or authorized vaccine OR a negative test with a timestamp showing it was performed no more than 1 day before entry (antigen) or 2 days before entry (PCR).

There will be two locations for these checks. The main location is the Marquis Ballroom at the Anaheim Marriott (700 W Convention Way). The is also a secondary check point on Katella Avenue, outside the Anaheim Convention Center.

If you already have your badge you can use either location. If you are collecting your badge from Will Call you will need to do your check in the Marquis Ballroom (where you can do it before or after collecting your badge, also in the ballroom).

Health and Safety Check hours are:

Wednesday 14:00-20:00

Thursday 6:00-19:00

Friday 6:00-19:00

Saturday 6:00-19:00

Sunday 6:00-16:30

Once your vaccination/negative test has been verified you will receive a wristband that you will need to wear for all days of Celebration. You will need to re-verify your vaccination/test if you remove or lose your wristband.

ReedPOP have partnered with CLEAR Health Pass for the event. If eligible for CLEAR Pass you can follow this link or scan the QR code on the Celebration website. This option can be used for both proof of vaccination and proof of negative test. Full details and FAQ about CLEAR Pass are on the Celebration website.

Alternatively vaccinated can provide proof of vaccination using a government issued vaccination record (paper or photo) or MyIRmobile. Fans providing proof of negative test, and not using CLEAR Pass, must show either a negative rapid antigen COVID-19 test administered and timestamped no more than 1 day prior to entry, or a negative lab PCR COVID-19 test administered and timestamped no more than 2 days prior to entry. Tests must be administered by a health professional, at-home tests will not be accepted.

Will Call

If you aren't getting your badge in the mail then you will need to collect it from the Will Call counter at Fan Services when you arrive. This is located in the Marquis Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel adjacent to the convention center.

Will call is open:

Wednesday 14:00-20:00

Thursday 6:00-19:00

Friday 6:00-19:00

Saturday 6:00-19:00

Sunday 6:00-16:30

If any tickets are still available you will be able to purchase them at Fan Services.

Main Entrance

The Anaheim Convention Centre will open at 6am each morning. Due to the use of virtual panel reservations for the morning panels there is no overnight lineup and overnight queuing/camping is not allowed.

If you arrive before 10am the main queue will be in Hall E. This is for Show Floor, Celebration Store, and all Stages except the Celebration Stage.

If you have been selected to view the opening panel in the Celebration Stage then your queue will be in Hall A. This is accessible via the glass doors outside the Arena Lobby (you cannot enter through Lobby A in the morning).

If you have not been selected for the opening panel but would like to enter the Celebration Stage stand-by line then you will need to queue in Hall E and you will be released to Hall A at 10am. There will also be stand-by lines for Galaxy and Twin Suns Stages.

Jedi Master VIP Entrance

Entrance to the Jedi Master VIP Lounge between 9am and 10am is via the Lobby B/C glass doors (look for "Exhibitor Entry Only" signage. Jedi Master VIPs will be allowed to enter there from 9am for access to the second floor VIP Lounge.

Early entrance to the Celebration Store is via the same doors, VIPs may then proceed to the third floor skybridge to the Celebration Store in ACC North (store opens 9:30am for VIPs).

For Show Floor and Celebration Stage, Jedi Master VIPs will have a dedicated queue in Hall E and Hall A respectively.

ADA Entrance

If you arrive before 10am the ADA queue for Show Floor, Celebration Store, and all stages except the Celebration Stage will be in Lobby D.

If you have been selected to view the opening panel in the Celebration Stage then your queue will be in Hall A. This is accessible via the glass doors outside the Arena Lobby (you cannot enter through Lobby A in the morning). There will be a specified ADA line for lottery winners.

If you have not been selected for the opening panel but would like to enter the Celebration Stage stand-by line then you will need to queue in Lobby D and you will be released to Hall A at 10am. There will also be stand-by lines for Galaxy and Twin Suns Stages.

ADA

The ADA Desk is located at Fan Services in the Marquis Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel adjacent to the convention center. ADA Desk hours are the same as Will Call.

Here you can get your ADA sticker, learn about accessibility services, and have any ADA questions answered. You must get you ADA sticker to be able to use ADA services at Celebration.

ADA stickers are valid for the full duration of the convention. Please do not remove the sticker during the event.

One companion sticker will be issued per disabled guest (with exceptions for families with young children). If a guest wishes to switch their companion the old sticker will need to be returned to the ADA Desk for reissuing.

Service animals are welcome throughout the convention. However, this does not include emotional support animals, therapy animals or companion animals.

All service animals must remain by their handler's side at all times and much be harnessed, leashed or tethered unless this interferes with the animal's work or the guest's disability prevents using these devices.

Service animals must be housebroken and should use the service animal relief area.

Any guest bringing a service animal will be responsible for and liable for any damage or injury caused by the animal. All animals should have the legally required vaccinations.

The Anaheim Convention Center is fully navigable for guests with mobility disabilities, with accessible pathways connecting all areas. Guest are encouraged to use wheelchairs, scooters, and other forms of personal transportation.

ADA Contact - ada@reedpop.com

Please contact ReedPOP using the above email address if you require:

ASL Interpretation for any event. Requests should be made no later than 21 days before Celebration to allow sufficient time for the request to be processed.

Requests for Braille/Large Font Print, Guided Tours and other forms of Effective Communication.

Special Dietary Needs (food vendors will have gluten-free options available)

Two quiet rooms are available at Star Wars Celebration. The quiet room 209B and the prayer room 231C.

Please see the official ADA page here. And make sure you join the Facebook Star Wars Celebration ADA group for all the latest information (including Q&A with the ADA provider coming up on May 4th)