Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Celestial Cinema?
Where is the SandDance Theater?
Where is the Special Event parking lot? Is there a shuttle service?
Where do we park for Special Events?
How is seating arranged at the Celestial Cinema?
Are food and beverages available at the Celestial Cinema?
What is the attire for events and movies?
If I ordered Passes or Tickets over the phone or web, where do I pick up my tickets?
What is the pass & ticket holder admissions policy?


Where is the Celestial Cinema?  top


The Celestial Cinema is at the Wailea Gold & Emerald Golf Course, on the amphitheater-like slopes of the golf-course training facility. 

PLEASE NOTE:  All Celestial Cinema parking is at the Wailea Special Event Parking Lot, located at the entrance to the Wailea Resort on Wailea Ike Drive. There will be NO on-sight festival parking at the SeaWatch Restaurant parking lot.

map Celestial Cenema

 

Where is the SandDance Theater?   top


This toes-in-the-sand venue is located on Wailea Beach below the Four Seasons Resort at Wailea.

map SandDance Theater

 

 

Where is the Special Event Parking Lot? Is There a Shuttle Service?   top


All parking for the Celestial Cinema and the Taste of Wailea will be at the Wailea Resort Special Event Parking Lot. This Lot is located at the top of Wailea Ike Drive. When approaching Wailea from Piilani Highway (Hwy 31), as you make the right hand turn on to Wailea Ike Drive, the lot will be on your left. A free shuttle, courtesy of Roberts Hawaii, will take festival attendees to and from the venues. Celestial Cinema shuttles run continuously starting at 6 pm. Taste of Wailea shuttles begin at 4:15 pm. All shuttles will return to the Special Event Parking Lot at the end of each Special Event and Celestial Cinema Feature Film.

map Celestial Cinema & Taste of Wailea Parking  


Parking for all festival events and films other than those noted above is as follows:

The SandDance Theater
Location: Wailea Beach below the Four Seasons Resort Maui atWailea.
Parking: Wailea Beach Public Parking lot.

Castle and McCoy Theaters
Location: Maui Arts and Cultural Center (MACC), Kahului.
Parking: MACC. No shuttle service available.

map SandDance Theater
map Castle and McCoy Theaters

 

Where Do We Park for Special Events?    top

  • Starry Night MoonDance: The Shops at Wailea, or shuttle from Celestial Cinema at the conclusion of the 8 pm Feature Film. Map »
  • Taste of Chocolate: Limited self-parking & valet parking at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, or shuttle from Celestial Cinema at the conclusion of 8 pm Feature Film. Map »
  • Taste of Wailea: Wailea Special Events Parking Lot. Map »
    Please note:There is NO parking at the SeaWatch Restaurant, or the event location.
  • Award Tribute (Zooey Deschanel): Wailea Beach public parking lot below the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. Map »
  • Filmmakers Panels: Wailea Beach Marriott Resort Hotel & Spa, or the adjacent Shops at Wailea. Map »

PLEASE NOTE: Shuttles will run from the Celestial Cinema to all 10 pm Special Events at the conclusion of the Celestial Cinema 8 pm Feature Film. Return shuttles will drop off guests at Wailea resort properties and the Special Event Parking Lot upon request.

A Maui Film Festival Resort shuttle, available to Wailea Resort guests, runs from hotel to hotel, to the Celestial Cinema at Wailea & SandDance Theater, Starry Night MoonDance,Taste of Chocolate, and the Taste of Wailea.

Handicapped parking and access is available at the Celestial Cinema.

 

How is Seating Arranged at the Celestial Cinema?   top

Seating at Celestial Cinema is on the grass, and is arranged on a first come first serve basis. To make things more comfortable, please feel free to bring your own low back beach chair, blankets and pillows, or towels to sit on. You may also rent a low back beach chair for $5 per night.

 

Are Food and Beverages Available at the Celestial Cinema?   top

A mouth-watering array of food and non-alcoholic beverages will be featured from select Maui Restaurants each evening.

No coolers, bottles, or outside food and beverages are allowed. No alcoholic beverages will be for sale, or allowed on the premises. This will be strictly enforced.

Maui Film Festival is proud to offer recycling bins in which to place your cans, cardboard, plastic, & glass containers.

 

What is the Attire for Events and Movies?   top

Attire for all events is “Resort Wear”, even for the Taste of Wailea, our signature event. Attire for films is casual. However, the evenings can be cool at Celestial Cinema & SandDance Theater. Bringing a sweater or light jacket will guarantee your comfort for the evening.

 

Where Can I Purchase Tickets?   top

For a complete list please visit our Ticket Sales Location page.

 

If I Ordered Passes or Tickets Over the Phone or Web, Where Do I Pick up my Tickets?   top

For a complete list of pass and ticket pickup information, visit our Ticket & Pass Pick-up page.

 

Pass & Ticket Holder Admissions Policy    top

  • Pass holders must arrive no later than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time of all Special Events to guarantee admission, and at least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of any Film, Panel, and Tribute to guarantee admission. Any pass holder arriving outside of the above noted time frame will be given priority admission on a space available basis, but can not be guaranteed admission.
  • Ticket holders must also arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of any Film or Tribute to guarantee admission.
  • Please be advised that rain or shine, and without exception, all Pass and Ticket sales are final and no refunds or exchanges will be made.
  • If lost, stolen or destroyed, Passes and Tickets will not be replaced.
  • Admittance to the Starry Night MoonDance is limited to those 21 years of age or older.
  • Maui Film Festival staff and volunteers work year-round to ensure that a good time is had by all. That said, festival management, either directly or through its volunteers and staff, reserves the right to refuse admission to, and/or remove from any Festival screening, panel or special event, anyone whose actions are deemed troublesome and/or dangerous to other Festival attendees, guests, volunteers or staff.
  • Film, Panel, Tribute and Special Event schedules subject to change without notice.
 
PLEASE NOTE:
Cameras and recording devices, including on occasion cellular phones with built in cameras, will not be allowed in Festival Event venues.


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