Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Celestial Cinema?
Where is the Maui SkyDome, SandDance Theater & StarLight Cinema
Where do we Park? Is there Shuttle Service?
Where do we Park for Special Events?
How is Seating Arranged at Celestial Cinema?
Is there Food and Beverage at the Celestial Cinema?
Can I Bring My Own Food?
What is the Attire for Events and Movies?
What Films and Events are Good for Children?
Where Can I Purchase Tickets?
If I ordered Passes or Tickets over the phone or web, where do I pick up my tickets?
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 Maui SkyDome, SandDance Theater & StarLight Cinema?   top


The Maui SkyDome is located at the Pacific Terrace  of the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.  Parking for the Maui SkyDome is available at the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, and the Shops at Wailea.

The SandDance Theater is located on Wailea Beach below the Four Seasons Resort Maui. Parking for the SandDance Theater is available at the Wailea Beach Public Parking Lot between the Grand Wailea Resort and the Four Seasons Resort Maui.

The StarLight Cinemas located on the beach below the Future Home of Baccarat Wailea Resort & Residences (formerly the Renaissance Wailea Beach Hotel). Parking is in the Mokapu/Ulua Beach Public Parking Lot.

map Maui SkyDome
map SandDance Theater
map StarLight Cinema

 

Where do we park? Is there Shuttle Service?   top


Celestial Cinema & Taste of Wailea

There will be NO on-sight festival parking at the SeaWatch Restaurant Parking Lot.  All parking for the Celestial Cinema, and the Taste of Wailea will be at the top of Wailea Ike Drive, in the Wailea Resort Special Event Parking Lot. 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,  and the 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 OTHER festival events and films, other than those noted above is as follows:

Maui SkyDome

  • Location: Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Pacific Terrace.
  • Parking: Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, or the adjacent Shops at Wailea.
  • Map »

SandDance Theater:

  • Location: Wailea Beach below the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea.
  • Parking: Wailea Beach public parking Lot 
  • Map »

Starlight Cinema:

  • Location: s located on the beach below the Future Home of Baccarat Wailea Resort & Residences (formerly the Renaissance Wailea Beach Hotel).
  • Parking: Mokapu/Ulua Beach Public Parking Lot.
  • Map »

Castle and McCoy Theaters

  • Location: Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MACC), Kahului
  • Parking: MACC. No shuttle service available.
  • Map »

 

Where do we Park for Special Events?    top

  • Taste of Kō Opening Night Reception: Fairmont Kea Lani Maui. Map »
  • Intimate Conversations & Award Tributes:Wailea Beach Marriott Resort Hotel & Spa, or the adjacent Shops at Wailea. Map »
  • 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 »
  • Filmmakers Panels: Wailea Beach Marriott Resort Hotel & Spa, or the adjacent Shops at Wailea. Map »
  • Taste of Wailea: Wailea Special Events Parking Lot. Please note: There is NO parking at the SeaWatch Restaurant, or the event location. Map »
  • Seaside Cinema Lounge:  Wailea Beach Public Parking lot. 

PLEASE NOTE: Shuttles will run from the Celestial Cinema to SandDance Theater & 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, Maui SkyDome, StarLight Cinema, SandDance Theater, Taste of Kō Opening Night Reception, Starry Night MoonDance, Intimate Conversations & Awards Tributes, Taste of Chocolate, and the Taste of Wailea.

 

How is Seating Arranged at Celestial Cinema?   top


New in 2008 in compliance with MAUI COUNTY FIRE CODE
Applies to Celestial Cinema Only
If you’ve always enjoyed snuggling up under-the stars with friends and family on blankets, pillows and sleeping bags at the Celestial Cinema, you're still good to go. However, due to Maui County Fire Code, outside chairs will no longer be permitted at any major outdoor sporting and cultural event. This year we have three options for those of you who are used to bringing your own chair. Thanks for your continued understanding, aloha and cooperation.

Option One is to rent a low back beach chair ($5/night).
Option Two is to make complimentary use of one of our newly purchased stadium seat cushions with built-in back support. This option require a $20 refundable deposit.
Option Three is to purchase, for a nominal fee of only $2, your own personal beach mat.

 

Is there Food and Beverage at the Celestial Cinema?   top

A nice 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 to place your cans, cardboard, plastic, & glass containers in.  The Maui Film Festival donates 20% of all beverage proceeds to charity.

Celestial Cinema Menu
(1 scrip = $1.00)

AVAILABLE DAILY:
Ono Gelato (coconut, chocolate, sea mist, or sour cream) - 5 scrip
Maui Kazowie Kettlecorn - 6 scrip
Honolulu Coffee Company:
-Kona Frost - 6 scrip
-Hot or iced coffee - 4 scrip
-Iced Tea - 4 scrip
-Cookie - 4 scrip
-Chocolate covered Espresso beans - 4 scrip
-Coconut macaroons - 2 scrip
FIJI Water – 2 or 3 scrip
Variety of Maui Soda & Ice Products - 2scrip
Candy - 1 or 2 scrip
LUNA Bars - 2 for 1 scrip

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11:
Penne Pasta Cafe
Penne Pomodoro Parmesan and Basil - 10 scrip
Mixed Greens, Edemame, Tomato and Feta Salad - 10 scrip
Pasta and Salad - 10 scrip
Chicken Parmesan, Pasta and Salad - 13 scrip
Italian Sausage, Pasta and Salad - 13 scrip 
Patticakes Bakery
Banana bread- 4 scrip
Mango bread- 4 scrip
Coconut Mac cake- 4 scrip

THURSDAY, JUNE 12:
Consuelo’s Catering
Moqueca Fish Stew with Rice and Salad -14 scrip
Thai Coconut Chicken and Veggies with Rice and Salad - 12 scrip
Veggie Pate Wraps - 8 scrip
Garden Salad with Bread - 8 scrip
Assorted Desserts – 3 to 5 scrip

FRIDAY, JUNE 13:
Maui Tacos
Caesar Wrap with Chicken- 9 scrip
Mango BBQ Pork Burrito- 9 scrip
Vegetarian Burrito- 7 scrip
Patticakes Bakery
Banana bread- 4 scrip
Mango bread -4 scrip
Coconut mac cake- 4 scrip

SATURDAY, JUNE 14:
Consuelo’s Catering
Vegetarian Indian Platter - Dahl,Rice,Curry Veggies,Raita,Chutney - 12 scrip
Savory Puff Pastries - chicken or potato curry with chutney and salad- 12 scrip
Garden Salad with Bread - 8 scrip
Chocolates from the Paia Youth Center - 5 to15 scrip
Assorted Desserts - 3 to 5 scrip

SUNDAY, JUNE 14:
Bento’s and Banquets by Bernard
Roast Pork with Rice and Corn - 8  scrip
Shoyu Chicken with Rice and Corn - 8 scrip
Shoyu Chicken and Roast Pork Combo Plate - 9 scrip
Chow Fun - 4 scrip
Chili and Rice - 7 scrip
Caesar Salad - 8 scrip
Cookies - 3 for 2 scrip

 

Can I Bring My Own Food?   top


No coolers, bottles, or outside food and beverages are allowed. This will be strictly enforced.

 

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 & Maui SkyDome. Bringing a sweater or light jacket will guarantee your comfort for the evening.

 

What Films and Events are Good for Children?   top


Not all films showing at the Maui Film Festival are appropriate for children. Parents are strongly urged to review information about all films on our Film Guide to determine appropriateness of films based on their own discretion.

*Due to liquor laws,  the ONLY Special Events children can attend are the Filmmakers Panels and Seaside Village.  No one under 21 years of age will be admitted to the following festival events: Taste of Kō Opening Night Reception, Starry Night MoonDance, Intimate Conversations & Awards Tributes, Taste of Chocolate, and the Taste of Wailea. 

 

Where Can I Purchase Tickets?   top



On-line: All Passes, Special Events, and Film Tickets are available for on-line purchase until June 15th, 2008 by logging onto MauiFilmFestival.com/mffw_tickets.php

Phone Orders:  All Passes, Special Events, and Film Tickets are available for phone purchase until June 15th, 2008 by calling the Maui Film Festival Box Office at (808) 572-FILM.

Maui Film Festival Kiosk at The Shops at Wailea: Tickets for Celestial Cinema Feature Films, Special Events, Maui SkyDome, and select MACC films will be available June 6th – June 15th, from 10:00am – 6:30pm .

Maui Arts & Cultural Center:  Film tickets for the MACC are available for purchase at the MACC on the day of the screening.  You may purchase these tickets in advance by calling (808) 572-FILM or by going onto MauiFilmFestival.com/mffw_tickets.php

Other Locations: Tickets for Celestial Cinema Feature Films & Taste of Wailea are also available at select locations around Wailea. 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

PASS & TICKET PICKUP INFORMATION

TICKET PICK-UP

  • There is no early pick-up for Starry Night MoonDance, Tributes, Filmmmaker Panels, or film tickets. All of these tickets that you ordered will be available for pickup at the Will Call of the FIRST event/movie that you are attending.
  • To pick-up your order, you must bring the credit card used for the purchase, and your photo ID.  Tickets will only be released to the cardholder.
  • Tickets will not be replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed.

TASTE OF Kō - OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION, TASTE OF CHOCOLATE, AND TASTE OF WAILEA:

  • Taste of Kō - Opening Night Reception tickets will be available for pick up at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Box Office June 6 through June 10 (hours: 10am-6 pm, Mon. - Sat.).  On June 11, they will be at Will Call at the Opening Night Reception.
  • Taste of Chocolate and Taste of Wailea tickets will be available for pick up at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Box Office June 6 through June 10 (hours: 10am-6 pm, Mon. - Sat.). On June 11, Taste of Chocolate and Taste of Wailea tickets will be moved to Celestial Cinema Will Call (hours: 6-10pm nightly). Tickets will then be moved to the event will call if they are not picked up.


PASS PICK-UP

  • To pick-up your pass, you must bring the credit card used for the purchase and photo ID.  Passes will only be released to the cardholder.
  • Passes will not be replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed.

Admittance to Festival Special Events, where liquor is served, is limited to those 21 years of age or older.

 

RISING STAR, SHOOTING STAR, STARDUST AND COMET PASSES:

  • If you want to pick up your pass early, they will be at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Box Office (10-6 pm, Mon. - Sat.) beginning on June 6th.
  • Rising Star Pass will stay at Maui Arts & Cultural Center Box Office for the duration of the festival.
  • On June 11th the Shooting Star and Stardust Passes will move to the Celestial Cinema in Wailea, and will be available at the Will Call in the lobby of the Sea Watch Restaurant at the Wailea Gold & Emerald Golf Course which opens at 6 pm that night.
  • On June 11th the Comet Pass will be available at The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, Taste of Kō Opening Night Twilight Reception Will Call, beginning at 4:30pm. From there it will move to the Special Event Will Calls in chronological order.

GALAXY, COSMOS AND BIG BANG PASSES:

  • No early pickup for Galaxy, Cosmos and Big Bang Passes, these passes will be available at The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, Taste of Kō Opening Night Twilight Reception Will Call, beginning at 4:30pm. From there it will move to the Special Event Will Calls in chronological order.

 

PASS & TICKET HOLDER ADMISSIONS POLICY    top

  • 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.
  • Passes are non-transferable.  Photo I.D. required for pass admission.
  • If lost, stolen or destroyed, Passes and Tickets will not be replaced. 
  • 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. Galaxy, Cosmos and Big Bang pass holders have guaranteed admission to all Special Events and priority seating at all films.
  • Ticket holders must also arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of any Film, Panel and Tribute to guarantee admission.
  • Admittance to Festival Special Events, where liquor is served, 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 Director 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 will not be allowed in Festival Screening or Event venues.

Tents, coolers, bottles, outside food or beverages are not allowed. Smoking is not permitted at any Maui Film Festival Venues and Special Events.

Handicapped parking and access available.



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