Disney’s glamorous holiday celebration is returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this season! Disney Jollywood Nights combines old Hollywood charm with festive entertainment, rare character encounters, specialty food and beverages, lower attraction wait times, and unique holiday experiences that can’t be found during regular park hours.
If you’re looking for a holiday event with a more sophisticated, vintage-Hollywood atmosphere, Disney Jollywood Nights may be the perfect addition to your Walt Disney World vacation.
What Is Disney Jollywood Nights?
Disney Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed after-hours holiday event held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The event celebrates the season with a blend of Hollywood glamour, festive entertainment, themed food and drinks, rare character meet-and-greets, exclusive merchandise, and access to many popular attractions with reduced wait times.
This year, guests can enter Hollywood Studios as early as 5:30 PM, with the event officially running from 7:30 PM until 12:30 AM.
When Do Tickets Go On Sale?
Disney Resort hotel guests receive early access to purchase tickets.
Early Purchase Date
July 9 – Guests staying at select Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can purchase tickets.
General Public On Sale Date
July 16 – Tickets become available to all guests.
What Is Included With Your Ticket?
A Disney Jollywood Nights ticket includes access to exclusive entertainment, special character experiences, select attractions, themed offerings, and more.
Exclusive Holiday Entertainment
Guests can enjoy fan-favorite entertainment including:
- Disney Holidays in Hollywood
- Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! nighttime spectacular
- What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along
- Holiday Fiesta en la Calle
- Live music and entertainment throughout the park
- The Twilight Soirée at the Hollywood Tower Hotel Courtyard
Rare Character Meet-and-Greets
One of the biggest draws of Jollywood Nights is the opportunity to meet rare Disney characters and see many favorites dressed for the holidays. Past events have featured appearances from:
- Powerline Max
- Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers
- Phineas and Ferb
- Santa Stitch
- Miguel from Coco
- Duffy and Friends
- Additional exclusive holiday character experiences throughout the park.
Lower Attraction Wait Times
Many of Hollywood Studios’ most popular attractions remain open during the event, often with significantly shorter waits than during regular park hours.
Specialty Food & Beverages
Exclusive holiday-themed food and beverage offerings are available throughout the park for purchase, along with event-exclusive merchandise and festive photo opportunities.
What to Expect
Unlike Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Disney Jollywood Nights offers a more upscale holiday atmosphere inspired by classic Hollywood. Guests can enjoy festive décor, live entertainment, dancing, themed cocktails and treats, rare characters, and holiday entertainment while experiencing Hollywood Studios after dark.
Many Disney fans enjoy Jollywood Nights for its unique entertainment offerings, stylish holiday ambiance, and shorter attraction wait times compared to a typical park day.
Full Disney Jollywood Nights Dates
November
- November 7
- November 14
- November 16
- November 21
- November 23
- November 28
December
- December 5
- December 7
- December 12
- December 14
- December 19
- December 21
- December 23
January
- January 3
- January 5
Is Disney Jollywood Nights Worth It?
If you love Disney during the holidays and are looking for something different from the traditional Magic Kingdom Christmas party, Disney Jollywood Nights delivers a unique blend of holiday cheer and Hollywood glamour. Between the exclusive entertainment, rare characters, festive atmosphere, specialty food offerings, and lower ride wait times, it’s quickly become a favorite holiday event for many Disney fans.
Whether you’re visiting Walt Disney World for the holidays or looking for a special seasonal experience, Disney Jollywood Nights offers an unforgettable evening filled with festive fun and classic Hollywood style.
