UPDATED December 22, 2024

A new holiday event made its debut in 2023 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Disney Jollywood Nights… and it returned for 2024! Disney Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed event which took place on thirteen select nights from November 9th through December 21st, 2024. Stay tuned for 2025 dates!

As part of the event, guests can view the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! nighttime fireworks and projections spectacular, enjoy exclusive treats, meet OVER 20 rare characters, and more!

Throughout the park, guests are able to experience unique music and entertainment inspired by different genres. On Commissary Lane, for example, guests can explore the lively Holiday Fiesta En La Calle, while Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy host a live holiday special at Theater of the Stars with some other Disney special guests (like Princess Tiana and Belle). And Jack Skellington himself hosts a special sing-along themed to Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas at Hyperion Theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and a DJ spins holiday tunes on Hollywood Boulevard. And Several times throughout the event, Hollywood Boulevard hosts a skating spectacular, Glisten, featuring international champion skaters set to holiday music!

Additionally, look out for two limited-capacity entertainment experiences happening during the event: The Hollywood Brown Derby transforms into Jazzy Holidays — a speakeasy-inspired jazz lounge (think singalong piano bar!) for which Advance Dining Reservations are strongly recommended; and The Hollywood Tower Hotel Courtyard hosts the Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club, an “other-worldly soiree” with a ghostly band (the idea here is that Disney has recreated the Tip Top Club from the Tower of Terror lore)!

Look out for special holiday-themed Magic Shots and exclusive Disney PhotoPass experiences. Your ticket comes with complimentary digital downloads of your Disney PhotoPass photos from the event.

And guests are encouraged to dress the part, as Disney shares that “Disney Jollywood Nights is brimming with red-carpet moments, Hollywood vibes, glimmering décor and fantastic photo ops—so you’re encouraged to don your holiday best!”

Guests also have access to select rides during the event:

• Slinky Dog Dash
• Alien Swirling Saucers
• Toy Story Mania
• Star Tours – The Adventure Continues
• Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railroad
• Rock N’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
• Muppet Vision 3D
• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (Standby line) 

And, of course, specialty food and drink items are available for extra purchase. Check out ALL of our Jollywood Nights reviews here!

2024 Disney Jollywood Nights Information — Stay tuned for 2025 Information!

Location

Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World

2024 Dates — Stay tuned for 2025 Dates!

2024 dates for Disney Jollywood Nights are as follows:

• November 9, 13, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
• December 2, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21

Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket to Disney Jollywood Nights.

Price

In 2024, ticket prices ranged from $159 to $179, and varied by date. Stay tuned for 2025 pricing!

Is Jollywood Nights Worth the $179 Price Tag? We discuss it with our full review HERE.

Time

Disney Jollywood Nights takes place from 7:30PM to 12:30AM. However, ticket holders can enter Disney’s Hollywood Studios as early as 6PM — and be aware that Fantasmic! will be shown at 6:30PM on Party nights! Guests receive an event wristband and lanyard (which is required to wear throughout the evening). These can be picked up at the Hollywood Studios entrance or inside the park at the Vacation Fun Mickey Shorts Theater.

Additionally, the Jollywood Nights map provides information on where you can find all of the Disney characters, specialty snacks, exclusive entertainment, and more.

To Purchase Tickets

When available, tickets for Disney Jollywood Nights are available for purchase via the Walt Disney World website and via the My Disney Experience app.

Exclusive Shows at Jollywood Nights

Glisten — A Skating Spectacular

NEW in 2024: Several times throughout the event, Hollywood Boulevard hosts Glisten, a skating spectacular featuring international champion skaters set to holiday music! The show is complete with projections on the Chinese Theatre.

Showtimes are 8:15 PM, 9:15PM, 10:20PM, 11:15PM and 12:15AM.

Holidays in Hollywood

Holidays in Hollywood at Theater of the Stars down Sunset Boulevard offers several showtimes at 8:15PM, 9:15PM, 11:15PM and 12:15AM. This musical variety show features singing, dancing, and the sensational antics of two of your favorite Muppets: Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy!

The premise of the show is that you’re the live audience of the filming of a Holiday Special. Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy are joined by Disney characters include Belle and Mickey and Minnie, and the show is accompanied by a live band!

This show lasts about 30 minutes, and you can see why we LOVED IT here!

American Sign Language interpretation will be offered for Holidays in Hollywood on November 13th and December 11th, 2024. Guests may request additional interpretation dates as well. “Send an email [at least 2 weeks in advance] to request additional dates. You will be contacted prior to your visit to verify interpreters are available.” (E-mail: WDPRsignlanguageservices@disney.com; disability.services@disneyparks.com)

What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along

What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along is performed at 7:30PM, 8:30PM, 9:30PM, 11:30PM and 12:30AM. at the Hyperion Theater (this is where For the First Time in Forever, A Frozen Sing-Along performs during the regular park day).

You’ll join Jack Skellington for a “dreamlike adventure inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” during this event. Guests are invited to sing along with the Pumpkin King to beloved songs from Nightmare Before Christmas while following two friends on a larger-than-life journey!

During the show, you’ll sing along to:

• What’s This
• Kidnap the Sandy Claws
• Sally’s Song
• Oogie Boogie’s Song
• This is Halloween
• Jack and Sally’s Song

American Sign Language interpretation will be offered for “What’s This” on November 13th and December 11th, 2024. Guests may request additional interpretation dates as well. “Send an email [at least 2 weeks in advance] to request additional dates. You will be contacted prior to your visit to verify interpreters are available.” (E-mail: WDPRsignlanguageservices@disney.com; disability.services@disneyparks.com)

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!

The Jingle Bell Jingle BAM! fireworks spectacular is shown at 10PM on party nights to mark the evening with a BANG!

The show lasts about 14 minutes from start to finish.

Sunset Seasons Greetings

The beloved Hollywood Holiday Tower Hotel projection show — Sunset Seasons Greetings — is BACK!

On evening when Jollywood Nights is not hosted, guests visiting the park can view this lovely presentation, too.

Limited Capacity Entertainment

Jazzy Holidays

Jazzy Holidays is an exclusive “party within a party” that takes place during Jollywood Nights! But this exclusive jazz joint at The Hollywood Brown Derby is just that: EXCLUSIVE, and with a limited capacity.

This party features holiday music, craft cocktails and snacks available for purchase, and old Hollywood vibes.

Please be aware that Advance Dining Reservations are strongly recommended for this experience, and are NOW OPEN for booking on the My Disney Experience app and the Disney World website. 

REVIEW: Is Jazzy Holidays Really Worth The Time at Jollywood Nights? We Found Out!

Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club

The Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club is located in the courtyard of The Hollywood Tower Hotel (or Tower of Terror, as most people know it). At this event, you can sip on cocktails and listen to the live band known as Rachel and the Alley Cats.

If this event is a priority for you, make sure you head there early in the evening. Capacity is limited, so it might fill up later on. Music performances are held throughout the evening beginning at 7:30PM, 8:10PM, 8:50PM, 9:30PM, 10:30PM, 11:10PM and 11:50PM.

Characters at Jollywood Nights

Guests can also meet LOTS of Disney characters during the event, including several rarely seen pals!

Characters include the following:

• NEW: Baloo or King Louie from Talespin – appearing at Echo Lake
• NEW: José Carioca or Panchito from The Three Caballeros – appearing at Animation Courtyard
• NEW: Bo Peep or Lotso from the Toy Story movies – appearing at the entrance to Toy Story Land
• NEW: The Mandalorian – appearing at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
• NEW: Joy from Inside Out – appearing at Pixar Place

• Phineas and Ferb – appearing at Echo Lake
• Max Goof as Powerline – appearing at Echo Lake
• Rescue Rangers Chip ‘n’ Dale – appearing at Echo Lake
• Santa Stitch – appearing at Celebrity Spotlight at Echo Lake
• Santa Duffy – appearing at Santa’s Workshop at Grand Avenue

• Edna Mode and Frozone from The Incredibles – appearing at Pixar Plaza
• Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy or Pluto – appearing by Pixar Plaza
• Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse – appearing at Red Carpet Dreams on Commissary Lane
• And, though this is NOT a meet-and-greet, keep your eye out for the mascot, of sorts, of Jollywood Nights: OLLIE, a brand new character for the event!

You may encounter characters that aren’t on the official list! For example, we saw Doctor Strange, Jiminy Cricket, and Pinocchio, and MORE unexpected characters at the event.

See ALL of the characters we spotted at Jollywood Nights HERE!

In addition to classic Meet-and-Greet experiences, a new dance party starring all your favorite Pixar characters is part of this year’s Jollywood Nights.

You’ll get to join Joy, Frozone, Edna Mode, and other Pixar characters on the dance floor.

Exclusive Photo Opportunities

Throughout Jollywood Nights, you’ll find tons of special photo ops set up around the park, including a brand new MUPPETS CHRISTMAS CAROL photo op!

You’ll find the new Muppets photo op inside the Stage 1 Company Store on Grand Avenue. There’s even a director present to help you create the perfect Muppets Christmas Carol moment!

There’s also a fun Camera Array Capture available at the party — it’s a multi-camera photo op you can find at the Disney Studio Store in Animation Courtyard.

Remember: Your ticket comes with complimentary digital downloads of your Disney PhotoPass photos from the event!

EXCLUSIVE TREATS for Purchase at Jollywood Nights — Stay tuned for 2025 Treats!

Be sure to bring your APPETITE to Jollywood Nights! Specialty food and beverage items are available for extra purchase during the Party, with many being EXCLUSIVE to the event.

You can check out ALL of the eats and drinks that were available for purchase at Jollywood Nights 2024 (OVER 70!!!) by clicking here, as we await the 2025 offerings for the event!

Click HERE for photos and reviews of the 2024 Jollywood Nights EXCLUSIVE treats!

Jollywood Nights Merchandise

There is merchandise available that is EXCLUSIVE to Jollywood Nights, including — but certainly not limited to — a pair of Minnie Mouse Ears featuring the event’s mascot, Ollie!

Check out ALL of the exclusive Jollywood Nights merchandise from 2024 HERE!

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