Earlier this week, details and offerings for Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort were announced. Today, details about the two holiday parties were revealed by Disney. Disney Jollywood Nights is a holiday party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This is a separately ticketed event that “combines old Hollywood glam with festive fun.” The party is offered on select nights in November and December.
Disney Jollywood Nights gives guests a chance to feel like they are stepping into a classic Christmas movie. There are beautiful decorations found throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios that feel like they are straight out of a retro postcard. There are performances, elegant décor, specialty food & drinks, exclusive entertainment, and shorter ride wait times.
2025 Disney Jollywood Nights Dates
Disney Jollywood Nights will be offered on select nights from November 8th to December 22nd. In November, the party will be offered on select Saturdays and Mondays. In December, the party nights will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Here is a look at all of the dates:
November
- November 8
- November 15
- November 17
- November 22
- November 24
- November 29
December
- December 1
- December 6
- December 10
- December 13
- December 17
- December 20
- December 22
This year, Disney Jollywood Nights is also being extended. Guests will be able to enter 30 minutes earlier, at 5:30 PM, ahead of the party officially starting at 7:30 PM. This will give guests up to five hours to enjoy this jolly night that lasts until 12:30 AM.
2025 Disney Jollywood Nights Tickets
Disney Jollywood Nights tickets will be going on sale later this month. For those who want to attend this limited-capacity event, it is suggested that tickets be purchased early. It should also be noted that prices change based on the night.
Here is when tickets for Disney Jollywood Nights will go on sale:
- July 16: Select resort guests — Guests staying at select Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green.
- July 22: General sale date: All other guests can purchase Jollywood Nights tickets
Jollywood Nights discounts for all event nights are available for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members. Purchase Jollywood Nights tickets online or call the Disney Reservation Center at 407-934-7639.
New Offerings at Disney Jollywood Nights
This year will bring some new offerings for Disney Jollywood Nights. Here are some of the new bites, experiences, and characters that will be available this year at this Christmas party:
- See Miguel at Holiday Fiesta en la Calle in a new location near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- Enter the park earlier than ever before, at 5:30 p.m. before Jollywood Nights starts
- Enjoy two new shows at Hollywood Studios, “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” and “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After”
- Snack on the new Backlot Express Restaurant specialty menu (more details to come soon)
- A new Jollywood Nights merch collection will premiere soon (did someone wish for a spirit jersey?)
Disney Jollywood Nights Shows and Entertainment
There will be no shortage of entertainment for guests who attend Jollywood Night. Throughout the park, there will be live music and performances for guests to enjoy.
(Disney Holidays in Hollywood first year)
Disney Holidays in Hollywood
At the Theater of the Stars, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy will be hosting a holiday gathering that includes appearances by beloved Disney characters like Mickey, Minnie, Belle, and Tiana.
This show has a glamorous vibe that is inspired by classic Hollywood holiday TV specials, but with a fresh twist to capture the spirit of the season. Disney Holidays iN Hollywood will be offered on party nights at:
- 8:15 PM
- 9:15 PM
- 11:00 PM
- 12:00 AM
What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along
Get ready for a unique and interactive experience that tells the story of The Nightmare Before Christmas with Jack Skellington in the Hyperion Theater. This includes the opportunity to sing along to classic tunes like What’s This? and Sally’s Song in an environment filled with Halloween-meets-Christmas decorations.
This show will be offered at:
- 7:30 PM
- 8:30 PM
- 9:30 PM
- 11:30 PM
- 12:30 AM
Holiday Vibes During the Party
The Tip Top Club
The Tip Top Club is a glamorous experience in the courtyard of the Hollywood Tower Hotel. This exclusive event transports guests to a 1930s-style jazz courtyard that includes live holiday music. The music comes to life at:
- 7:30 PM
- 8:10 PM
- 8:50 PM
- 9:30 PM
- 10:30 PM
- 11:10 PM
- 11:50 PM
Pixar Disco
Over at Pixar Place, Pixar Disco lights up the night with a holly jolly dance party featuring Edna Mode, Frozone, Joy, and other Pixar favorites. This experience is available from 7:30 to 9:30 PM and then again from 10:30 PM to 12:30 AM.
Stage Shows
The newly opened The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure and Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After will both be offered throughout the night during Disney Jollywood Nights.
Glisten!
The holiday ice skating show, Glisten! is returning to Disney Jollywood Nights in 2025. This takes place right in front of the Chinese Theater. Word-class skaters will twirl, leap, and even jump rope with Christmas lights across a shimmering synthetic rink. All of this will be set to classic holiday tunes and original Jollywood songs.
The show includes twinkling projects and has an Art Deco flair and is pure Christmas magic on ice. The showtimes for Glisten! are:
- 8:10 PM
- 9:10 PM
- 10:30 PM
- 11:10 PM
- 12:00 AM
Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
For a refined, adult-oriented retreat during this Christmas party, stop by Jazz Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby. This is a wonderful experience for guests seeking a blend of delicious dishes, live music, and holiday elegance.
There is limited space at this popular offering, so if soft jazz notes harken the holidays for you, then mark your calendar for September to make reservations.
Holiday Fiesta en la Calle
This year, Holiday Fiesta en la Calle is moving to the Coaster Courtyard on Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This will offer a Latin-inspired holiday street fair. Guests will be able to enjoy Latin holiday music performed live while enjoying colorful decorations to bring the fiesta to life.
Also on hand will be José Carioca and Panchito from The Three Caballeros. They will be joined this year by Miguel from Coco.
There will be plenty of food and drink to be enjoyed at Holiday Fiesta en la Calle, that are inspired by traditional Latin holiday flavors. There will also be unique desserts and beverages to capture the season’s warmth and spice. More specifics about these offerings will be released at a later date.
Character Greetings and Experiences at Disney Jollywood Nights
There will also be plenty of character greetings and other experiences for guests to enjoy during Disney Jollywood Nights. Below are some of the locations where characters will be found:
Season’s Greetings at Echo Lake
- Phineas and Ferb
- Max Goof as Powerline
- Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers
- Stitch dressed as Santa
- Baloo and King Louie
Pixar Plaza Friends
- Mike Wazowski
- Edna Mode
- Frozone
- Joy from “Inside Out”
Near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- José Carioca and Panchito from “The Three Caballeros”
- Miguel from “Coco”
Duffy will also be at Disney Jollywood Nights and will be wearing his Santa outfit! There will also be other Disney characters on hand as well which will be announced at a later date. This includes Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, The Mandalorian, and Lotso from Toy Story.
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!
The Chinese Theater will come to life at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Disney Jollywood Nights at 10:00 PM for Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! This show includes fireworks, lasers, projections, and holiday music.
This show has Wayne and Lanny from Prep & Landing on a mission to rescue Santa. This show includes some classic scenes from films like Beauty and the Beast, Mickey’s Christmas Carol, and even The Nightmare Before Christmas.
For those on Hollywood Boulevard, there will be “snowfall.” Synced MagicBand+ effects will also add to the holiday magic.
Rides Open During Disney Jollywood Nights
There will be many favorite attractions open during Disney Jollywood Nights. Parties like these are a great time to experience attractions with shorter wait times. Here is a highlights list of what will be open during this Christmas party:
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Slinky Dog Dash
Festive Food, Merch, and Entertainment
There will be plenty of festive food, merchandise, and entertainment that will still be announced by Disney as this event gets closer to arriving. This includes the menu of what will be offered during Disney Jollywood Event. One highlight of what is to come is the fact that the Backlot Express Restaurant will have a specialty menu available this year.
There will also be exclusive merchandise coming for Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While the merchandise hasn’t been announced yet, Disney teased that the offerings will include a new spirit jersey and new Ollie merch.
More information about all of this can be found at DisneyWorld.com/Holidays.
What do you think of all of the exciting news and offerings for this year’s Disney Jollywood Nights? Will you be attending this after-hours event? What are you most looking forward to this year at it? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
