Should You Go to Disney Jollywood Nights?
Disney just announced a new after-hours ticketed event for 2023!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will host this new offering, and you’ve probably got questions.


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Should you go to Jollywood Nights? Here’s what you need to know.
What Is Disney Jollywood Nights?
For many years now, Walt Disney World theme parks have hosted after-hours ticketed events.
When you attend one of these parties, you can enter the park even if you don’t own standard admission tickets for that day.
Instead, you’ll purchase a distinctive kind of ticket that entitles you to stay at Hollywood Studios at a time when it’s otherwise closed to guests.
Disney has already confirmed that Jollywood Nights will operate from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. on ten different nights in November and December.


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So, the only guests at the park after 8:30 p.m. are those who own tickets for Jollywood Nights.
Typically, Disney only sells a few thousand tickets to after-hours events.
Meanwhile, Hollywood Studios claimed 10.9 million guests last year, which averages out to almost exactly 30,000 daily visitors.
You’re paying for exclusive access when Hollywood Studios attendance is only a fraction of what you’d face during a typical day.
That’s vital to this discussion, as this park operates seven different rides that frequently require hour-long waits.
So, the after-hours access ensures that you can experience these attractions while standing in line for a fraction of the time.


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During the event, you’ll also gain access to exclusive merchandise, food, drinks, and party events.
Some of the promised interactions at Jollywood Nights rival anything Disney has ever offered at an after-hours event before.
When Is Disney Jollywood Nights and How Much Does Attendance Cost?


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That access comes at a price, though. Jollywood Nights tickets cost $159-$179 per person plus tax, depending on the date of your visit.
You’re effectively spending $40-$45 an hour to visit Hollywood Studios at night when it’s closed to most guests but still displaying its holiday decorations.
The official dates for Disney Jollywood Nights 2023 are:
- November 11th
- November 18th
- November 20th
- November 27th
- November 29th
- December 4th
- December 6th
- December 16th
- December 18th
- December 20th
The price obviously varies depending on the date. However, a $20 range is tiny for Disney. So, the price evaluation is pretty much the same each night.
What Is Available during Jollywood Nights?


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Disney has already confirmed that several iconic attractions will operate during Jollywood Nights.
While we’re awaiting a complete list, other after-hours events have typically offered most major attractions.


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We know that the following will be available:
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
So, there are four of the park’s most popular rides right there.


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Rise of the Resistance will employ a virtual queue, just as it does during standard park hours.
Your odds of riding Rise of the Resistance during the event are exceptionally good, presuming you’re willing to spend part of the party waiting in line.
Presuming you are, that’ll save you the cost of a Lightning Lane, which hovers around $20, mitigating the price of Jollywood Nights.


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Yes, that’s a little thing, but the little things add up.
Of course, the attractions represent only a smart part of what Disney will offer during Jollywood Nights.
Hollywood Studios will host rare character interactions throughout the park.


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Confirmed appearances include Edna Mode, Powerline Max, Phineas & Ferb, Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, and friends.
Disney will also host unique photo ops specifically for Jollywood Nights. The party represents your only time to experience some of these pictures!
The Unique Offerings at Jollywood Nights


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Disney has also confirmed several unique features during Jollywood Nights.
For starters, a live deejay will play holiday music during the party.
Also, Commissary Lane will host a Latin Street Fair. And these aren’t the only interactive events, either.
Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy will appear as the emcees at the Theater of the Stars.
Disney has indicated that they’ll physically appear rather than onscreen during this presentation.
Meanwhile, the Hyperion Theater will host a sing-along for Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas.


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Yes, you can sing This Is Halloween to your heart’s content this November/December!
Jollywood Nights won’t stop there, either. For the first time ever at Hollywood Studios, the park will recreate an idea from its iconic ride.
Disney will host the Tip Top Club at the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. It’s a fictional club displayed on artwork in the Hollywood Tower Hotel’s lobby.


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Well, that concept is no longer fictional, as Jollywood Nights will include this offering. It’ll be a hangout area near the attraction.
Also, the Hollywood Tower Hotel will display its digital projections, just as it would on a regular park night.
The Hollywood Brown Derby will also host a jazz lounge gathering during this event as well.
Just to be clear, the experiences involving The Muppets, Nightmare Before Christmas, the jazz lounge, and the Tip Top Club are only available during the party.
Pros and Cons of Jollywood Nights


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When you debate Jollywood Nights, the conversation comes down to one consideration.
How much are you willing to pay to experience the best of Hollywood Studios at a time when it’s closed to most guests?
While the price of $159-$179 isn’t cheap by any stretch, it’s also less than some recent holiday after-hours events.


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The return of Bob Iger as Disney CEO has ended some of Bob Chapek’s price increase tactics.
Importantly, Hollywood Studios rarely hosts such events as well. So, this is a big deal.
You’ll effectively hack the park to ride and experience as much as you can in four hours.
I view that as a tremendous value for the price. For this reason, I’d suggest that you speak with a MickeyTravels agent to find the best deal for a Disney vacation.
These Authorized Disney Vacation Planners are the best in the world, and their services are free to you!
They can set up a Jollywood Nights visit that you’ll never forget!


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