Jollywood Nights

Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed after-hours event that takes place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios each holiday season! It started back in 2023, and the past two years have been very fun.

Let’s break down everything you can experience at this exclusive event!

Party Dates & Park Hours

Jollywood Nights happens on select nights in November and December after Hollywood Studios is closed to regular day guests. You must have a ticket to enter/stay in the park after it’s closed for the day.

In 2025, the party will take place from 7:30PM to 12:30AM, but guests with tickets to the event can get in to the park as early as 5:30PM without reservations.

• November 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, and 29
• December 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, and 22

The tickets range from $159 to $199 per ticket, plus tax (prices vary by event date) and they can sell out — you can check availability right here. There are also no child ticket prices for this event. Children are allowed at the event, but it does seem to be geared more toward adults.

Party Map & Checking In

Once you get into the park, you will be given your credentials, which includes a wristband for the party. 

You can also pick up a party map, which has everything you need to know about that night’s events.

If you’re already in the park, you can visit an event check-in location to grab these things. Last year, they were found near Muppet*Vision 3D, Star Wars Launch Bay, and the front of the park.

Attractions

There are some great attractions open during Jollywood Nights and since the event is limited capacity, they should have much lower wait times than during normal park hours!

Here’s a list of attractions that are confirmed to be open for the event in 2025:

• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
• Slinky Dog Dash
• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
• Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After
• The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure

Food & Drinks

You can find some exclusive eats and drinks around the park during the event that are only available for the party!

Some of the standout menu items this year include:

• Hickory Holiday Mac from Backlot Express (new)
• Mike-aroon from the Market (new)
• Birria Taco at ABC Commissary
• Sandy Claws Dark Hot Cocoa from Dockside Diner
• Meatball and Polenta from Dockside Diner

Click here to see all the eats and drinks coming to Disney Jollywood Nights!

Last year, we tried things like the Agent P Croissant from Trolley Car Cafe…

…the Macaroni and Cheese Croquette…

…Samosas…

…and Cauliflower Tacos!

We can’t wait to see what other menu items will arrive for this year’s party!

Characters

There are a bunch of special characters out and about for the party! Here are the confirmed characters for 2025 and where you can find them:

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

Near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith 

• José Carioca and Panchito
• Miguel (NEW)

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

• The Mandalorian and Grogu
• Chewbacca celebrating Life Day (NEW)

Toy Story Land

• Lotso 
• Partysaurus Rex (NEW)

Walt Disney Presents

• Duffy dressed as Santa

Commissary Lane

• Donald Duck and Daisy Duck

Grand Avenue

• Goofy and Pluto
• Bing Bong (NEW)

Red Carpet Dreams

• Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse

Exclusive Entertainment

One of the best parts of this event is all of the special entertainment!

You can check out the Holiday Fiesta en la Calle near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith that happens throughout the party! This is a street fair that features Latin holiday tunes and appearances from José Carioca and Panchito from The Three Caballeros.

And this year, Miguel from Coco will join in on the fun!

And, you can jam out with your Pixar pals at the Pixar Disco at Pixar Place, featuring characters like Edna Mode, Frozone, Joy, and other Pixar friends.

If you’re looking for something swanky to do, the Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club is happening at The Hollywood Tower Hotel! You can grab a cocktail here and listen to some jazzy holiday music with performances happening throughout the evening.

Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby is more of a sit-down experience with a menu of craft cocktails and light bites that you can enjoy while a pianist plays some holiday tunes. They do take advance reservations, which is highly recommended!

Last year, we got the new ice skating spectacular at the party — Glisten! This show happens on Hollywood Boulevard and features international champion ice skaters performing to songs like “Be Our Guest” and “When You Wish Upon a Star.” There are several performances throughout the night.

One of my favorite shows at the party is Disney Holidays in Hollywood! This is a musical starring Kermit and Miss Piggy that happens at the Theater of the Stars several times during the party.

Another fun show you can see is What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along, which you can experience at the Hyperion Theater! You’ll get to sing along to your favorite Nightmare songs several times throughout the night.

Finally, check out the projection show — Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! that happens at the Chinese Theatre at 10PM during the party. It includes special effects, lasers, fireworks, and music.

Photo Ops

There are many special photo ops you can enjoy during the party! They include props, backdrops, and Magic Shots, with PhotoPass being included in the price of your Jollywood ticket.

Here’s the photo ops we saw last year at the party:

• Warm & Fozzie Video Op: available near Muppet*Vision 3D.
• Ollie Magic Shot: available from the Disney PhotoPass photographer located near the Disney’s Hollywood Studios arch.
• Camera Array Video Op: available in Animation Courtyard by the Disney Studio Store.
• The Muppets Magic Shot: available from the Disney PhotoPass photographers stationed near the Once Upon a Time store on Sunset Boulevard.
• Disney Jollywood Nights prop: available from the Disney PhotoPass photographer located at the end of Hollywood Boulevard.

Merchandise

Expect to see some party-exclusive merchandise at Jollywood Nights! We found it at Stage 1 Company Store last year.

Last year’s lineup included things like Ollie the jolly gingerbread man ears…

…a Spirit Jersey…

…and more!

Wondermade Sweet Treat

Finally, when you leave the park at the end of the night, you will be given a special sweet treat by Cast Members! Last year, it was a box containing 6 champagne-flavored marshmallows from Wondermade.

Here’s another look!

Stay tuned for more Disney World news and updates!

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