A new holiday party is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios! Disney Jollywood Nights is a brand-new event held on select nights from Nov. 11 to Dec. 20, 2023. Experience the Hollywood glamour combined with festive yuletide fun. The party features fireworks, special entertainment, characters, specialty food and drink and complimentary PhotoPass downloads — it's sure to be a holly jolly time! You can now get your tickets (and Undercover Tourist is offering discount event tickets)!
Overview of Disney Jollywood Nights
New this year, Disney Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed event occurring after regular park hours on 10 select nights from Nov. 11 to Dec. 20, 2023. This brand-new event combines the holidays with the glitz and glam of the past. While there is plenty to enjoy during the day with the holidays at Disney's Hollywood Studios, this event will include lots of exclusive offerings not seen anywhere else!
The event will feature the return of the fan-favorite "Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM" nighttime spectacular plus even more special entertainment, including a new show hosted by Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog (you know we frogs will be there!). There will be character greetings throughout the park, along with access to favorite rides such as Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (with a virtual queue), Slinky Dog Dash, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and more. PhotoPass downloads are included with your event ticket, so be sure to enjoy special PhotoPass stops and holiday-themed Magic Shots around the park. Plus, savor specialty food and drink offerings.
Disney Jollywood Nights Dates and Tickets
Disney Jollywood Nights will take place on select nights from Nov. 11 to Dec. 20, 2023. The separately ticketed event runs from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., though you may enter the park as early as 7 p.m. with your event ticket. You do not need an additional park ticket or park pass reservation as long as you enter via the special event line starting at 7 p.m.
Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests (and guests of Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels and Shades of Green) were able to buy tickets as of June 29, 2023. Ticket sales opened to the general public July 6, 2023 (and your favorite frogs are offering discount tickets!).
Disney Jollywood Nights Special Entertainment
Jollywood Nights is wrapped full of exclusive entertainment. Here's what we know so far!
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!
Jollywood Nights will bring the return of "Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!". This nighttime spectacular was last shown during the 2019 holiday season. Join elf duo Wayne and Lanny from "Prep and Landing" with festive projections on the Chinese Theater, music, lasers, fireworks and more.
Note that Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! looks to be exclusive to the event and will likely not be shown during regular park hours.
Stage Show at Theater of the Stars
A new show hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy? Sign us up! Our two favorite muppets host a musical variety show with guests such as Belle, Tiana, Mickey and Minnie. The stage show will take place at the Theater of the Stars on Sunset Boulevard.
Sing-Along at the Hyperion Theater
A spirited sing-along will occur at the Hyperion Theater throughout the night (hints suggest it could be Nightmare Before Christmas-themed!). We can't wait to know more about this festive experience.
Limited-Capacity Experiences
Delight in a Hollywood-themed jazz lounge at The Hollywood Brown Derby Restaurant or an other-worldly soiree at The Hollywood Tower Hotel Courtyard. These events will both have limited capacity. Stay tuned for more details about how these special experiences will operate.
Other Entertainment
Enjoy a DJ spinning holiday tunes near the front of the park or partake in a lively Latin Street Fair on Commissary Lane. Plus, be sure to utilize your complimentary PhotoPass downloads with special MagicShots and two new photo experiences.
Disney Jollywood Nights Character Greetings and Rides
We're so excited to see some of our favorite characters at Jollywood Nights, including some rare characters! Here's who we know so far (what a treat!):
- Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends in Animation Courtyard (on a hot set with holiday props)
- Powerline Max and Phineas and Ferb at Echo Lake (with classic holiday decor)
- Edna Mode and Frozone at Pixar Plaza
Rides
Amongst all the holiday fun, you'll also be able to enjoy lower wait times on your favorite attractions! As a brand-new event, we'll have to see if wait times end up being similar to other evening events such as Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party or Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios. With so much special entertainment and exclusive offerings, we generally recommend not focusing on rides as much, or saving them for the end of the event. Since you can get in at 7 p.m., that gives you an hour and a half of regular park hours to hop on some attractions, especially any that might not be open during the event.
Confirmed Attractions Thus Far:
Sunset Boulevard
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Toy Story Land
- Slinky Dog Dash
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
- Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (Virtual queue only)
More attractions will likely be announced as we get closer or confirmed at the first event.
Disney Jollywood Nights Dining and Shopping
Specialty food and drink will be available for purchase during the event such as the Christmas Tree Cookie Stack, Spicy Korean Chicken on a Mini Funnel Cake and classic cocktails and holiday beverages. We can't wait to try it all!
We'll be sure to update which stores are open and if there is any exclusive party merchandise.
Tips for Jollywood Nights
We can't wait to share all our frogtastic tips for Disney Jollywood Nights once we attend. In the meantime, here are some of our tried-and-true tips and tricks for a separately ticketed event.
- Be sure to arrive as early as possible. While the event starts at 8:30 p.m., you can arrive as early as 7 p.m. with just your event ticket. This is a great time to eat dinner (if you haven't already), watch Fantasmic or knock out some rides.
- Dress for the occasion! This new event puts the "holly" in Hollywood with the glitz and glam of the past. It's a perfect chance to pull out some dapper outfits with so many great photo-ops.
- Be sure to prioritize your must-dos for the event. Will it be a certain entertainment show, the fireworks or exploring the park at night and enjoying low waits on rides? It's up to you to decide, but know you'll typically want to focus on either lots of rides or the majority of entertainment.
- Remember that Rise of the Resistance will only be available during the party using a virtual queue. You'll need to join a boarding group in the My Disney Experience app in order to ride.
- Be sure to utilize the many PhotoPass photographers and festive backdrops, as complimentary PhotoPass digital downloads are included with your event ticket!
- Stay until the very end to maximize your night. While making it past midnight can be tricky, there's so much you can get done in the final hour if you can power through.
Do you plan on attending Disney Jollywood nights at Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments below!
Related: Our Guide to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Hoppy planning!
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