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Your Guide to Disney Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios 2024

by Mommy Frog on November 9, 2024
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It's time to break out the glitter! Disney Jollywood Nights has returned to Disney's Hollywood Studios for select dates from Nov. 9 through Dec. 21, 2024. 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! Discount tickets are now available through Undercover Tourist.

Disney Jollywood Nights — Ollie Sign

Overview of Disney Jollywood Nights

Returning after its festive first year, Disney Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed event occurring after regular park hours on 13 select nights from Nov. 9 to Dec. 21, 2024. This 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 includes lots of exclusive offerings not seen anywhere else!

Disney Jollywood Nights - Map

The event features the return of the fan-favorite "Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!" nighttime spectacular plus even more special entertainment, including a show hosted by Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog (it's a top highlight of our night, and we're not even being biased!) and a brand-new ice skating show on Hollywood Boulevard. There are also character greetings throughout the park, along with access to favorite rides. 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, such as Chicken Empanadas with Street Corn, the Meatball and Polenta and even the adorable Christmas Gertie Cookie!

Disney Jollywood Nights Dates and Tickets

Disney Jollywood Nights will take place on select nights from Nov. 9 to Dec. 21, 2024. The separately ticketed event runs from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (one more hour than last year!), and you can enter as early as 6 p.m. You do not need an additional park ticket or park pass reservation.

Jollywood Nights - Calendar

Tickets are on sale now — and you can save up to $9 per ticket through Undercover Tourist! Many dates sold out last year. With only 13 event dates total, we recommend booking your tickets as soon as possible.

Disney Jollywood Nights Special Entertainment

Jollywood Nights is wrapped with exclusive entertainment, which ended up being our favorite part of the night.

Glisten!

New this year, a spectacular skating extravaganza has debuted on Hollywood Boulevard. Several times a night, you'll be able to witness the grace and skill of international champion skaters in an awe-inspiring twist on the traditional ice show. Set to a vibrant holiday soundtrack including songs and Disney favorites such as "Be Our Guest" and "When You Wish Upon a Star," this stunning skating show features glitzy costumes and glittering projections on the iconic Chinese Theater.

The final showtime of the night was by far the least crowded, so we definitely suggest ending your night here so you don't have to waste precious party time saving a spot. As for all other showtimes, there's a big semi-circle made of tape in front of the stage. Inside the circle is seated viewing and outside the circle is standing viewing. (Getting to the seated section just before the show starts for earlier showtimes may be hard with everyone already standing on the outskirts.)

Showtimes: 8:15 p.m., 9:15 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 11:15 p.m. and 12:15 a.m. 

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!

Disney Jollywood Nights - Jingle Bell Jingle BAM

Jollywood Nights brings the return of "Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!" Join elf duo Wayne and Lanny from "Prep and Landing" with festive projections on the Chinese Theater, music, lasers, fireworks and more.

With the entirety of Hollywood Boulevard to view this show from, there's no rush to save a spot. We were able to pop over just 10 minutes beforehand and snag a spot dead center!

Showtime: 10 p.m.

Note that Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! is exclusive to the event and is not shown during regular park hours.

Disney Holidays in Hollywood at Theater of the Stars

Disney Jollywood Nights - Holidays in Hollywood

A show hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy? Sign us up! Our two favorite muppets host a musical variety show (inspired by the glamour of a Hollywood TV special) with guests such as Belle, Tiana, Mickey and Minnie. The stage show takes place at the Theater of the Stars on Sunset Boulevard.

Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy are the perfect hosts and left us laughing with jokes about churros and spirit jerseys. Tiana sings an original song, as well as "Up on the Housetop." Mickey and Minnie star in a cute segment with Mickey surprising Minnie with a Christmas tree. And Belle delivers a message of hope with "As Long As There's Christmas."

After attending two different nights last year, we noticed that the first showing filled up quicker as many people lined up early using the pre-party time. If you really want the best, centered seats, this could be a good use of time. But we found you can find seats even 5-10 minutes until showtime (as we did this year for the 11:15 p.m. showtime), so you don't need to arrive too early if wanting to maximize the event (and are OK with a view further away). In our park plan, we recommend the last showing as it is the least crowded.

Showtimes: 8:15 p.m., 9:15 p.m., 11:15 p.m. and 12:15 a.m.

American Sign Language interpretation will be offered at select shows on Nov. 13 and Dec. 11, 2024. Additional interpretation dates may be requested, based on availability, with at least two weeks advance notice by emailing Disney World ([email protected]).

What's This? Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along at the Hyperion Theater

Disney Jollywood Nights - What's This

A spirited sing-along occurs at the Hyperion Theater throughout the night. And yes! It's Nightmare Before Christmas-themed! You can sing along to your favorite songs from the movie and find special surprises in unusual places. You'll even defeat Oogie Boogie and be inspired to "follow your curiosity."

We attended the first show this year and it was quite full — but later viewings are generally less crowded. You can typically arrive even five minutes before and still have a good view. There's truly no bad seat in this theater!

Showtimes: 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.

American Sign Language interpretation will be offered at select shows on Nov. 13 and Dec. 11, 2024. Additional interpretation dates may be requested, based on availability, with at least two weeks advance notice by emailing Disney World ([email protected]).

Holiday Fiesta en la Calle

Disney Jollywood Nights - Fiesta en la Calle

Partake in a lively Latin Street Fair at Animation Courtyard (a new spot this year!). The vibrant alley features Latin holiday music, colorful decor and food and drink inspired by Latin holiday traditions. It's at this festive fiesta where you'll be able to hang out with José Carioca or Panchito from The Three Caballeros! The party goes on all night from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (Make sure you have your dancing shoes on! You might just be pulled onto the dance floor.)

Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby

Disney Jollywood Nights — Hollywood Brown Derby

Delight in a Hollywood-themed jazz lounge with Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby Restaurant and enjoy holiday music, craft cocktails and an exclusive food menu (we really enjoyed the Derby Sliders last year!). Note that the food and drink are available at an additional cost.

This is a limited-capacity experience and spots can go fast! Reservations are strongly recommended to help you plan your evening. Make yours today! There was no walk-up list when we hopped by on opening night.

Twilight Soiree at The Tip Top Club

Disney Jollywood Nights - Rachel and the Alley Cats

Over by Tower of Terror, be sure to visit the Twilight Soiree at the Tip Top Club. Experience a live band, dancing and cocktails (for an additional purchase) at The Hollywood Tower Hotel Courtyard. While there can be a long line for drinks, anyone may walk through the area to take in the sights and sounds — or even hop on the dance floor! (I'm looking at you Leap ...)

Disney Jollywood Nights - Top Floor Daiquiri

We moseyed on over at 10:20 p.m. and thankfully encountered a very short drink line! (I highly recommend the delicious Top Floor Daiquiri.) We then scooted over to the stage area and enjoyed the swingin' sounds of Rachel and the Alley Cats and the jivin' moves of Chip Calloway and Cookie Fitzgerald. In between sets, look out for Hollywood royalty, Jack and Josephine Flash, mingling with fellow elite.

Sets begin at 7:30 p.m., 8:10 p.m., 8:50 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 11:10 p.m. and 11:50 p.m.

Pixar Disco at Disney Jollywood Nights

Disney Jollywood Nights - Pixar Disco

Get ready to bust a move with Frozone, Edna Mode, Joy and other Pixar Pals at an all-new Pixar-themed dance party! This lively bash keeps the celebration going all night long. We'll never get over Sadness' adorable dance moves and Mike Wazowski doing the "Cupid Shuffle"!

Disney Jollywood Nights Character Greetings and Rides

Disney Jollywood Nights - Talespin King Louie

We're so excited to see some of our favorite characters at Jollywood Nights, including some rare characters (over 20, to be exact!) — both new and returning. Here's the character lineup for this year!

New Characters

  • Baloo and King Louie from "TaleSpin" at Echo Lake (alternating pair)
  • José Carioca and Panchito from "The Three Caballeros" at Animation Courtyard (alternating pair)
  • Bo Peep and Lotso from "Toy Story" at the entrance of Toy Story Land (alternating pair)
  • The Mandalorian at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
  • Joy from "Inside Out" at Pixar Place

Keep your head on a swivel and your eyes peeled. You never know who may be roaming about. We just hoppened to spot Doctor Strange searching for multiversal threats in front of Ice Cold Hydraulics and had the coolest interaction with him! We also ran into a lone Green Army Toy Soldier roaming around in Toy Story Land. There were no lines to meet them or a PhotoPass photographer. If you see either one, simply walk up to him and politely ask if you can snap a pic or shoot a video.

Returning Characters

  • Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Red Carpet Dreams on Commissary Lane
  • Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy or Pluto by Pixar Plaza (alternating)
  • Phineas and Ferb at Echo Lake
  • Max Goof as Powerline at Echo Lake
  • Rescue Rangers Chip 'n' Dale at Echo Lake
  • Santa Stitch at Celebrity Spotlight at Echo Lake
  • Santa Duffy at Santa's Workshop at Grand Avenue
  • Edna Mode and Frozone from "The Incredibles" at Pixar Plaza
  • Entertainment is subject to change, so you never know which festive character may appear!

Also, be sure to head to the Stage 1 Company Store where you can step behind the scenes of "The Muppets Christmas Carol" for your movie star moment.

Disney Jollywood Nights - Phineas and Ferb

The longest waits we noticed this year were for Phineas and Ferb, Santa Stitch, Santa Duffy (who already had a 50-minute wait at 7 p.m. before the party even started) and Minnie and Mickey (who also had a 50-minute wait at 10:45 p.m.) Other characters, such as Jose Carioca, were only a short five-minute wait! Note that some characters alternate, so we recommend showing up shortly before it switches over to your desired character and jumping in line then.

Rides

Disney After Hours — No crowds in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Amongst all the holiday fun, you'll also be able to enjoy lower wait times for your favorite attractions, similar to other evening events such as Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party or Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios. For the most part, we didn't see wait times rise above 20 minutes all night long. (Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway was just a short five-minute wait at 9 p.m. and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror was a walk-on at 10:50 p.m.) However, because Slinky Dog Dash was temporarily closed for a vast majority of the night, it did see a 50-minute wait at the very end of the party.

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.

Available Attractions and Experiences:

Sunset Boulevard

Hollywood Boulevard

Toy Story Land

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Echo Lake

Disney Jollywood Nights Dining and Shopping

Disney Jollywood Nights - Agent P Croissant

Specialty food and drinks are available for purchase during the event. We enjoyed new favorites such as the Agent P Croissant from The Trolley Car Café, the Warm Spiced Chai Cocktail from Epic Eats, the Macaroni and Cheese Croquette from Baseline Tap House and the Holiday Cheer from PizzeRizzo. For full menus from last year, hop over to our Jollywood Nights food guide!

Here is a list of open restaurants during Jollywood this year featuring exclusive event offerings:

Other open locations without party-exclusive treats included:

Disney Jollywood Nights - Merchandise

Party exclusive merch is available this year at Stage 1 Company Store. This year, Walt Disney World has introduced a new merchandise collection inspired by Ollie — the most dapper gingerbread man in Hollywood — featuring items, such as a Minnie Mouse ear headband and festive apparel.

Disney Jollywood Nights - Wondermade Marshmallows

Here's some sweet news: Upon exiting, you'll be gifted six champagne-flavored Wondermade marshmallows in a Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy-themed box — the perfect way to end an unfrogettable night!

Jollywood Nights Tips and Park Plan

We all enjoyed ourselves last year and had a fun time exploring a brand-new event! After the first night, certain aspects were changed or added that helped the operations improve. Attending a second time allowed us to utilize our park plan and we got a lot accomplished in a stress-free night. Available for download, our Jollywood Nights park plan features three different versions depending on your priorities.

Check out some of our tips for Jollywood after attending two separate nights:

  • Be sure to arrive as early as possible. This year, the event starts at 7:30 p.m. and you can arrive as early as 6 p.m. with just your event ticket. This is a great time to eat dinner (if you haven't already), watch Fantasmic (6:30 p.m. on party nights), knock out some rides or even meet Santa.
  • For those already inside the park, you could check in at the Star Wars Launch Bay or Muppet*Vision3D to get your party wristband, so you don't have to exit the park.
  • 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. We suggest identifying your top three must-do items!
  • We saw the most crowds in Sunset Boulevard early on during the event, just as the party was getting started. We'd recommend hopping by later in the night and starting with meeting characters or grabbing food in Animation Courtyard or Echo Lake first.

Disney Jollywood Nights - Muppets Christmas Carol

  • Be sure to utilize the many PhotoPass photographers and festive backdrops, as complimentary PhotoPass digital downloads are included with your event ticket! Our favorite had to be the glambot with a backdrop inspired by "The Muppets Christmas Carol," which is located at Stage 1 Company Store (around the corner from where the merchandise line is).
  • Stay until the very end to maximize your night and watch either the last Nightmare Before Christmas show at 12:30 a.m. or Disney Holidays in Hollywood at 12:15 a.m.

As for the big question, "Is Jollywood Nights worth it?" we think the event is good if wanting to experience Hollywood Studios with some extra holiday entertainment. We think it's best for couples wanting a fun holiday date night and repeat visitors who have attended Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party multiple times and want to experience something new. It is a family-friendly event, though we observed it was mainly an older crowd. Overall, we think this event can pack a lot in and makes for a fun night in Hollywood.

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!

Keep hopping, Mommy Frog!
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Nov 14, 2023 at 8:30 p.m.
Claudia Says...

I am a 70 year old New York State resident. My companion for a Jollywood evening party is a 74 year old Florida resident. Neither one of us has a "Smart" phone, only small "Flip" phones. we will not be carrying internet or My Disney Experience app during this party. Does this mean that we are both shut out of certain rides simply because we do not own Smart Phones?

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Nov 16, 2023 at 12:24 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Claudia!

The majority of the rides have standby lines so no Internet or smartphones needed for those. However, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is utilizing a virtual queue during Jollywood Nights, which you would need to join via a smartphone with the My Disney Experience app. If you would like to ride, we would recommend that you hop in the standby line for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance during the pre-party time from 7 to 8 p.m. when it's still open for daytime park guests before the park officially closes at 8 p.m.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Oct 4, 2023 at 7:23 p.m.
Tom Says...

It says the events at Hollywood Brown Derby and the Tower of Terror courtyard will have a limited capacities. Does this mean ithey'll require another special event purchase to enter?

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Oct 6, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Tom!

Jollywood Nights is a brand-new event, which is so frogciting but we're also not exactly sure what to expect until Disney announces more details.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Sep 28, 2023 at 4:29 p.m.
Shay Says...

I wonder why they are doing a virtual que for Rise. I don't remember the After Hours in January being virtual.

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Sep 29, 2023 at 9:36 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Shay!

There's always a possibility that virtual queues can return from time to time, particularly if Disney expects there could be high demand. While we don't know any specific reason on why it's returning for Rise, our best guess is due to Jollywood Nights being a brand-new event.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Aug 24, 2023 at 6:18 p.m.
IthacaGuy Says...

I already have tickets for that day at HWS. Will they allow us to stay until closing or kick us out early like they do on Mickey's Christmas at the MK?

I really wish they would sell a discounted version of this ticket if you are already booked for that park but the word discount and Disney are rarely used together.

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Aug 25, 2023 at 10:52 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi IthacaGuy!

The event is scheduled to take place from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and Hollywood Studios typically closes at 9 p.m. Park hours haven't been officially released yet (currently only showing up to Nov. 3), but it is likely the park will close a little early.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Aug 23, 2023 at 11:06 p.m.
Melissa Says...

Any idea what time the virtual queue will open for ROR for Jollywood Nights?

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Aug 24, 2023 at 8:21 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Melissa!

Disney has not announced details on the virtual queue for Jollywood Nights yet. But if we had to guess based on how the virtual queue works for Extended Evening Hours (Tron and Cosmic Rewind) and Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (Tron), it would open at 6 p.m. and guests would not have to be inside the park when the virtual queue opens. We will update this post once details are officially confirmed.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Aug 22, 2023 at 12:58 p.m.
Mike Brun Says...

Is the 5 1/2 hours enough time to experience DHS, especially Galaxy's Edge and its rides? We have been to DHS before but it was 10+ years ago.

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Aug 22, 2023 at 1:05 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Mike!

Disney Jollywood Nights is a brand-new event this year, so we aren't 100% sure what crowd levels and wait times will be like. If it'll be anything like the After Hours event that happened earlier this year (with a similar timeframe), then you should be able to get most, if not all, of the rides done. However, if you're interested in seeing the shows such as Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and A Frozen Sing-Along and taking your time with Galaxy Edge experiences including Savi's and Droid Depot, you may want to visit during the day.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Jul 25, 2023 at 6:37 p.m.
Sandy Says...

Any idea when the lineup for the candlelight processional at EPCOT will be announced? I want to work my party days around that!

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Jul 25, 2023 at 2:09 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Sandy!

We wish we knew so we could help you plan, but we're not toadally sure! Last year, Disney made the lineup announcement at the end of September, so we wouldn't expect to hear anything until a couple months out. But we'll be sure to update our Festival of the Holidays post as soon as we hear anything official!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Jul 25, 2023 at 5:45 p.m.
Sara Says...

How do you purchase tickets there’s no option to select any, or have they sold out

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Jul 25, 2023 at 1:56 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Sara!

You can purchase Jollywood Nights tickets here — click on the date you want, and add the number of adult/child tickets you need on the righthand side (then click "Get My Tickets") and they'll be added to your cart where you can continue purchasing.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Jul 25, 2023 at 4:57 p.m.
Ann Says...

I have my MVMCP ticket - SO excited! Do you know what time Jingle Bell Jingle BAM! will be for Jollywood? I'm not sure I can make it to the very end ????????????

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Jul 25, 2023 at 12:05 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Ann!

We don't know the entertainment schedule just yet! It will more than likely be announced closer to the event, and typically, Disney updates the entertainment schedule about six weeks in advance. We'll be sure to update this post once we know!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Jul 25, 2023 at 3:32 p.m.
Pamela Says...

We were planning on going to Hollywood Studios as a regular park day on one of the Jollywood Nights events. Will we have to leave the park early?

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Jul 25, 2023 at 12:37 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Pamela!

The event will take place from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and Hollywood Studios typically closes at 9 p.m. For official confirmation, park hours aren't released until about six weeks in advance. It is likely the park will close a little early (we'd assume it'll be around 8 p.m., though again, we won't know for sure until it gets closer!).

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Jul 9, 2023 at 11:17 a.m.
Tanya Says...

We have our tickets for Jollywood Nights on Nov 29th. Excited to hear more about the event and we are looking forward to enjoying that evening without our children. :)

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Jul 10, 2023 at 1:04 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Yay!! We can't wait to find out more about the event too (and we'll be sure to update this post as more details are announced!). We hope you'll have a frogtastic time :)

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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