The glamor and sparkle of the holidays are back with Disney Jollywood Nights 2025, a dazzling after-hours event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that blends old Hollywood elegance with festive cheer. Whether you’re a returning guest or planning your first visit, this guide covers everything you need to know—dates, ticket details, new entertainment offerings, and holiday treats—to help you make the most of this unforgettable Walt Disney World Christmas party.
What is Disney Jollywood Nights?
Disney Jollywood Nights is a limited-capacity, separately ticketed nighttime event hosted on select evenings during the 2025 holiday season at Hollywood Studios. This chic and festive celebration offers exclusive entertainment, rare character sightings, themed food and beverages, and after-hours access to select attractions.
Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 Dates and Ticket Info
Jollywood Nights happen on select nights from Nov. 8th to Dec. 22nd. Note that November dates are set for select Saturdays and Mondays, while December dates fall on select Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Jollywood Nights Dates
- Nov. 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
- Dec. 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22
Mark your calendar for these Jollywood Nights ticket purchase dates:
- 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
Tickets range from $159 to $199, with child tickets (ages 3-9) priced at $10 less. There is also a $10 discount available to Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members.
🎟️ Pro tip: These events are known to sell out quickly, especially closer to Christmas. Be sure to book as soon as possible to secure your preferred date.
What’s New at Disney Jollywood Nights 2025?
1. Holiday Fiesta en la Calle (NEW for 2025)
Celebrate the spirit of Latin holiday traditions at Echo Lake with festive music, cultural performances, and vibrant decorations. It’s a lively block party filled with warmth, rhythm, and color.
2. Enter the park earlier than ever before, at 5:30 p.m., before Jollywood Nights starts
3. Snack on the new Backlot Express specialty menu (more details to come soon)
4. A new Jollywood Nights merch collection will premiere soon
Returning Fan Favorites
Several beloved shows and experiences are back by popular demand:
- Disney Holidays in Hollywood – A glamorous musical revue at Theater of the Stars with favorite characters and Hollywood flair
- What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along – spooky-fun musical celebration of Halloween and Christmas
- Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! – A high-energy fireworks and projection spectacular lighting up the night sky
- The Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a must-visit during Jollywood Nights, offering a glamorous experience in the courtyard of the Hollywood Tower Hotel. This exclusive event transports guests to a 1930s-style jazz lounge, complete with live holiday music 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.
- Disney Holidays in Hollywood at Disney Jollywood Nights
Festive Food, Characters, and Holiday Photo Ops
No Disney holiday event is complete without seasonal snacks and character moments:
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Exclusive Treats & Beverages: Enjoy limited-time offerings like holiday-themed cocktails, nostalgic desserts, and savory bites
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Rare Character Sightings: Meet and greet beloved characters—some in glamorous holiday outfits only seen during this event
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Magic Shots with PhotoPass: Capture the night with festive backdrops, glowing props, and photo magic you won’t find anywhere else
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”
Entry Details and Early Access
Guests with Disney Jollywood Nights tickets may enter Hollywood Studios as early as 6:00 PM—no regular theme park admission or reservation required for entry.
✅ Tip: Arrive early to enjoy popular attractions like The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Slinky Dog Dash, and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway with lower wait times.
Plan Your Visit to Disney Jollywood Nights 2025
Whether you’re drawn by the live jazz, festive food, or rare character appearances, Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 is your ticket to a stylish and spirited holiday celebration. With limited-capacity crowds and exclusive entertainment, it’s quickly becoming a must-do event during the Walt Disney World holiday season.
✨ Book your tickets soon, and get ready to step into a night of golden-age glamour and Christmas magic—Hollywood-style.
For more information, be sure to check out DisneyWorld.com/Holidays
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