Complete Guide to Disney Jollywood Nights 2024
Overview
Disney Jollywood Nights is a holiday celebration held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on select nights from November 9 to December 21, 2024. This five-hour event, from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM, features unique entertainment, character encounters, themed decor, and more.
Ticket Information
- General Sale: Tickets are available starting July 10, 2024.
- Early Access: Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can purchase tickets starting July 2, 2024.
- Price: $159 to $179 per ticket, plus tax (varies by date).
- Discounts: Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket.
Event Dates
- November: 9, 13, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
- December: 2, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21
Event Times
- Party Hours: 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM
- Early Entry: Ticketholders can enter the park as early as 6:00 PM.
Highlights of Disney Jollywood Nights
Entertainment
- Theater of the Stars Show: Hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, this holiday show features characters like Tiana, Belle, Minnie, and Mickey, along with a cast of singers, dancers, and jazz musicians.
- Showtimes: 8:15 PM, 9:15 PM, 11:15 PM, 12:15 AM
- American Sign Language Interpretation: Available on November 13 and December 11. Additional dates can be requested with at least two weeks' notice.
- The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along: Join Jack Skellington at Hyperion Theater for a sing-along adventure inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Sing along to songs from the film and enjoy a journey through the peculiar magic of wonder in unlikely places.
- Showtimes: 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM, 11:30 PM, 12:30 AM
- American Sign Language Interpretation: Available on November 13 and December 11. Additional dates can be requested with at least two weeks' notice.
Themed Areas
- Echo Lake Throwback Bash: A nostalgic party featuring characters like Phineas, Ferb, Max Goof, Baloo, and King Louie.
- Holiday Fiesta en la Calle: A vibrant street fair in Animation Courtyard with Latin holiday tunes, colorful decor, and appearances by José Carioca and Panchito.
- Pixar Plaza Dance Party: Dance with Edna Mode and other Pixar characters.
- Twilight Soirée: A swingin' celebration in the courtyard of The Hollywood Tower Hotel, with live music and cocktails.
- Band Sets: 7:30 PM, 8:10 PM, 8:50 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:30 PM, 11:10 PM, 11:50 PM
- Skating Spectacular: An awe-inspiring skating show on Hollywood Boulevard featuring international champion skaters.
- Performances: 8:15 PM, 9:15 PM, 10:20 PM, 11:15 PM, 12:15 AM
Nighttime Spectacular
- Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! A nighttime show featuring fireworks, lasers, lights, and projections on the Chinese Theater facade, celebrating heartwarming holiday moments from Disney films.
Character Encounters
- New Characters for 2024: Baloo and King Louie, José Carioca or Panchito, Bo Peep or Lotso.
- Returning Characters:
- 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 at Pixar Plaza
- Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck on Hollywood Boulevard near Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Goofy and Pluto by Pixar Plaza
- Minnie Mouse at Red Carpet Dreams on Commissary Lane
Dining & Snacks
- Holiday Flavors: Event-exclusive snacks, sweets, and cocktails available for purchase.
- Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby: Craft cocktails and a special menu with live piano music. Reservations strongly recommended.
Attractions
- Enjoy popular attractions with potentially lower wait times:
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (standby line offered)
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Photo Opportunities
- Disney PhotoPass: Digital downloads of event photos and videos are included with your ticket.
- Special Effects: Glamorous photo captures at Stage 1 on Grand Avenue.
Shopping
- Event-Themed Merchandise: Apparel, accessories, collectibles, and more featuring Ollie the jolly gingerbread man.
Additional Information
- Fantasmic!: A musical extravaganza featuring Disney characters, pyrotechnics, and special effects.
- Showtime: 6:30 PM on event nights
- Dress Code: Comfortable shoes recommended. Holiday best attire encouraged, adhering to park guidelines.
- American Sign Language Interpretation: Available for select shows on November 13 and December 11.
Disney Jollywood Nights 2023
This festive season, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is hosting a brand-new nighttime party—select nights November 11 to December 20, 2023.
• Red-carpet moments
• Glitz and glitter galore, including dapper décor
• Merry mash-ups and yuletide shows
• Themed entertainment—from whimsical to elegant
• Specialty food and beverages
• Favorite attractions with lower wait times
• Season’s greetings from some Disney Characters
Themed Entertainment
- Be welcomed to Jollywood—with a DJ spinning a holiday mix on Hollywood Boulevard.
- Saunter over to Echo Lake for a throwback bash that’s sure to stir up nostalgia. You may even spot Powerline Max, Phineas and Ferb!
- See Commissary Lane come to life during a lively Latin street fair full of holiday flair.
- You are cordially invited to Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club—a swingin' celebration in the courtyard of The Hollywood Tower Hotel. Here, you can sip cocktails and unwind in style while a live band swoons and croons holiday tunes. Capacity is limited.
- Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby. During Disney Jollywood Nights, this iconic restaurant transforms into a smooth jazz joint—where you can enjoy holiday music, craft cocktails and an exclusive menu of light bites in a sophisticated setting. Capacity is limited.
Food and beverages are available for purchase at Disney Jollywood Nights, and are not included with your event ticket. Alcohol will only be served to Guests ages 21 and older with valid identification.
Joining the Mobile Walk-Up List for Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby.
Here's how it works:
- Check availability for Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby via this app—or by scanning a QR code located in the restaurant’s lobby. There’s no need to visit the host stand to check availability.
- If there is availability, use the app to add your party to the walk-up list. At that time, you can also confirm your party details, including special dietary requests.
- Once your table is ready, you’ll be notified to proceed to a specified location.
Disney Jollywood Nights Entertainment schedule
- What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along: 8:30 pm, 9:30 pm, 10:30 pm and 11:30 pm
Join Jack Skellington on a dreamlike adventure. Sing along with the Pumpkin King to beloved songs from the film as you follow 2 friends on a larger-than-life journey—where you may encounter the Oogie Boogie man himself.
- Disney Holidays in Hollywood: 8:45 pm, 9:45 pm, 10:45 pm and 11:45 pm
Behold an all-new stage show inspired by vintage Hollywood TV specials. It's a star-studded series of vignettes with appearances from Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Tiana, Belle and other special guests.
- Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!: 12:30 am
Wrap up your festivities with a dazzling nighttime spectacular. Heartwarming holiday moments from favorite Disney films are brought to life through fireworks, lasers, lights, projections and merry music.
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Disney Jollywood Nights Attractions and Rides
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Star Tours
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance *
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Toy Story Mania!
* Guests attending the event can request to join the virtual queue for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance beginning at 8:00 pm. Each guest can request to enter this virtual queue no more than once per event. This is only available for guests on the day of the event they are attending, and their specific event tickets must be linked to their My Disney Experience account in order to join the virtual queue. Guests attending this special ticketed event do not need to be in Disney's Hollywood Studios to request to join at the time the queue becomes available.
Character Meet and Greets
- Mickey & Friends Holiday Greeting – Head to Animation Courtyard and meet Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto on the set of their holiday movie! Delight in red carpet moments and discover 2 all-new Disney PhotoPass locations inspired by Disney Jollywood Nights.
- Echo Lake Holiday Celebration – Step into a nostalgic campground scene at Echo Lake, where you may spot some classic Disney Channel pals—like Powerline Max, Rescue Rangers Chip 'n' Dale, Phineas and Ferb!
- Holidays à la Mode – Chill out and pose for pics with Edna Mode and Frozone at this super-fun party in Pixar Place.
Disney PhotoPass Service
- Disney PhotoPass Downloads – Receive downloads of your Disney PhotoPass digital photos and videos from the event—included with your event ticket*
- Photographers & Special Effects – Disney PhotoPass photographers will be on hand to capture your memories, so you can focus on the holiday fun. Be sure to ask them about holiday-themed Magic Shots, which are special effects and surprises that they can add to your photos (select Disney PhotoPass locations only).
- Robotic Arm Magic Shot – Dressed to impress? Enjoy an event-exclusive offering designed to dazzle! Embrace the Hollywood vibes and remember your red-carpet moment with a glamorous, show-stopping video capture opportunity.
- Camera Array Magic Shot – It’s an event with so much flair that one camera isn't enough to capture it! This 9-camera setup will capture a boomerang-style photo of your group in front of a Disney Jollywood Nights backdrop.
- Special Disney PhotoPass Lens – Take snapshots and videos with an event-themed Disney PhotoPass Lens—which transforms you and the world around you with special effects.
- Disney PhotoPass Video Memories – Create video stories featuring memorable moments from your evening using a special Disney Jollywood Nights-themed template.
* Photos can be downloaded from your Disney account as often as desired, up to 45 days after initial capture. Disney PhotoPass service is subject to the Disney PhotoPass terms and conditions and the Disney PhotoPass expiration policy. Online registration required. Disney PhotoPass photos must be linked to your Disney account to be downloaded.
2023 Event Dates
- Saturday, November 11 - SOLD OUT
- Saturday, November 18 - SOLD OUT
- Monday, November 20
- Monday, November 27
- Wednesday, November 29
- Monday, December 4
- Wednesday, December 6
- Saturday, December 16 - SOLD OUT
- Monday, December 18
- Wednesday, December 20
Event Times
This special event takes place from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM.
Ticket holders will be admitted to Disney's Hollywood Studios as early as 7:00 PM on the valid date of their ticket. These date-specific event tickets do not require an additional day theme park ticket or theme park reservation.
Tickets & Prices
Admission to Disney Jollywood Nights requires a separately priced ticket. Tickets are valid only during specific event hours and are subject to availability.
Event tickets are $159 to $179 per ticket, plus tax (prices vary by event date).
Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket to Disney Jollywood Nights, valid for all event nights.