Disney Jollywood Nights Returns To Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2024

Jun 05, 2024 in "Disney Jollywood Nights"

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Posted: Wednesday June 5, 2024 8:45am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

According to a Disney Casting Notice, Disney Jollywood Nights will return to Disney's Hollywood Studios on select nights beginning in November 2024.

Disney Live Entertainment is looking for "male and female presenting dancers with exceptional dance technique and performance quality. Must be proficient in multiple styles of dance that include musical theatre-jazz and swing."

We don't yet have event dates, pricing, or details of any changes that may be made to this year's event following its debut last year. Disney Jollywood Nights review from 2023

Here is some of what was on offer in 2023.

"Disney Holidays in Hollywood," is a star-studded variety show in the grand tradition of Tinseltown holiday specials – all with a twist of today's Hollywood magic.

With special guest stars including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Tiana, Belle, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, there are plenty of surprises in store, including a brand-new original song by Tiana. Singers, dancers and live jazz musicians round out the talented cast of entertainers in this show at Theater of the Stars. 

"What's This? Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along" in The Hyperion Theater sees Jack Skellington take us on an ethereal exploration of "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas." Sing along to beloved songs from the iconic film and discover peculiar magic in unexpected places. Along the way, you'll conquer Oogie Boogie and be encouraged to follow your curiosity.

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends are wearing new outfits exclusively for this glitzy celebration – and they invite you to do the same. The new outfits are inspired by the party's vintage vibe, which celebrates the glitz and glam of Hollywood. At the Animation Courtyard, the gang has just wrapped on the set of their new holiday film, and you're invited to catch a glimpse of the magic with Mickey & Friends Holiday Greetings.

Elsewhere a DJ will play the merriest of mash-ups, featuring a mix of smooth classics layered with modern beats. While tunes at the entrance set the tone for the evening, stroll around Echo Lake for a trip down a more recent memory lane featuring holiday music and characters from classic Disney Channel favorites, including Powerline Max, Rescue Rangers Chip' n' Dale and Phineas and Ferb.

At Welcome to Disney Jollywood Nights, strike your best pose for "The Gram" in front of a stunning new neon sign before joining the dance party. Disney PhotoPass photographers will be there to capture the moment, and complimentary digital downloads of your Disney PhotoPass photos captured during the event are included with the price of your ticket.

A Robotic Arm Magic Shot will capture your red carpet moment with a glamorous, show-stopping video. There's also a Camera Array Magic shot – seven cameras that will shoot a boomerang-style photo of your group in front of a Disney Jollywood Nights backdrop.

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tancMay 07, 2025

I had a great time at the event, low waits and I thought the food was spectacular, hope it is brought back.

pdude81May 07, 2025

Thanks to you both. It seemed popular and had a bunch of sell outs after a questionable first year, so I just assumed it was coming back until I saw the post by Steve from December saying he wasn't sure. I found a page from Disney rewards that lists it as coming back this year, but it also has the wrong dates from OBB so I can't trust this as far as accuracy: https://disneyrewards.com/blog/travel-parks/disney-2025-special-events/ I basically have a cheap flight back from Ft. Lauderdale on Saturday that I'm willing to trade out for Orlando on Sunday. I better take my shot now while there is anything affordable from MCO.

AKL2003May 07, 2025

I am hopeful they bring it back this year. I was able to experience Disney World during the Holidays for the first time last December (I no longer work in retail after 30 long years) and this party was for sure a highlight!! The entertainment was great all around. I loved the “Jazz Club” outside of ToT and the Nightmare Before Christmas show especially. (And with that particular show winning awards I cant see why it wouldn’t return). Looking forward to actually “dressing up” this year.

mattpetoMay 07, 2025

The return flights on that Sunday were super high last year. Jollywood debuted that Saturday, that’s why we stayed another night, but we end paying for it. Disney still has JN on its site and does mention that the entertainment/offerings could change from 2024. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/hollywood-studios/jollywood-nights/ I’d put it as a probable to return.

wdwmagicMay 07, 2025

Nothing new on this yet.

pdude81May 07, 2025

Do you have any insight into whether this will be back this year, and if it's likely starting 11/8/25? We're coming back from a cruise that day and I was hoping to head to WDW for the first event this year. I know they don't usually announce the parties this early, but I'm looking for any intel I can get while purchasing flights. Most of the flight back from Orlando on Southwest have gone way up in price for Jersey week.

JohnDDec 13, 2024

Maybe I'll try it next year. I bought a ticket for it last year but mine get rained out. I mean REALLY rained out. I cancelled first but they ultimately cancelled the entire event for that night.

Chip ChippersonDec 13, 2024

I went this past Saturday. We were more focused on the rides and we all had a good time and very short wait times for every ride, even being sold out. We would have stuck around for the late Muppets show in the BatB theater but it was getting cold out and we were tired after flying in that morning. I still think they need to add some sort of "free" snacks, whether it's cookies and cocoa/cider like MVMCP or soda/water and ice cream bars like an After Hours event. For the cost, the awful marshmallow on the way out is just cheap, especially when MVMCP gives cookies, drinks, and a nice ornament.

wdwmagicDec 13, 2024

It will be interesting to see what happens. It was on the edge for this year, and it hasn't sold out many dates in comparison to Very Merry.

Starship824Dec 13, 2024

Looks like it is selling out, maybe it will stick around for next year.

DCBakerDec 13, 2024

December 14 is the next Jollywood Nights event date that has now sold out. December 18 is the last remaining date with tickets still available.

DCBakerDec 06, 2024

December 7 is the next Jollywood Nights event date that has now sold out. 3 dates currently remain available: December 11, 14 and 18.

CampbellzSoupNov 24, 2024

I rolled up to I think the 1025 one and the sitting enforcement in the front really makes it available all night as most people don’t want to sit and they enforce it so if you don’t mind sitting you have your pick of the shows

DCBakerNov 23, 2024

December 21 is the next Jollywood Nights event date that is now sold out (as of the evening of November 22).

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