Disney's Hollywood Studios Files Permits, Hinting at Potential Upgrades for Jollywood Nights Skating Show

Sep 06, 2024 in "Disney Jollywood Nights"

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Disney Jollywood Nights Skating Show concept art

Posted: Friday September 6, 2024 9:30am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney's Hollywood Studios has recently filed a series of permits, suggesting potential upgrades that could be in preparation for the new skating show debuting at Disney Jollywood Nights in 2024.

Disney Jollywood Nights Skating Show concept art

The permits outline plans for upgrading the electrical and audio systems in the area directly in front of the Chinese Theatre, where the new skating show will be held.

The area in front of the Chinese Theatre that will be home to the new skating show

While Disney has kept most details about the new skating show under wraps, they have teased that guests can look forward to witnessing "the grace and skill of international champion skaters in an awe-inspiring twist on the traditional ice show." The show is set to perform at multiple times throughout the evening, with performances scheduled for 8:15 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:20 pm, 11:15 pm, and 12:15 am.

About Disney Jollywood Nights

Disney Jollywood Nights returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2024, from November 9 through December 21. This separately ticketed, five-hour holiday event is offered on select nights and features a variety of entertainment and character experiences. Guests can enjoy over 20 unique character interactions, including returning favorites like Phineas and Ferb, Santa Duffy, and Santa Stitch, as well as new additions such as Bo Peep, Lotso, Baloo, and King Louie from TaleSpin.

Disney Jollywood Nights overview

Highlights of the event include a brand-new skating show set to holiday music, "What's This? Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along," "Disney Holidays in Hollywood," and "Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!" Guests can also experience themed parties like the Holiday Fiesta en la Calle, The Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club, and Jazzy Holidays at the Hollywood Brown Derby. Additionally, there will be exclusive merchandise and festive culinary treats available.

What's This? Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along show

Tickets for Disney Jollywood Nights are priced between $159 and $179, with discounts available for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members.

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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