How to Maximize Your Time at Disney Jollywood Nights 2024: A Step-by-Step Guide

Dec 11, 2024 in "Disney Jollywood Nights"

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Posted: Wednesday December 11, 2024 11:20am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney Jollywood Nights is back for its second year in 2024 and brings a unique mix of holiday magic and nighttime entertainment to Disney's Hollywood Studios.

This guide is designed to hit all the exclusive party entertainments and the park's most popular rides. With limited-time shows, festive character encounters, and thrilling rides, careful planning will help you get the most out of your evening.

Here's a step-by-step guide to ensure you hit the highlights.

6:00 pm – Enter the Park

Your Jollywood Nights ticket grants you access to the park starting at 6:00 pm, although the party does not actually start until 7:30 pm. Arrive early and head straight to the park entrance to maximize your time. Once inside, make your way directly to the Fantasmic! amphitheater.

Disney Jollywood Nights 2024

6:30 pm – Fantasmic!

Kick off your evening with the 6:30 pm showing of Fantasmic!

7:00 pm – Thrill Rides and Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club

Disney Jollywood Nights 2024

After Fantasmic!, start your ride circuit:

Rock' n' Roller Coaster
Tower of Terror
Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club (8:10 pm Live Band)
Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

Keep an eye on wait times using My Disney Experience and adjust as needed.

9:30 pm – 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' Show

Head to the Hyperion Theater for the 9:30 pm showing of the special What's This? Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along stage show.

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

10:15 pm – Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!

Exit the Nightmare Before Christmas show and position yourself to watch the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! fireworks and projection show.

10:30 pm – Glisten! Skating Show

Stay in the same area to catch the all-new Glisten! skating show at 10:30 pm.

Glisten! Skating Show

11:15 pm – Holidays in Hollywood

Make your way to the Theater of the Stars on Sunset Boulevard for the 11:15 pm showing of Holidays in Hollywood.

Disney Holidays in Hollywood

11:45 pm – Character Greetings in Echo Lake

Visit Echo Lake to meet some of the event's exclusive characters in their holiday best.

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12:15 am – Back to Batuu and Toy Story Land

Ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Head to Toy Story Land for some final fun before the event ends:

Slinky Dog Dash
Toy Story Mania
While in the area, look out for character meet-and-greets in Pixar Place and Toy Story Land.

Pixar Disco

Seasonal Food and Drink

As you move between activities, take the opportunity to try some of the seasonal food and drink options available during Jollywood Nights. Disney Jollywood Nights 2024: Festive Food and Drink Guide

Disney Jollywood Nights 2024

Additional Tips

Stay Hydrated: Grab water between activities to keep your energy up.
Event-Specific Treats: Try holiday-themed snacks and drinks that are available exclusively during Jollywood Nights.
Merchandise: Browse for limited-edition items that make great souvenirs.
Plan for Photos: Many areas feature holiday decor perfect for quick pictures.
Parting Gift: Look out for gourmet Wondermade Marshmellow treats on the way out.

Disney Jollywood Nights 2024

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wdwmagicJul 09, 2025

I'm going to close this thread now that we have 2025 details https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/walt-disney-world-holidays-2025.986347/

wdwmagicJul 09, 2025

Yes

DisneyDreamer08Jul 09, 2025

Does Fantasmic still happen for day guests on a Jollywood night?

DisneyDreamer08Jul 09, 2025

On sale July 16th for resort guests

DisoneJul 09, 2025

Heard and okay. Fingers crossed 🤞 then

TheMaxReboJul 09, 2025

No idea if they would ever do it but would be nice to see the gingerbread house somewhere at Disney Springs and would make it easier for people (locals) to get there and buy gingerbread and no overrun Grand Flo

DisoneJul 09, 2025

It's the opposite, they went out of there way to avoid this. It was suppose to happen in 23, pushed to 24 and then Pushed back again to 25 and possibly 26. Finally they ripped the bandaid off and just said do it in 2025 and get it over with. If they were trying to get rid of foot traffic they would also get rid of all the other gingerbread displays at the other Resorts. None of which make us much money as the gingerbread house at the Grand. No the Disney accountants are not trying to find ways decrease foot traffic with acceptable declines in revenue. If they're making money they're perfectly okay with the front traffic. The new bar may bring a new year-around revenue stream but they will still get a huge revenue boost by doing the gingerbread house. It's not a one or the other type thing. I'm more interested in how that Christmas tree is going to fit with the bar there. I'm waiting for the announcement, and I don't have inside knowledge on this just speculating on my own, that the Christmas tree in the lobby will also be canceled for 2025. I can't imagine they're going to put the tree so close to an actual construction site. And then once it's done will there be room for the tree?

aladdin2007Jul 09, 2025

Heard this as well, not necessarily for that reason, though probably a part of it. I can't see the bar and gingerbread house operating at the same time that would be a mess. This was their way out of it and the cost of doing it, regardless of what two month profit came in from it, the bar will bring in year round profit to make up for it. Disney has been trying to decrease foot traffic for a while now across property. Bad business in my opinion, but their messed accounting reigns supreme.

SchweinoJul 09, 2025

Ive always wondered why they would add another thing to generate a queue/line (bar) when that place can get super packed when GH is up and running. Sounds like the GF lobby is going to get even worse.

BrianJul 09, 2025

It is absolutely coming back.

mattpetoJul 09, 2025

I hope you’re right. I’m skeptical.

AylaJul 09, 2025

Dreamlights will never return as long as they are using projections.

DisoneJul 09, 2025

Imagine the Goodwill they would generate, if they brought both back? This year. On the heels of closing the Muppet's and the rivers of America, they need this Goodwill. I used to think statements of the attendance decline were overstated. Maybe 10-15% which isn't good by any business model at all but it's also not the end of the world and somewhat expected with epic opening down the street. But having been there recently on Sunday, oh my God it was way more than 10 to 15%. The Magic Kingdom felt like Disneyland on a Wednesday in September. I think Walt Disney World is in dire need of some wins and good will with their guests But I also believe they are woefully unaware of this. :(

DisoneJul 09, 2025

Nope. It will be back. Too much of a money maker. And honestly amount of grand Floridian guests complaining about the crowds are easily outmatched by the amount of Grand Floridian guests complaining that there's no gingerbread house. The gingerbread house has a direct impact in excess of $1 million in revenue for the Grand and an indirect impact in the ability to sell rooms during the holiday season at extremely high rates.