Disney Jollywood Nights event canceled this weekend due to poor weather

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Posted: Saturday December 16, 2023 12:23pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Tonight's Disney Jollywood Nights event at Disney's Hollywood has been canceled due to poor weather moving across Florida this weekend.

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The cancellation is slightly unusual, as Disney typically hosts events regardless of weather. However, Jollywood Nights is primarily an outdoor event, and the forecast offers little hope of conditions improving overnight.

Tickets remain available for the final two Disney Jollywood Nights events on December 18 and 20, 2023.

Disney has communicated to guests that a refund will automatically be issued.

Here is the full notice from Disney:

While we were looking forward to seeing you at Disney Jollywood Nights this evening, forecasted thunderstorms have caused us to cancel the event. We know this is a disappointment and appreciate your understanding.
With this change, your tickets for the event will automatically be refunded to the payment type you used for purchase, applied in approximately 7-10 business days. Should you have any additional questions or need assistance, please contact us at 407-939-5277.
We look forward to seeing you in the future and wish you a happy holiday season!

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MisterPenguinJun 13, 2025

For them, they use the term 'typecasting' to indicate look-alike-ness for that-specific-character will be considered in the hiring process. This avoids anti-discrimination laws.

tancJun 13, 2025

Personally I actually really enjoyed my time at this event last year. I just wonder if there will be different characters or what the offerings will be. I remember the pork belly they had being one of the best park foods I've ever eaten world wide. The duffy brownie was also a fantastic addition last year. Will be interesting to see what they come up with to justify a ticket or not. Personally my favorite Disney party is Oogie Boogie Bash in Disneyland, but Jollywood night character greetings definitely make it my 2nd favorite.

Disgruntled WaltJun 13, 2025

I just think it's interesting that they use that language for some of the jobs but not for the princesses. Not that I think this would ever end up happening:

MisterPenguinJun 13, 2025

That's been used in their help wanted for years. It would be really odd if suddenly that was a problem.

networkproJun 13, 2025

That begs the question about all face character roles..

Disgruntled WaltJun 13, 2025

Tiana and Belle have no such requirement!?

𝐌𝖆𝖓 𝖎𝖓 𝐖𝖊𝖇Jun 13, 2025

Identifying?

DCBakerJun 13, 2025

Two new casting notices are out for Jollywood Nights 2025: Vocalists: Dancers:

Fido ChuckwagonDec 01, 2024

Nah, this is one area where Disney customer service excels. I’ve never heard of anyone being SOL when they can’t make a party. The worst they will do is a credit, and depending on the circumstances, refunds are not unheard of.

Fido ChuckwagonDec 01, 2024

They will almost certainly give you a credit towards future purchase.

Wes TackerDec 01, 2024

If you don’t use the tickets you’ll have a credit in your account that can be used for any future special event tickets. This is standard.

NunuDec 01, 2024

I know of people in your situation who've gotten a refund or credit. In my experience with dealing with Guest Relations, asking nicely can go a long way. Good luck!