Disney unwraps more details on Disney Jollywood Nights at Walt Disney World including stage shows and characters

By WDWMAGIC Staff · Monday October 23, 2023 10:09am ET · "Disney Jollywood Nights"
Disney unwraps more details on Disney Jollywood Nights at Walt Disney World including stage shows and characters

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Disney Jollywood Nights overview

Disney has shared new information for the upcoming Disney Jollywood Nights, debuting November 11, 2023, at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

"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.

Finally, Disney has shared details on the Virtual Queue for Star Wars Rise of the Resistance.

Guests attending the event can request to join the queue beginning at 6:00 p.m. 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.

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↩ replying to Unbanshee
Here's the announcement for the Rise of the Resistance Virtual Queue during Disney Jollywood Nights.

Guests attending the event can request to join the queue beginning at 6:00 p.m. 8pm*. 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.

*Edit to reflect the time change on the website - see posts in the thread below.
Here's a video of the new costumes.
Tell me again what justifies the price of this event?

Add a parade? Okay, maybe.
↩ replying to drew81
They'd have to file for bankruptcy if they create a new parade
↩ replying to DCBaker
There seems to be some conflicting times for when the Rise of the Resistance Virtual Queue opens. On the parks blog announcement as seen above, it says 6pm. On the Disney Jollywood Nights event page it says 8pm as seen below.

A virtual queue will be in place for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance during this event—so you can spend more time on the dance floor.

Guests will need to use the My Disney Experience app to enter Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance on the day of the event. A standby queue for this attraction will not be available during the event. Each Guest can request to enter this virtual queue no more than once per event.

Guests attending Disney Jollywood Nights will have an opportunity to request to join the virtual queue for this attraction at 8:00 PM. 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 inside Disney's Hollywood Studios to request to join at the time the queue becomes available.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/hollywood-studios/jollywood-nights/
↩ replying to DCBaker
The Virtual Queue page has been updated, and also includes the 8pm.
some of it sounds good and I like the costumes but the below info no thanks, that's the best they can do anymore?

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.
the food seems pretty good honestly, but for the admission cost is just insane. I wouldn't be surprised if families wind up spending an extra $500+ on food, and I'm not joking. The Halloween event food was pretty pricey when I tried it.
↩ replying to tanc
Which is why it wouldn't hurt if they also offered it during the day. DHS is just okay with food, and a lot of these options interest me, but I'm not paying just to have the luxury to then pay up again for all of it.
Will JBJB will have its original pryo? I would think with the insane price they wouldn't dare offer the cut version. @wdwmagic any word on what version this event gets?
↩ replying to TDLFan
For the price I hope it has more pyro than during the show's prime. Hope the flamethrowers return too.
↩ replying to Doberge
It sounds like a fun event. I hope you have a great time!
What time do party tickets get in from?

In other words, what time do I need to be out from before it gets crazy with the mix of day guests and party guests??
↩ replying to stu1901
Guests with event tickets can enter Disney's Hollywood Studios as early as 7pm.
↩ replying to TDLFan
I would expect to see the version that we last had, but I'm not certain yet.