Jollywood Nights 2025: Disney’s Glam Holiday Party Returns

Get ready for a retro holiday celebration like no other! Disney Jollywood Nights is back for 2025, bringing glitz, glam, and festive fun to Hollywood Studios. With early entry, new shows, returning favourites, and exclusive merch, this after-hours party is the perfect way to wrap your Walt Disney World day in sparkle.

Let’s break down everything you need to know before you book.

What Is Jollywood Nights?

Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that blends vintage Hollywood vibes with holiday magic. Think glittering décor, jazzy music, specialty food and drinks, live entertainment, rare character meet-and-greets, and lower ride wait times.

The atmosphere? Picture Sunset Boulevard decked out in silver garlands, giant ornaments, and glowing reindeer — like stepping into a classic holiday movie.

2025 Jollywood Nights Dates

Jollywood Nights takes place on select nights from November 8 to December 22, 2025.

• November Dates: Select Saturdays and Mondays
• December Dates: Select Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
• Event Hours: 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• Early Entry: Guests can enter the park starting at 5:30 p.m.

Jollywood Nights 2025 Tickets Are On Sale Now

Tickets for Jollywood Nights 2025 are officially available. This is a limited-capacity event, so booking early is highly recommended — especially for popular dates in late November and mid-December.

• Where to Buy: Online or through the Disney Reservation Center
• Who Gets Discounts: Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members

Prices vary by date, and tickets will sell out for certain nights, so don’t wait too long.

What’s New for Jollywood Nights 2025?

Here’s what’s fresh for this year’s festive event:

• New Character Alert: Miguel from Coco joins the party
• Two New Shows:
  • The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure
  • Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After
• Early Park Entry: Arrive as early as 5:30 p.m.
• Specialty Menu: Backlot Express is joining the foodie lineup
• Merch Drop: New Jollywood Nights collection (yes, there’s a spirit jersey!)

Jollywood Nights Shows You Can’t Miss

“Disney Holidays in Hollywood”

A musical variety show with Kermit, Miss Piggy, Mickey, Minnie, Belle, and Tiana.
🕗 Showtimes: 8:15, 9:15, 11:00 p.m., and 12:00 a.m.

“What’s This? Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along”

Join Jack Skellington at Hyperion Theater for a spooky-meets-sparkly sing-along.
🕗 Showtimes: 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30 p.m., and 12:30 a.m.

“Glisten!” Skating Show

Holiday magic on ice in front of the Chinese Theater.
🕗 Showtimes: 8:10, 9:10, 10:30, 11:10 p.m., and 12:00 a.m.

Around the Park: More Holiday Fun

• Tip Top Club: Live jazz at the Hollywood Tower Hotel
• Pixar Disco: Dance party with Edna, Frozone, Joy, and more
• Brown Derby Jazzy Holidays: Holiday bites with a grown-up vibe
• Holiday Fiesta en la Calle: Latin holiday street fair with music, food, and character greetings

Meet Rare Characters at Jollywood Nights

You’ll spot over 20 characters, including:

• Max Goof as Powerline
• Santa Stitch
• Phineas & Ferb
• Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers
• José Carioca, Panchito, and Miguel
• Duffy in his Santa suit
• Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Lotso, The Mandalorian, and more!

Rides Open During the Event

Holiday bonus: shorter lines for your favourite rides!

• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
• Tower of Terror
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
• Slinky Dog Dash
• And more…

Wrap It Up With Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!

The night ends with this high-energy fireworks show at 10:00 p.m., starring Wayne and Lanny from Prep & Landing. Expect lasers, projections, snowfall, and scenes from classic Disney holiday films.

Coming Soon: Foodie Guide and Merch Sneak Peeks

We’ll get the full Foodie Guide and merch preview soon — but we already know:

• Backlot Express will have a special event menu
• Exclusive Jollywood merch is on the way, including Ollie-themed items and a must-have spirit jersey