Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 Guide — Dates, Characters, Shows & What’s New at Hollywood Studios
- Practically Perfect Pixie Dust
- Nov 10, 2024
- 10 min read
Updated: 8 hours ago
Updated November 3, 2025
Looking for a glam twist on the holidays at Walt Disney World? Disney’s Jollywood Nights is back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with vintage-Hollywood style, rare characters, big entertainment, and event-exclusive food, sips, and photo ops. Below you’ll find 2025 dates, hours, showtimes, character locations, food highlights, ride list, merch, and pro tips to plan your night.
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Party hours are 7:30 PM–12:30 AM, and ticketed guests can enter at 5:30 PM — perfect for dinner, glam photo ops, or one or two rides before the entertainment kicks off.
What is Disney Jollywood Nights?
Disney first launched Jollywood Nights in 2023 — an after-hours holiday party at Hollywood Studios where old-Hollywood glamour meets modern Christmas magic. The first season had some growing pains, but by 2024 Disney had dramatically improved the flow and entertainment. We attended in early December last year (in very un-Florida cold temps!) and still had an amazing time.
Planning a longer holiday trip? 📆 Explore our complete 2025 Walt Disney World Holiday Planning Guide for tips, dates, and must-do experiences beyond Jollywood Nights.
How is it different from Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?
While MVMCP leans into classic Disney nostalgia, character parades, and complimentary cookies — Jollywood Nights is more about live shows, jazzy vibes, glam photo ops, holiday cocktails, and rare characters. It’s stylish, theatrical, and tends to feel slightly more adult-friendly.
Want to learn even more about MVMCP? Head over to our 2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Guide for full event details and planning tips! 🎄
Guests are encouraged to dress up in vintage-Hollywood inspired looks — but cozy cute, or theme park casual are absolutely okay too.
We had so much fun picking out our vintage Hollywood-inspired outfits for the party, but let’s be clear: we paired those glam looks with our classiest tennis shoes. 👟✨ We are not sacrificing foot comfort any more than absolutely necessary at Disney!
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Want a grown-up holiday date night or something different from the usual Disney holiday fare? Jollywood Nights might be your festive sweet spot! Tickets are on sale now, so make sure you do not miss out!
Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 at a Glance
• Location: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Dates: Select nights Nov–Dec 2025
• Hours: 7:30 PM–12:30 AM (entry at 5:30 PM)
• Vibe: Glam Hollywood cocktails + rare characters
• Who it’s best for: Adults / groups / foodie planners
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Dates, Prices & Entry Times
📅 When is Disney Jollywood Nights?
✨ Disney has officially confirmed that Jollywood Nights will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the 2025 holiday season—and we couldn't be more excited for this glam-filled after-hours celebration!
Here are the 2025 dates to mark on your calendar:
November: 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
December: 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22
*** Sold out party dates
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: The opening party night is already sold out, and there are limited tickets left for several other dates - especially weekends. If one of your must-do nights lines up with a holiday or weekend, you should purchase your tickets now for your 2025 trip just in case!
How much are tickets for Jollywood Nights in 2025?
For Disney Jollywood Nights 2025, ticket prices range from $159 to $199 and vary by date,
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Prices tend to be lower on weekday dates in November and higher on popular December weekends—so planning midweek can be a great way to save!
Here’s when you can start grabbing those tickets for 2025:
July 16: Early access for guests staying at select Disney Resort hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green.
July 22: Tickets go on sale to the general public.
Tickets can be purchased online, through your Disney Travel Advisor or by calling the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 934‑7639.
Are discounts available for Jollywood Nights tickets? 🎟️
Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can score discounts on all Jollywood Nights dates! Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 934‑7639.
What time does Disney Jollywood Nights start? ⏰
The party runs from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM, but ticketed guests can enter Hollywood Studios as early as 5:30 PM.
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Use that early entry time to grab dinner, ride a few attractions, or take photos in your vintage best before the exclusive party fun begins!
🎄 What's New for 2025 Highlights
See Miguel at Holiday Fiesta en la Calle in a new location near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Duffy the Disney Bear in his Santa suit is returning plus even more rare characters will be announced.🎅
Return of Holidays in Hollywood starring Kermit & Miss Piggy with an updated cast
Glisten! Ice Skating Show makes its full-season debut on Hollywood Boulevard ⛸️
Additional Jollywood Nights exclusive Magic Shots across the park 📸
New Jollywood Nights event merchandise, plus a brand new Spirit Jersey.
Jollywood Nights is more than just a holiday party—it’s a glitzy, glamorous celebration packed with festive shows, themed entertainment, and immersive experiences. No separate theme park ticket or park reservation is required—just your Jollywood Nights event ticket, which allows entry into Hollywood Studios starting at 5:30 PM. The party officially runs from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM.
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Your party ticket acts as your park admission for the evening. No need to use a regular theme park ticket for this event!
✨ Holiday Entertainment at Jollywood Nights 2025
Holidays in Hollywood🎭 - Confirmed for 2025
A star-studded stage show hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, with appearances by Tiana, Belle, Mickey, Minnie, and more. Expect music, laughs, and a whole lot of Muppet-style holiday cheer.
🕒 2025 Showtimes: 8:15 p.m., 9:15 p.m., 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m
📍 Location: Theater of the Stars (Beauty and the Beast stage)
What’s This? A Tim Burton Sing-Along🎶 - Confirmed for 2025
Join Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie for an interactive Nightmare Before Christmas sing-along at the Hyperion Theater. A spooky-fun twist on your favorite holiday songs!
🕒 2025 Showtimes: 7:30 p.m., 8:10 p.m., 8:50 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 11:10 p.m., and 11:50 p.m.
📍 Location: Hyperion Theater
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! 🎆 Confirmed for 2025
This nighttime spectacular brings projections, fireworks, lasers, and music to the skies above the Chinese Theatre, featuring scenes from your favorite Disney and Pixar holiday moments.
🕒 2025 Showtime: 10:00 PM📍 Location: Chinese Theatre
Glisten! ⛸️ Confirmed for 2025
A stunning ice skating show featuring international champions performing to a festive soundtrack—right on Hollywood Boulevard!
🕒 Showtimes: 8:10 p.m., 9:10 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 11:10 p.m. and 12:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Hollywood Boulevard
Want to skip straight to who you can meet this year? → Jump to Characters & Where to Find Them.
Dance Parties & Live Music Lounges
Pixar Place Dance Party🕺 Confirmed for 2025
Party with characters like Frozone, Joy, Edna Mode, and Pixar Favorites to a DJ-spun dance mix!
🕒 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM and 10:30 PM – 12:30 AM
📍 Location: Pixar Place
Holiday Fiesta en la Calle 🎉 Confirmed for 2025
Meet Miguel, plus José & Panchito at this lively Latin street fair with live music, festive lights, and non-stop energy, moved to its new location near Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
🕒 7:30 PM – 12:30 AM
📍 Location: Off of Sunset Boulevard, near Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club 🕰️ Confirmed for 2025
Step into the Hollywood Tower Hotel Courtyard for sophisticated cocktails and live jazz performances that channel the glitz of old Hollywood.
Showtimes: 7:30 p.m., 8:10 p.m., 8:50 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 11:10 p.m., and 11:50 p.m.
📍 Location: Tower of Terror Courtyard
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Arrive early—it’s one of the most popular experiences of the night!
Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby🍸 Confirmed for 2025
A speakeasy-style lounge with vintage flair, themed cocktails, and a live jazz vibe. Dining reservations are strongly recommended—this experience is a top highlight.
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Book early—this fills up fast!
Holiday Eats, Drinks & Photo Ops 🍰
Beyond the dazzling shows, Jollywood Nights offers a feast for the senses with festive food, themed photo ops, and extra holiday sparkle:
🍰 Festive Bites & Holiday Sips at Jollywood Nights
One of the best parts of Jollywood Nights? The exclusive snacks and sips you can’t get during regular park hours! Specialty food booths and themed treats pop up throughout the park—and for 2025, Backlot Express Restaurant will have its own specialty menu just for the event, featuring such items as the Hickory Holiday Mac, Jolly Jam Sliders, Holy Jolly Bread Pudding, and a Figgy Pudding Martini.🎉
In fact for 2025 the food and drink lineup at Jollywood Nights has leveled UP.This is where Hollywood Studios turns into a holiday cocktail party — with savory small plates, festival-style desserts, and show-stopping seasonal sips across the park. We’ve got a full breakdown of what to order, what to skip, and how to foodie-strategize your party night — including inside tips for Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby.
👉 Read our full Jollywood Nights Food Guide for 2025 for menus, top picks, and planning tips.
Dine with Minnie Mouse and friends in their holiday best at Hollywood & Vine. This festive character dining experience books up fast, and Advance Dining Reservations are highly recommended.🍽️ Bonus: You don’t need a Jollywood Nights ticket to book this dinner—it’s available earlier in the evening to regular park guests, too.
Brand New Exclusive PhotoPass Holiday Magic Shots are available throughout the park with festive overlays and event backdrops.
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Ask every photographer if they offer a Magic Shot—you never know what holiday magic might show up in your photo!
Sunset Seasons Greetings transforms the Hollywood Tower Hotel (a.k.a. Tower of Terror) with enchanting holiday projections set to music. This charming mini-show runs continuously throughout the evening.
Jollywood Nights 2025 Character Meet and Greets 🎭
One of the biggest highlights of Jollywood Nights is the incredible lineup of rare and holiday-exclusive characters. Here's a look at who you may find—and where - based on currently released information. Nightly offerings may vary slightly, and some characters might not be listed on the official event map.
🌌 Galaxy’s Edge
The Mandalorian and Grogu
Chewbacca celebrates Life Day - [NEW for 2025]
🌊 Echo Lake
Phineas and Ferb
Max as Powerline
Rescue Rangers Chip ‘n’ Dale
Santa Stitch
Baloo and King Louie in TaleSpin costumes
🛋️ Pixar Plaza
Mike Wazowski
Edna Mode
Frozone
Joy
🎸 Near Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
José Carioca and Panchito from The Three Caballeros
Miguel from Coco - [NEW for 2025]
🧸 Toy Story Land
Lotso
Partysaurus Rex - [NEW for 2025]
🎅 Walt Disney Presents
Santa Duffy
🍽️ Commissary Lane / Red Carpet Dreams
Donald Duck & Daisy Duck
Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse (Red Carpet Dreams)
🏙️ Grand Avenue
Goofy & Pluto
Bing Bong - [NEW for 2025]
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Some of the best surprises aren’t on the event guide! Fun pop-up characters have been known to show up, so explore the park and ask Cast Members for tips.
Want to see every character map we’ve built? Check out our Character Meet & Greet Guide and Cheat Sheet for all parks + parties.
Pixie Dust Jollywood Nights Map and Cheat Sheet
If you've been around the blog, you know we always put together a Map and Cheatsheet. We’ve refreshed last year’s Jollywood map with the newest 2025 park layout, making adjustments for areas currently under construction.. We will continue to update as information on character locations, show times, and other fun details for 2025 as soon as Disney releases them
📍 Head over to dedicated post with a free, downloadable PDF version of the 2025 Jollywood Nights Map & Cheat Sheet!
🎢 What Rides Are Open During Disney Jollywood Nights?
One of the best perks of attending an after-hours event like Jollywood Nights is enjoying shorter wait times for some of Hollywood Studios’ most popular rides. Most major attractions remain open during the party, so you can ride your favorites between shows and character meet-and-greets. Here’s the full lineup Disney has listed so far for Jollywood Nights 2025.
Hollywood Studios is packed with top-tier rides—and strategy matters.👉 Get our complete Hollywood Studios Ride Guide
🌆 Sunset Boulevard
Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After (show)
Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
🎬 Hollywood Boulevard
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
✍️ Animation Courtyard
The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure
🧸 Toy Story Land
Slinky Dog Dash
🌌 Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
We will update to the include any additional surpise attractions after the first party night, November 8, 2025 ***In 2024 Alien Swirling Saucers and Toy Story Mania were also open for Jollywood Nights.
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Want to be the first to know when 2025 dates and tickets are released? Subscribe to our Pixie Dust Planning Emails so you don’t miss a thing!
Looking for more Hollywood Studios holiday tips? Don’t miss these helpful posts:
❓ Will Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Single Pass be available during Jollywood Nights?
No, Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass are not available during Disney Jollywood Nights. However, since this is a limited-capacity after-hours event, wait times for most attractions are significantly lower, and Lightning Lane access typically isn’t necessary.
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Use the first hour of the party or showtimes to knock out popular rides with minimal waits!
🛍️ Jollywood Nights 2025 Exclusive Merch
Looking to bring a little holiday magic home? 🎁 Jollywood Nights will feature exclusive event merchandise available only at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during party nights!
We’re still waiting for Santa to give us a peek inside the workshop, but here’s what we do know so far:
A new Jollywood Nights Spirit Jersey for 2025 is on the way 👀
New gingerbread themed merch featuring Ollie, including a Loungefly Bag, mug, ornament, exclusive event pin set, plus even more.
From limited-edition apparel to festive keepsakes, this event is always full of fun surprises for Disney collectors.
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Event merch goes extremely fast. If you see it, snag it early!
✨ Ready for a Glamorous Holiday Night at Hollywood Studios?
Whether you’re a vintage holiday fashionista, a Disney foodie, or just someone who loves the idea of rare characters and jazzy vibes, Disney’s Jollywood Nights brings a unique kind of magic to the holiday season at Walt Disney World. With shorter lines, stylish photo ops, and live entertainment that feels like old Hollywood meets Christmas cheer, this after-hours event is quickly becoming a fan favorite.
Pixie Dust Hugs,
Bren, Lyn, and Kim
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