Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 Guide
- Practically Perfect Pixie Dust
- Nov 10, 2024
- 9 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Updated October 2025 — Includes latest Disney Jollywood Nights dates, tickets & entertainment updates for Hollywood Studios.
Looking for a glam twist on the holidays at Walt Disney World? Disney’s Jollywood Nights is back for the 2025 holiday season at Hollywood Studios! This unique after-hours event brings old-school Hollywood style, festive entertainment, and themed treats—and we now have the full list of dates and details.
In 2023, Disney introduced a brand-new after-hours event at Hollywood Studios—Jollywood Nights, where the sparkle of old Hollywood meets the magic of the holidays. While the party had a bumpy start, with long lines and a few hiccups, Disney quickly adapted and made improvements throughout the season. By the time we attended in early December 2024, the experience had truly leveled up - and despite the unusually cold Florida weather, we 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.
Jollywood Nights is distinctly different from Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. Instead of character parades and cookies on every corner, this celebration leans into live entertainment, stylish photo ops, and a more adult-friendly holiday vibe. Think jazzy music, themed cocktails, rare characters, and a touch of vintage glamour.
Head over to our 2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Guide for full event details and planning tips! 🎄
Guests are encouraged to dress the part, and many partygoers embrace the glam with vintage-inspired outfits and golden-age Hollywood holiday flair. ✨ But don’t worry—there’s no dress code, and it’s totally okay to come comfy and casual if that’s more your style!
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 FAQ 🎉
📅 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, 18, 22, 24, 29
December: 1, 6, 10, 13, 20, 22
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: While none of the 2024 dates sold out as of early November, the event is still gaining traction—especially on weekends. If one of your must-do nights lines up with a holiday or weekend, consider booking early 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 grab your tickets:
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 charcters 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-exclusive Magic Shots across the park 📸
New Jollywood Nights event merchandise, plus a brand new Spirit Jersey.
Special Experiences at Disney Jollywood Nights🎁
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
Holiday Fiesta en la Calle 🎉
A lively Latin street fair with live music, festive lights, and non-stop energy in Animation Courtyard.
🕒 7:30 PM – 12:30 AM
📍 Location: Animation Courtyard
Glisten! ⛸️
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
Pixar Place Dance Party🕺
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
Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby🍸
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!
Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club 🕰️
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!
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 feature its own specialty menu just for the event. 🎉
While Disney hasn’t released the full food lineup yet, if last year is any clue, you can expect a blend of nostalgic holiday desserts, creative cocktails, and savory small bites inspired by the event’s glam vintage vibe. The full 2025 foodie lineup is coming soon—bookmark this post, and we’ll update as soon as Disney releases the details.
🍽️ Want a sneak peek at what kinds of goodies might return?👉 Check out our 2024 Jollywood Nights Foodie Guide here.
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Some of the best treats sell out early in the evening. Mobile ordering may be available at select locations—so if there's a must-try item on your list, grab it early!
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.
PhotoPass Holiday Magic Shots are available throughout the park with festive overlays and exclusive 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
🌊 Echo Lake
Phineas and Ferb
Max as Powerline
Rescue Rangers Chip ‘n’ Dale
Santa Stitch
Pinocchio or Jiminy Cricket
Baloo and King Louie in TaleSpin costumes
🛋️ Pixar Plaza
Mike Wazowski
Edna Mode
Frozone
Joy from Inside Out
🎸 Near Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
José Carioca and Panchito from The Three Caballeros
Miguel from Coco
➕ And Even More!
Disney has hinted at additional meet and greets for 2025! Characters like Mickey and Minnie, Donald and Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, and Lotso from Toy Story will most likely be part of the celebration again this year.
🎅 Bonus Festive Favorite: Don’t miss cult-favorite Duffy the Disney Bear dressed in his Santa outfit—he’s ready to greet guests on the nice list for one magical holiday photo! Be aware - lines are long for this Meet & Greet. Catch him as early as possible.
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Not all character locations are listed in the event guide, so explore the park and ask Cast Members for tips. Some of the best surprises aren’t on the map!
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 deatils 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 are the released available attractions for 2025.
🌆 Sunset Boulevard
Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After
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
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Disney has said more attractions will be added. ***In 2024 Alien Swirling Saucers and Toy Story Mania were also open for Jollywood Nights.
Hollywood Studios is packed with top-tier rides—and strategy matters.👉 Get our complete Hollywood Studios Ride Guide
❓ 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 Jollywood Nights Spirit Jersey is on the way 👀
New merch featuring Ollie, the vintage holiday owl mascot, is set to debut
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 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!
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Pixie Dust Hugs,
Bren, Lyn, and Kim
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