Disney's Jollywood Nights returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios this holiday season with a lineup of separately ticketed evening events running from November 7, 2025 through January 5, 2026. This is the first year the event extends into January, giving you more chances to experience the old Hollywood glamour meets festive holiday vibe.
When to Go and How to Buy Tickets
Jollywood Nights takes place on select nights throughout the season. You'll be able to enter starting at 5:30 p.m. with the official event beginning at 7:30 p.m. and running until 12:30 a.m.. Here's the schedule:
- November: Select Saturdays and Mondays (7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28)
- December: Select Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays (5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23)
- January: Select Sundays and Tuesdays (3, 5)
Resort guests staying at Disney Resorts Collection hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, or Shades of Green can purchase tickets starting July 9. Everyone else gets their shot at July 16 during general sale. You can buy tickets online or call Disney Central at 407-934-7639.
What's New This Year
Jollywood Nights is adding some fresh experiences to the 2026 lineup.
Checkin' It Twice Lounge opens in Animation Courtyard as a new hangout spot where you can grab specialty drinks, catch live DJ entertainment, and relax between shows and attractions.
The Monsters, Inc. character roster is expanding. Mike Wazowski stays in Pixar Plaza, but now you can also meet George Sanderson and Needleman for the first time during the event.
Glisten! the holiday skating show is returning with some new Disney faces joining the production. Look for Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Genie making appearances as world-class skaters perform in front of the Chinese Theater.
Entertainment and Shows
You'll find several nighttime entertainment options throughout the evening:
Disney Holidays in Hollywood at the Theater of the Stars is a musical stage show hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, featuring Mickey, Minnie, Belle, and Tiana in a glamorous production inspired by classic Hollywood holiday specials.
What's This? Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along happens at the Hyperion Theater, letting you sing along to "What's This?" and "Sally's Song" while Halloween Town and Christmas Town collide on stage.
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! is the main nighttime spectacular at the Chinese Theater, complete with fireworks, lasers, projections, and holiday music. The show stars Wayne and Lanny from Prep & Landing on a mission to rescue Santa, with scenes from Beauty and the Beast, Mickey's Christmas Carol, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. You'll also get synced MagicBand+ effects and simulated snowfall on Hollywood Boulevard.
Pixar Disco lights up Pixar Plaza with a holiday dance party featuring Edna Mode and Frozone, Joy, and Mike Wazowski.
You can also experience the Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club for a 1930s-style swingin' celebration with live holiday music, or head to Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby for an upscale, adult-focused retreat with dining and live entertainment (advance reservations recommended for this one).
Character Meet and Greets
Throughout the night you'll have chances to meet a mix of Disney characters including Phineas and Ferb, Max Goof as Powerline, Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers, Stitch as Santa, Baloo and King Louie, the Mandalorian and Grogu, Chewbacca celebrating Life Day, Lotso, Partysaurus Rex, Bing Bong, Duffy, Scrooge McDuck, and Donald Duck.
Exclusive Merchandise
Jollywood Nights exclusive merchandise is available only during the event at the shop near Frozen Fractal Gifts. You'll need a valid event wristband to make purchases.
This year's collection includes a pullover featuring Gertie surrounded by vanity lights, stars, and snowflakes. There's also a Gertie-themed Loungefly bag in Christmas attire with snow details, a reversible headband with detachable bow and double-sided ears featuring Gertie, Duffy as Santa, and Ollie, a Gertie ornament, and a Duffy as Santa mug for your hot cocoa.
