Disney's Jollywood Nights is coming back to Disney's Hollywood Studios this fall and winter, and for the first time, it's extending into January. This separately ticketed event transforms the park into a glamorous holiday celebration with exclusive shows, character meet-and-greets, specialty food, and shorter ride lines.
When It's Happening
The event runs on select nights from November 7 through January 5, 2026. Here's the breakdown:
- November: Saturdays and Mondays on the 7th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, and 28th
- December: Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays on the 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, and 23rd
- January: Sundays and Tuesdays on the 3rd and 5th
Tickets and How to Buy
This is a limited capacity event, so tickets tend to sell out. Pricing varies by date. Here's when you can purchase:
- July 9: Resort guests staying at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels, the Swan and Dolphin, or Shades of Green can buy tickets
- July 16: General sale opens to everyone else
What's Happening Entertainment-Wise
"Disney Holidays in Hollywood" at the Theater of the Stars is a stage show hosted by Kermit and Miss Piggy, with appearances from Mickey, Minnie, Belle, Tiana, and other Disney characters. It's styled after classic Hollywood holiday TV specials.
"What's This? Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along" takes over the Hyperion Theater. You'll sing along to favorites like "What's This?" and "Sally's Song" while watching Jack Skellington and the residents of Halloween Town and Christmas Town blend their two holidays together.
"Glisten!" is a skating show right in front of the Chinese Theater. World-class skaters perform across a synthetic rink set to holiday classics and original Jollywood songs, complete with Art Deco projections.
"Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!" is the nighttime spectacular featuring Wayne and Lanny from Prep & Landing, scenes from holiday classics, fireworks, lasers, and projected "snowfall" on Hollywood Boulevard.
Beyond the main shows, you'll find special entertainment experiences like the Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club (a 1930s-style celebration with live holiday music), Pixar Disco (a dance party in Pixar Plaza), and Jazzy Holidays at the Hollywood Brown Derby for a more adult-focused evening. The last one has limited space, so Disney recommends reserving in advance.
Which Rides Are Open
You'll have access to several attractions with shorter waits:
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Star Tours: The Adventures Continue
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Toy Story Mania!
Character Appearances
You'll have the chance to meet a wide range of characters throughout the night, including Phineas and Ferb, Stitch dressed as Santa, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Chewbacca celebrating Life Day, various Toy Story characters, Mickey and Minnie, and plenty more. Disney says more character details are coming.
What Else to Expect
The park gets decked out with holiday décor, silver garlands line Sunset Boulevard, and oversized ornaments fill the landscape. Specialty food and drinks will be available, and there'll be exclusive merchandise to shop. Disney has said more details on food and shopping options are coming to their website closer to the dates.
