2025 Disney Jollywood Nights Details

2025 Disney Jollywood Nights Details

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the annual 2025 Jollywood Nights details are in!

What is Jollywood Nights? Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that combines old Hollywood glam with festive fun each November and December.  During Jollywood Nights, Hollywood Studios sparkles with performances, elegant décor, specialty food & drinks, exclusive entertainment, and lower ride wait times. 

2025 Jollywood Nights Dates  This year, the vintage holiday vibes at Jollywood Nights happen select nights from Nov. 8th to Dec. 22nd. Note that November dates are set for select Saturdays and Mondays, while December dates fall on select Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

Jollywood Nights Dates

• Nov. 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
• Dec. 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22

This year, you can make merriment a half-hour earlier, with Jollywood Nights entry available at 5:30 p.m. before the festivities kick off at 7:30 p.m. You’ll have up to five hours to jingle into the night, all the way until 12:30 a.m.  

2025 Jollywood Nights Tickets Jollywood Nights is a limited capacity event, so make sure you purchase tickets well ahead of your travel dates. Jollywood Nights ticket prices vary per date.  

Mark your calendar for these Jollywood Nights ticket purchase dates: 

• July 16: Select resort guests — Guests staying at select Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green.  
• July 22: General sale date: All other guests can purchase Jollywood Nights tickets

Jollywood Nights discounts for all event nights are available for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members. Purchase Jollywood Nights tickets online or call the Disney Reservation Center at 407-934-7639.

New at Jollywood Nights in 2025 ‘Tis the season for sneak peeks of what’s new at Jollywood Nights, and Santa has told us that you’ve been good this year, so here are a few new bites, experiences, and characters to look forward to this year: 

• See Miguel at Holiday Fiesta en la Calle in a new location near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith  
• Enter the park earlier than ever before, at 5:30 p.m. before Jollywood Nights starts 
• Enjoy two new shows at Hollywood Studios, “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” and “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” 
• Snack on the new Backlot Express specialty menu (more details to come soon) 
• A new Jollywood Nights merch collection will premiere soon (did someone wish for a spirit jersey?) 

Jollywood Nights Shows and Entertainment You’ll be walking in a winter wonderland of entertainment at Jollywood Nights. Throughout the park, live music and performances are just around every corner. 

Tune in to “Disney Holidays in Hollywood” In this dazzling musical stage show held at the Theater of the Stars, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy host a holiday gathering of appearances by beloved Disney characters like Mickey, Minnie, Belle, and Tiana.   A glamorous vibe infuses the performance, inspired by classic Hollywood holiday TV specials, but with a fresh twist that captures the spirit of the season. “Disney Holidays in Hollywood” will hit the stage at 8:15 p.m., 9:15 p.m., 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. 

See “What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along” Get ready for a truly unique holiday experience that blends spooky charm with festive cheer. Head to Hyperion Theater at 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. to see the story of Halloween Town and Christmas Town come together with Jack Skellington as “snowflakes” gently fall.  

Sing along to classic tunes like “What’s This?” and “Sally’s Song,” surrounded by the eerie yet enchanting glow of Halloween-meets-Christmas decorations. It’s a fun, whimsical way to celebrate the season, perfect for anyone who loves a little holiday twist with their Christmas spirit. 

Holiday Vibes All Over Hollywood Studios The Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a must-visit during Jollywood Nights, offering a glamorous experience in the courtyard of the Hollywood Tower Hotel. This exclusive event transports guests to a 1930s-style jazz lounge, complete with live holiday music at 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. 

Pixar Disco lights up Pixar Plaza with a holly jolly dance party featuring Edna Mode, Frozone, Joy, and other Pixar favorites. Come to Pixar Place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., and between 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. to get moving. 

“The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” will be open for under the sea showings, and you’ll have to vote for your favorite naughty list resident at “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After.” 

Witness the “Glisten!” Skating Show “Glisten!” is returning to Jollywood Nights in 2025. This holiday skating show right in front of the Chinese Theater is a sparkling treat. World-class skaters twirl, leap, and even jump rope with Christmas lights across a shimmering synthetic rink, set to classic holiday tunes and original Jollywood songs.   With twinkling projections, and Art Deco flair, it’s pure Christmas magic on ice. Grab a cozy drink, snuggle up, and let this wintery wonderland dazzle your night. Showtimes will be 8:10 p.m., 9:10 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 11:10 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. 

Experience Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby offers a refined, adult-oriented retreat within the Christmas atmosphere of Jollywood Nights. It’s an ideal choice for guests seeking a blend of culinary delights, live music, and a touch of holiday elegance.  

There is limited space at this popular offering, so if soft jazz notes harken the holidays for you, then mark your calendar for September to make reservations. 

Join in the Holiday Fiesta en la Calle For 2025, Holiday Fiesta en la Calle moves to the vibrant Coaster Courtyard on Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, offering a lively Latin-inspired holiday street fair. Soak up Latin holiday music performed by spirited musicians while enjoying colorful decorations that bring the fiesta to life.  

Meet José Carioca and Panchito from “The Three Caballeros,” and new this year, Miguel from “Coco” is joining in the fun.  

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Witness this high-energy nighttime spectacular at Jollywood Nights in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, lighting up the Chinese Theater at 10:00 p.m. with fireworks, lasers, projections, and holiday music.  

Starring Wayne and Lanny from “Prep & Landing,” the show follows their mission to rescue Santa, with scenes from classics like “Beauty and the Beast,” “Mickey’s Christmas Carol,” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” 

Add in “snowfall” on Hollywood Boulevard and synced MagicBand+ effects, and you’ve got a fireworks-filled celebration wrapped in pure holiday magic. 

Character Greetings and Experiences at Jollywood Nights We’ve got lots to celebrate with more than 20 classic and rarely seen characters who have gathered to join you for Jollywood Nights. Here are a few spots you can find fan favorites: 

Season’s Greetings at Echo Lake  

• Phineas and Ferb 
• Max Goof as Powerline 
• Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers 
• Stitch dressed as Santa 
• Baloo and King Louie 

Pixar Plaza Friends 

• Mike Wazowski 
• Edna Mode 
• Frozone 
• Joy from Inside Out

Near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith 

• José Carioca and Panchito from The Three Caballeros 
• Miguel from Coco (NEW)

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

• The Mandalorian and Grogu
• Chewbacca celebrating Life Day (NEW)

Toy Story Land

• Lotso from Toy Story 3
• Partysaurus Rex (NEW)

Walt Disney Presents

• Duffy dressed as Santa

Commissary Lane

• Donald Duck and Daisy Duck

Grand Avenue

• Goofy and Pluto
• Bing Bong from Inside Out

Red Carpet Dreams

• Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse

Rides Open During Jollywood Nights  

Favorite Attractions & Entertainment

Enjoy favorites shows and rides—some with lower wait times—at this after-hours event.

Here are just a few of the rides that will be available: 

• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
• Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After
• The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure
• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
• Slinky Dog Dash

Available experiences are subject to change. Admission to this event does not guarantee access to any attraction or experience.