Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios Quick Reference Guide
Jollywood Nights is an after hours holiday event held on select evenings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. If you’re looking to add a little glamour and sparkle to your holiday season at Walt Disney World, Disney Jollywood Nights is the event for you!
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This festive, after hours celebration at Disney’s Hollywood Studios brings the glitz of old Hollywood together with the magic of the holidays for a one-of-a-kind evening full of music, lights, and seasonal cheer. It’s fun for the whole family, and especially great if you’re planning a holiday season date night.
It features themed entertainment and exclusive character meet-and-greets to celebrate the holidays in style. Jollywood Nights transforms the park into a dazzling holiday spectacle that feels like stepping onto a movie set filled with twinkling lights and classic Christmas vibes.
What is Jollywood Nights?
Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed holiday event held on select evenings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The party celebrates the glitzy side of the holidays, offering festive entertainment, specialty food and drinks, rare character encounters, and shorter wait times for popular attractions. It’s also a fun reason to get glammed up for the evening!
The event’s atmosphere feels straight out of a vintage holiday movie, imagine Hollywood glamour mixed with holiday sparkle. Guests can sip on specialty cocktails, dance to live music, and even catch exclusive stage shows that celebrate the spirit of the season.
Download our Jollywood Nights quick reference sheet to plan out your evening!
Jollywood Nights Quick Reference Guide
We highlight our favorite party night elements, like can’t miss entertainment including Disney Holidays in Hollywood and the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! fireworks show. There are two of our favorite parts of the festive event!
You’ll find locations highlighted where you can find exclusive party night treats. Also highlighted are places to find character meet and greets that you can only see during a Jollywood Nights event! These special event guides are updated throughout the season. When you download at the link above, we will send you the final version during the first week of holiday party nights!
*Reference guides has been updated with information current as of October 2025. As Walt Disney World releases more party information for 2025, we will email out updated versions of the guide to anyone that has downloaded a previous version.
Some of our favorite elements from last year will be returning for 2025. Keep an eye out for unique character greets at the party, exclusive party treat stops, Jollywood Nights merchandise and more!
Planning Your Jollywood Nights Evening
For the 2025 holiday season, Disney Jollywood Nights runs from November 8 through December 22. The party takes place on select nights throughout the week.
- November 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
- December 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22
Guests with Jollywood Nights tickets can enter Hollywood Studios as early as 5:30 PM, even though the official event begins at 7:30 PM and continues until 12:30 AM.
Special Entertainment at Jollywood Nights
As a part of the after hours event, you can enjoy holiday entertainment throughout the park. Including the “Glisten!” skating spectacular in front of the Chinese Theater and the Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along with Jack Skellington.
Don’t miss the variety Disney Holidays in Hollywood show hosted by Kermit and Miss Piggy, it was one of my favorite parts of the evening last year! And the beloved Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! nighttime fireworks and projection show returns to cap off the evening.
Other Party Night Perks
Jollywood Nights features rare characters dressed in holiday outfits, along with favorites like Mickey, Minnie, and friends in their Hollywood best. You’ll find the characters highlights on the reference guide based on where you can find them.
Many of the park’s most popular rides are open during the event, with shorter lines due to the limited capacity crowds. Whether you’re hopping aboard Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, or Slinky Dog Dash, you can expect to experience more attractions in less time.
One of my favorite parts of the experience were the exclusive party night treats! Jollywood Nights offers exclusive treats and beverages for purchase. All of the quick service locations noted on the reference guide are host to a special party treat or drink!
Keep an eye out for limited edition event merchandise, including pins, apparel, and ornaments that commemorate this Hollywood holiday celebration.
Download our free Jollywood Nights quick reference guide below!
Plus, we’ve included essential tips for planning your party night to maximize your fun!
Jollywood Nights is a new favorite way to celebrate the holidays! It is always a fantastic experience if you love a bit of glam, with a side of merry!
Disney Trip Planning Tips
We have tons more guides to help you plan your day at Walt Disney World! Check out our Guides page to find the highlights for each planning category.
The holidays are one of my favorite times to visit Walt Disney World! And dressing up for the holiday is part of the fun! We have a full category of articles on the blog with what to pack and wear when you’re at Disney World!
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Green Dress / Red Sequin Cardigan / Loungefly Bag & Ears Set
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