✨🎷 Jollywood Nights 2025: Old-Hollywood Glam, Snowfall, and Pure Holiday Joy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios 🎄

Brandi Parker
Oct 21
3 min read

Updated: Oct 31

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🌟 What IS Disney Jollywood Nights?

A separately ticketed, limited-capacity holiday party where Tinseltown sparkle meets cozy Christmas vibes—think silver garlands on Sunset Blvd, live jazz, boutique bites, event-exclusive merch, and shorter waits on favorite rides. It’s Christmas in a retro postcard…with coasters. 🎁

Party Nights (2025):

Nov 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29

Dec 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22

Early Entry with party ticket: 5:30 PM

Event time: 7:30 PM–12:30 AM

🎭 Big-Show Energy (Your Spotlight Schedule)

Disney Holidays in Hollywood — Theater of the Stars Hosted by Kermit & Miss Piggy with appearances from Mickey, Minnie, Belle, Tiana & friends.

Showtimes: 8:15 PM, 9:15 PM, 11:00 PM, 12:00 AM

“What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along” — Hyperion Theater, Jack, snow “flurries,” and all the feels.

Showtimes: 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM, 11:30 PM, 12:30 AM

“Glisten!” Skating Show — Chinese Theater, World-class skaters + Art Deco sparkle + original Jollywood songs.

Showtimes: 8:10 PM, 9:10 PM, 10:30 PM, 11:10 PM, 12:00 AM

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🎺 Around-the-Park Vibes

Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club (Hollywood Tower Hotel Courtyard)

Live holiday jazz sets: 7:30, 8:10, 8:50, 9:30, 10:30, 11:10, 11:50 PM

Pixar Disco (Pixar Plaza)

Holly-jolly dance party with Edna, Frozone, Joy & friends: 7:30–9:30 PM and 10:30 PM–12:30 AM

Holiday Fiesta en la Calle — NEW location: Coaster Courtyard, Sunset Blvd Latin-inspired street fair with music, décor, flavors—and character cameos! 💃

Nighttime Spectacular: Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! at 10:00 PM (fireworks, projections, lasers + magical “snow” on Hollywood Blvd).

🌟 Characters (20+ Rare & Classic!)

Echo Lake: Phineas & Ferb • Max Goof as Powerline • Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers • Stitch (Santa) • Baloo & King Louie
Pixar Plaza: Mike • Edna • Frozone • Joy
Near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster: José & Panchito • Miguel (NEW!)
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: The Mandalorian & Grogu • Chewbacca celebrating Life Day (NEW!)
Toy Story Land: Lotso • Partysaurus Rex (NEW!)
Walt Disney Presents: Duffy (Santa!)
Commissary Lane: Donald & Daisy
Grand Avenue: Goofy & Pluto • Bing Bong
Red Carpet Dreams: Mickey & Minnie

Brandi’s quick plan: Do a must-meet character blitz 7:30–9:00, then shows + fireworks, then rides late when queues dip.

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🎢 Rides with Lower Waits (subject to change)

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance,

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror,

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster,

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway,

Slinky Dog Dash, and more.

🛍️ Ollie-Day Merch (Event-Exclusive)

From the Ollie Spirit Jersey to the Loungefly, headband, mug, and ornament, the collection leans full mid-century merry. If it’s on your list, shop early, then toast with a cozy sip. ☕

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🍽️ New Bites & Sips

A Backlot Express specialty menu debuts this year, with a full Disney Eats Foodie Guide coming soon. I’ll craft an easy snack route that fits around your showtimes so you never miss the good stuff.

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💖 Why Book with a Walt Disney World Certified Specialist (Me!)

As a Disney Destinations Certified Specialist, WDW Annual Passholder, and lover of all things Disney, I turn party nights into smooth, sparkly perfection:

🎟️ Ticket strategy (best value nights + AP/DVC discount guidance)
🗺️ Personalized party plan (characters, shows, fireworks, rides—no FOMO)
🍽️ Dining & lounge suggestions (hello, Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby)
🧭 Real-time support so you can relax and live your main-character moment