Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The Magic Kingdom isn’t the only Disney World theme park to host a holiday party!  Returning to Hollywood Studios in 2025 is Jollywood Nights, a hard ticketed event that brings the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the holiday season with live bands, shows, characters, lower waits for attractions, and cocktails and treats.  

Tickets are already on sale and cost $159 to $199 plus tax per person, depending on the event date. Annual passholders and eligible DVC members can get a discount of $10 per ticket for select dates, but for 10% off any party date, be sure to check out our friends at Unlocked Magic.

Party dates for 2025 include:

• November: 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
• December: 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22

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• What’s New in 2025?
• What to See
• What to Do
• What to Eat
• Schedule of Events
• Helpful Tips

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What’s New in 2025?

In addition to new food items and a new merchandise collection, updates this year include:

• Miguel meet and greet at Holiday Fiesta en la Calle near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
• Earlier park entry time before Jollywood Nights officially starts (Guests with Jollywood Nights tickets can now enter Hollywood Studios at 5:30pm.)
• More entertainment with “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” and “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” available during the party

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What to See

Disney Holidays in Hollywood

Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Tiana, Belle, Minnie Mouse, and Mickey Mouse at Theater of the Stars for a stage show complete with singers, dancers, jazz musicians, and an original song performed by Tiana.

What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along

Sing along with Jack Skellington to songs from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas at the Hyperion Theater.   

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!

Catch this nighttime spectacular at the Chinese Theater.  The show stars Wayne and Lanny from “Prep & Landing” and features holiday scenes from Disney movies through projections, fireworks, lights, lasers, and music. There’s even “snow” on Hollywood Boulevard and special effects for MagicBand+.

Glisten!

Catch world-class figure skaters as they perform to a holiday soundtrack that includes original Jollywood songs and Disney classics. Performances take place in front of the Chinese Theater.

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What to Do

Attractions with Lower Wait Times

Some highlights of the available attractions include:

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

Character Meet and Greets

Take photos with rare more than 20 classic and rare characters:

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 Panchita 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

• Lots 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

Holiday Fiesta en La Calle

Visit Coaster Courtyard by Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith for a lively holiday street fair with Latin holiday music, eats, and drinks. Keep an eye out for José Carioca and Panchito from The Three Caballeros plus Miguel from Coco!

Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club

Swing by the courtyard of The Hollywood Tower Hotel to enjoy cocktails and holiday music performed by a live band.  Capacity is limited at this soirée. Sets begin at 7:30 PM, 8:10 PM, 8:50PM, 9:30 PM, 10:30 PM, 11:10 PM, and 11:50 PM.

Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby

During the party, The Hollywood Brown Derby becomes a jazz lounge and offers craft cocktails and light bites.  Capacity is limited at this experience.  See the helpful tips at the end of this blog for info on how to get seated.  

Pixar Disco

Dance with Edna Mode, Frozone, Joy, and other Pixar pals at this holiday dance party. Head to Pixar Place from 7:30pm to 9:30pm or 10:30pm to 12:30am to join in on the fun.

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What to Eat

ABC Commissary

• Birria Taco: Shredded beef and Monterey Jack served with a beef consommé 
• Cauliflower Taco: Fried cauliflower dusted with chili-lime seasoning on top of a corn tortilla with diced onions, cilantro, and plant-based chipotle cashew crema (Plant-based) 
• Empanadas with Street Corn: Chicken empanadas served with street corn salad topped with chili peppers, lime, and cotija 
• Yuca con Chicharrón: Fried pork belly, yuca fries, red pickled onions, and chili-lime seasoning with a yellow pepper aïoli 
• Taco ‘bout a Holiday Cookie!: Cranberry cheesecake-filled chocolate cookies dipped in cranberry-white chocolate topped with pistachio whipped cream, gold crispy pearls, chocolate holly leaf décor, and holiday sprinkles 
• Mexican Hot Cocoa Cheesecake: Holiday chocolate cookie streusel, whipped cinnamon-chocolate cheesecake, and spiced whipped cream topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon and mini marshmallows 

• Chicha Morada: Punch made with purple corn, pineapple, apples, cinnamon, and cloves garnished with a lime wheel (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
• Chicha Morada with Pisco: Punch made with pisco spirit, purple corn, pineapple, apples, cinnamon, and cloves garnished with a lime wheel (New) 
• Coquito: Coconut cream, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, Bacardí Superior Rum, and Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum topped with cinnamon 
• Oaxaca Old Fashioned: Flecha Azul Reposado Tequila, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, agave nectar, and flavors of chocolate and orange served over ice and garnished with an orange wedge 

Anaheim Produce

• Gingerbread Bites (Plant-based) 

Backlot Express

• Hickory Holiday Mac: Macaroni & cheese with burnt ends, crispy onions, and chili pepper sauce (New) 
• Jolly Jam Slider: Angus burger with bourbon-garlic-bacon jam, smoky paprika aïoli, and chili pepper sauce served on a Hawaiian roll (New) 
• Sleigh Bell Brussels Sprouts with bourbon-onion jam and crispy onions (Plant-based) (New) 
• Sweet Chili Cheer Chicken Slider: Chicken thighs tossed in sweet chili aïoli topped with Asian slaw and cilantro served on a brioche roll (New) 
• Holly Jolly Bread Pudding: Warm bread pudding swirled with chocolate-hazelnut spread and topped with cherries, holiday sprinkles, and a chocolate gingerbread man (New) 

• Figgy Pudding Martini: Figenza Mediterranean Fig Flavored Vodka, fig jam, agave, half & half, ginger beer, and allspice garnished with nutmeg (New) 
• Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA (New) 
• Miller High Life Lager (New)

Baseline Taphouse

• Macaroni & Cheese Croquettes: A blend of pepper jack, Gouda, and cheddar with spicy aïoli dipping sauce 
• Beer Margarita: Blend of Patrón Silver Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, and lime juice topped with North Coast Brewing Co. Scrimshaw Pilsner served over ice 

Dinosaur Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction

• Christmas Gertie Cookie: Gertie sugar cookie with a Santa hat 

Dockside Diner

• Loaded Samosas: Potato and pea-stuffed samosas with curried chickpeas, plant-based herb crema, and tomato-pomegranate chutney (Plant-based) 
• Meatball and Polenta: Giant meatball with marinara and creamy cheese polenta Loaded Samosas: Potato and pea-stuffed samosas with curried chickpeas, plant-based herb crema, and tomato-pomegranate chutney (Plant-based) 
• Meatball and Polenta: Giant meatball with marinara and creamy cheese polenta 
• Christmas Tree Cookie Stack: Vanilla cookie stack filled with pistachio buttercream, cranberry, and raspberry jam topped with sprinkles and a yellow candy star 

• Sandy Claws Hot Cocoa: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s topped with cherry whipped cream (Non-alcoholic) 
• Stroopwafel Bourbon Coffee: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, salted caramel syrup, half & half, Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee, and caramel sauce garnished with crushed waffle (New) 

Epic Eats

• S’mores Funnel Cake: Mini funnel cake topped with a giant roasted marshmallow, chocolate and marshmallow sauce, chocolate curls, and cinnamon cereal 
• Spicy Korean Chicken Funnel Cake: Mini funnel cake topped with spicy Korean fried chicken and pickled slaw
• Warm Spiced Chai Cocktail: Twinings Chai Tea, RumChata Cream Liqueur, vanilla, and cinnamon 

Fairfax Fare

• Holiday Turkey Popover: Roasted turkey and creamy mashed potatoes topped with gravy and cranberry chutney in a house-made popover 
• “Just the Sides” Popover: Macaroni & cheese and savory collard greens topped with cornbread crumbs in a house-made popover 
• Raspberry-Lemon Square: Lemon filling topped with raspberry powdered sugar and glazed raspberries (New) 

• Eggnog: Traditional eggnog with caramel swirl (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
• Eggnog with Whisky: Traditional eggnog with Fireball Cinnamon Whisky and caramel swirl (New) 
• Mistletoe Martini: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and cranberry juice topped with fresh cranberries and mint leaves 

Hollywood Scoops

• Kermit Mint Whirl: Green apple boba pearls and white chocolate cheesecake topped with mint chocolate chip ice cream and green M&M’S Milk Chocolate candies (Served in a souvenir cup, while supplies last) (New) 
• Miss Piggy Strawberry Glam: Strawberry boba pearls and strawberry cheesecake topped with chocolate pearls, strawberry ice cream, and pink M&M’S Milk Chocolate candies (Served in a souvenir cup, while supplies last) (New) 
  Yuletide Scoop: Vanilla Ice Cream with Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur and Stoli Vanilla Vodka topped with whipped cream and a cherry (New) 

Ice Cold Hydraulics

• Gingerbread Bites (Plant-based) 
• Jolly Gingerbread Mini Churros: Gingerbread churros with chocolate-hazelnut sauce and holiday sprinkles (New) 
• Mint Chocolate Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee with chocolate syrup and mint cold foam (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
• Mint Chocolate Cold Brew with Rum: Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee with Kōloa Kauaʻi Cacao Rum, chocolate syrup, and mint cold foam (New) 

Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby

• Charcuterie: House-made cured meats and accompaniments with blue cheese mousse and toasted sourdough 
• Chorizo Arancini with shaved Parmesan and salmorejo tomato sauce 
• Hamachi with caper aïoli, Dijon-avocado mousse, and citrus-champagne vinaigrette 
• Jazzy Sliders: Bison and pork, onion jam, and dulce gorgonzola cheese on a brioche roll 
• Pork Belly Bao: Korean barbecue, cucumber slaw, and soy vinaigrette 
• Shrimp Cocktail with house-made cocktail sauce and spicy avocado spread 
• Sticky Chicken Wings with sweet-and-spicy soy 
• Tofu Bao: Seared tofu, cucumber slaw, and soy vinaigrette (Plant-based) 

• Holiday Mickey Hot Cocoa: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s topped with whipped cream, caramel-chocolate brownie Mickey ears, and holiday sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) 
• The Sleigh Bell: Ginger beer, rosemary syrup, pomegranate, cranberry, and lime juice (Non-alcoholic)  
• Hollywood Lights: Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, DOLE Pineapple Juice, and cranberry juice 
• Mocha Espresso Mint-tini: Tia Maria Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Bols Peppermint Schnapps Liqueur, Mozart Chocolate Liqueur, and vanilla cream garnished with chocolate and crushed peppermint mix (New) 
• Old Fashioned: Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon, house-made orange syrup, and maraschino cherries 
• Peanut Butter Whiskey Cream: RumChata Cream Liqueur and Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey 
• Poinsettia Fizz: Grand Marnier Liqueur, cranberry juice, simple syrup, and prosecco garnished with frozen cranberries (New) 
• Pomegranate Whisky Sour: Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whisky, pomegranate juice, and sweet-and-sour 
• Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate: Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, salted caramel syrup, and Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s garnished with whipped cream and caramel crispy pearls (New) 
• Spiced Pear Martini: Grey Goose Vodka, spiced pear syrup, and lemon juice 
• Vodka Martini: Grey Goose Vodka and Dolin Dry Vermouth de Chambéry 

KRNR The Rock Station

• Arepas de Choclo: Sweet corn cakes with cheese topped with cilantro aïoli and served with jícama slaw (New) 
• Churro Sundae: Churros topped with vanilla soft-serve, spiced apples, and spiced chocolate sauce (New) 
• Spiced Apple Sangria: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, red wine, apple cider, Minute Maid Orange Juice, and lemon and lime juices garnished with a star fruit chip (New) 
• White Cranberry Margarita: Teremana Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, white cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup with a sugar rim and cranberries (New) 

Market

• Spring Rolls filled with buffalo chicken and served with jalapeño ranch dipping sauce 
• Mike-aroon: Toasted coconut cookie with green white chocolate and topped with a sugar eye (New) 
• Bing Bong Candy Lemonade: Frozen strawberry lemonade slushy and butterfly pea flower tea topped with pink cotton candy and freeze-dried candy (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
• Caramel-Apple Cider: Werther’s Original Caramel, apple cider, and cinnamon topped with Werther’s Original Caramel Popcorn (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
• Caramel-Apple Cider with Moonshine: Werther’s Original Caramel, apple cider, cinnamon, and Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine topped with Werther’s Original Caramel Popcorn (New) 

Pretzel Palooza

• Guava and Cream Cheese Quesito: Cream cheese and guava baked in a flaky puff pastry (New) 
• Gingerbread Bites (Plant-based)

The Trolley Car Café

• Duffy Brownie: Chocolate brownie, cherries, and white chocolate chips decorated with fudge buttercream and topped with a caramel-chocolate Duffy paw print 
• Gingerbread Bites (Plant-based) 

Tune-In Lounge

• Holiday Dill-light: Hendrick’s Original Gin, John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum Liqueur, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, lime juice, pickle juice, chili-lime rim, and pickle garnish (New) 
• Tropical Tidings: Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Bols Blue Curaçao Liqueur, Bols Peach Schnapps Liqueur, white cranberry juice, and ginger beer with a shredded coconut rim (New) 
• Winter Spice Long Island Iced Tea: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Hendrick’s Original Gin, Bacardí Superior Rum, Corazón Blanco Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, lime juice, cinnamon syrup, cranberry juice, and Sprite with a lemon wheel (New) 
• In Holiday Fashion: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, rosemary syrup, cranberry and lime juices, and cinnamon 
• Sugar Cookie Martini: Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, and Disaronno Originale Liqueur mixed with milk and sugar topped with a sugar cookie and holiday sprinkles 

Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club

• Sparkling Pomegranate-Apple Cider: Pomegranate green tea topped with sparkling apple cider (Non-alcoholic) 
• 1939 Royale: Teremana Blanco Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, desert pear, agave nectar, and lime juice topped with Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut (Served in a souvenir champagne flute, while supplies last) 
• Top Floor Daiquiri: Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, ube, lime juice, and a splash of shimmer (Served in a souvenir champagne flute, while supplies last) 

Specialty Offerings at Outdoor Vending Locations

• Gingerbread Bites (Plant-based) 
• Gingerbread Whisky Mule: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky,gingerbread syrup, lime juice, and ginger beer garnished with a gingerbread bite (New) 
• In Holiday Fashion: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, rosemary syrup, cranberry and lime juices, and cinnamon 
• Sugar Cookie Martini: Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, and Disaronno Originale Liqueur mixed with milk and sugar topped with a sugar cookie and holiday sprinkles 

Snack Cart (Annual Passholder Exclusive) – Across from Beverly Sunset Boutique

• Blue Sparkling Cider: White cranberry juice, guava syrup, blue curaçao syrup, lime juice, and sparkling apple cider with a blue sugar rim and sugar snowflake (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
• Sparkling Snowflake Mimosa: White cranberry juice, guava syrup, blue curaçao syrup, lime juice, and champagne with a blue sugar rim and sugar snowflake (New) 

Novelties Available Throughout the Park

• Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Mayor Sipper (Available while supplies last) 
• Available at Rosie’s All-American Café and Dockside Diner  
• Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Jack Skellington Gravestone Bucket (Available while supplies last) 
• Available at popcorn carts throughout the park

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Schedule of Events

• 5:30 PM – Early entry into Hollywood Studios with a Jollywood Nights ticket
• 7:30 PM – Official Start of Jollywood Nights
• 7:30 PM – What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along
• 8:10 PM – Glisten!
• 8:15 PM – Disney Holidays in Hollywood
• 8:30 PM – What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along
• 9:10 PM – Glisten!
• 9:15 PM – Disney Holidays in Hollywood
• 9:30 PM – What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along
• 10:00 PM – Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!
• 10:30 PM – Glisten!
• 11:00 PM – Disney Holidays in Hollywood
• 11:10 PM – Glisten!
• 11:30 PM – What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along
• 12:00 AM – Disney Holidays in Hollywood
• 12:00 AM – Glisten!
• 12:30 AM – What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along

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Helpful Tips

Planning

• The party takes place from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM, but guests can enter Hollywood Studios as early as 5:30 PM with their party ticket–that’s half an hour earlier than previous years. This means that you can also catch Fantasmic!, which takes place at 6:30 PM on party nights!
• Reservations are strongly recommended for Jazzy Holidays at The Brown Derby. Check availability and make a reservation here.
• Lines for food, photos, and shows can get long, so prioritize what you’d like to do. It’s very hard to get to everything!
• Most people want to see the shows and try experiences that are party-specific. Because of this, ride wait times are low.

Photos

• There are plenty of photo ops, so guests are encouraged to dress up in their holiday best!
• Downloads of your PhotoPass photos and videos from Jollywood Nights are included with the price of your ticket, so be sure to stop for photos throughout the night!  In addition to photos with the characters, there are special lenses and holiday-themed Magic Shots that will add special effects to your photos. 
• Don’t forget to stop by Stage 1 on Grand Avenue for some specialty image captures where you go behind the scenes of The Muppet Christmas Carol! Your photos will be available for download up to 45 days after the event. 

Complimentary Gift

• As you exit the event, be sure to pick up your ornament that’s included with your ticket. It’s the perfect keepsake to commemorate all the holiday fun!

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Start planning your holiday getaway to experience Disney’s Jollywood Nights! Check the DVC Rental Store’s confirmed reservations.