Disney Jollywood Nights Returns To Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2024

Jun 05, 2024 in "Disney Jollywood Nights"

Disney Jollywood Nights opening night
Posted: Wednesday June 5, 2024 8:45am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

According to a Disney Casting Notice, Disney Jollywood Nights will return to Disney's Hollywood Studios on select nights beginning in November 2024.

Disney Live Entertainment is looking for "male and female presenting dancers with exceptional dance technique and performance quality. Must be proficient in multiple styles of dance that include musical theatre-jazz and swing."

We don't yet have event dates, pricing, or details of any changes that may be made to this year's event following its debut last year. Disney Jollywood Nights review from 2023

Here is some of what was on offer in 2023.

"Disney Holidays in Hollywood," is a star-studded variety show in the grand tradition of Tinseltown holiday specials – all with a twist of today's Hollywood magic.

With special guest stars including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Tiana, Belle, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, there are plenty of surprises in store, including a brand-new original song by Tiana. Singers, dancers and live jazz musicians round out the talented cast of entertainers in this show at Theater of the Stars. 

"What's This? Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along" in The Hyperion Theater sees Jack Skellington take us on an ethereal exploration of "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas." Sing along to beloved songs from the iconic film and discover peculiar magic in unexpected places. Along the way, you'll conquer Oogie Boogie and be encouraged to follow your curiosity.

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends are wearing new outfits exclusively for this glitzy celebration – and they invite you to do the same. The new outfits are inspired by the party's vintage vibe, which celebrates the glitz and glam of Hollywood. At the Animation Courtyard, the gang has just wrapped on the set of their new holiday film, and you're invited to catch a glimpse of the magic with Mickey & Friends Holiday Greetings.

Elsewhere a DJ will play the merriest of mash-ups, featuring a mix of smooth classics layered with modern beats. While tunes at the entrance set the tone for the evening, stroll around Echo Lake for a trip down a more recent memory lane featuring holiday music and characters from classic Disney Channel favorites, including Powerline Max, Rescue Rangers Chip' n' Dale and Phineas and Ferb.

At Welcome to Disney Jollywood Nights, strike your best pose for "The Gram" in front of a stunning new neon sign before joining the dance party. Disney PhotoPass photographers will be there to capture the moment, and complimentary digital downloads of your Disney PhotoPass photos captured during the event are included with the price of your ticket.

A Robotic Arm Magic Shot will capture your red carpet moment with a glamorous, show-stopping video. There's also a Camera Array Magic shot – seven cameras that will shoot a boomerang-style photo of your group in front of a Disney Jollywood Nights backdrop.

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bmr15916 days ago

Many dates last year did not sell out.

asianway7 days ago

Looks like they have the cupcake corps out in front of this one with a blogger event today—EDIT yesterday (it took me that long to see it) I'd set my expectations low if they’re hyping it up now

MisterPenguin11 days ago

I could be misremembering... I didn't go last year. And I'm gonna wait til the vloggers show how the first night goes this year. DHS is charming Christmastide by itself, without the party, IMO.

C33Mom11 days ago

It’s possible people just value their party time? We have a reservation but I’m not certain if we’ll keep it. I worry that the party time is pretty short so I want to see the final entertainment schedule and poll the family on what they do/eat— I did CRT at MVMCP a couple years ago and regretted the major waste of time (I want to say about 75 min?). FWIW, I booked our tickets last week, realized I accidentally booked them on Epcot EEH (moments after clicking finalize) and called to change them, and the woman who helped me sort it out said there was “plenty of availability” on both dates.

Fido Chuckwagon12 days ago

I thought there were several dates last year that did not sell out?

Schweino13 days ago

Ok there looks to be some real tasty stuff at JN. Optimistically excited.

MisterPenguin13 days ago

It eventually sold out last year, even with the bad word of mouth over the first night.

Fido Chuckwagon13 days ago

The fact that there are still so many Brown Derby reservations available does not seem to bode well for how this thing is selling. Perhaps if Disney hadn’t been so ridiculously cheap with their offerings last year there would be better buzz around this..

mf197214 days ago

with the release of these menus, i hope we get to see what’ll be available for the christmas party at MK soon

DCBaker14 days ago

Disney has posted the full food and drink guide for Jollywood Nights: https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-eats-disney-jollywood-nights-foodie-guide-2024/

mastromjm15 days ago

I wonder why they are so adverse to rare characters these days? I assume costume maintenance cost or some other weird reason?

bmr159116 days ago

See, this would be amazing.

MisterPenguin16 days ago

How about Anxiety next to a sign that says how many more shopping days are left?

bmr159116 days ago

They should have put Sadness with her. At least that's a unique character. That's my issue with the characters. Not enough unique I can't get any other time.