Jollywood Nights is back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the 2025 holiday season, running select nights from November 8 to December 22. The separately ticketed event combines old Hollywood style with seasonal entertainment, rare characters, limited-time food and drink, and reduced wait times for top attractions.
For 2025, ticket prices range from $159 to $199 per person, depending on the date. That’s a slight increase over 2024, when prices topped out at $179. Entry begins at 5:30 p.m., with the event officially running from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets go on sale starting July 16 for select resort guests and July 22 for the general public, with discounts available for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members.
2025 Event Dates and Times
Jollywood Nights will take place on the following dates:
- November: 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
- December: 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22
Guests can enter as early as 5:30 p.m., with event entertainment running from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m..
Ticket Info
- July 16: Early access for select resort guests
- July 22: Tickets available for all guests
- Discounts available for Annual Passholders and DVC Members
- Tickets can be purchased online or by calling (407) 934-7639
- Prices vary by date and capacity is limited
New for 2025
Several updates make this year’s Jollywood Nights different from last year:
- Early entry at 5:30 p.m. (previously 7:00 p.m.)
- Miguel from Coco joins the Holiday Fiesta en la Calle in a new location near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
- New entertainment includes: The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure and Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After
- Specialty food coming to Backlot Express Restaurant
- New Jollywood Nights merchandise, including an updated spirit jersey
Shows and Entertainment
“Disney Holidays in Hollywood”
Kermit and Miss Piggy host a holiday revue at Theater of the Stars, featuring appearances by Mickey, Minnie, Tiana, and more.
Showtimes: 8:15, 9:15, 11:00 p.m., and 12:00 a.m.
“What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along”
A theatrical sing-along in Hyperion Theater blending Halloween and Christmas themes.
Showtimes: 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30 p.m., and 12:30 a.m.
“Glisten!” Skating Show
Ice-skating show in front of the Chinese Theater with holiday music and projections.
Showtimes: 8:10, 9:10, 10:30, 11:10 p.m., and 12:00 a.m.
Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
Live jazz in a relaxed, upscale setting. Reservations open in September.
Holiday Fiesta en la Calle
A Latin-themed street party near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Miguel joins José Carioca and Panchito this year.
Pixar Place Disco Party
Dance with Pixar characters from 7:30–9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m.
Tip Top Club
1930s jazz lounge setup in the courtyard of Hollywood Tower Hotel with live music throughout the night. Sets begin at 7:30 pm, 8:10 pm, 8:50 pm, 9:30 pm, 10:30 pm, 11:10 pm and 11:50 pm.
Character Meet and Greets
Expect over 20 rare and popular characters across the park, including:
- Baloo or King Louie from TaleSpin – appearing at Echo Lake
- José Carioca or Panchito from The Three Caballeros – appearing near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- Lotso from the Toy Story 3 – appearing at the entrance to Toy Story Land
- The Mandalorian and Grogu – appearing at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
- Joy from Inside Out – appearing at Pixar Place
- Phineas and Ferb – appearing at Echo Lake
- Max Goof as Powerline – appearing at Echo Lake
- Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers – appearing at Echo Lake
- Stitch (Santa) – appearing at Celebrity Spotlight at Echo Lake
- Duffy (Santa) (location to be announced)
- Edna Mode and Frozone from The Incredibles – appearing at Pixar Plaza
- Mike Wazowski from Monsters, Inc. – appearing at Pixar Plaza
- Donald Duck and Daisy Duck (location to be announced)
- Goofy and Pluto (location to be announced)
- Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse – appearing at Red Carpet Dreams
More character locations—including Mickey, Minnie, and others—will be announced closer to the event.
Attractions Open During the Event
Jollywood Nights offers access to top rides with shorter waits. Attractions include:
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Nighttime Spectacular: Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!
This fireworks show returns with a mix of projections, music, lasers, and pyro at 10:00 p.m. on the Chinese Theater. Wayne and Lanny from Prep & Landing lead the story, featuring scenes from classic Disney holiday moments.
Food and Merchandise
Expect a full Disney Eats Guide and Jollywood Nights merchandise preview in the coming weeks. Confirmed highlights so far:
- Special Backlot Express menu
- New spirit jersey and other event-exclusive merch
- Seasonal treats across the park
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