2025 Disney Jollywood Nights Dates, Tickets, Entertainment, and What's New

Jul 09, 2025 in "Disney Jollywood Nights"

Disney Jollywood Nights 2024
Posted: Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:10am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

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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    Comped18 days ago

    Fake news, last time I heard...

    Disstevefan118 days ago

    Ya know how the MK transforms overnight from Halloween to Christmas? I head a rumor that is not happening this year. Is this just fake news?

    hsisthebest18 days ago

    Dude you should see some of my posts when Fastpass ended and Disney started charging for lightning lanes. I'll pay for a multi thunder crappass when I get a lobotomy and pigs fly in the upside down. I'm going to UNI next year and I'm gonna piss away so much money there just to stick it to the mouse!

    Schweino19 days ago

    Venting on message boards is wild.

    bmr159120 days ago

    Okay, I’m just giving you options for the week. You don’t have to be a jerk about it.

    hsisthebest20 days ago

    Yup, just spend more money ad I might have a good time. Buy that Hopper Pass, Buy that Lightning Lane, Stay on Site, pay $199 pp for a Christmas nigt that used to cost $39. LOL. I'm only going becuase I have 2 kids playing in the Thanksgiving band show at MK. I'll gladly save the money and go to UNI or DL in the summer.

    bmr159121 days ago

    Are you buying park hoppers or one park per day? If hoppers, go to MK on a party day to enjoy low wait times, then return in the evening on a non-party night to see fireworks. If one per day, maybe get some Christmas party tickets and enjoy it.

    hsisthebest21 days ago

    Magic Kingdom will close early for Christmas Parties 4 TIMES during Thanksgiving week/weekend. I am reluctantly going back to WDW for the first time since 2018 and it loks like it will suck more than ever!!

    joanna7198521 days ago

    No. I don't see that happening

    bmr159122 days ago

    That’s right. I’m thinking more of a day guest M&G.

    WorldExplorer22 days ago

    All problems of stalking aside, aren't Jack and Sally in Tinkerbell's old spot?

    Ayla22 days ago

    Ah. That explains why I'm clueless. 😂

    Stupido22 days ago

    Elf character from the parade that went viral on tik tok last season. It was starting to get a little unhealthy with people stalking this performer, so I doubt they'd want to give them more attention.

    Ayla22 days ago

    Tally? 🤷🏻‍♀️

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