Disney shares more details and new concept art for Muppets stage show coming to Disney Jollywood Nights at Walt Disney World

Oct 16, 2023 in "Disney Jollywood Nights"

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Posted: Monday October 16, 2023 2:12pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has shared some new art for the upcoming Muppets stage coming to Disney Jollywood Nights at Walt Disney World this holiday season.

Disney Jollywood Nights overview

In the art below, we see Kermit and Miss Piggy with dancers and singers on a very festive Theater of the Stars Set. The preview was shared with ABC as part of Disney's 100 celebrations today.

Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy host a live holiday special at Theater of the Stars

Disney also shared details of some of the retro character meet and greets that will be found around Echo Lake, which will include Max as Powerline, Rescue Rangers with Chip and Dale, and Phineas & Ferb.

Watch the full segment from ABC below.

Tickets for Disney Jollywood Nights range from $159 – $179 per person, with a $10 discount available to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members.

Disney Jollywood Nights overview

Disney Jollywood Nights 2023 dates

November: 11 (sold out), 18 (sold out), 20, 27, 29
December: 4, 6, 16, 18, 20

You'll be welcomed to Disney Jollywood Nights with a DJ spinning a mix of holiday tunes. Commissary Lane comes to life with a lively Latin Street Fair. Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy host a live holiday special at Theater of the Stars with some of their Disney friends. And … what's this? Hyperion Theater will host a spirited sing-along with Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie.

Disney Jollywood Nights overview

You will also encounter glitz and glamor at two limited-capacity entertainment experiences – a jazz lounge at The Hollywood Brown Derby and an other-worldly soiree at The Hollywood Tower Hotel Courtyard.

"Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!" returns, featuring fireworks, special effects, and state-of-the-art projections.

Disney Jollywood Nights overview

The event also includes unique photo opportunities throughout the night:
Pose with friends for holiday-themed Magic Shots and two new Disney PhotoPass experiences throughout the night. Complimentary digital downloads of your Disney PhotoPass photos captured during the event are included with the price of your ticket.

Meet Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the rest of the iconic gang in Animation Courtyard on a hot set with holiday props. Get into the spirit with your fave throwback friends like Powerline Max and Phineas and Ferb at Echo Lake and strike a pose with Edna Mode and chill with one of her super friends at Pixar Place.

Finally, event attendees will have after-hours access to favorite rides and coasters like Slinky Dog Dash, Rock N' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and more. (Star Wars: Rise of Resistance will use virtual queue during Disney Jollywood Nights.)

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bmr1591Jun 07, 2024

Money. They want money. It’s really not complex. They had more than that available during regular hours, but you’re correct there was much more available at parties. Unfortunately for those not wishing to attend, special food items is a big selling point for many to come to the parties, especially to those who’ve attended in the past. With that said, every resort and park had holiday food offerings available that didn’t require you to go to a party. Could they do more? Sure, but it’s not like they do nothing. The real tragedy last year was the Jollywood shows not becoming normal park experiences after the final parties were done, like the Christmas parade does.

Dr.GrantSeekerJun 07, 2024

I know Epcot has FotH, which I do enjoy. But MK I recall only had like 1 or 2 holiday treat options this past year and studios was similar. Just shame that we have to buy a party ticket to be able to choose from and purchase a normal selection of holiday treats that should be for sale durning the day.

Cmdr_CrimsonJun 07, 2024

So, what's from them changing this to just a non ticketed event..It's ridiculous.

bmr1591Jun 07, 2024

Yes. Each park had themed snacks for Christmas and EPCOT has a whole festival.

Dr.GrantSeekerJun 06, 2024

Agree. Do any of the parks even have holiday treats or snacks to purchase during normal operating hours? I cant recall many options the last few years though I could be mistaken. Half the reason we won't go during the holidays anymore since its all behind a paywall.

gerararJun 06, 2024

Even if they didn't want to put up the temporary screens, the Fantasmic! billboard screen is there all year round, just covered by a tarp. Very weird they didn't even utilize it one bit after investing into upgrading it a couple years ago..

wdwmagicJun 06, 2024

It was easy to forget it was there. No video screens in 2023, and most people seemed to just be largely ignoring it.

wdwmagicJun 06, 2024

After the first night, guest ratings improved to the point where it was deemed worth giving it another go in 2024 - with some changes.

jrhwdwJun 06, 2024

Is this worth bringing back? It got so much bad PR.... Wouldn't it be more effective to return Castle Dreamlights?? Returning Jollywood better not affect Future Projects!

jrhwdwJun 06, 2024

Sunset Seasons Greetings was not behind a Paywall!

bmr1591Jun 06, 2024

Good. My wife and I did the Christmas party last year and wanted to do Jollywood, but decided it simply wasn't made for us (adults who don't drink). I'm hoping the offering is significantly better this year so we can enjoy it.

wdwmagicJun 06, 2024

It will very likely receive a significant upgrade.

aladdin2007Jun 06, 2024

For a park that has one of the better decor packages in general, why they stripped the brown derby of anything quite a few years ago is beyond me. But then most of the dining locations property wide now they don't do anymore. :banghead: Brown Derby use to be beautiful at Christmas.

C33MomJun 06, 2024

I’d like to see Jollywood Nights (ok, a slightly more polished version of Jollywood Nights) come to DCA. They can probably charge more and sell it out in California (despite the rocky launch back east last year), there’s more attractions and space to spread out events/waits/queues, and they’re already moving towards an EPCOT style near constant festival of festival booths and presumably making a lot on “seasonal” F&B and merch.