Disney Previews Character Encounters Coming to Jollywood Nights 2024: Santa Duffy, José Carioca, Panchito, Scrooge McDuck, and More

Oct 17, 2024 in "Disney Jollywood Nights"

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Posted: Thursday October 17, 2024 10:42am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney Jollywood Nights is set to return to Disney's Hollywood Studios from November 9 through December 21, 2024. Event guests will be able to meet Disney characters decked out in festive attire, offering one-of-a-kind photo opportunities that capture the holiday spirit.

Characters Coming to Disney Jollywood Nights 2024

Joining Santa Duffy are Scrooge McDuck, known for his holiday appearances in Disney's A Christmas Carol, and José Carioca and Panchito, two of the Three Caballeros, who will bring their Latin flair to the event. Guests can find them at the Holiday Fiesta en la Calle dance party in Animation Courtyard.

Characters Coming to Disney Jollywood Nights 2024

Also making an appearance this year are Chip' n Dale Rescue Rangers, sporting their holiday gear.

Characters Coming to Disney Jollywood Nights 2024

Of course, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be present throughout the event, dressed in their finest holiday attire.

Characters Coming to Disney Jollywood Nights 2024

The event is a separately ticketed experience, offering limited-capacity entry and exclusive entertainment. Pricing for Disney Jollywood Nights varies depending on the date, with tickets ranging from $159 to $189 per person.

Find out more about Disney Jollywood Nights.

New to Disney Jollywood Nights in 2024

In 2024, several Characters will appear at Disney Jollywood Nights for the first time—including:

Baloo or King Louie from Talespin – appearing at Echo Lake
José Carioca or Panchito from The Three Caballeros – appearing at Animation Courtyard
Bo Peep or Lotso from the Toy Story movies – appearing at the entrance to Toy Story Land
The Mandalorian – appearing at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Joy from Inside Out – appearing at Pixar Place

Returning in 2024

Characters Coming to Disney Jollywood Nights 2024

Phineas and Ferb – appearing at Echo Lake
Max Goof as Powerline – appearing at Echo Lake
Rescue Rangers Chip' n' Dale – appearing at Echo Lake
Santa Stitch – appearing at Celebrity Spotlight at Echo Lake
Santa Duffy – appearing at Santa's Workshop at Grand Avenue
Edna Mode and Frozone from The Incredibles – appearing at Pixar Plaza
Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy or Pluto – appearing by Pixar Plaza
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse – appearing at Red Carpet Dreams on Commissary Lane

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tanc4 days ago

I had a great time at the event, low waits and I thought the food was spectacular, hope it is brought back.

pdude814 days ago

Thanks to you both. It seemed popular and had a bunch of sell outs after a questionable first year, so I just assumed it was coming back until I saw the post by Steve from December saying he wasn't sure. I found a page from Disney rewards that lists it as coming back this year, but it also has the wrong dates from OBB so I can't trust this as far as accuracy: https://disneyrewards.com/blog/travel-parks/disney-2025-special-events/ I basically have a cheap flight back from Ft. Lauderdale on Saturday that I'm willing to trade out for Orlando on Sunday. I better take my shot now while there is anything affordable from MCO.

AKL20034 days ago

I am hopeful they bring it back this year. I was able to experience Disney World during the Holidays for the first time last December (I no longer work in retail after 30 long years) and this party was for sure a highlight!! The entertainment was great all around. I loved the “Jazz Club” outside of ToT and the Nightmare Before Christmas show especially. (And with that particular show winning awards I cant see why it wouldn’t return). Looking forward to actually “dressing up” this year.

mattpeto4 days ago

The return flights on that Sunday were super high last year. Jollywood debuted that Saturday, that’s why we stayed another night, but we end paying for it. Disney still has JN on its site and does mention that the entertainment/offerings could change from 2024. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/hollywood-studios/jollywood-nights/ I’d put it as a probable to return.

wdwmagic4 days ago

Nothing new on this yet.

pdude814 days ago

Do you have any insight into whether this will be back this year, and if it's likely starting 11/8/25? We're coming back from a cruise that day and I was hoping to head to WDW for the first event this year. I know they don't usually announce the parties this early, but I'm looking for any intel I can get while purchasing flights. Most of the flight back from Orlando on Southwest have gone way up in price for Jersey week.

JohnDDec 13, 2024

Maybe I'll try it next year. I bought a ticket for it last year but mine get rained out. I mean REALLY rained out. I cancelled first but they ultimately cancelled the entire event for that night.

Chip ChippersonDec 13, 2024

I went this past Saturday. We were more focused on the rides and we all had a good time and very short wait times for every ride, even being sold out. We would have stuck around for the late Muppets show in the BatB theater but it was getting cold out and we were tired after flying in that morning. I still think they need to add some sort of "free" snacks, whether it's cookies and cocoa/cider like MVMCP or soda/water and ice cream bars like an After Hours event. For the cost, the awful marshmallow on the way out is just cheap, especially when MVMCP gives cookies, drinks, and a nice ornament.

wdwmagicDec 13, 2024

It will be interesting to see what happens. It was on the edge for this year, and it hasn't sold out many dates in comparison to Very Merry.

Starship824Dec 13, 2024

Looks like it is selling out, maybe it will stick around for next year.

DCBakerDec 13, 2024

December 14 is the next Jollywood Nights event date that has now sold out. December 18 is the last remaining date with tickets still available.

DCBakerDec 06, 2024

December 7 is the next Jollywood Nights event date that has now sold out. 3 dates currently remain available: December 11, 14 and 18.

CampbellzSoupNov 24, 2024

I rolled up to I think the 1025 one and the sitting enforcement in the front really makes it available all night as most people don’t want to sit and they enforce it so if you don’t mind sitting you have your pick of the shows