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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JohnD6 days ago

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 Chipperson6 days ago

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.

wdwmagic6 days ago

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.

Starship8246 days ago

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

DCBaker6 days ago

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.

DCBaker13 days ago

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

CampbellzSoup26 days ago

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

DCBaker26 days ago

December 21 is the next Jollywood Nights event date that is now sold out (as of the evening of November 22).

C33MomNov 16, 2024

I am nervous about all the positive reports because I wanted to stay low crowds for our visit next week. But in all seriousness, glad to hear you had a great time— would be a true delight to go to a holiday party that isn’t a 20-45m wait for everything. Do you have a recommendation for which Glisten show to see and how early you need to be there?

CampbellzSoupNov 15, 2024

I had the best time at Jollywood Nights. The actual best time. Danced at the tip top club had many treats saw all the shows and pretty much all the characters with little to no waits. This is the best item by far:

drkarcher22Nov 15, 2024

I’m admittedly biased because I used to work there but I genuinely think SeaWorld does the Christmas stuff really well. The skating show is great, the nativity show isn’t for me but I can’t say it’s bad, the Rudolph area is nice and the decorations are well done especially the giant Christmas trees in their lake

mattpetoNov 15, 2024

We actually enjoyed nearly all the Jollywood snacks. And all the ones we got were snack credits on the DDP. Kermit shake Turkey turnover Buffalo chicken spring rolls Chicken empanadas and street corn Mexican Hot Cocoa Cheesecake Cauliflower tacos Only thing we didn’t like was Taco ‘bout a Holiday Cookie.

SquishyNov 15, 2024

I like the skating show, kind of sad the main complaint I'm seeing about it is that there are no characters in it, its probably the first mid budget show with little ip in a while.

tancNov 12, 2024

Yuca con Chicharrón and the duffy brownie were to die for! I'm not joking when I say it, the Yuca was probably the best quick service food I ever had at WDW resort. It was that good, and it really reminded me of Disneyland. The coca cola brownie is just a fantastic desert, the acidity from the coke pairs very well with it. the mexican hot chocolate cheese cake was decent and I say skip the kermit shake, really wasn't that special imo.