Disney's Hollywood Studios is gearing up for an exclusive Holiday Season ticketed event

Jun 13, 2023 in "Holidays at Disney's Hollywood Studios"

Posted: Tuesday June 13, 2023 5:40am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

According to WDWMAGIC sources, Disney's Hollywood Studios will debut an all-new ticketed holiday event at Walt Disney World this year.

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!

As an alternative option alongside Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom, the Disney's Hollywood Studios event will feature special entertainment and access to the park's attractions.

A version of the Christmas holiday nighttime show Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! is expected to return as part of the event, the first time the holiday fireworks show has been offered since the pandemic closure. Originally debuting in 2016 and led by elves Wayne and Lanny, the duo from ABC/Walt Disney Animation Studios’ animated special "Prep & Landing," the yuletide adventure to the North Pole features memorable holiday moments from Disney films including "Mickey’s Christmas Carol," "Beauty and the Beast," "Pluto's Christmas Tree," "Bambi," Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and more.

Disney has seen robust sales of the Disney After Hours event at Disney's Hollywood Studios, with every night selling out through June. Adding a holiday event at the park makes a lot of sense and will likely follow the After Hours success.

Disney will announce its plans for the 2023 Walt Disney World Christmas Holiday season on June 15.

Holiday decorations at Disney's Hollywood Studios

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Fido Chuckwagon20 days ago

Nah, this is one area where Disney customer service excels. I’ve never heard of anyone being SOL when they can’t make a party. The worst they will do is a credit, and depending on the circumstances, refunds are not unheard of.

Fido Chuckwagon20 days ago

They will almost certainly give you a credit towards future purchase.

AmishGuy9120 days ago

If you don’t use the tickets you’ll have a credit in your account that can be used for any future special event tickets. This is standard.

Nunu20 days ago

I know of people in your situation who've gotten a refund or credit. In my experience with dealing with Guest Relations, asking nicely can go a long way. Good luck!

ᗩLᘿᑕ ✨ ᗩζᗩᗰ20 days ago

Plead your case. But you're likely SOL. Most situations do not permit a refund, credit or transfer. Sorry.

SJN127920 days ago

I bought tickets for Dec 21, but I don't think I will be able to make it to florida. Am I able to get a credit, or is it a total loss?

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..