Disney Jollywood Nights is back for 2024, bringing holiday glamour and festive cheer to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on select nights from November 9 to December 21. This separately-ticketed evening event transforms the park into a glitzy celebration with exclusive shows, characters, dance parties, and seasonal treats. Here are the top experiences you won’t want to miss:
1. Glisten! – An All-New Skating Spectacular
Watch international champion skaters glide along Hollywood Boulevard in a magical new ice-skating show. Set to a vibrant mix of holiday favorites and Disney tunes, this breathtaking performance features songs like “Be Our Guest” and “When You Wish Upon A Star.”
2. Disney Holidays in Hollywood
Join Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy at the Theater of the Stars for a dazzling musical revue. With appearances from characters like Tiana, Belle, Mickey, and Minnie, this show fuses jazz flair with vintage Hollywood charm.
3. “What’s This?” The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along
Step inside the Hyperion Theater for a unique retelling of Tim Burton’s holiday classic. Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie may appear during this haunting yet whimsical musical experience, designed for fans of both Halloween and Christmas.
4. Pixar and Latin Dance Parties
Dance alongside Pixar pals like Edna Mode and Frozone in a high-energy celebration, or head to Holiday Fiesta en la Calle for a Latin-inspired street fair with music, lights, and cultural flair. This year, look out for appearances by José Carioca and Panchito from The Three Caballeros.
5. Glamorous Lounges and Soirées
Take a break at The Tip Top Club, a Twilight Zone-themed lounge inside the Hollywood Tower Hotel, or visit the Hollywood Brown Derby for Jazzy Holidays. Enjoy vintage cocktails, live piano music, and a relaxed atmosphere with seasonal bites.
6. Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! at 10 p.m.
This nighttime spectacular features lasers, fireworks, and projections on the Chinese Theater. Join Wayne and Lanny from Prep & Landing as they race to save Christmas, featuring classic Disney holiday scenes and a show-stopping finale.
7. Character Encounters and Photo Ops
Pose for Disney PhotoPass pictures included with your ticket. With festive backdrops across Echo Lake and Animation Courtyard, plus a set themed to The Muppets Christmas Carol, you’ll feel like a star.
8. Seasonal Eats and Treats
Sample event-exclusive snacks like Chicken Empanadas, Meatball and Polenta, and the adorable Christmas Gertie Cookie. At the end of the night, you’ll even receive a box of six champagne-flavored Wondermade marshmallows themed to Kermit and Miss Piggy.
9. Low Wait Times for Attractions
With limited ticket capacity, Disney Jollywood Nights offers a great chance to ride popular attractions like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Tower of Terror with minimal wait.
Whether you’re here for the live entertainment or the late-night rides, Disney Jollywood Nights is your new favorite holiday tradition at Walt Disney World.
