Disney Jollywood Nights Christmas Party Complete Guide 2026

Want to add a little more jolly to your holiday plans? Head to Hollywood Studios this holiday season for the Disney Jollywood Nights Christmas party, a glitz and glamour-filled evening event. This jolly holiday party takes place after the park closes and includes specialty events you can’t get anywhere else. Featuring an array of new experiences, activities, and Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! too. Here’s everything you need to know about Disney’s  limited-capacity, special ticket Christmas Party at Hollywood Studios. Tickets, Dates, Entertainment, and more.

Adding to everything else you can find for Christmas at Walt Disney World comes Jollywood Nights, a vintage glam event held after the park closes. Filled with festivity, you can count on new character meet and greets, snacks, and entertainment too. And since a Christmas Party at Hollywood Studios just adds to all the reasons we love Hollywood Studios at Christmas, we’re excited to see all the holiday fun!

Keep in mind that while Jollywood Nights does require an extra ticket, and happens after park hours, Jollywood Nights, is NOT a Disney After Hours event. As such you won’t be getting the free popcorn, water, ice cream, etc. that you typically get from after-hours events. What’s more, is that you may actually have to pay extra for certain limited capacity experiences. More about that is below. So, grab a cute Jollywood Nights Outfit and let’s dive into everything you get as part of your Disney Jollywood Nights Tickets. 

Disney Jollywood Nights Details

With a sense of old-fashioned glamour, Disney’s Jollywood Nights gives you a reason to dress up and step out. While this party is much like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights is geared towards the more Disney Adult crowd. With special spaces for “soirees,” limited capacity events, and a musical variety show, there is less child-focused fun than at the Magic Kingdom parties. Get all the details for the party, including dates, tickets, and hours below.

Disney Jollywood Nights Dates and Times

Disney’s Jollywood Nights runs from November 7, 2026 to January 5, 2027. This Disney World Christmas Party at Hollywood Studios has loads of holiday fun at the ready. Much like other Disney parties, this party has limited capacity.

• November 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
• December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23
• January 3, 5

What Time is Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios for Christmas?

Jollywood Nights is a 5 hour party that takes place from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Guests are allowed to arrive as early as 5:30 p.m. for entrance into the park, giving you a full 7 hours at Jollywood Nights to experience everything. Be sure to check the Disney World 5-Day Calendar for your vacation dates, to see the posted Disney Park Hours. 

What time does Hollywood Studios close on Jollywood Nights days?

On nights offering the Jollywood Nights Christmas Party, Hollywood Studios’ hours are 9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Closing an hour early

Disney Jollywood Nights Tickets and Discounts

For Disney Jollywood Nights, guests of select Disney Resorts hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels and Shades of Green can purchase tickets starting on July 9 for Resort Guests, and July 16 for everyone else. For all other guests, tickets will go on sale July 10. To purchase tickets, visit DisneyWorld.com/Jollywood. These do sell out fast! So plan to grab them on the day they become available if you’re hoping to go. 

How Much do Jollywood Night Tickets Cost?

Event tickets are $169 to $199 per ticket, plus tax (prices vary by event date). Plus, save $10 per ticket for children ages 3 to 9. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket to Disney Jollywood Nights, valid for all event nights.  Purchase Jollywood Nights tickets online or call Disney Central at 407-934-7639.

Disney Jollywood Nights Entertainment

You may be asking, what are you paying for? Since Christmas at Hollywood Studios is already so fantastic, what more do you need? We hear you. Let us break this down for you. Jollywood Nights is a limited-capacity, hard-ticketed event which generally means fewer crowds and more chances to ride your favorite rides. In addition to that, here’s the lineup of activities at Disney Jollywood Nights. All of which we’ll dive into below. 

• Disney Holidays in Hollywood with Kermit and Miss Piggy
• What’s This? Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along
• Echo Lake Holiday Celebration
• Pixar Disco
• Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club
• Glisten! Skating Spectacular 
• Disney Jollywood Nights with a DJ
• Holiday Fiesta En La Calle Latin Street Fair
• Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
• Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!
• Access to Popular Hollywood Studios Rides across the park
• Exclusive Disney Character Meet and Greets
• Party Exclusive Drinks, Food and Snacks
• Jollywood Nights Photo Pass and Magic Shots downloads
• Party Exclusive Merchandise

Disney Holidays in Hollywood with Kermit and Miss Piggy

This musical variety show featuring Muppets showrunners, Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog, takes place on the Theater of the Stars Stage. Typically the home of the Beauty and Beast Live on Stage performances, thankfully, this show allows for plenty of seating. Complete with an orchestra, this musical variety show features special guests, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy with special appearances from Mickey and Minnie, Tiana, and Belle. A bit like a Radio City Music Hall Performance this stage show also includes our featured Disney Princesses singing the song, “As Long as There’s Christmas” from Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas. Times: 8:15 PM, 9:15 PM, 11 PM

What’s This? Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along

One can only guess what a sing-along at the Hyperion Theater may include for Jollywood Nights. A Nightmare Before Christmas What’s This Sing-along! Join in the fun during a spirited sing-along experience at Hyperion Theater at this event. Sing along to beloved songs from the iconic film and discover peculiar magic in unexpected places. Along the way, you’ll conquer Oogie Boogie and more. Times: 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM, 11:30 PM and 12:30 AM

We’ve even got Nightmare Before Christmas outfits to help you get in the mood for the Nightmare Before Christmas Sing Along! 

• Nightmare Before Christmas Making Christmas with Zero
• Nightmare Before Christmas Zero Christmas List

Echo Lake Holiday Celebration

Head to the Echo Lake area for a throwback bash that’s sure to stir up nostalgia for the 1990s and 2000s. Featuring all those Saturday Morning and Disney Afternoon characters, you can hang out for meet and greets, and take in the vintage holiday décor.

Pixar Disco

Pixar Disco lights up Pixar Plaza near Toy Story Land with a holly jolly dance party featuring Edna Mode, Frozone, Joy, and other Pixar favorites. Times: 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM and 10:30 PM to 12:30 AM

Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club

Head to the Hollywood Tower Hotel for a dazzling Twilight Soiree at the Tip Top Club. Taking place in the courtyard, this event offers a limited-capacity, glamorous soirée. We’re thinking of drinks, snacks, dancing, mingling, and potentially some Hollywood Tower Guests from room 1313 too. Holiday tunes, jukebox style, and fancy cocktails are all in the mix.  Here, you can sip cocktails and unwind in style while a live band swoons and croons holiday tunes. Times: 7:30 PM, 8:10 PM, 8:50 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:30 PM, 11:10 PM, and 11:50 PM

Glisten! Ice Skating Spectacular

Gather for a dazzling skating spectacular on Hollywood Boulevard, in front of the Chinese Theater. With performances set to your favorite holiday tunes. Take in the grace and skill of international champion skaters in an awe-inspiring twist on the traditional ice show. Times: 8:10 PM, 9:10 PM, 10:30 PM, 11:10 PM

Disney Jollywood Nights with a DJ

No Disney Parks party is complete without a DJ somewhere. That said, Disney Jollywood Nights features a DJ spinning a holiday mix on Hollywood Boulevard. Spinning Christmas classics from the good old days to the present, you can also expect some soiree-savvy sounds to match the glam atmosphere. 

Holiday Fiesta En La Calle Latin Street Fair

An interesting addition to Jollywood Night’s Christmas Party at Hollywood Studios is the Latin Street Fair near Rock N Roller Coaster. It’s a vibrant scene with warm lighting, colorful décor and spirited musicians performing Latin holiday tunes—as well as appearances from José Carioca and Panchito from The Three Caballeros. And you can see Miguel from Coco. Times: 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM

Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby

As part of the Christmas Party activities, guests can head to the Jazz Lounge at The Hollywood Brown Derby. Offering up a jazzy setting at a limited capacity, this event within event promises to include a themed celebration. Most likely featuring musical performances, an elevated atmosphere, drinks, and more. This exclusive event transports guests to a 1930s-style jazz lounge, complete with live holiday music throughout the evening. Reservations Required.

• Grab a Reservation ASAP to the Jazzy Holidays at Hollywood Brown Derby. 
• If there is availability, use the app to add your party to the walk-up list. At that time, you can also confirm your party details, including special dietary requests.
• Once your table is ready, you’ll be notified to proceed to a specified location.

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!

We’re mourning the fact that the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! show is now only offered as part of the Hollywood Studios Christmas Party.  But, for partygoers, you can count this as an Exclusive Show you won’t see anywhere else this season! This seasonal nighttime spectacular features our favorite duo from Prep and Landing saving Christmas. Displayed on the facade of the Chinese Theater, this show is jam-packed with music, special effects, and dazzling state-of-the-art projections. Time: 10:00 PM

Disney Jollywood Nights Attractions

One of the best parts about the hard-ticketed events at Walt Disney World is that the capacity limit gives you some hope of lower crowds. While this isn’t always the case, Jollywood Nights crowds should be manageable. As such the After-Hours access to the park’s most popular rides is the main reason people visit! This party gets you access to

• Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
• The Twilight ZoneTM Tower of Terror
• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
• Slinky Dog Dash

Disney Jollywood Nights Characters

During Christmas at Hollywood Studios, characters can be found in Holiday attire. So, while you can see Minnie and the gang at Hollywood and Vine for Minnie’s Holiday Dine throughout the season, or Edna at her meet and greet and spot in Pixar Place, the party offers an easier experience for many. So what Characters are at the Christmas Party in Hollywood Studios?

• Chewbacca – Galaxy’s Edge
• Partysaurus Rex – Toy Story Land
• Bing Bong from Inside Out – Pixar Plaza
• Baloo or King Louie from TaleSpin – Echo Lake
• Lotso from Toy Story 3 – Pixar Plaza
• The Mandalorian and Grogu – Galaxy’s Edge
• Joy from Inside Out – Pixar Plaza
• Phineas and Ferb – Echo Lake
• Max Goof as Powerline – Echo Lake
• Chip ‘n’ Dale from Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers – Echo Lake
• Stitch dressed as Santa – Echo Lake
• Duffy – Walt Disney Presents
• Edna Mode and Frozone from The Incredibles  – Pixar Plaza
• Mike Wazowski from Monsters, Inc. – Pixar Plaza
• Donald Duck and Daisy Duck – Commissary Lane
• Scrooge McDuck – Commissary Lane
• Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse – Red Carpet Dreams
• Goofy and Pluto – Grand Avenue

Disney Jollywood Nights Food and Snacks

Wondering what foods you can try at the new Hollywood Studios Christmas Party? Offering up snacks, both savory and sweet, beverages, be sure to check out the Jollywood Nights Christmas Party Foodie Guide filled with drinks, menus, and snacks you can find only at this event.

Disney Jollywood Nights Photo Pass and Magic Shots

One of the perks of your Jollywood Nights ticket is that All your Disney PhotoPass photo downloads and Magic Shots from the event are included in the price of the ticket. Just access everything in your My Disney Experience App.

Disney Jollywood Nights Merchandise

It wouldn’t be the Christmas season if we didn’t share some of our favorite Disney Christmas Shirts for Jollywood Nights! If you’re looking for a unique Disney Shirt, that says Disney but doesn’t scream it! We’ve got Holly Jolly Shirts for the Jollywood Nights Party in the shop! Check out the best designs if you’re looking for something cute to add to your sparkly skirt or Disney Outfit! Check out all our Jollywood Nights Shirts and Outfit Ideas in the Shop.

• Tis the Season to be Jolly and Joyous
• Oh By Golly Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

Ollie the Jolly Gingerbread Man

“There once was a cookie named Ollie who made his way west on a trolley. With oven-baked gleam, he followed his dream… and made all of Tinseltown jolly!“

Returning to Jollywood Nights with his own merchandise, the Dapper Ollie the Jolly Gingerbread Man is the official mascot of this party. Be on the lookout across Hollywood Studios during the party for all the EXCLUSIVE merch. These Jollywood designs feature a vintage look. Mugs, pins, tees, jerseys, and Ollie Ears! 

Disney Jollywood Nights OR Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

If you’re deciding between Jollywood Nights and MVMCP, it really all depends on what you’re in the mood for. While Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is all about childhood magic, and wonder and Santa, Jollywood Nights really digs into the nostalgia and classic feel of it all. In general, MVMCP is more of a family focused, child-friendly Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. Whereas, Jollywood Nights, really rolls out the red carpet for Disney Adults. While kids will still have fun here, the more adult focused entertainment may leave kids wanting.

Disney World at Christmas time

Whether you’re adding this new party for the holidays to your Disney Christmas Vacation or not, be sure to check out everything you can do for Christmas at Walt Disney World. We love Hollywood Studios at Christmas simply because there is so much you can enjoy for FREE! Be sure to check out all the Things to Do for Christmas at Disney World this Holiday season.