2024 Disney Jollywood Nights Christmas Party Event Details

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. 

Disney Hollywood Studios Christmas Party Details

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. Let’s dive into everything you get as part of your Disney Jollywood Nights Tickets. 

Disney Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios Exclusives!

While we don’t typically pay more when we can help it, certain things are part of this party that you can ONLY see at the party, like Jingle Bell Jingle BAM!, and the Theater of Stars with Kermit and Miss Piggy. The removal of Jingle Bell Jingle BAM! from the regular Christmas in Hollywood Studios lineup was a blow. And of course, now that it’s behind the party paywall, paying for a ticket is the only way to see it. Luckily, we still have the Sunset Seasons Greetings show on Sunset Boulevard, and New Christmas Snacks to ease the disappointment. Is this Hollywood Studios Christmas Party worth the $159-$179 price point for one ticket? Decide for yourself and check out everything included in Jollywood Nights.

Disney Jollywood Nights Dates 2024

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

What Dates Are the Hollywood Studios Christmas Party?

Offered select nights between November 9-December 21, 2024. 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. This special event takes place from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

2024 Jollywood Nights Dates are offered:

• Nov. 9, 13, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 
• Dec. 2, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21

Disney Jollywood Nights Hours

The Christmas Party at Hollywood Studios hours are 7:30 pm- 12:30 am. But, you can get a head start on the festive fun! Ticket holders will be admitted to Disney’s Hollywood Studios as early as 6:00 PM on the valid date of their ticket. These date-specific event tickets do not require an additional day theme park ticket or theme park reservation.

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 6 p.m. for entrance into the park. 

What time does Hollywood Studios close on Jollywood Nights?

Hollywood Studios closes at 8 pm on party nights. Party guests can arrive as early as 6 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m.- 12:30 a.m. party time. Be sure to check the Disney World 5-Day Calendar for your vacation dates, to see the posted Disney Park Hours. 

Does Hollywood Studios Close Early for Jollywood Nights?

Yes. Hollywood Studios Christmas Hours are 9:00 am- 9:00 pm. On nights offering the Jollywood Nights Christmas Party, Hollywood Studios’ hours are 9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Closing an hour early to accommodate party guests. Guests are allowed to arrive as early as 6 p.m. for entrance into the park. 

Disney Jollywood Nights Tickets

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 2. 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 $159 to $179 per ticket, plus tax (prices vary by event date). Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket to Disney Jollywood Nights, valid for all event nights. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket to Disney Jollywood Nights, valid for all event nights.

Disney Jollywood Nights Entertainment

“Delight in yuletide entertainment, including live bands, an all-new stage show, and the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! nighttime spectacular.”

What does Disney Jollywood Nights Include?

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. 

• A DJ spinning a mix of holiday tunes. Commissary Lane comes to life with a lively Latin Street Fair.
• Skating Spectacular on Hollywood Boulevard
• Hyperion Theater What is This? Nightmare Before Christmas Sing A Long
• Holidays in Hollywood Miss Piggy and Kermit Show
• Limited-capacity entertainment experiences
  • A jazz lounge at The Hollywood Brown Derby
  • A soiree at The Hollywood Tower Hotel Courtyard
• Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Nighttime spectacular at Chinese Theater
• Holiday Fiesta En La Calle Latin Street Fair 
• Holiday Themed Magic Shots
• 2 New Photopass Opportunities
• Complimentary digital downloads of your Disney PhotoPass photos captured during the event are included with the price of your ticket.**
• Special Holiday Character Meet and Greets
• After Hours Access to Rides
  • This party gets you access to some of your favorite rides and coasters like Slinky Dog Dash, Rock N’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and more. (Star Wars: Rise of Resistance will use a virtual queue* during Disney Jollywood Nights.)
• Specialty Snacks at Jollywood Nights
  • Spicy Korean Chicken on a Mini Funnel Cake, a Christmas Tree Cookie Stack, and classic cocktails and holiday beverages can be enjoyed during the party.

Skating Spectacular *NEW for 2024*

NEW! Gather for a dazzling skating spectacular on Hollywood Boulevard, 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—with performances at 8:15 PM, 9:15 PM, 10:20 PM, 11:15 PM and 12:15 AM.

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 at Animation Courtyard

An interesting addition to Jollywood Night’s Christmas Party at Hollywood Studios is the Latin Street Fair. in Animation Courtyard. From 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM. 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.

Disney Holidays in Hollywood with Kermit and Miss Piggy | 8:15 PM, 9:15 PM, 11:15 PM and 12:15 AM.

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. 

What Times are Disney’s Holidays in Hollywood?

The Show at Disney’s Jollywood Nights is offered at the Theater of the Stars Stage at 8:15 PM, 9:15 PM, 11:15 PM and 12:15 AM.

What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along | 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM, 11:30 PM and 12:30

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 be encouraged to follow your curiosity.

“Enter a dreamlike adventure in The Hyperion Theater where Jack Skellington takes us on an ethereal exploration of “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

What Time is the Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along at Jollywood Nights?

A Nightmare Before Christmas What’s This Sing-along! takes place at Hyperion Theater at 8:30 pm., 9:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m., and 11:30 p.m.

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

Jazzy Holidays at the The Hollywood Derby 

“Step into a shimmering holiday scene with dapper décor and themed celebrations—where you can dance the night away.” 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. 

How to Get into the Jazzy Holidays Event at Brown Derby?

• Check availability for Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby via the My Disney Experience App when you arrive, or by scanning a QR code located in the restaurant’s lobby. There’s no need to visit the host stand to check availability.
• 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.

Twilight Soiree 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. Sets begin at 7:30 PM, 8:10 PM, 8:50 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:30 PM, 11:10 PM and 11:50 PM.

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Nighttime Spectacular at Chinese Theater | 10:00 PM.

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! 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.

What time is Jingle Bell Jingle BAM! at Hollywood Studios?

Jingle Bell Jingle BAM! at Jollywood Nights takes place at 10:00 PM. at Hollywood Studios this Christmas season. 

After Hours Access to Rides

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 Slinky Dog Dash, Rock N’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and more. While not all rides are available and shows that include crews ( like Beauty and Beast Live on Stage and Muppets 3D) will not be available. The promise of unlimited rides on the most popular attractions makes this worth it. 

• Virtual Queue for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
  A virtual queue will be in place for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance—so you can spend more time on the dance floor.

Disney Jollywood Nights Themed Magic Shots

The Christmas Party at Hollywood Studios also has 2 New Photopass Opportunities with Magic Themed Magic Shots. So, if you’ve purchased the PhotoPass for your trip or the event, you can take advantage of these exclusive photo opportunities. You also get Complimentary digital downloads of your Disney PhotoPass photos captured during the event are included with the price of your ticket. 

“A Robotic Arm Magic Shot will capture your red carpet moment with a glamorous, show-stopping video. There’s also a Camera Array Magic shot – seven cameras that will shoot a boomerang-style photo of your group in front of a Disney Jollywood Nights backdrop.”

Disney Jollywood Nights Character Meet and Greets

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?

*NEW Characters* at Jollywood Nights 2024

• Baloo and 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

Returning Characters to Jollywood Nights

• 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
• Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck – appearing on Hollywood Boulevard near Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
• Goofy and Pluto – appearing by Pixar Plaza
• Minnie Mouse – appearing at Red Carpet Dreams on Commissary Lane

Disney Jollywood Nights Food

Wondering what foods you can try at the new Hollywood Studios Christmas Party? Offering up snacks, both savory and sweet, beverages, and all the new Snacks for Christmas at Walt Disney World, here are the specialty foods for the Jollywood Nights Christmas Party you can find ONLY at this event.

2024 Jollywood Nights Snacks Coming Soon! 

Disney Jollywood Nights Christmas Shirts

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! 

• Jolly Holiday Penguins Waiter Penguins
• Jolly Holiday Penguins Snowfall
• Jolly Holiday Penguins Christmas Tree
• Tis the Season to be Jolly and Joyous
• Oh By Golly Have a Holly Jolly Christmas
• Olaf Seasons Greetings Happy Merry Holly Jolly

Ollie the Jolly Gingerbread Man

Returning to Jollywood Nights with his own merchandise, the Dapper Ollie the Jolly Gingerbread Man, is appearing on jerseys, ears, mugs and more! Be on the lookout across Hollywood Studios during the party for all the EXCLUSIVE merch. 

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 Free Things to Do for Christmas at Disney World this Holiday season.