In 2023, Disney debuted a new after-hours holiday event. Disney Jollywood Nights is a hard-ticketed event that takes place on select nights in November and December at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The event gives guests access to the park with smaller crowds, but also with special holiday entertainment, merchandise, and food. We’re sharing a complete guide for everything you need to know about Disney Jollywood Nights 2024.
Disney Jollywood Nights
Disney Jollywood Nights takes place on select nights throughout November and December, with special entertainment, limited time food options, and event-exclusive shows for guests.
- Disney Jollywood Nights Dates and Ticket Pricing
- DIsney Jollywood Nights Entertainment
- Disney Jollywood Nights Exclusive Snacks
- Disney Jollywood Nights Characters
Disney Jollywood Nights 2024 Dates and Ticket Prices
For the 2024 season, Disney Jollywood Nights kicks off on November 9, taking place on select nights through December 21, 2024. Tickets range in cost, between $159 and $179 per person. If you are a Disney Vacation Club member or an Annual Passholder, you can save $10 off your ticket price if you purchase online with your account linked. You can purchase tickets here.
The event takes place from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM, but your ticket will allow you to enter the theme park starting at 6 PM.
The full list of dates is:
- November: 9, 13, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
- December: 2, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21
Disney Jollywood Nights 2024 | Ticket Price |
Tuesday, November 9 | $169 |
Wednesday, November 13 | $159 |
Monday, November 13 | $169 |
Saturday, November 16 | $159 |
Monday, November 18 | $159 |
Saturday, November 23 | $179 |
Monday, November 25 | $179 |
Saturday, November 30 | $179 |
Monday, December 2 | $169 |
Saturday, December 7 | $179 |
Tuesday, November 28 | $179 |
Thursday, November 30 | $179 |
Monday, December 2 | $169 |
Saturday, December 7 | $179 |
Wednesday, December 11 | $179 |
Saturday, December 14 | $179 |
Wednesday, December 18 | $179 |
Saturday, December 21 | $179 |
Disney Jollywood Nights Entertainment
The major draw for Disney Jollywood Nights is the entertainment. The event includes several shows and exciting event-exclusive entertainment that guests can enjoy, including:
- Twilight Soirée: A “swingin’ soiree” in the courtyard of The Hollywood Tower Hotel with a live band and outdoor bar.
- Holiday Fiesta en la Calle: A street fair party at Animation Courtyard with live music and food and beverage.
- Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby: Special holiday meal at the Hollywood Bron Derby, with craft cocktails, light bites, and music.
- What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along at the Hyperion Theater: A sing-along show at the Hyperion Theater, with pantomime performers and a giant Jack Skellington puppet on stage.
- Holidays in Hollywood at Theater of the Stars: At Theater of the Stars, a variety show featuring tons of favorite characters like the Muppets, Mickey and Minnie, Tiana, Belle, and more.
- Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!: Seasonal nighttime spectacular with holiday music, special effects, and projections.
- Skating Spectacular on Hollywood Boulevard: New for 2024, champion skaters will perform a traditional ice show, set to your favorite holiday tunes.
Ride Availability
One of the major draws of these hard-ticketed events is lower crowds, meaning you’ll get lower wait times on popular rides. This will include Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, Slinky Dog Dash, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (using a standby line)
Disney Jollywood Nights Character Meet and Greets
Of course, you’ll be able to meet characters, with new additions for 2024 like Jose Carioca and Panchito, Phineas and Ferb, Santa Duffy and Santa Stitch, King Louie from TaleSpin, Baloo, Lotso, and Bo Peep.
Returning characters from 2023 will include:
- Phineas and Ferb at Echo Lake
- Max Goof as Powerline at Echo Lake
- Rescue Rangers Chip ‘n’ Dale at Echo Lake
- Santa Stitch at Echo Lake
- Santa Duffy at Grand Avenue
- Edna Mode and Frozone at Pixar Plaza
- Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck on Hollywood Boulevard near Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Goofy and Pluto by Pixar Plaza
- Minnie Mouse at Red Carpet Dreams on Commissary Lane