Disney Jollywood Nights: Experience New Holiday Magic

If you’re looking to spend the holidays at Walt Disney World, you’ve come to the right place! Along with the spectacular Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom, Disney World also hosts a one-of-a-kind holiday celebration at Hollywood Studios: Jollywood. Jollywood is a special ticketed event that boasts exclusive holiday merch, live performances, special meet-and-greets, and festive treats. So, if you want to gain insight into this fun upcoming holiday event, continue reading and see what to expect when attending Disney Jollywood nights!

Disney Jollywood Nights 2024 Dates

Below are the Jollywood Nights 2024 dates!

Next, let’s dive into the event itself!

Visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Disney Jollywood Nights

If you want to attend Disney Jollywood Nights, you must purchase an exclusive event ticket. This unique, one-of-a-kind Disney holiday event runs from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on the select ticket nights listed above. Further, it’s vital to note that this special event ticket does not grant you early or regular entry into the Hollywood Studios park before the event.

Holiday Shows You Can Enjoy at Disney Jollywood Nights 2024

While the Walt Disney World parks are no stranger to exciting live performances, Disney Jollywood Nights takes it to a new level! Disney Holidays in Hollywood is an all-new stage show inspired by the glitz and glamour of vintage Hollywood TV specials with a contemporary holiday twist at Theater of the Stars. You’ll see special appearances from icons like Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, Tiana, Belle, Minnie and Mickey Mouse, alongside a talented cast of singers, dancers, and jazz musicians.

Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along

You can also stop by the Hyperion Theater to learn about Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along. This dreamlike adventure is inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and features beloved songs from the film as you follow two friends on a larger-than-life journey.

The Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam!

Last but not least, you can end the night strong with Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! You’ll get to watch in awe as heartwarming holiday moments from beloved Disney films are brought to life on the facade of the park’s iconic Chinese Theater. Hence, this dazzling nighttime spectacular is filled with fireworks, lasers, lights, projections, and merry music.

Next, let’s dive into the themed entertainment.

Themed Entertainment at Disney Jollywood Nights

Aside from the major performances, there’s plenty of other entertainment at Disney Jollywood Nights. Hence, you’ll find a DJ spinning a holiday mix on Hollywood Boulevard. Or, if you’d like a dose of nostalgia, check out the throwback bash at Echo Lake. You’ll hang out with Powerline Max and Phineas and Ferb! To add a Latin twist to the festivities, head over to Commissary Lane. You’ll find a lively Latin street fair called Holiday Fiesta en la Calle. Enjoy delicious drinks and treats inspired by Latin holiday traditions while music fills the air.

For a classy and sophisticated venue, stop by the Hollywood Brown Derby for Jazzy Holidays. Hollywood Brown Derby transforms into a smooth jazz joint complete with holiday music, craft cocktails, and event-exclusive light bites during the celebration. Another must-see spot is the Twilight Soiree at the Tip Top Club. Located in the Hollywood Tower Hotel Courtyard, the Tip Top Club is a great spot to sip cocktails while a live band plays holiday tunes. If you want something calmer and more classy, the Tip Top Club at the Hollywood Tower Hotel and the Jazzy Holidays at the Hollywood Brown Derby are great. Meanwhile, Echo Lake and Holiday Fiesta en la Calle are better for something more fast-paced and lively.

Disney Jollywood Nights Dining

One of the best parts of the holiday season is the fun and festive treats you can only get around this time of year. As you explore Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll find plenty of spots to enjoy exclusive food. Here are just a few of the places with unique items.

The Trolley Car Café  

• Agent P Croissant: Waffle croissant dipped in caramel-chocolate and topped with mint cream, a chocolate hat, and M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies.

Fairfax Fare  

• Holiday Turkey Popover: Roasted turkey and creamy mashed potatoes topped with gravy and cranberry chutney in a house-made popover. 
• PB&J Doughnut: Half-glazed doughnut with creamy peanut butter and grape jelly dipped in dark chocolate and served with house-made salt and vinegar chips.
• Kermit’s Frozen Banana Shake: Frozen banana and white chocolate with caramel swirls topped with matcha whipped cream and sprinkles.

Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby  

• Chorizo Arancini with parmesan dust and salmorejo tomato sauce.
• Jazzy Holiday Slider: Bison and pork, onion jam, dulce gorgonzola, arugula, and a brioche roll.
• Pork Belly Bao: Korean BBQ, cucumber slaw, and soy vinaigrette.
  Tofu Bao: Seared tofu, cucumber slaw, and soy vinaigrette.
• And more!

Epic Eats  

• Spicy Korean Chicken Funnel Cake: Spicy fried Korean chicken with a pickled slaw served on a mini funnel cake.
• S’mores Funnel Cake: A giant roasted marshmallow with chocolate and marshmallow sauce, topped with chocolate curls and cinnamon toast cereal, served on a mini funnel cake. 
• Warm Spiced Chai Cocktail: Twinings Chai Tea, RumChata Cream Liqueur, vanilla syrup, and cinnamon.

Dockside Diner  

• Spicy Pimento-Kimchi Dip topped with chives and served with fresh house-made wonton chips.  
• Samosas: Potato and pea stuffed samosas with curried chickpeas, herb “crema,” and tomato-pomegranate chutney.    
• Christmas Tree Cookie Stack: This vanilla cookie stack is filled with pistachio buttercream, cranberry, and raspberry jam, topped with sprinkles and a yellow candy star.
• Sandy Claws Dark Hot Cocoa: Dark chocolate hot cocoa topped with cherry whipped cream.

ABC Commissary  

• Yuca con Chicharrón: Fried pork belly, yuca fries, red pickled onions, and chili-lime seasoning with a yellow pepper aïoli. 
• Mexican Hot Cocoa Cheesecake: A holiday chocolate cookie streusel, whipped cinnamon-chocolate cheesecake, and spiced whipped cream, topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a churro marshmallow.
• Cranberry cheesecake-filled chocolate cookies dipped in cranberry-white chocolate, topped with pistachio whipped cream, gold crispy pearls, chocolate holly leaf décor, and holiday sprinkles.
• Mango Chamoyada: Frozen mango beverage with mango-chili-lime sauce, topped with chili-lime seasoning.
• Coquito: Sweetened coconut cream, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, Bacardí Rum, and Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum topped with cinnamon.

PizzeRizzo  

• Antipasto Flatbread: Antipasto spread of meats, olives, peppers, onions, Barilla Creamy Genovese Pesto, and mozzarella.
• Meatball and Polenta: Giant meatball with marinara and creamy cheese polenta.
• Caramel-Mocha Napoleon: Layers of puff pastry and caramel mascarpone cream with a whipped coffee crémeux, salted caramel crispy pearls, chocolate curl, and sprinkles.
• Cranberry Fizz: Cranberry juice, Sprite, wild cherry syrup, and house-made rosemary simple syrup with a lime.

Market  

• Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls
• Caramel-Apple Cider
• In Holiday Fashion: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, rosemary syrup, cranberry and lime juices, and cinnamon.

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company 

• Round ‘Em Up Latte: A merry blend of espresso, cookie butter syrup, dulce de leche sauce, and milk adorned with fluffy whipped cream, playful animal crackers, and festive sprinkles.
• Tinseltown Tini: Toast to holiday cheer with our cold brew coffee topped with Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur, Grey Goose Vodka, a hint of cream, creamy vanilla cold foam, and a dash of cocoa.

While we discussed various unique food offerings, there are still more festive treats throughout the park during the celebration.

Next, let’s dive into the photo opportunities during Jollywood!

Photo Opportunities at Disney Jollywood Nights

More than any other event, Disney encourages guests to dress to impress. Whether that means getting extra glammed up or showing off your unique style, you’ll still have plenty of great opportunities to have Disney PhotoPass photos captured of you all over Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Of course, only a visit to Disney is complete with meeting the beloved characters! You’ll be able to say hello to Mickey Mouse, Phineas and Ferb, Bo Peep or Lotso, Santa Stitch, Santa Duffy, and many more!

Hollywood Studios Attractions Open During the Event

There are several fun attractions to participate in during Disney Jollywood Nights, including:

• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
• Slinky Dog Dash
• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
• And More!

Moreover, attractions are subject to change, but plenty of fun awaits during this festive event regardless of which attractions are open.

So, if you’re ready to spend the holidays at Disney, we have created a small list of iconic DVC resorts to stay at during Jollywood nights.

Where to Stay During Disney Jollywood Nights

Do you want to visit the fun festivities at Disney Jollywood Nights? Fortunately, there’s a way to enjoy this celebration without worrying about long drives: Disney Vacation Club resorts. Many of these resorts are just a short tram ride from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, making them very convenient. So, here are the best DVC resorts for experiencing Disney Jollywood Nights.

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Located near Hollywood Studios, the Disney Riviera Resort combines European charm with the convenience and amenities of a DVC resort. Guests can relax in the Voyageur’s Lounge, which is perfect for quiet time, or warm up at night by the fire pit. This resort also boasts several excellent dining options, like a rooftop Italian restaurant, a French bistro and wine bar, and a poolside bar. The resort features two pools, as well as a water slide. When you’re ready to party at Disney Jollywood Nights, take the Skyliner. This one-of-a-kind transportation will take you to the park in style, carrying you up in the air before dropping you off at Hollywood Studios. Accommodations include studios and one- and two-bedroom villas.

Disney’s Boardwalk Villas

Not only is Disney’s Boardwalk Villas close to Disney Jollywood Nights, but it’s also in a beautiful location. As the name suggests, you’ll get to stroll down a 1930s-style boardwalk with plenty of boardwalk games and delicious restaurants. The two pools here at this resort are designed to be reminiscent of turn-of-the-century Atlantic City and even feature a 200-foot-long waterslide! You can also stay active at a fitness center, tennis, and pickleball courts. What’s more, travel along jogging paths; one loops you around Crescent Lake. When you’re ready to call it a night, you can relax in a studio or one-bedroom villa.

Disney’s Beach Club Villas

If you’re looking for more aquatic fun during your stay, look no further than Disney’s Beach Club Villas. You’ll be just a Skyliner away from Disney Jollywood Nights and have enough amenities to entertain you during the day. The biggest highlight of the Beach Club is Stormalong Bay, a massive water park experience with three acres of space. There’s a 230-foot-long waterslide to race through, a lazy river, a whirlpool, and more! Just steps away from Stormalong is Beaches and Cream, the best spot for dessert at the Walt Disney World Resorts. You’ll be able to unwind in a one- or two-bedroom villa. No matter which you choose, you’ll have plenty of space to stretch your legs.

Moreover, if you’re ready to spend the holidays in Hollywood at WDW, consider buying a DVC timeshare with Fidelity Real Estate today!

Buy a Timeshare Near Disney Jollywood Nights

If you plan to visit Disney Jollywood Nights, the best way is with a timeshare resort. When you buy a timeshare, you can return to your favorite home away from home each year for this exciting event. So, this is an excellent option to make experiencing Disney Jollywood Nights a new holiday tradition. Plus, Disney Vacation Club members enjoy plenty of unique benefits that will make your experience even better.

Check out our marketplace to buy a timeshare at a DVC resort! We have listings for resorts from Disney Vacation Club and other top brands like Hilton Grand Vacations, Westgate, and Marriott. Plus, when you buy a timeshare from our resale marketplace, you’ll enjoy all of the top-notch amenities of a timeshare resort but for a lower price. What’s not to love? If you have any questions, please call us at 1-800-410-8326 or email us at [email protected]. Our licensed agents are always happy to help!