Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 Dates, Tickets and Sneak Preview!

It may be mid-summer, but at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Gertie the dinosaur is already dusting off her Santa hat, and Echo Lake is ready to shimmer with the glow of its giant Christmas tree. That’s right – it’s time to plan for Jollywood Nights 2025! ❄️🎄

If you’re dreaming of old Hollywood holiday glamour, glittering lights, and festive treats, this exclusive after-hours event is calling your name.

🎬 What is Disney Jollywood Nights?

Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed holiday event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Imagine stepping into a classic Christmas movie, complete with silver garlands, glowing reindeer, retro ornaments, and a vibe that combines vintage tinsel-town elegance with modern Disney magic.

Here’s what guests can look forward to:

✅ Shorter ride wait times

✅ Exclusive entertainment and shows

✅ Specialty holiday food and drinks

✅ Unique character meet & greets

✅ Limited edition merchandise

📅 2025 Jollywood Nights Dates

Mark your calendars! This year, Jollywood Nights will take place on select nights from November 8 to December 22:

✨ November – select Saturdays and Mondays

✨ December – select Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays

Guests can enter the park starting at 5:30 p.m., with festivities running from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. – that’s five full hours to jingle and mingle under the stars.

🎟️ How to Buy Tickets

Because Jollywood Nights is a limited capacity event, tickets will sell fast. Here are the ticket release dates:

July 16: Early access for guests staying at select Disney Resorts, Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green

July 22: Tickets open for general sale

💡 Contact your CCTC agent to get those tickets secured!

🌟 What’s New at Jollywood Nights 2025?

✨ New Character Meet & Greets – Meet Miguel from Coco at Holiday Fiesta en la Calle near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

✨ Two New Shows – “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” and “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After”

✨ Backlot Express Restaurant Specialty Menu – more foodie details coming soon!

✨ New Exclusive Merch – including the much-loved spirit jersey and surprises from Ollie merch collections

🎶 Entertainment Highlights

⭐ Disney Holidays in Hollywood – Hosted by Kermit and Miss Piggy, featuring Mickey, Minnie, Belle, Tiana, and more

⭐ Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along – Sing your heart out with Jack and Sally as “snow” falls inside Hyperion Theater

⭐ “Glisten!” Skating Show – World-class skaters twirl and leap in front of the Chinese Theater under shimmering projections

⭐ Pixar Disco – Dance with Edna Mode, Frozone, Joy, and friends

⭐ Tip Top Club Jazz Lounge – Live 1930s-style holiday jazz at the Hollywood Tower Hotel

⭐ Holiday Fiesta en la Calle – A vibrant Latin holiday street party with live music and festive food

⭐ Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! – Fireworks, lasers, and holiday projections lighting up the night sky

🎢 Rides Open During Jollywood Nights

Enjoy your favorite attractions with shorter wait times, including:

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Slinky Dog Dash

…and more!

🎅 Magical Character Greetings

Meet rare and classic characters throughout the park, like:

Phineas and Ferb

Max Goof as Powerline

Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers

Stitch dressed as Santa

José Carioca and Panchito

Miguel from Coco

Duffy dressed as Santa

…and additional beloved Disney pals.

✨ Why Book Jollywood Nights with Cupcake Castles Travel Company?

If you’re dreaming of sipping cocoa under twinkling lights, dancing at Pixar Disco, and soaking up all the vintage Christmas vibes, let Cupcake Castles Travel Company help you plan the perfect holiday getaway. We’ll secure your tickets, dining reservations, and festive extras to make this season shine brighter than ever.

🎁 Ready to unwrap the magic of Jollywood Nights 2025?