Disney Jollywood Nights Overview

• Disney Jollywood Nights 2026 returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on 15 select nights.
• Dates run November 7, 2026, to January 5, 2027, extending into January for the first time.
• New this year: the Checkin’ It Twice Lounge, new Monsters, Inc. characters and Disney pals joining “Glisten!”

Disney Jollywood Nights 2026: Old Hollywood Glam Returns

Disney Jollywood Nights 2026 brings its old Hollywood holiday glam back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on select nights from November 7 to January 5, the first time the separately ticketed event has run into January. Guests can enter as early as 5:30 p.m., the party starts at 7:30 p.m. and it lasts until 12:30 a.m.

Jollywood Nights is a limited-capacity event packed with stage shows, a nighttime spectacular, specialty food and drinks, rare character meets and shorter ride waits. And locals, those January dates are a sweet bonus: one more chance to celebrate after the holiday rush!

Dates, Hours and Highlights

• Event Dates:
  • November: 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
  • December: 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23
  • January: 3, 5
• Hours: Entry from 5:30 p.m., event from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• Location: Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort.
• Pricing & Access: Ticket prices vary by date, and tickets went on sale in July. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members get discounts on all nights. Buy Jollywood Nights tickets online or call Disney Central at 407-934-7639.
• New This Year:
  • Checkin’ It Twice Lounge: a new Animation Courtyard spot with specialty drinks, a live DJ and entertainment.
  • Monsters, Inc. meets: George Sanderson and Needleman join Mike Wazowski in Pixar Plaza for the first time.
  • “Glisten!” upgrades: Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Genie join the skating show for the first time.
• Notable Features:
  • Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!: fireworks, lasers and projections at the Chinese Theater starring Wayne and Lanny from Prep & Landing.
  • Disney Holidays in Hollywood: Kermit and Miss Piggy host this Theater of the Stars show with Mickey, Minnie, Belle and Tiana.
  • Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along: at Hyperion Theater.
  • Lounges and parties: Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club, Pixar Disco in Pixar Plaza, and Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby (reservations recommended).
  • Characters: Phineas and Ferb, Max Goof as Powerline, Santa Stitch, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Chewbacca celebrating Life Day, Duffy and many more.
  • Rides: Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash, Tower of Terror, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and more.

Tips for Your Jollywood Night

Because Jollywood Nights is capped at limited capacity and prices change by night, buy your tickets early, especially for December Saturdays.

Use the 5:30 p.m. early entry to grab a spot for Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! or knock out a big ride or two before the shows start. The Hollywood Brown Derby’s Jazzy Holidays has limited space, so book it as soon as reservations open.

Exclusive merch, including a Gertie Loungefly bag, a 2026 pullover, a headband, a Gertie ornament and a Duffy-as-Santa mug, is only sold during the event at the shop near Frozen Fractal Gifts, and you’ll need your event wristband to buy it. For more seasonal eats around the resort, check out our Walt Disney World holiday treats guide for 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Disney Jollywood Nights 2026?

It runs on 15 select nights from November 7, 2026, through January 5, 2027, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

What time does Jollywood Nights start?

Guests can enter at 5:30 p.m., and the event runs from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

How much are Jollywood Nights tickets?

Prices vary by date. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members get discounts, and tickets are sold online or at 407-934-7639.

What’s new at Jollywood Nights in 2026?

New this year are the Checkin’ It Twice Lounge, meet-and-greets with George Sanderson and Needleman, and Donald, Daisy and Genie joining “Glisten!”

Official details and press materials can be viewed via Disney Parks Blog. Photos courtesy of Disney.

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