2026 Disney Jollywood Nights Planning Guide and Checklist

The holidays have officially arrived at Walt Disney World, and that means Jollywood Nights is back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! During this premiere after hours event, guests delight in the glitz and glam of old Hollywood while immersed in a glittering holiday atmosphere. Specialty entertainment, festive food and drinks, and rare character encounters are just a few of the exclusive offerings available during this five-hour affair. So, to help you make the most of your party time, we’ve created a checklist for Disney Jollywood Nights!

But before we dive into our Jollywood Nights checklist, let’s go over what you can expect to find at the party.

Disney Jollywood Nights

Disney Jollywood Nights is a special ticketed event taking place on select evenings from November 7, 2026, to January 5, 2027. The party runs from 7:30pm to 12:30am, but guests can enter the park as early as 5:30pm. This means, you can catch the nightly performance of Fantasmic before the park closes to regular guests!

Disney Jollywood Nights radiates sparkling décor, red-carpet elegance, and festive photo ops – so guests are encouraged to dress to impress!

During the five hours of party time, guests can enjoy the following:

• Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! – This nighttime spectacular brings heartwarming Disney holiday moments to life in a stunning display of lasers, projections, and fireworks.
• Disney Holidays in Hollywood – Kermit and Miss Piggy host this spirited holiday variety show featuring a talented cast of singers, dancers, and musicians. Star-studded appearances include Tiana, Belle and Mickey and Minnie Mouse!
• What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along – Sing along to the music of Danny Elfman as Jack Skellington takes you on a larger-than-life journey through The Nightmare Before Christmas.
• Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club – Step back in time, and head to the Hollywood Tower Hotel’s Tip Top Club where a live band croons holiday tunes during this swingin’ soirée.
• Glisten! – International champion skaters jump and twirl on the ice during this holiday-infused ice skating review.
• Sunset Seasons Greetings – The Hollywood Tower Hotel lights up with a festive holiday projection display showcasing yuletide scenes of the season.
• Grand Avenue Dance Party – Enjoy a live DJ set at this high-energy dance party with Goofy and Pluto.
• Pixar Disco – Dance with your favorite Pixar Pals such as Frozone, Edna Mode, Joy, and Mike Wazowski at this rockin’ dance party.
• Rare Characters – Disney Jollywood Nights offers guests the chance to meet characters you normally don’t see in the parks such as Partysaurus Rex, Santa Duffy, and Lotso Huggin’ Bear.
• Popular Attractions With Lower Wait Times – Because Jollywood Nights is a reduced-capacity event, guests can enjoy fewer crowds and shorter attraction wait times!
• Party Exclusive Offerings – During the party, guests can partake in exclusive menu items, PhotoPass Magic Shots, and merchandise not available to daytime guests.

That is a lot to accomplish in five hours! It’s impossible to see and do everything in one night at the party. But, with this Disney Jollywood Nights checklist, you can prioritize your favorites and have a holly jolly good time!

You can download a printable version of our Jollywood Nights checklist below!

Ride Attractions

One of the benefits of attending Disney Jollywood Nights is the limited capacity. This means shorter waits for attractions! However, we recommend prioritizing party-specific entertainment and exclusive offerings over rides.

But, if you create extra time in your itinerary, the following attractions are available during the party:

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

Alien Swirling Saucers

Toy Story Mania

Slinky Dog Dash

Star Tours

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets

Meet Your Favorite Characters

Classic Disney characters are out in full force during Jollywood Nights, including some rare sightings!

Many of them are dressed in their holiday finest, which makes these character interactions extra special.
I included a few blank lines on our Jollywood Nights checklist so you can pick your favorites from the following:

Echo Lake:

• Baloo or King Louie (TaleSpin)
• Phineas and Ferb
• Max Goof as Powerline
• Chip ‘n’ Dale (Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers)
• Santa Stitch

Sunset Boulevard:

• José Carioca or Panchito (The Three Caballeros)

Animation Courtyard:

• Mickey and Minnie Mouse
• Donald and Daisy Duck

Walt Disney Presents:

• Santa Duffy

Grand Avenue:

• Bing Bong (Inside Out)
• Scrooge McDuck
• Goofy and Pluto

Pixar Plaza:

Toy Story Land:

• Partysaurus Rex
• Bo Peep and Sarge
• Lotso

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge:

• Chewbacca
• The Mandalorian and Grogu

Party Exclusive Food and Drinks

The exclusive food and drink offerings at Disney Jollywood Nights are sure to fill you with yuletide cheer!

For a full list of party food and drink offerings, head to Disney Parks Blog!

Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby is another opportunity to indulge in exclusive menu offerings in a table service setting. While dining, guests are treated to holiday jazz music played by a live pianist.

Reservations are strongly encouraged for this experience. Be sure to check out our guide on Advance Dining Reservations so you don’t miss out!

Party Specific Magic Shots

Disney’s PhotoPass Service is the perfect way to capture your memories at Jollywood Nights. PhotoPass Photographers are located throughout the park to snap photos in a variety of festive settings including character interactions. But one of my favorite features of PhotoPass is Magic Shots!

Magic Shots add fun Disney surprises to your PhotoPass photos, and there are exclusive Magic Shots only available during Jollywood Nights. And since all digital photos and videos from the event are included with your ticket, there’s no reason not to strike a pose!

To learn more about PhotoPass, check out our Guide to Memory Maker.

I hope this checklist ensures your evening at Disney Jollywood Nights is merry and bright!

Looking for other Walt Disney World vacation planning tips for the holidays? Check out our Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Christmas at Walt Disney World and our Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar Review!