NEW Details Revealed for Disney's Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios

Although we’re well into Halloween season in Disney World and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is underway, we’re starting to look forward to the holiday season in Disney World.

Jollywood Nights 2024 — ©Disney

Why wouldn’t we? The holidays bring some of the BEST treats of the year PLUS the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. We also get to go to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Perhaps the holiday event we’re most excited about this year, though, is Jollywood Nights, which is returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for its second year. Disney has already revealed some details about this year’s parties, but we now have even MORE details to share!

Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed event that takes place on select nights in Hollywood Studios from November 9th through December 21st. The event combines classic Hollywood with the holidays and offers exclusive snacks, entertainment, merchandise, character meet and greets, and more. We went to the first Jollywood Nights last year and were excited when Disney announced it would return this year!

Phineas and Ferb at Jollywood Nights in 2023

This year’s party is going to be even bigger, and Disney has previously announced some new things coming to the event. Now, though, we’ve got more details. Perhaps the most exciting event is Glisten, a brand new experience. It’s an ice skating show that will be performed on Hollywood Boulevard. YES! Several times each evening, you’ll get to watch international champion skaters in “glitzy costumes” performing routines to holiday songs and Disney favorites. We can’t WAIT! Disney even dropped a new video to tell us even more about Glisten!

If that isn’t enough to get you stoked, we also got some more details about a new dance party starring all your favorite Pixar characters that will be coming to this year’s Jollywood Nights. You’ll get to join Joy, Frozone, Edna Mode, and other Pixar characters on the dance floor.

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The Latin street fair, Holiday Fiesta en la Calle, will return this year in a new location at Animation Courtyard. This year will bring some new characters to the festivities: José Carioca and Panchito from The Three Caballeros.

New characters are coming to this year’s Jollywood Nights, too. Head on over to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to spot The Mandalorian or pop into Toy Story Land to grab some photos with Bo peep and Lotso. Phineas and Ferb will be returning this year, along with Santa Stitch and Santa Duffy. You’ll also get to meet Joy from Inside Out!Ed

The Mandalorian

Yes, there are LOADS more characters to meet at Jollywood Nights this year. Here’s the full list and where you’ll find them:

Echo Lake: Baloo or King Louie (meeting separately); Phineas and Ferb; Max Goof as Powerline; and Santa Stich
Pixar Plaza: Donald, Daisy, Goofy, or Pluto; Joy; Edna Mode and Frozone
Red Carpet Dreams: Mickey and Minnie
Animation Courtyard: José Carioca or Panchito
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Toy Story Land: Bo Peep or Lotso
Grand Avenue: Santa Duffy

You’ll also get a snack as a parting gift as you leave the party: six champagne flavored Wondermade marshmallows in a special Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy box. How fun! Also, we’d go for the marshmallows alone – they are AMAZING.

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Of course, some things are returning this year, including Disney Holidays in Hollywood hosted by Kermit the Frog and miss Piggy. You’ll be in for a spectacular show with appearance from Tiana, Belle, Minnie, Mickey, and more. You’ll also be able to catch The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-along that will include surprise character appearances.

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The Tip Top Club is also returning to the Hollywood Tour Hotel, where you’ll get to hang out in the golden age of Hollywood with a vintage cocktails and great music. You can also make reservations at the Hollywood Brown Derby for Jazzy Holidays.

Jazzy Holidays 2023

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! is coming back this year, too, to take you on a holiday journey with the elves from Prep & Landing. You’ll witness lasers, fireworks, and more during this festive show that will happen at 10PM each night of the party.

Jingle Bell Jingle BAM

Of course, there will be plenty of exclusive festive snacks to eat, too, including the returning Christmas Gertie Cookie, Chicken Empanadas with Street Corn, the Meatball and Polenta, and more.

Gertie cookie at last year’s event

So if that all sounds good, book those tickets for Jollywood Nights NOW while they’re available. And stay tuned to DFB for more.

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