The holiday season is right around the corner, which means it’s almost time to get festive at Disney World!

Disney World loves to embrace the holiday fun at the end of the year with events like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom, the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, and Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Speaking of the Hollywood Studios party, Disney has recently confirmed some pretty big Jollywood Nights features, and we’re letting you know all about ’em!

Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed event that is held on select nights in November and December at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The nights are as follows:

• November 8th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 29th
• December 1st, 6th, 10th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 22nd

While the event officially runs from 7:30 PM until 12:30 AM, an event ticket lets you enter the park as early as 5:30 PM, two full hours before the party even starts. Once it does begin, there are several offerings we’re excited to experience, including a Jollywood Nights-exclusive menu!

We always look forward to the special food offered at the after-hours parties, and Jollywood Nights is cooking up something special over at Backlot Express! In 2025, Backlot Express will offer a specialty menu made specifically for Jollywood Nights! Backlot Express will join the rest of the park as it offers “new boutique bites and returning favorites,” according to Disney.

Along with this special menu from Backlot Express and early entry into Hollywood Studios, Disney’s also confirmed plenty of entertainment, including the return of “Glisten!”, an ice-skating show located in front of the Chinese Theater! This show features world-class skaters performing to holiday music with projections in the background.

Disney also confirmed that “Disney Holidays in Hollywood” will be returning. This show stars Kermit and Miss Piggy at the Theater of the Stars, and features beloved Disney characters such as Belle, Mickey, Minnie, and Tiana alongside a live band.

“What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along” is also confirmed to be returning, and will be held at the Hyperion Theater. The show offers a “dreamlike adventure inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” starring Jack Skellington and other characters from the film!

Disney also confirmed Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club, which will transform the Hollywood Tower Hotel’s courtyard into a 1930s-style jazz lounge where you can enjoy live music and cocktails. 

It was also revealed that Holiday Fiesta en la Calle is moving over to the Coaster Courtyard on Sunset Boulevard and will offer a Latin-inspired street fair with holiday music, food, and drinks. You can even meet José Carioca, Panchito, and Miguel!

Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby is an exclusive “party within a party” that will return in 2025. Here, you’ll hear holiday music in addition to being able to purchase craft cocktails and snacks. This event is limited-capacity, so we recommend making reservations.

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! is returning and will feature fireworks, lasers, projections, and holiday music. The show will take place at 10 PM on party nights.

We’ve already gone over some characters you can meet at this year’s Jollywood Nights, but here are all of the characters announced SO FAR that you will be able to see:

Season’s Greetings at Echo Lake

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

Pixar Plaza Friends

• Mike Wazowski
• Edna Mode
• Frozone
• Joy from Inside Out

Near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

• José Carioca and Panchito from The Three Caballeros
• Miguel from Coco

Meeting rare characters and eating good food aren’t the only party perks. You’ll also be able to buy exclusive merchandise, such as a NEW Spirit Jersey and more!

Additionally, an emptier park means shorter wait times on select attractions. The following attractions and shows will be open during Jollywood Nights:

• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
• Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After
• The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure
• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
• Slinky Dog Dash

And there you have it! We’ll be attending Jollywood Nights and covering it before, during, and after — so stay tuned right here at DFB for all the latest updates!

Check Out Our FULL Guide to Jollywood Nights!