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Every EXCLUSIVE Souvenir at Disney’s Jollywood Nights 2025

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We’re in Hollywood, baby! Well, no, we’re at Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios, which is basically the same thing, right? This after-hours event runs on select nights from now until December 22nd and allows guests to party it up from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM, enjoying exclusive entertainment, snacks, and characters.

The merch this year is fantastic!

With this fun event, there’s also exclusive MERCHANDISE! We’re taking you with us to look at the 2025 Jollywood Nights souvenirs you can only get if you have that special party ticket.

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The 18 Closures You Need To Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip

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There is nothing worse than running up to your favorite attraction and seeing that sign outside saying it’s closed for a refurbishment. That’s why we keep up on all the closures around Disney World so you can know what’s happening before you scan into the parks and run (okay, walk quickly) to the best attraction around.

Walls, walls, walls

Let’s take a look at everything closed in Disney World from November 8th to 15th.

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REVIEW: The $1.50 Soda Upgrade I’m Going To Make Every Time in Disney World

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It’s the little things in life that keep us coming back to Disney World every day. Yes, we love incredible new rides, rare characters popping out of nowhere, and upcoming expansions to be built, but sometimes all we need is a simple snack to keep us coming.

Cub Soda

Disney World feels like it’s turning into Zootopia with the new show, Zootopia: Better Zoogether, Zootopia 2 coming out, and new snacks appearing every day. We’re back in Animal Kingdom, trying out another drink themed to our favorite dynamic duo.

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DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Holiday Parties Have Started, Opening Date for Grand Floridian Bar & MORE!

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Christmas parties are in full swing in Disney World!

Welcome to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!

Plus, the newest attraction in Animal Kingdom is now open to all guests, and we’ve got exciting updates on the Grand Floridian’s upcoming lobby bar (including its name and opening date)! All of the latest Disney and theme park news is coming up right now on DFB Guide.

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EVERY Spot With Free Cookies and Hot Cocoa at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

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I’m going to be completely honest with you — this cup of free hot chocolate completely ruined hot chocolate for me the rest of the season. This magical cup of choclately goodness was the perfect amount of everything, and I was going back all night long.

Buttercream Frosted Chocolate Chip Cookie and Hot Chocolate

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is officially back in Magic Kingdom. This after-hours event features free cookies and hot chocolate, plus exclusive snacks and entertainment available only during the party. There are tons of cookie stops throughout the park that you’ll want to stop at to take advantage of the complimentary cookies and drinks.

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Every Exclusive Souvenir at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World!

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Once the twinkling lights hit Magic Kingdom, I go full on Christmas. Mickey Santa hats, peppermints in the shape of Mickey hats, and so many sweet treats, but best of all — new souvenirs!

The Emporium

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is an after-hours, ticketed specialty event held on select nights in Magic Kingdom from November 7th to December 21st. The event has exclusive entertainment, food, characters, merch, and more, and we’re sharing all the souvenirs you can get this year. You’ll need a Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party ticket to access these souvenirs, and keep in mind that certain items will sell out super fast, so if you have your eye on something, be ready to head there first thing on your party night.

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New Airport Expansion Could Make Flying to Disney World Easier

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According to the Orlando Business Journal, there might be an expansion at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport.

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On November 4th, the Kissimmee City Council will consider a memorandum with the Kissimmee Airport Development Co. LLC to lease and develop 119.9 acres on the southern border of the airport. The site includes part of the Kissimmee Municipal Gold Course, which closed in 2018.

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REVIEW: We Ate a Polar Bear Cake Pop in Disney World, and We Have NO Regrets

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Oh, Starbucks, how we love you. We know the holidays are officially here when we see the holiday menu at Starbucks hit, and we say goodbye to Pumpkin Spice Lattes and welcome lots of peppermint and chocolate.

Have yourself a very beary Christmas

There’s a Starbucks in all four Disney World parks, but they’re hidden under a different name! We headed to the Main Street Bakery in Magic Kingdom (see, sneaky, huh? But yes, it’s a full Starbucks with so many favorites) to try out a few new items to see if it’s worth a stop.

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NEWS: Disney World Just Opened Its Newest Attraction

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These are the days that Disney Adults have circled in their calendar for months. We’ve pored over every detail, analyzed every concept art image, and have had our park reservation booked for weeks. That’s right, a new attraction has opened at Disney World, and our time to shine has come.

Zootopia: Better Zoogether

Animal Kingdom is going through a massive transformation right now to add Pueblo Esperanza, the Tropical Americas themed land taking over DinoLand U.S.A., and with all the excitement of Encanto and Indiana Jones, you might have forgotten that a new show is moving into the Tree of Life. Zootopia: Better Zoogether has officially opened in Animal Kingdom, and we’re here to spill all the details.

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Dozens of Flights Canceled at Orlando Airport

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As of November 7th, 2025, over 1,000 flights have been canceled flying within, into, or out of the United States due to the government shutdown.

Orlando International Airport

Transport Secretary Sean Duffy said, “You will see mass flight delays. You’ll see mass cancellations, and you may see us close certain parts of the airspace, because we cannot manage it, because we don’t have air traffic controllers.” Many major airports are being affected, including the Orlando International Airport (MCO), the closest airport to Disney World.

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