The holidays are returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in glamorous style as Disney has officially announced the return of Disney Jollywood Nights for the 2026 holiday season! This separately ticketed event brings together classic Hollywood elegance, festive entertainment, exclusive character encounters, delicious seasonal treats, and lower attraction wait times for an unforgettable Christmas celebration. Best of all, this year’s event expands into January for the very first time, giving guests even more opportunities to experience the magic.
What is Disney Jollywood Nights?
Disney Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed holiday event held on select evenings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Throughout the night, guests can enjoy beautifully decorated streets, exclusive entertainment, specialty food and beverages, unique character greetings, and many popular attractions with shorter wait times than during regular park hours.
Guests can enter the park as early as 5:30 p.m., with the official festivities beginning at 7:30 p.m. and continuing through 12:30 a.m.
2026 Disney Jollywood Nights Dates
For the first time ever, Disney Jollywood Nights will continue into January.
Event Dates
November
- November 7
- November 14
- November 16
- November 21
- November 23
- November 28
December
- December 5
- December 7
- December 12
- December 14
- December 19
- December 21
- December 23
January
- January 3
- January 5
Ticket Information
Because Disney Jollywood Nights is a limited-capacity event, purchasing tickets early is highly recommended.
Ticket Sales Begin
July 9
- Guests staying at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels
- Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels
- Shades of Green
July 16
- General Public Ticket Sales
Discounts are available for eligible Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members.
Entertainment Highlights
Disney Jollywood Nights offers a lineup of entertainment that blends holiday traditions with the glamour of old Hollywood.
Disney Holidays in Hollywood
Hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy at Theater of the Stars, this musical holiday spectacular features appearances by Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Belle, Tiana, and other beloved Disney favorites.
“What’s This?” Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along
Celebrate the unique blend of Halloween and Christmas as Jack Skellington’s story comes to life inside the Hyperion Theater. Guests can sing along to fan-favorite songs while enjoying festive snowfall and immersive holiday décor.
Glisten!
Returning for 2026, “Glisten!” transforms the area in front of the Chinese Theater into a dazzling skating spectacular featuring world-class performers, holiday music, stunning projections, and elegant Art Deco-inspired visuals.
Holiday Entertainment Throughout the Park
The festivities continue all evening with experiences including:
- Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club
- Pixar Disco dance party featuring Edna Mode, Frozone, Joy, and Mike Wazowski
- Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby featuring live music and seasonal dining
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!
The popular nighttime spectacular returns with fireworks, lasers, projections, synchronized MagicBand+ effects, and holiday music.
Featuring Wayne and Lanny from Prep & Landing, the show also includes scenes from:
- Beauty and the Beast
- Mickey’s Christmas Carol
- Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
Combined with snowfall along Hollywood Boulevard, it’s one of the highlights of the evening.
Character Greetings
Guests can meet an incredible lineup of Disney favorites throughout the event, including:
- Mickey Mouse
- Minnie Mouse
- Donald Duck
- Daisy Duck
- Goofy
- Pluto
- Phineas and Ferb
- Max Goof as Powerline
- Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers
- Stitch dressed as Santa
- Baloo
- King Louie
- The Mandalorian and Grogu
- Chewbacca celebrating Life Day
- Lotso
- Partysaurus Rex
- Bing Bong
- Duffy
- Scrooge McDuck
Disney has also teased that even more character appearances will be announced closer to the event.
Attractions Open During Jollywood Nights
Many of Disney’s most popular attractions will be available during the event, often with significantly shorter wait times.
Participating attractions include:
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Toy Story Mania!
Attractions are subject to change.
Even More Holiday Magic Coming Soon
Disney has shared that additional information regarding exclusive merchandise, specialty food and beverage offerings, and more entertainment will be announced as the holiday season approaches.
If you’re looking for a festive evening filled with holiday cheer, incredible entertainment, beloved Disney characters, and shorter attraction wait times, Disney Jollywood Nights continues to be one of the most unique holiday experiences at Walt Disney World. With new January event dates and fan-favorite entertainment returning, 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest Jollywood Nights season yet. Stay tuned to The Main Street Mouse as we bring you additional announcements about food, merchandise, entertainment, and everything else coming to Disney Jollywood Nights this holiday season.
You May Also Enjoy: Walt Disney World Fall 2026 Guide: Halloween Events, Food & Seasonal Fun
Mouse Fan Travel® an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, has been planning and creating magical Disney vacations since 2005. Their mission is to provide premium service and expert advice to help you get the most for your vacation time and dollar. Their Disney Travel Agents operate with the highest degree of integrity and will handle your family vacation, reunion, honeymoon, corporate incentive trip or getaway, as if it were their own. They pride themselves on expertly representing and advocating for you – their client.
The next time you and your family are planning a Disney vacation, visit Mouse Fan Travel for your no obligation quote or to answer any Disney vacation questions you may have. Are you looking for a beach vacation, tour or cruise to destinations across the globe? Visit MEI-Travel for exceptional expertise with ZERO agency fees.