Walt Disney World has confirmed Disney Jollywood Nights will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the 2026 holiday season. After a stylish debut in 2023, the event is back with exclusive entertainment, character encounters, and festive flair. Here’s everything you need to know about this limited-capacity, after-hours celebration.
Event Dates and Ticket Info
Disney Jollywood Nights will take place on select nights from November 7, 2026 through January 5, 2027 – extending into January for the first time! Note that November dates are set for select Saturdays and Mondays, with December events on select Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays. In January, events will take place on select Sundays and Tuesdays.
- November 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
- December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23
- January 3, 5
The event runs from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM, event ticket-holders can enter the park as early as 5:30 PM without a separate day ticket.
Tickets go on sale July 16, while Disney Resort guests can purchase starting July 9.
What’s Included in Disney Jollywood Nights 2026?
This year’s event offers a mix of Hollywood glam and seasonal fun, designed for both families and adult guests looking for a more laid-back yet still festive experience. Here’s what to expect:
Exclusive Entertainment
Disney Holidays in Hollywood stage show returns at the Theater of the Stars, with classic characters, musical numbers, and a glamorous vibe — all hosted by the one and only Kermit and Miss Piggy.
What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along at the Hyperion Theater will once again blend Halloween and Christmas, film moments with live performances. Don’t miss this show, complete with an astonishing Jack Skellington puppet!
The Tip Top Club at is also a must-do, offering a glamorous experience in the courtyard of the Hollywood Tower Hotel. This exclusive event transports you to a 1930s-style jazz lounge, complete with live holiday music throughout the evening.
Pixar Disco at Pixar Place offers a holly jolly dance party featuring Edna Mode, Frozone, Joy, and other Pixar characters from 7:30 to 9:30 PM, and between 10:30 PM to 12:30 AM.
The Glisten! ice skating show also returns to Jollywood in front of the Chinese Theater, with world-class skaters performing alongside twinkling projections and Art Deco flair, set to classic holiday tunes and original Jollywood songs.
Catch Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM at 10 PM with fireworks, lasers, projections, and holiday music. Starring Wayne and Lanny from Prep & Landing, the show follows their mission to rescue Santa, with scenes from classics like Beauty and the Beast, Mickey’s Christmas Carol, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. And don’t miss the snowfall on Hollywood Boulevard!
Attendees can also enjoy shorter waits at popular attractions, including:
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Starr Tours – the Adventures Continue
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Toy Story Mania!
Special Character Encounters
The event features both classic and rare characters in holiday attire, including:
- Phineas and Ferb
- Max Goof as Powerline
- Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers
- Stitch dressed as Santa
- Baloo and King Louie
- The Mandalorian and Grogu
- Chewbacca celebrating Life Day
- Lotso from Toy Story 3
- Partysaurus Rex
- Bing Bong from Inside Out
- Duffy
- Scrooge McDuck
- Donald Duck and Daisy Duck
- Goofy and Pluto
- Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
Disney says this is just the beginning, and to stay tuned for more Jollywood Nights details for 2026; including more info on merry merch, food, and entertainment for the event.
Will you be attending Disney Jollywood Nights this year?
