Walt Disney World has confirmed Disney Jollywood Nights will return to Hollywood Studios for the 2025 holiday season. After a stylish debut in 2023, the event is back with even more entertainment, character encounters, and festive flair. Here’s everything you need to know about this limited-capacity, after-hours celebration; including some sneak peeks and a new character appearance added to the lineup: Coco‘s Muigel!
Event Dates and Ticket Info
Disney Jollywood Nights will take place on select nights from November 8 through December 22, 2025:
- Nov. 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
- Dec. 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22
The event runs from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM, but this year, event ticket-holders can enter the park as early as 5:30 PM without a separate day ticket!
Tickets go on sale July 22, and Disney Resort guests can purchase starting July 16.
What’s Included in Disney Jollywood Nights 2025
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 at 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM, 11:30 PM, and 12:30 AM. 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 enjoy shorter waits at popular attractions, including:
- 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
Special Character Encounters
The event features both classic and rare characters in holiday attire, including:
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 (NEW!)
Disney says more character greetings and locations will be announced at a later time, including Duffy dressed as Santa, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, The Mandalorian, and Lotso from Toy Story.
Merch Sneak Peek & Foodie Guide Coming Soon
A new Jollywood Nights merch collection will premiere soon, but Disney did share a sneak peek of the 2025 Spirit Jersey, featuring the event’s mascot, Ollie:
More merchandise will be unwrapped soon… and we’re still hoping for a Santa Gertie collection over here!
Disney’s complete Jollywood Nights Foodie Guide full of new bites and returning favorites is coming soon. We do know there will be a new speciality menu at Backlot Express this year, and the beloved Santa Gertie cookie will return!
Disney Jollywood Nights offers a unique holiday experience focused on music, style, and character-driven fun. Whether you’re drawn to the live shows, exclusive character meet-and-greets, or the vintage glam holiday vibe, this event brings a different kind of festive magic to Walt Disney World. With limited dates and ticket availability, planning early is highly recommended!
