Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is officially happening select nights now through January 5th! This specially ticketed event happens on select nights 7:30 PM until 12:30 AM with tickets still available to purchase! Jollywood Nights is Disney’s newest Christmas party, combining the glamour of old Hollywood and timeless holiday traditions. Jollywood excels at creating a completely unique theme park experience that our entire team looks forward to all year! If you’re heading to Walt Disney World during the holiday season, Jollywood Nights is an absolute must-do. Here’s what stood out the most from attending the first night of the 2026 event!
Low Wait Times, More Themed Attractions
This is the first year Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster Starring The Muppets has been part of Jollywood Nights. Plus, it has one of the best holiday overlays at Disney World! Not only does the pre-show have holiday touches, the festive soundtrack is perfect. During our visit to Jollywood, we waited an average of 20-minutes and got the songs “Holiday Road” and “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”.
Also new this year, Alien Swirling Saucers has a festive soundtrack and lighting. We also enjoyed riding Slinky Dog with a 30-minute wait with the added sound of sleigh bells and holiday decorations in Toy Story Land. While you might be able to experience these holly jolly attractions during the day, you’re waiting less time with most attractions being a walk-on.
What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along
The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along is a returning favorite and even my four year-old loved it! The set and props all feel as though they came straight from Tim Burton’s mind and almost the entire soundtrack is played throughout the show. The story is a new concept following two adults who have fallen asleep watching a movie only to find themselves living in a re-enactment of The Nightmare Before Christmas. The highlight of the show has to be the incredibly tall Jack Skellington puppet who you might recognize from Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular. There’s also a “live” performance of “Oogie Boogie’s Song” by Oogie Boogie himself. The energy of the show matches the vibe of Jollywood and is a great way to both relax and enjoy the feeling of Christmas.
What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along is offered five times throughout the night at 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM, and 11:30 PM.
Disney Holidays in Hollywood
Hosted in the Theater of the Stars where Beauty and the Beast is performed during normal park hours, Disney Holidays in Hollywood feels like a 1960’s holiday special in all the best ways. The highlight is, of course, the rare appearance of Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. We are also visited by Mickey and Minnie plus Belle in her Christmas dress singing “As Long As There’s Christmas”. This 25-minute long show is the perfect representation of Jollywood Nights. It also represents the demand for more appearances by The Muppets. It would be great to see a song or performance from The Muppet Christmas Carol.
Disney Holidays in Hollywood is offered four times throughout the night at 7:00 PM, 8:15 PM, 9:15 PM, 11:00 PM, and 12:00 AM.
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! originally premiered back in 2016 and after a brief hiatus is back! However, now you can only see it at Jollywood Nights! This festive fireworks show is narrated by the elves Lanny and Wayne from the holiday short Prep & Landing. The story follows the Prep & Landing team on a mission to rescue Santa Claus who has been kidnapped by a familiar Disney villain (Oogie Boogie). The show features projections on the Chinese Theater from a wide range of Disney films, complete with an upbeat Christmas soundtrack including songs like “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”. Fireworks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are a rare treat plus the story with the music is so much fun. Prep & Landing is one of Disney’s most underrated holiday specials and honestly deserves a bigger space in the parks or for holiday merch.
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! is offered only once per event at 10:00 pm.
Special Event Menu Items
The food and drink options at Jollywood nights are SO good and there’s too many options to be able to enjoy them all! Even though the event doesn’t kick off until 7:30 PM, you need to come hungry. We suggest really studying the menus before attending and making a priority list. You can see full details of everything offered here.
It’s no secret we always enjoy the Jollywood menu at ABC Commissary. It’s wild how the same restaurant can produce such different food during regular park hours versus the party. Here’s what you shouldn’t miss –
Street Corn Chicken Empanada – topped with cilantro-lime cream, Cotija cheese, and chili-lime seasoning – $5.49
Mexican Hot Cocoa Cheesecake – holiday chocolate cookie streusel, whipped cinnamon chocolate cheesecake, and spiced whipped cream topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon and mini marshmallows – $5.79
This might be my favorite dessert anywhere at Disney World! It’s creamy with the right texture and salt from the cookie streusel. The cinnamon and chocolate pair so well and I look forward to having it every single year!
The best highlight Disney Jollywood Nights is all the great photos and memories from this one-of-a-kind event! Not only does it get better every year but we love it a little more too. This is the first year I took my entire family and I think the event is seriously underrated for bringing the whole family! Be sure to let us know in the comments if you’re headed to Jollywood this season and what you’re looking forward to most. Happy Holidays from Hollywood!
