Disney Jollywood Nights 2026: Dates, Tickets, and Entertainment
Disney Jollywood Nights 2026 returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for its largest season yet, running 15 nights from November 7 – January 5, 2027. For the first time, the after-hours holiday party extends into January. Here is everything Disney has confirmed, from the party dates to the shows and characters.
What is Disney Jollywood Nights?
Disney Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed holiday party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It blends old Hollywood glamour with festive entertainment, specialty food and drink, exclusive shows, and shorter waits at popular rides. The event leans into a stylish, grown-up holiday vibe, so dress in your dapper best.
Disney Jollywood Nights 2026 dates
The party runs 15 select nights, November 7 – January 5, 2027. You can enter the park as early as 5:30 PM, and the event runs from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM.
- November 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
- December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23
- January 3, 5, 2027
The January 3 and January 5 dates mark the first time Jollywood Nights has ever run past New Year’s.
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When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets go on sale in two windows. Guests at select Disney Resort hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green can buy starting July 9, 2026. Tickets open to the general public on July 16, 2026. Discounts are available for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members.
This is a limited-capacity event, so buy well ahead of your travel dates. For current pricing, see Disney or the My Disney Experience app.
Confirmed shows for 2026
Disney has confirmed a full slate of returning entertainment:
- Disney Holidays in Hollywood (a musical stage show at the Theater of the Stars hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, with Mickey, Minnie, Belle, and Tiana)
- Glisten! (a skating show in front of the Chinese Theater, set to holiday tunes with projections and Art Deco style)
- Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! (the nighttime spectacular with fireworks, lasers, and projections, starring Wayne and Lanny from Prep and Landing)
- What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along (at the Hyperion Theater, with favorites like “What’s This?” and “Sally’s Song”)
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Festive lounges and dance parties
Jollywood Nights also fills the park with themed party zones:
- The Twilight Soiree at the Tip Top Club (a 1930s swing celebration with live holiday music in the Hollywood Tower Hotel courtyard)
- Pixar Disco (a dance party at Pixar Place hosted by Edna Mode, Frozone, Joy, and Mike Wazowski)
- Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby (an adult-oriented option with live music and a holiday menu, with advance reservations recommended)
- Snowfall on Hollywood Boulevard
Reservation details for Jazzy Holidays are still to come.
Character greetings
Disney confirmed a wide character lineup, with more to be added. Highlights include Stitch dressed as Santa, Chewbacca celebrating Life Day, and The Mandalorian with Grogu. The roster also features Phineas and Ferb, Max Goof as Powerline, Chip and Dale, Baloo and King Louie, Lotso, Partysaurus Rex, Bing Bong, Duffy, Scrooge McDuck, Donald and Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto, and Mickey and Minnie.
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Attractions open during the party
Nine attractions run during Jollywood Nights with lower waits, including Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Star Tours, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Slinky Dog Dash, Alien Swirling Saucers, and Toy Story Mania. Availability can change, and admission does not guarantee access to any ride.
Disney has not released the full food, beverage, and merchandise lineup yet. Expect those details closer to the season.
Save on your holiday stay. Disney has holiday room and package discounts for the 2026 season, including a Disney+ Perks package offer and room savings on select dates. See the full list in our 2026 Disney World holidays guide, then call your travel agent to check dates and book your trip.
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What this means for MouseDining readers
One planning note matters here. The first party on November 7 falls before the official holiday season begins on November 13, so the daily holiday entertainment included with admission will not be running yet. If you want the full park-wide holiday feel, aim for a later date. If you plan a resort meal around your party, book it early.
Related holiday guides
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026
- EPCOT Festival of the Holidays 2026
- 2026 Disney World holidays guide
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Frequently asked questions
What are the 2026 Disney Jollywood Nights dates?
The party runs 15 select nights, November 7 – January 5, 2027, from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM.
When do tickets go on sale?
July 9, 2026 for select Disney Resort hotel guests, and July 16, 2026 for the general public.
What time can I enter the park?
You can enter Disney’s Hollywood Studios as early as 5:30 PM, with the party starting at 7:30 PM.
Is Jollywood Nights good for adults?
Yes. The event has a stylish, grown-up tone, with lounges like the Tip Top Club and Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby, though families are welcome too.
