Holiday glam returns to Hollywood! Walt Disney World Resort's Disney’s Hollywood Studios is ready to sparkle with vintage flair as Jollywood Nights 2025 makes its dazzling comeback. Gertie’s prepping her Santa hat, and Echo Lake will soon glow with holiday reflections—because the most glamorous event of the season is just around the corner.

What is Jollywood Nights?

Jollywood Nights is a limited-capacity, ticketed holiday event that transforms Disney’s Hollywood Studios into a tinsel-covered celebration of retro Hollywood charm. From glowing reindeer on Sunset Boulevard to silver garlands and themed dance parties, the park brims with festive cheer, exclusive entertainment, seasonal bites, and shorter attraction wait times.

2025 Event Dates

Jollywood Nights runs on select nights from November 8 through December 22.

• November Dates: Select Saturdays and Mondays
• December Dates: Select Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays

This year, guests can enter as early as 5:30 p.m., with the party officially running from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

New in 2025: Shows, Characters & More

This season brings fresh delights:

• Miguel from Coco joins the Holiday Fiesta en la Calle in a new Sunset Boulevard location
• New Shows:
  • The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure
  • Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After
• New Eats: Backlot Express unveils a holiday-exclusive menu
• New Merch: A Jollywood Nights spirit jersey and festive Ollie items debut

Entertainment Highlights

Disney Holidays in Hollywood
Kermit and Miss Piggy host a star-studded holiday show with Mickey, Minnie, Belle, and Tiana at the Theater of the Stars. Showtimes: 8:15, 9:15, 11:00 p.m., and 12:00 a.m.

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along
Join Jack Skellington for a whimsical blend of spooky and festive. Showtimes at the Hyperion Theater: 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30 p.m., and 12:30 a.m.

Glisten! Skating Show
Watch dazzling skaters perform in front of the Chinese Theater with lights, music, and holiday flair. Showtimes: 8:10, 9:10, 10:30, 11:10 p.m., and 12:00 a.m.

Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
Sip, savor, and swing at this refined jazz-infused dining experience. Reservations open in September.

Holiday Fiesta en la Calle
Now near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, this vibrant Latin-inspired celebration features Miguel, José Carioca, and Panchito, plus seasonal street food and music.

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!
A high-energy fireworks and projection show starring Wayne and Lanny from Prep & Landing. Showtime: 10:00 p.m.

Festive Character Greetings

Guests will find over 20 unique character experiences including:

• Echo Lake: Phineas & Ferb, Powerline Max, Rescue Rangers, Stitch Santa
• Pixar Plaza: Mike Wazowski, Edna Mode, Frozone, Joy
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster area: José Carioca, Panchito, and Miguel
• Plus: Duffy Santa, Mickey & Friends, The Mandalorian, and Lotso

Open Attractions

Enjoy classic rides with shorter wait times during the event:

• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
• Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
• Slinky Dog Dash
  Attractions subject to change.

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