In 2023, Disney debuted a new after-hours holiday event. Disney Jollywood Nights is a hard-ticketed event that takes place on select nights in November and December at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The event gives guests access to the park with smaller crowds, but also with special holiday entertainment, merchandise, and food. We’re sharing a complete guide for everything you need to know about Disney Jollywood Nights 2026.

Disney Jollywood Nights

Disney Jollywood Nights takes place on select nights throughout November and December, with special entertainment, limited time food options, and event-exclusive shows for guests.

• Disney Jollywood Nights Dates and Ticket Pricing
• DIsney Jollywood Nights Entertainment
• Disney Jollywood Nights Exclusive Snacks
• Disney Jollywood Nights Characters

Disney Jollywood Nights 2026 Dates and Ticket Prices

For the 2026 season, Disney Jollywood Nights kicks off on November 7 taking place on select nights through January 5, 2027. Tickets range in cost between $169 to $199 per person. If you are a Disney Vacation Club member or an Annual Passholder, you can save $10 off your ticket price if you purchase online with your account linked. Tickets for children ages 3 to 9 also get a $10 discount.

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The event takes place from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM, but your ticket will allow you to enter the theme park starting at 5:30 PM.

The full list of dates is:

• November 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
• December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23
• January 3, 5

When Can I Purchase Disney Jollywood Nights Tickets?

Tickets for Disney Jollywood Nights go on sale on the following dates:

Disney Jollywood Nights Entertainment

The major draw for Disney Jollywood Nights is the entertainment. The event includes several shows and exciting event-exclusive entertainment that guests can enjoy, including:

• Twilight Soirée: A “swingin’ soiree” in the courtyard of The Hollywood Tower Hotel with a live band and outdoor bar.
• Holiday Fiesta en la Calle: A street fair party at Coaster Courtyard near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster with live music and food and beverage.
• Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby: Special holiday meal at the Hollywood Bron Derby, with craft cocktails, light bites, and music.
• What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along at the Hyperion Theater: A sing-along show at the Hyperion Theater, with pantomime performers and a giant Jack Skellington puppet on stage.
• Holidays in Hollywood at Theater of the Stars: At Theater of the Stars, a variety show featuring tons of favorite characters like the Muppets, Mickey and Minnie, Tiana, Belle, and more.
• Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!: Seasonal nighttime spectacular with holiday music, special effects, and projections.
• Skating Spectacular on Hollywood Boulevard: Returning from  2024, champion skaters will perform a traditional ice show, set to your favorite holiday tunes.

Ride Availability

One of the major draws of these hard-ticketed events is lower crowds, meaning you’ll get lower wait times on popular rides. This will include Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Slinky Dog Dash, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (using a standby line)

Disney Jollywood Nights Character Meet and Greets

Of course, you’ll be able to meet characters, like Jose Carioca and Panchito, Phineas and Ferb, Santa Duffy and Santa Stitch, King Louie from TaleSpin, Baloo, Lotso, and Bo Peep.

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Here’s a full list of characters returning