Disney Jollywood Nights Returns in 2026 With a Longer Schedule and New Holiday Lineup

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is bringing back its Jollywood Nights holiday party for another season, and this year the run reaches further than before. The separately ticketed event blends a vintage Hollywood feel with festive shows, specialty food and drink, and shorter ride waits. Disney has now confirmed dates, ticket details, entertainment, and a full character roster. Here is what to know before the holiday lights go up on Sunset Boulevard.

Dates Now Stretch Into January

Jollywood Nights will take place on select nights from November 7 through January 5. For the first time, the event continues past New Year’s Day, a change from past seasons that ended before the new year began.

November dates land on select Saturdays and Mondays, December events run on select Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays, and January adds select Sundays and Tuesdays. The complete schedule is as follows:

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

On each night, guests with event tickets can enter the park early. Admission begins at 5:30 pm, and the party officially starts at 7:30 pm, which gives you up to five hours inside. The event then runs until 12:30 am.

Ticket Prices and Purchase Windows

Jollywood Nights is a limited-capacity event, so Disney suggests booking ahead of your travel plans. Prices change based on the date you select, so the night you choose affects the total cost.

Tickets range from $169 to $199 per person, plus tax, depending on the event date. Children ages 3 to 9 receive $10 off per ticket. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can also find discounts on all event nights.

There are two sales windows to keep in mind. Select resort guests get early access starting July 9, which includes those staying at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green. General ticket sales open to everyone on July 16. You can buy online or call Disney Central at 407-934-7639.

Stage Shows Leading the Season

Disney Holidays in Hollywood returns to the Theater of the Stars, hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. The show features appearances from Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Belle, and Tiana, and it takes its cues from classic Hollywood holiday television specials.

At the Hyperion Theater, What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along brings Jack Skellington to the stage along with falling snow effects. Guests can sing along to songs like “What’s This?” and “Sally’s Song” as Halloween Town and Christmas Town come together.

Glisten! also comes back in 2026. The skating show is staged in front of the Chinese Theater, with performers gliding across a synthetic rink set to holiday music and original Jollywood songs, all framed by projections and Art Deco styling.

Festive Atmosphere Throughout the Park

The Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club fills the courtyard of the Hollywood Tower Hotel with a 1930s swing celebration and live holiday music. It is one of the more elegant settings of the evening.

Pixar Disco turns Pixar Plaza into a dance party hosted by Edna Mode, Frozone, Joy, and Mike Wazowski. For an option aimed at adults, Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby combines live music with a holiday menu. Space is limited, and Disney recommends booking in advance, with more details to follow.

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Lights the Night

The nighttime spectacular returns at the Chinese Theater with fireworks, lasers, projections, and holiday music. The story follows Wayne and Lanny from Prep & Landing as they work to rescue Santa.

Scenes throughout the show draw from Beauty and the Beast, Mickey’s Christmas Carol, and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Characters Appearing Across the Event

Disney has shared a wide list of characters for 2026, and the company notes that more will be added. Some of the 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 ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers, Baloo and King Louie, Lotso, Partysaurus Rex, Bing Bong, Duffy, Scrooge McDuck, Donald and Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto, and Mickey and Minnie. Additional appearances and locations are expected to be announced.

Attractions Open During the Party

Nine attractions remain open during Jollywood Nights, and Disney points to reduced wait times as one of the event’s benefits. The lineup centers on the park’s main draws.

Open rides include 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 & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Slinky Dog Dash, Alien Swirling Saucers, and Toy Story Mania!. Disney notes that the lineup may change and that admission does not guarantee access to any specific attraction.

Conclusion

Jollywood Nights 2026 gives Hollywood Studios fans a longer window to take part, with select dates running from November into early January for the first time. Between the stage shows, the nighttime spectacular, the festive lounges, and a broad character lineup, the event offers a full evening of holiday entertainment. With resort presales opening July 9 and general sales on July 16, anyone hoping to attend will want to plan ahead and pick their date early.

Written by

Rachel Van Norman

Contributing Writer

Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.