Walt Disney World Resort has updated the reservation system for Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby, an experience offered exclusively during the Disney Jollywood Nights holiday event currently occurring on select nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios through December 20. The change comes following an initially challenging virtual queue system that prevented some guests from experiencing the offering.
Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby Reservation System Updated for Disney Jollywood Nights
Tables at The Hollywood Brown Derby will now be available during Disney Jollywood Nights on a first-come, first-served basis, with additional capacity opening up via a mobile walk-up list as the evening progresses. Walt Disney World Resort announced the alteration on their official website:
Tables will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby reaches capacity for the first seating of the night, at which point we will open up additional capacity with a mobile walk-up list throughout the evening. The queue for the first-come, first-served seating will open close to the beginning of the event; seating is limited and we anticipate filling that seating quickly.
Once first-come, first-served seating has reached capacity, check availability to join the mobile walk-up list for this experience throughout Disney Jollywood Nights. Please enjoy the other holly-jolly activities Disney Jollywood Nights has to offer while you wait!
Walt Disney World Resort Website
The resort also detailed how the mobile walk-up list will function:
Walt Disney World Resort Website
- Check availability for Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby via the [My Disney Experience] app — or by scanning a QR code located in the restaurant’s lobby.
- If the walk-up list is full, then please check back later.
- If there is availability, use the app to add your party to the walk-up list. At that time, you can also confirm your party details, including special dietary requests
- Once your table is ready, you’ll be notified to proceed to a specified location.
The Hollywood Brown Derby utilized a virtual queue system throughout the first offering of Disney Jollywood Nights on November 11 in anticipation of high demand and limited capacity. Guests had to be within close physical proximity of the restaurant to join the queue, and this, combined with demand, made joining the queue challenging once it ultimately opened.
The new system, in theory, eliminates these challenges. Guests who arrive early will be seated first, and once there is available capacity, guests eager to experience Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby will be able to join the mobile walk-up list through their cell phones.
Disney describes Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby as a “smooth jazz joint” where guests “can enjoy holiday music, craft cocktails, and an exclusive menu of light bites in a sophisticated setting.” Read our full review of the exclusive food offerings and general experience here.
Check out our other coverage of the Disney Jollywood Nights exclusive entertainment and food options here:
- PHOTOS, VIDEO: ‘Disney Holidays in Hollywood’ Brings The Muppets to Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- PHOTOS: Live Musicians Perform for Holiday Fiesta en la Calle at First Ever Disney Jollywood Nights
- PHOTOS, VIDEO: ‘Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!’ Fireworks Spectacular Returns for Disney Jollywood Nights
- PHOTOS, VIDEO: ‘What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along’ Debuts at Disney Jollywood Nights Featuring Jack Skellington Puppet
- REVIEW: Christmas Gertie Cookie & Ice Cream at First Ever Jollywood Nights Event in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- REVIEW: Cocktails at the Tower of Terror Bar for Disney Jollywood Nights — Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club
- REVIEW: Spicy Korean Chicken, Brisket Reuben, & S’Mores Funnel Cakes Provide Range of Flavors on Disney Jollywood Nights Exclusive Menu at Epic Eats
- REVIEW: Meatball and Polenta, Exlclusive Flatbreads, and Tiramisu Puff Arrive at PizzeRizzo for Disney Jollywood Nights
The next offering of Disney Jollywood Nights is on Saturday, November 18. It is sold out.
What do you think of the updated reservation system for Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby? Will you be checking out Disney Jollywood Nights this year? Let us know in the comments.
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