BREAKING: Disney Jollywood Nights Extending Into January 2027, Dates & Entertainment Confirmed

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Disney World has revealed the dates and details for Disney Jollywood Nights 2026 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that combines old Hollywood glam with festive fun each November and December (and for the first time: January) . Guests can enjoy performances, holiday decor, specialty food and beverages, exclusive entertainment, purchase event merchandise, and take advantage of lower ride wait times.

2026 Jollywood Nights Dates

This year, Jollywood Nights returns on select nights from November 7 through January 5, 2027 — the first time the event will go into January. Note that November dates are set for select Saturdays and Mondays, with December events on select Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays. In January, events will take place on a Sunday and a Tuesday.

The full list of dates is as follows:

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

This year, guests can enjoy the park starting at 5:30 p.m. before the event begins at 7:30 p.m. This allows for up to five hours of total time at the event, which runs to 12:30 a.m.

Jollywood Nights 2026 Tickets

Disney Jollywood Nights is a limited capacity ticketed event, so guests are encouraged to purchase their tickets well ahead of their travel dates.

On July 9, guests staying at select Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green will be able to purchase their tickets. On July 16, tickets will go on general sale to all other guests.

Event tickets are $169 to $199 per ticket, plus tax (prices vary by event date). Plus, save $10 per ticket for children ages 3 to 9.

Last year, ticket prices started at $159 but still topped out at $199.

Discounts are available for all event nights for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Disney Reservation Center at 407-934-7639. Guests looking to save up to $15 off the lowest prices on tickets should purchase tickets through Unlocked Magic, your go-to spot for the best discount on Walt Disney World tickets.

Jollywood Nights Shows and Entertainment

Once again, several exclusive entertainment offerings will be offered as part of Jollywood Nights, including returning favorites. No new entertainment was announced.

Holiday Fiesta en la Calle is not listed as an offering this year.

Disney Holidays in Hollywood

A pig puppet and a frog puppet stand behind a stack of large, multicolored gift boxes on a stage with a curtain backdrop, reminiscent of the festive performances at Disney Jollywood Nights 2024.

This stage show at Theater of the Stars sees Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy host a holiday gathering featuring appearances from Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Belle, and Princess Tiana.

Inspired by classic Hollywood holiday TV specials, “Disney Holidays in Hollywood” usually performs at 8:15 p.m., 9:15 p.m., 11 p.m. and 12 a.m.

Watch our video from 2024:

“What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along”

A person in a black skeleton costume, reminiscent of "Nightmare Before Christmas," performs on stage with colorful, abstract backdrops, captivating the audience at Jollywood Nights.

At the Hyperion Theater, guests can enjoy “What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along” with Jack Skellington as “snowflakes” fall overhead.

Guests can sing along to songs like “What’s This?” and “Sally’s Song” during performances usually at 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 11:30 p.m., and 12:30 a.m.

Watch our video from 2024 below:

Music, Dancing, and Stage shows

A band performs on an outdoor stage at night. The female vocalist holds a vintage microphone, while a man plays a double bass and another man plays a saxophone. As the audience watches attentively, it's reminiscent of the captivating performances slated for Disney Jollywood Nights 2024.

The Tip Top Club will return for Jollywood Nights this year, transporting guests to a 1930s-style jazz lounge filled with holiday music. Performances are usually held at 7:30 p.m., 8:10 p.m., 8:50 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 11:10 p.m., and 11:50 p.m.

Watch our video from 2024:

Pixar Disco will also return to Pixar Place, offering a holiday dance party attended by Edna Mode, Frozon, Joy, and other Pixar characters. The dance party is typically held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., and then again from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

See Pixar Disco from 2024:

“Glisten!” Skating Show

Dancers in white costumes perform on an outdoor stage at Disney Jollywood Nights, where colorful, illuminated architecture and glistening palm trees create a magical backdrop.

The holiday skating show “Glisten!” will also return for 2026. Performed in front of the Chinese Theater, world-class skaters will twirl, leap, and even jump rope across a synthetic rink to holiday tunes and original music.

From years past, we know the show is usually performed at 8:10 p.m., 9:10 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 11:10 p.m., and 12:00 a.m. on event nights. Watch our video from 2024:

Jazzy Holidays at the Brown Derby

A man in a pink suit and red tie plays the piano in a warmly lit room with festive decorations, reminiscent of Disney Jollywood Nights 2024, featuring returning offerings like the enchanting 'Glisten!' Ice Skating Show.

Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby will also return this year, offering an adult-oriented culinary experience with live music.

There is limited space for this offering, and guests will be able to make reservations in the coming months. Watch our food review from 2024:

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!

At 10 p.m. on event nights, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” will light up the Chinese Theater with fireworks, lasers, projections, and holiday tunes. Starring Wayne and Lanny from “Prep & Landing,” the show follows the elves’ mission to rescue Santa, and features scenes from films like “Beauty and the Beast,” “Mickey’s Christmas Carol,” and “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

The nighttime spectacular will also include “snowfall” on Hollywood Boulevard and synced MagicBand+ effects.

Watch our video of “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” below:

Character Greetings and Experiences at Jollywood Nights

Disney Jollywood Nights will offer several “classic and rarely seen” characters for meet and greets, including:

Phineas and Ferb
Max Goof as Powerline
Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers
Stitch dressed as Santa
Baloo and King Louie
The Mandalorian and Grogu
Chewbacca celebrating Life Day
Lotso from Toy Story 3
Partysaurus Rex
Bing Bong from Inside Out
Duffy
Scrooge McDuck
Donald Duck and Daisy Duck
Goofy and Pluto
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse

Rides Open During Jollywood Nights 2026

Several attractions will be open during Disney Jollywood Nights, offering lower wait times for guests. The rides available will include:

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Slinky Dog Dash
Alien Swirling Saucers
Toy Story Mania!

Available attractions are subject to change. Admission to this event does not guarantee access to any attraction or experience.

More Food, Merch, and Entertainment to Come

No Disney celebration is complete without delicious themed snacks, and Jollywood Nights is no exception. Throughout the park, you’ll find a tempting selection of holiday treats and beverages created just for this event.

More details, including the full list of food and beverages, event merchandise, and more, will be released at a later date.

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