An introvert’s guide to 2026 Disney Jollywood Nights

Introversion Insight:

Put an introvert in a new, busy, and extroverted environment. How do they fare? It’s natural for them to be quiet, introspective, intimidated, and maybe even a little self-conscious. But with some planning and knowing what to expect (and knowing they’re doing something they’ll enjoy), they can have a pleasant experience.

 

What is it?

Disney Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed after-hours event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s themed as “Hollywood glamour meets holiday cheer.” Your ticket grants you seven hours inside the park (five hours of actual event time), with a variety of seasonal offerings. 

 

This introvert’s guide to 2026 Disney Jollywood Nights will prepare you for the event so you’ll know what to expect, how to deal with the crowds, and how to get the most out of the event.   

 

When is it?

The event takes place on select nights in November, December, and even January:

  • Saturday, November 7
  • Saturday, November 14
  • Monday, November 16
  • Saturday, November 21
  • Monday, November 23
  • Saturday, November 28
  • Saturday, December 5
  • Monday, December 7
  • Saturday, December 12
  • Monday, December 14
  • Saturday, December 19
  • Monday, December 21
  • Wednesday, December 23
  • Sunday, January 3
  • Tuesday, January 5

Last year, seven dates eventually sold out. We’ll see how this year goes, but this event is typically not as crowded as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. I would opt for a Monday for your best chance at lower crowd levels.

How much is it?

Prices range from $169 to $199, depending on the night. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket on any night. Children’s tickets (ages 3–9) are also $10 cheaper on any night.

 

Tickets can be purchased online, in the My Disney Experience app, or by phone (407-934-7639). They’ll link with your account so you can use your MagicBand or MagicMobile to get into the park. 

 

(If you don’t want to use a MagicBand or MagicMobile, you can have physical tickets mailed to you. The purchase confirmation email with barcode can’t be used to get into the park.) 

 

On a related note, you don’t need to make a theme park reservation for Disney Jollywood Nights. 

 

Where do I go?

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Check in

Event hours go from 7:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. But your ticket actually gets you into Hollywood Studios at 5:30 p.m., so you have seven hours in the park.

 

Check-in takes place at the park’s main entrance on the right side. This area is typically sectioned off from the left side with temporary barriers. The left side stays open for day guests to enter the park until the park closes at 7 p.m.  

 

Guests may start queuing up around 4–4:30 p.m. If you want to make sure you’re at the front of this long line of people, I would be at the gate at this time. If you don’t get there early, I’d let the rush subside and be at the gate around 7 p.m.

 

A Cast Member will place a wristband on you. Throughout the night you may be asked to show your wristband to enter lands or go on rides. You'll also receive a printed event guide and M&M'S Minis. (The M&M'S were given out last year, so I'm assuming some sort of candy will be given out this year.)

 

If you’re already in the park because you’re using a regular park ticket or Annual Pass, you can visit a wristband distribution location inside the park to check in. Last year, distribution locations were at Walt Disney Presents and the entrance to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge on Grand Avenue. (I'll update this once it's confirmed for this year.) Check-in starts at 5:30 p.m., but it's possible they'll start a little early. 

 

Note: You don’t need to go to the front of the park to receive your event guide or candy. They have them at the distribution locations.

 

Disney Skyliner

FYI, the Skyliner doesn't operate all night. It will close by 9:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Buses will be provided after this time.

 

Although the official event start time is 7:30 p.m., some locations may open early around 7 p.m. Keep an eye out in case this happens. This is a great way to maximize the limited time you have during the event.

What do I wear?

Disney encourages its guests to don their holiday apparel for this event. In fact, they suggest getting fancy. Think old Hollywood red carpet with a holiday twist. Of course, dressing up is not required. I noticed there was a mix: some guests dressed up, some didn’t.

If you don’t want to dress up because you think it will bring more attention to you, don’t feel obligated. There were plenty of people not dressed up, so you won’t feel like an outsider if you decide to keep it casual.

What’s the plan?

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Introverts are planners, so you’re probably already thinking (and overthinking) about what you want to do during the event. You definitely want to have a plan because five hours of event time is not enough time to do it all. If you’ve done any of the other Disney After Hours events, you know what I mean. We’ll go over all the event offerings so you can prioritize your list and know what’s best for you as a D•Introvert.

 

Generally speaking, for a themed after-hours event, I recommend focusing on event-exclusive offerings. This means you’ll be experiencing the most popular aspects of the night—which attract the biggest crowds.

Crowds are heaviest around Hollywood Boulevard, Sunset Boulevard, and especially The Hollywood Tower Hotel Courtyard area. If you need a break from the crowds, venture toward the attractions that are open during the event. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land were the least crowded in my experience.

You know your limits, but at the very least, I suggest the following things:

  • “Glisten!”
  • Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club
  • Disney Holidays in Hollywood
  • What's This? Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along

 

New for 2026

2026 marks the fourth year of Disney Jollywood Nights. As a relatively new event, offerings are bound to change. We have a few changes for 2026:

  • New lounge: Checkin’ It Twice
  • Characters added to the skating show: Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Genie
  • 27 new food and drink items
  • More character encounters, including these new ones: George Sanderson and Needleman (Monsters, Inc.)
  • New event merchandise
  • Discount for children’s tickets (ages 3–9)
  • Two January dates

 

Entertainment

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You’ll see below that various locations have live music during the event. In the marketing for Jollywood Nights, Disney says you can “dance the night away.” I don’t know about you, but dancing outside the comfort of my living room isn’t really my thing. The bands are great, and if you feel inclined to dance, perfect. But in my experience, these areas of the park didn’t really turn into dance floors. Phew. 

“Glisten!”

What: ice skating show set to holiday tunes
When: 8:10 p.m., 9:10 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 11:10 p.m., and midnight
Where: Center Stage area at the end of Hollywood Boulevard
Crowd level: medium – You'll have two viewing options. One is near the front where everyone must sit. The other is back farther where everyone stands.

 

Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club

What: band playing postmodern jukebox-style holiday music
When: 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.
Where: The Hollywood Tower Hotel Courtyard
Crowd level: high – You have four things happening in this courtyard: Tower of Terror ride exit, photo opportunity, live band on stage, and pop-up bar.

Tip: Walk back to the Twilight Soirée when the band is on a break. It will be less crowded then. Grab a drink at the pop-up bar while the line is short, get situated just in time for the band to return, and enjoy the music with drink in hand. 

 

There’s something reassuring about being in a space before the masses arrive. I bet you arrive early to events at home and work. You’ve learned you’re more comfortable when others join you in your space instead of you inserting yourself into an existing crowd. The same holds true at Disney Parks.

Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby

What: restaurant with event-exclusive menu and live jazz piano music
When: intermittently throughout the night
Where: The Hollywood Brown Derby
Crowd level: medium – You may experience typical restaurant crowds. A later reservation time may be less crowded.

 

Note: Reservations are accepted for Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby.

 

Sunset Seasons Greetings

What: projection and laser show
When: 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:45 p.m., 9:45 p.m., 10:45 p.m., and 11:30 p.m.
Where: The Hollywood Tower Hotel (viewed from Sunset Boulevard)
Crowd level: low to medium – Sunset Boulevard is a long street, so guests can spread out while watching the show. 

 

Disney Holidays in Hollywood

What: musical variety stage show hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy
When: 8:15 p.m., 9:15 p.m., 11 p.m., and midnight
How long: 30 minutes
Where: Theater of the Stars (where Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage normally is)
Crowd level: medium to high – You’ll encounter a line before the start of each show. As you file in, expect to be seated right next to someone. Later shows may be less crowded. 

 

What's This? Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along

What: stage show and sing-along inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas
When: 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 11:30 p.m., and 12:30 a.m.
How long: 30 minutes
Where
: Hyperion Theater (where For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration normally is)
Crowd level: medium – You’ll encounter a line before the start of each show. As you file in, expect to be seated right next to someone. Later shows may be less crowded. 

 

Tip: Catch the last show at 12:30 a.m. There may be fewer people attending, and when you exit the theater, you'll find many of the guests have already left the park. 

Note: This show is technically a sing-along. Audience participation may be a no-go for introverts. Don’t feel pressured to sing along. In my experience, guests were quietly singing along. The place didn’t turn into a Taylor Swift concert or anything. Phew.

Pixar Disco

What: dance party with Edna Mode, Frozone, Joy, Mike Wazowski, George Sanderson, Needleman, and other Pixar pals
When: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Where: Pixar Plaza
Crowd level: low to medium – With so many other entertainment offerings, not as many guests make their way back here.

 

Note: This is truly a lively dance party with characters in the mix. For the shy introverts in the room, you may want to be a wallflower. 

 

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!

What: nighttime spectacular with fireworks, lasers, lights, projections, and holiday music
When: 10 p.m.
How long: 14 minutes
Where
: in front of the Chinese Theatre/Hollywood Boulevard
Crowd level: low to medium – The Center Stage area in front of the Chinese Theatre can accommodate a large number of guests. You can also find less-crowded spots on the sides.

 

Note: Although Fantasmic! isn’t unique to Jollywood Nights, the show is at 6:30 p.m., and since your event ticket gets you in at 5:30 p.m., you can experience Fantasmic!.   

Characters

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As an introvert, characters have always been a little awkward for me. I don’t always know what to say or how to interact with them.

Even so, having characters has a nice effect on crowds. They disperse the guests throughout the park so that the most popular areas are less congested.

If characters are your jam, here is who you can meet.

 

Pixar Plaza

  • Edna Mode
  • Mike Wazowski
  • Frozone
  • Joy
  • George Sanderson
  • Needleman

Note: Disney has mentioned “other Pixar pals” may be in this area.

 

Echo Lake

  • Max Goof (as Powerline)
  • Chip ‘n’ Dale (as Rescue Rangers)
  • Phineas and Ferb
  • Baloo or King Louie from TaleSpin (They alternate.)
  • Santa Stitch

 

Walt Disney Presents

  • Santa Duffy

 

Commissary Lane

  • Donald Duck
  • Daisy Duck

 

Red Carpet Dreams

  • Mickey Mouse
  • Minnie Mouse

 

Grand Avenue

  • Goofy
  • Pluto
  • Bing Bong
  • Scrooge McDuck

 

Toy Story Land

  • Partysaurus Rex 
  • Lotso
  • Bo Peep

 

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

  • The Mandalorian
  • Grogu
  • Life Day Chewbacca

 

Note: Character appearances are subject to change. I'll update as we learn more.

 

Food and Beverages

Devote some time to try the themed, event-exclusive food and beverages! Portion sizes are smaller, but that also means it’s easier to sample a variety of items within a short period of time. 

 

Note: Mobile order is not available during Disney Jollywood Nights.

 

Hollywood Boulevard

 

The Trolley Car Café

  • Gingerbread Bites (plant-based)

 

Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby

  • (new) Char-grilled Chicken Yakitori: Crispy rice, passion fruit-soy marinated chicken, cilantro aïoli, and watermelon radish
  • Charcuterie: House-made cured meats, artisanal cheeses, accompaniments, and sourdough
  • Chorizo Arancini: Shaved Parmesan and salmorejo tomato sauce
  • Hamachi: Caper aïoli, Dijon-avocado mousse, citrus-Champagne vinaigrette, and caviar
  • Jazzy Sliders: Bison and pork, onion jam, and Gorgonzola cheese on a brioche roll
  • Pork Belly Bao: Korean barbecue, cucumber slaw, and soy vinaigrette
  • Shrimp Cocktail: House-made cocktail sauce, spicy avocado spread, and citrus pearls
  • Tofu Bao: Seared tofu, cucumber slaw, and soy vinaigrette (plant-based)
  • The Sleigh Bell: Ginger beer, rosemary syrup, pomegranate, cranberry, and lime juice (nonalcoholic)
  • Holiday Mickey Hot Cocoa: Joffrey’s hot cocoa topped with whipped cream, caramel-chocolate brownie Mickey ears, and holiday sprinkles (nonalcoholic)
  • (new) Cranberry-Jalapeño Margarita: Flecha Azul Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and house-made cranberry-jalapeño simple syrup
  • Spiced Pear Martini: Grey Goose Vodka, spiced pear syrup, and lemon juice
  • Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate: Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Baileys Irish Cream, salted caramel syrup, and Joffrey’s hot cocoa, garnished with whipped cream and caramel crispy pearls
  • Vodka Martini: Grey Goose Vodka and Dolin Dry Vermouth de Chambéry
  • Hollywood Lights: Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice
  • Mocha Espresso Mint-tini: Tia Maria Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Bols Peppermint Schnapps, Mozart Chocolate Liqueur, and vanilla cream, garnished with chocolate and crushed peppermint
  • Old-Fashioned: Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon, house-made orange syrup, and Luxardo cherries
  • Peanut Butter Whiskey Cream: RumChata Cream Liqueur and Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
  • Poinsettia Fizz: Grand Marnier, cranberry juice, simple syrup, and prosecco, garnished with cranberries

 

Echo Lake

 

Dockside Diner

  • Loaded Samosas: Potato and pea-stuffed samosas with curried chickpeas, plant-based herb crema, and tomato-pomegranate chutney (plant-based)
  • Meatball and Polenta: Meatball with marinara and creamy cheese polenta
  • Christmas Tree Cookie Stack: Vanilla cookie stack filled with eggnog buttercream and cranberry-raspberry spiced jam, topped with sprinkles and a yellow candy star
  • Holiday Mickey Hot Cocoa: Joffrey’s hot cocoa topped with whipped cream, caramel-chocolate brownie Mickey ears, and holiday sprinkles (nonalcoholic)
  • Stroopwafel Bourbon Coffee: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, salted caramel syrup, oat milk, Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee, and caramel sauce, garnished with crushed waffle

 

Tune-In Lounge

  • Holiday Dill-light: Hendrick’s Gin, J.D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum Liqueur, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, lime juice, and pickle juice with a chili-lime rim and pickle garnish
  • (new) The Tinsel Twist: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Hendrick’s Gin, Bacardí Superior Rum, Corazón Blanco Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, lemon juice, cinnamon syrup, pomegranate juice, and Sprite topped with a dehydrated star fruit
  • (new) The Bauble & Bright: Flecha Azul Reposado Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, white cranberry juice, glitter simple syrup, and lime juice garnished with cranberries. Served in a souvenir cup, while supplies last.
  • In Holiday Fashion: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, rosemary syrup, cranberry and lime juices, and cinnamon
  • Sugar Cookie Martini: Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, and Disaronno Originale Liqueur mixed with milk and sugar topped with a sugar cookie and holiday sprinkles

 

Dinosaur Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction

  • Christmas Gertie Cookie: Gertie sugar cookie with a Santa hat

 

Epic Eats

  • (new) Cookie Butter Croissant Beignets: Croissant beignets filled with cookie butter cream and topped with powdered sugar
  • Warm Spiced Chai Cocktail: Chai tea, RumChata Cream Liqueur, vanilla, and cinnamon

 

Backlot Express

  • (new) Blitzen Banana Bread Pudding: Banana bread pudding with banana-rum caramel and sprinkles
  • Jolly Jam Slider: Angus burger with bourbon-garlic-bacon jam, smoky paprika aïoli, and chili pepper sauce, served on a Hawaiian roll
  • Sleigh Bell Brussels Sprouts: With bourbon-onion jam and crispy onions (plant-based)
  • Sweet Chili Cheer Chicken Slider: Chicken thighs tossed in sweet chili aïoli, topped with Asian slaw and cilantro, served on a brioche roll
  • Hickory Holiday Mac: Macaroni and cheese with barbecue pork, crispy onions, and chili pepper sauce
  • (new) Frozen Hot Cocoa: Joffrey’s frozen hot cocoa topped with house-made marshmallow whipped cream (nonalcoholic)
  • (new) Frozen Hot Cocoa with Crème Liqueur: Joffrey’s frozen hot cocoa with Baileys Irish Cream, topped with house-made marshmallow whipped cream
  • (new) Seas and Greetings Colada: Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Bols Blue Curaçao, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and lime juice

Note: This was our favorite location for food. Yum.

 

Commissary Lane

 

ABC Commissary

  • Street Corn Chicken Empanada: Topped with cilantro-lime crema, cotija, and chili-lime seasoning
  • Arepas de Choclo: Sweet corn cakes with cheese, topped with cilantro aïoli and served with jicama slaw
  • Birria Taco: Shredded beef and Monterey Jack served with beef consommé
  • Cauliflower Taco: Fried cauliflower with chili-lime seasoning on a corn tortilla with diced onions, cilantro, and plant-based chipotle crema (plant-based)
  • Mexican Hot Cocoa Cheesecake: Chocolate cookie streusel, whipped cinnamon-chocolate cheesecake, and spiced whipped cream, topped with cinnamon and mini marshmallows
  • Christmas Taco Cookie: Cranberry cheesecake-filled chocolate cookies dipped in cranberry-white chocolate, topped with pistachio whipped cream, gold crispy pearls, chocolate holly leaf décor, and holiday sprinkles
  • (new) Berry Lime Cheer: Blackberry, pomegranate, and lime blended with Topo Chico Blueberry Hibiscus Sparkling Water (nonalcoholic)
  • (new) Prickly Pear Margarita: Patrón Silver Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, agave, and desert pear, with a lime wheel
  • Coquito: Coconut cream, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, Bacardí Superior Rum, and Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, topped with cinnamon

 

Grand Avenue

 

BaseLine Tap House

  • Macaroni & Cheese Croquettes: A blend of pepper jack, Gouda, and cheddar with spicy aïoli dipping sauce
  • (new) Merry Mango Shandy: Golden Road Brewing Mango Cart Wheat Ale with cranberry juice and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade

 

Ice Cold Hydraulics

  • (new) Salted Caramel Mini Churros: Chocolate-filled mini churros with cinnamon sugar, salted caramel sauce, and sprinkles
  • (new) Churro Crafted Soda: Churro-flavored oat milk over Coca-Cola with gingerbread syrup, topped with a mini churro (nonalcoholic)
  • (new) Popcorn Crafted Soda: Popcorn-flavored oat milk over Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, topped with freshly popped popcorn (nonalcoholic)

 

Sunset Boulevard

 

Snack Cart across from Beverly Sunset Boutique (Annual Passholder exclusive)

  • (new) Golden Gimlet: Hendrick’s Gin, cranberry juice, limeade, and edible glitter topped with Sprite
  • (new) Golden Cheer: Cranberry juice, Minute Maid Limeade, and edible glitter topped with Sprite (nonalcoholic)

 

Fairfax Fare

  • (new) A TWIX on a Classic Pie: TWIX cookie bar pieces, caramel mousse, and chocolate ganache on a shortbread cookie crust, topped with whipped cream, holiday sprinkles, and a white chocolate gingerbread man
  • (new) Yuletide Ham Popover: Honey-glazed ham and creamy mashed potatoes topped with gravy and cranberry chutney in a house-made popover
  • Holiday Turkey Popover: Roasted turkey and creamy mashed potatoes topped with gravy and cranberry chutney in a house-made popover
  • Eggnog: Traditional eggnog with caramel swirl (nonalcoholic)
  • Mistletoe Martini: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and cranberry juice, topped with fresh cranberries and mint leaves
  • Eggnog with Whisky: Traditional eggnog with Fireball Cinnamon Whisky and caramel swirl

 

Hollywood Scoops

  • (new) Kermit Chocolate-Pistachio Sundae: Chocolate cake, pistachio gelato, green cookie crumbs, kataifi, and fudge sauce, topped with whipped cream, M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies, and sprinkles
  • Miss Piggy Strawberry Sundae: Strawberry shortcake, strawberry compote, strawberry ice cream, and strawberry juice-filled pearls, topped with whipped cream, crispy pearls, and sprinkles

 

Hollywood Tower Hotel

 

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

Peppermint-Tini: Joffrey’s Cold Brew, frosted mint syrup, Kahlúa, Grey Goose Vodka, and light cream, topped with a whipped cream candy cane treat

 

Twilight Soirée at The Tip Top Club

  • Sparkling Pomegranate-Apple Cider: Pomegranate green tea topped with sparkling apple cider (nonalcoholic)
  • 1939 Royale: Teremana Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, desert pear, agave nectar, and lime juice, topped with Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut
  • Sparkling Cider (nonalcoholic)
  • Top Floor Daiquiri: Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, ube, lime juice, and glitter simple syrup
  • Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut

The Tip Top Club has two organized lines. When it gets busy, the entrance to join the lines is actually behind the Joffrey’s kiosk, right as you enter the The Hollywood Tower Hotel Courtyard area. A Cast Member is stationed there with a sign directing you back there. This keeps you out of the main crowd in the courtyard. It works really well to alleviate some of the congestion in this area.

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The Walt Disney Studios (Animation Courtyard)

 

Checkin’ It Twice Lounge

  • (new) Candy Cane Cooler: Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with mint syrup, pomegranate, and sweet cream, topped with crushed peppermint (nonalcoholic)
  • (new) Fizz the Season: Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut with vanilla, G.E. Massenez Crème de Cassis de Dijon Liqueur, and edible glitter
  • (new) Lump of Coal: Ghost Spicy Blanco Tequila, lime, and spicy agave with a salt-and-pepper rim
  • (new) Not-So-Hot-Toddy: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Amarena cherry, hot honey, and Sprite
  • (new) Snow-hopper: Bols Crème de Cacao White Liqueur, Bols Crème de Menthe Liqueur, and half-and-half with chocolate curls

 

Pixar Plaza

 

Market

  • (new) Partysaurus Rex Brookie: Chocolate chip cookie brownie topped with white chocolate ganache, rainbow sprinkles, and a sugar cookie
  • (new) Teriyaki Chicken Pot Stickers: Served with sweet chili aïoli
  • Bing Bong Candy Lemonade: Frozen strawberry lemonade slushy and butterfly pea flower tea topped with pink cotton candy and freeze-dried candy (nonalcoholic)
  • (new) Caramel-Apple Cider with Moonshine: Werther’s Original Caramel, apple cider, cinnamon, and Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine, topped with Werther’s Original Caramel Popcorn. Served warm.
  • (new) Caramel-Apple Cider: Werther’s Original Caramel, apple cider, and cinnamon, topped with Werther’s Original Caramel Popcorn. Served warm. (nonalcoholic)

 

Throughout the park

 

Outdoor vending locations

  • In Holiday Fashion: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, rosemary syrup, cranberry and lime juices, and cinnamon
  • Sugar Cookie Martini: Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Baileys Irish Cream, and Disaronno Originale, mixed with milk and sugar and topped with a sugar cookie and holiday sprinkles
  • Gingerbread Bites (plant-based)

 

Attractions

With everything else going on during the night, you’ll find attraction wait times to be lower than a regular park day. Below are the attractions open during the event.

 

Note: Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass are not available during the event.

 

Animation Courtyard

The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure

Note: Available showtimes are 8 p.m., 8:40 p.m., and 9:20 p.m.

 

Toy Story Land

  • Slinky Dog Dash
  • Toy Story Mania!
  • Alien Swirling Saucers

 

Sunset Boulevard

  • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
  • Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
  • Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After

Note: Available showtimes of Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After are 7:50 p.m., 8:50 p.m., and 9:50 p.m.

 

Hollywood Boulevard

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

 

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

  • Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
  • Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

 

Echo Lake

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

 

Merchandise

Event-exclusive and Ollie-themed items are available for purchase. Ollie is the “face” of Jollywood, a character created for this event. More on Ollie below.

 

Items in the collection include a Loungefly bag, ornament, sweatshirt, mug, and ear headband. You can find merchandise near Frozen Fractal Gifts (exit area for Vacation Fun).

 

Photo opportunities

 

Disney PhotoPass is included in your Disney Jollywood Nights event ticket. You’ll find PhotoPass photographers throughout the park, as well as specialty image capture locations.

 

Look for the camera icon in the event guide.

 

Event character Ollie

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Did you know Disney Jollywood Nights unveiled a brand-new in-park character in 2023? His name is Ollie, a gingerbread cookie who baked his dreams come true!

 

“There once was a cookie named Ollie
Who made his way west on a trolley
With oven-baked gleam, he followed his dream
And made all of Tinseltown jolly!”

Although you can’t actually meet him during the event, you can spot references to him throughout the park. With your keen introvert eye, you can turn this into a scavenger hunt of sorts.

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