Disney Jollywood Nights 2026: Dates, Shows and How to Book

Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed evening event at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World, running on select nights from 7th November 2026 through to 5th January 2027 - including January dates for the first time. Tickets are now on general sale to everyone from 16th July 2026, having opened to Disney resort guests on 9th July. UK visitors can't purchase tickets directly through Disney's US website without a VPN, but they're available here with a 10% discount available using code NEWSITE10. For the full step-by-step, our guide to booking Jollywood Nights tickets from the UK covers everything.

What Is Jollywood Nights?

Jollywood Nights is Hollywood Studios' paid evening Christmas event - similar in concept to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom, but built around a 1930s Hollywood aesthetic rather than a traditional North Pole setup. The park gets a festive makeover after hours, capacity is limited, and all the entertainment is exclusive to the event. Full official details are on Disney's own Jollywood Nights page.

The setup: buy a Jollywood Nights ticket, arrive from 5:30pm, and you've got until 12:30am. The main festivities kick off at 7:30pm, which leaves a nice window to get on the bigger rides before the evening fully gets going. The Jollywood Nights ticket covers your park entry for the evening - you don't need a separate Hollywood Studios day ticket alongside it. If you're already in the park with your 7 or 14-day Disney Magic Ticket, that perk isn't as useful, but it's there for those not using a UK ticket.

2026 Jollywood Nights Dates

The event runs across 15 nights from November through to early January. The full breakdown:

November 2026

• Saturday 7th November
• Saturday 14th November
• Monday 16th November
• Saturday 21st November
• Monday 23rd November
• Saturday 28th November

December 2026

• Saturday 5th December
• Monday 7th December
• Saturday 12th December
• Monday 14th December
• Saturday 19th December
• Monday 21st December
• Wednesday 23rd December

January 2027

• Sunday 3rd January
• Tuesday 5th January

For families travelling from the UK, it's worth mapping these against school holidays. The 21st and 23rd December sit squarely within most English school Christmas breaks. The January dates - 3rd and 5th - fall just before most schools return after the Christmas period, which could suit families stretching their trip into the new year. The November dates are harder to align with the school calendar, given most English half terms wrap up in late October. Those evenings are better suited to couples, adults without children, or anyone with more flexibility around term time.

How to Get Jollywood Nights Tickets from the UK

Jollywood Nights tickets are sold through Disney's US booking site, which isn't designed for UK purchases in the usual way. The most accessible option for most UK visitors is to go through a UK-based ticket agent. Our full guide to booking Jollywood Nights from the UK walks through every option step by step - here's the short version.

FloridaTix is the recommended route - a well-established UK agent that carries Walt Disney World event tickets, and code NEWSITE10 takes 10% off at checkout. Attraction Tickets is a solid alternative if you want a second option or prefer to compare.

If you'd rather book directly through Disney's own system, you'll need a VPN to access the US site. There's a full guide to doing that here.

Dates for your diary:

• 9th July 2026: Early access for guests staying at Disney Resorts Collection hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green
• 16th July 2026: General sale opened for all other guests

UK vendor pricing in pounds is now live, so you can see exactly what you'll pay rather than working from a dollar conversion - check current pricing and use code NEWSITE10 on FloridaTix. Worth adding: this is a limited capacity event and the popular December dates do sell out - don't assume tickets will be available once you've landed in Florida.

For a broader look at Walt Disney World deals and money-saving options for UK visitors, the Walt Disney World offers guide covers the main options.

Jollywood Nights 2026 Ticket Prices By Date

With general sale now open, we've got real UK vendor pricing to work from rather than an estimated conversion. The table below is pulled from a UK ticket agent's live pricing calendar and shows what you'll pay per person before the NEWSITE10 discount code is applied.

Prices shown are UK vendor prices as of 16th July 2026, before the NEWSITE10 discount code is applied.

The cheapest night on the calendar is Monday 16th November at £147, and the priciest nights - five separate dates through mid-to-late December - top out at £173. That's a fairly tight £26 spread across the whole season, so date choice matters slightly less here from a pure cost perspective than it does for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. A family of four is looking at somewhere between £588 on the cheapest night and £692 on the priciest, before the 10% NEWSITE10 saving brings that down further.

Disney-Direct Prices In US Dollars (For The VPN Route)

If you're buying direct through Disney's US site with a VPN, prices are set in dollars rather than pounds. The table below is direct from Disney, with an approximate GBP conversion at today's exchange rate of $1 to £0.75 so you can compare against the UK vendor prices above.

Prices shown are direct from Disney in US dollars, before sales tax, and are current as of 12th July 2026. GBP figures are an approximate conversion at $1 to £0.75 and are for reference only - they are not UK vendor prices.

Shows and Entertainment at Jollywood Nights 2026

The entertainment lineup is the main draw, and there's a reasonable spread across the evening. Here's what's confirmed for 2026.

Disney Holidays in Hollywood

Held at the Theater of the Stars on Sunset Boulevard, this is a musical stage show co-hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, with appearances from Mickey, Minnie, Belle and Tiana. It draws loosely on classic Hollywood holiday TV specials for its format. Multiple performances run through the evening, so there's flexibility on when to catch it.

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

At the Hyperion Theater, this is a sing-along version of the Nightmare Before Christmas story with artificial snowflakes falling throughout the show. It blends Halloween Town and Christmas Town - a popular option for anyone after something a bit different from the standard festive fare. Songs include "What's This?" and "Sally's Song".

Glisten! - The Skating Show

Returning for 2026, this is a choreographed skating show performed on a synthetic rink in front of the Chinese Theater. It runs to a mix of classic holiday music and original Jollywood songs, with projections and Art Deco styling. Practical note for anyone coming from the UK: late-evening temperatures in Orlando in December and January can feel surprisingly cool once you're standing still for any length of time - worth having a layer handy before settling in for an outdoor show.

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!

The headline nighttime spectacular of the event, set against the Chinese Theater facade. The show follows Wayne and Lanny - the elf operatives from Disney's Prep & Landing short film series - on a mission to rescue Santa, with scenes from Beauty and the Beast, Mickey's Christmas Carol and Nightmare Before Christmas woven through it. Fireworks, projections, lasers and artificial snowfall on Hollywood Boulevard.

If you have a MagicBand+ - Disney's interactive wristband that syncs with certain park experiences - it adds light effects on your wrist during the show. MagicBand+ is sold separately and available to buy or hire at the resort. It's optional rather than essential, but worth knowing about if you're already using one.

Other Entertainment Around the Park

The Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club takes place in the courtyard area around the Hollywood Tower Hotel - the Tower of Terror building - and features live holiday music in a 1930s-inspired setting. A good option for a quieter moment away from the main evening crowds.

Pixar Disco at Pixar Place is a dance party with Edna Mode, Frozone, Joy and Mike Wazowski. Useful to know about if you've got younger children who'd rather dance with animated characters than queue for Tower of Terror.

Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby is the more adult-orientated option - live music and food at the Brown Derby restaurant in a more relaxed setting away from the main action. Space is limited and advance reservations are recommended. Details are still being confirmed closer to the event, so keep an eye on Disney's site if this is something you want to plan for.

Character Greetings at Jollywood Nights 2026

The character lineup leans into the full Hollywood Studios roster rather than sticking purely to Christmas staples. Confirmed appearances so far:

• Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
• Goofy and Pluto
• Donald Duck and Daisy Duck
• Stitch (dressed as Santa)
• Scrooge McDuck
• Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers
• Phineas and Ferb
• Max Goof as Powerline
• Baloo and King Louie
• The Mandalorian and Grogu
• Chewbacca (celebrating Life Day - the Star Wars in-universe winter holiday)
• Lotso (Toy Story 3)
• Partysaurus Rex
• Bing Bong (Inside Out)
• Duffy

Disney has confirmed more appearances will be announced closer to the event. The Life Day angle on Chewbacca is a nice detail for Star Wars fans - it ties into the holiday celebrations across Galaxy's Edge.

Check Jollywood Nights ticket availability on FloridaTix and use code NEWSITE10 for 10% off.

Rides Open During Jollywood Nights

The limited capacity of the event means rides tend to have noticeably shorter queues than during a regular busy park day - and that alone is often worth factoring into the value calculation. The confirmed attraction lineup for 2026:

• 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!

Is Jollywood Nights Worth It for a UK Trip?

By the time flights, accommodation and regular park tickets are accounted for, Walt Disney World is already a significant outlay for UK families. An additional evening event adds to that, and whether it's worth it comes down to what kind of trip you're planning.

It often makes sense if the Christmas atmosphere is a core part of why you're going - if festive shows and a more intimate evening experience is what you want from a park night, this is where that lives. It also stacks up well if you've done Hollywood Studios before and want to experience it differently, or if shorter queues on Rise of the Resistance and the headline attractions is a real priority. The new January dates are also a practical fit for families staying into the first week of 2027.

It sometimes makes less sense if it's your first visit and you haven't covered the park properly in daylight yet - spending a paid evening at an add-on event before you've finished the main park is probably the wrong order of things. Similarly, families with young children who'll struggle with a midnight finish might not get full value from it, and if the budget is already tight an extra park day elsewhere in the resort could be a better use of the money.

At £147 to £173 per person through UK vendors, before the NEWSITE10 code, check the latest pricing on FloridaTix or compare with Attraction Tickets. For a broader look at keeping costs down on a Walt Disney World trip, the WDW deals and discounts guide for UK visitors is a good starting point.

Jollywood Nights 2026: Your Questions Answered

Is Jollywood Nights included with a regular Hollywood Studios ticket?
No - it's a separately purchased ticket. Typically, the Jollywood Nights ticket serves as your park entry for the evening, so you don't need a separate Hollywood Studios day ticket on top of it. If you're already in the park during the day, you can usually remain for the transition. Confirm the current entry rules with Disney or your ticket agent when booking, as these can vary.

When do Jollywood Nights 2026 tickets go on sale?
Guests staying at Disney Resorts Collection hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, or Shades of Green could purchase from 9th July 2026. General sale opened for everyone else on 16th July 2026, and tickets are on sale to all now.

How much do Jollywood Nights 2026 tickets cost?
Through UK vendors, prices range from £147 on the cheapest date to £173 on the most expensive dates, before the NEWSITE10 discount code. Direct from Disney, prices range from $169 to $199 before tax, useful mainly for the VPN route.

Is there a discount code for Jollywood Nights tickets?
Yes. Use the code NEWSITE10 at checkout via FloridaTix for 10% off the standard ticket price. All prices listed in this article are shown before that discount is applied.

Can UK visitors book Jollywood Nights tickets?
Yes - the most accessible route is through FloridaTix or Attraction Tickets. Disney's US booking site isn't designed for UK purchases. If you want to book directly through Disney, you'll need to use a VPN to access the US site - there's a guide to doing that here, or see our full guide to booking Jollywood Nights from the UK.

What time does Jollywood Nights start and finish?
Entry is from 5:30pm. The main festivities begin at 7:30pm and run until 12:30am. The 5:30-7:30pm window is useful for getting on rides before the event crowd fully arrives.

Which Jollywood Nights dates are best for UK families over Christmas?
The 21st and 23rd December fall within most English school Christmas holidays. The 3rd and 5th January dates are new for 2026 and fall just before schools typically return, which could suit families extending their trip into the new year.

Is Jollywood Nights suitable for young children?
There's no minimum age, and much of the entertainment - character greetings, the Disney Holidays in Hollywood stage show, Pixar Disco - is family-friendly. The main thing to factor in is the late finish. The event runs until 12:30am, which is a long evening for younger children, and you'll likely get more out of it if they're old enough to manage that without flagging early on.