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November brings about a slew of changes to Disney World as it sees the transition from spooky season to the holidays and a jump in crowd levels as everyone comes down to celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.
It’s Christmas time in Hollywood Studios!
These changes not only impact the wait times for rides, but also how the ride operates, and there is one specific day in EPCOT you should avoid because it’s bound to be a big one for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
The holiday season has officially kicked off in Disney World! The halls have been decked, and decorations have started to go up in the parks. And Jollywood Nights in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has started and will run on select nights through January 5th.
Jollywood Nights
We recently attended the first Jollywood Nights party of the year, and you may be wondering if the party is worth its ticket price. Well, we’re going to break down what that ticket gets you to help you make that decision!
The holidays are officially rolling into Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we couldn’t be more excited. Jollywood Nights is back, and this ticketed holiday party is full of festive fun!
Disney Holidays in Hollywood
Disney’s Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed holiday event at Hollywood Studios, and this year, it will take place on select nights from November 7th, 2026 to January 5th, 2027. We’ve been to our fair share of Disney after-hours events, and we’re here to tell you that this one is all about the entertainment. Between the twinkling lights, the dance parties, and the shows that light up the park after dark, there’s plenty to keep you busy all night long. So let’s take a look at this year’s entertainment!
First launched in 2023, Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has become one of Disney World’s most popular Holiday events, and the 2026 event begins TONIGHT!
Jollywood Nights!
This after-hours event features Christmas decor, characters in their Holiday best (including Chewbacca celebrating Life Day!), entertainment offerings, access to some of your favorite rides with wildly low waits, and, of course, exclusive snacks you can’t get anywhere else! We’re at the party right now, trying all the new snacks to help you decide what’s worth your time and money, and what you may want to skip this year.
The holiday season has kicked off in Disney World, which means the parks are decorated with festive decor, holiday snacks have started arriving throughout the resort, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights have officially started.
Jollywood Nights Map
Well, in case you missed it, we were at the first Jollywood Nights party of the year, and we got a chance to see, do, and eat EVERYTHING. But we wanted to let you know about one more PERK that you can get when you attend the party: a free gift. Last year, the free gift was a complimentary holiday frame ornament, but this year’s gift is different.
Christmas is here again; stand up and cheer again! It’s officially the first night of Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we can’t wait to show you everything.
Edna!
Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed holiday after-hours event at Hollywood Studios. The party takes place on select nights from November 7th, 2026 through January 5th, 2027, from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Of course, we had to go on the first night to check out the exclusive entertainment, delicious festive treats, and more. Another thing Jollywood Nights offers is rare character meet-and-greets, and we’re here to tell you who you can see!
Grab your hats, mittens, jacket, and snow pants… ok you don’t need those, but the holidays have arrived at Disney World!
Jollywood Nights, here we come!
Jollywood Nights is finally here, which means it’s time to head to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and enjoy the Christmas party! The special ticketed event takes place on select nights from November 7th through January 5th, 2027, and it has so many festivities to offer. While we can’t wait to dive into everything, our heads are on our Christmas wishlist, which is filled with exclusive party merchandise!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!…HAPPY HOLIDAYS!…While the merry bells keep ringing, happy holidays to youuuu! While it may not currently feel like winter outside in Central Florida, the holidays have arrived at Walt Disney World. And holiday time at Disney World means holiday parties!
Everyone is excited for the first night of Jollywood Nights!
We are at the first Jollywood Nights of the year to enjoy everything the Christmas party has to offer, from experiences to music to the gorgeous decor. The special ticketed Christmas party, Jollywood Nights, has officially arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The party takes place on select nights from November 7th through January 5th, 2027. We’re stoked that the holidays are officially here at Disney World, and clearly so is everyone else! We are giving you a look at the crowds on opening night of Jollywood Nights.
Holidays at Disney World are truly the best time of the year. Once you see the lights twinkling on the Christmas trees and get snoap “snowflakes” stuck in your hair, the parks become even more magical!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
If you’re willing to spend some extra money on an after-hours event, we’ll always recommend Jollywood Nights in Hollywood Studios. This event is packed with so much fun that we can’t resist a ticket every year, and now that we’re here, we’re taking you through all of the fun things you can do, courtesy of this year’s brand-new map!
Happy Holidays, everyone! The holidays have officially kicked off at Disney World. From festive decorations to seasonal treats, it’s the merriest time of year at the most magical place on Earth. In addition to all the decorations and treats, it is officially time for the holiday parties. Now, you have two holiday party options in Disney World: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom and Jollywood Nights in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
It’s the first Jollywood Nights of the year!
Tonight, we are heading to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the FIRST Jollywood Nights party of the year. This separately ticketed event brings some extra glitz and glamor to the season with festive entertainment, exclusive food and drink, character meet-and-greets, and more. Of course, we’re bringing you along with us to get in on the festive cheer. So let’s go! Follow along as we check out everything this festive event has to offer!
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