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The FREE Souvenir You Can Only Get at Disney’s Jollywood Nights

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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.

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These Two NEW Characters Just Made Our Night at Disney’s Jollywood Nights

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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!

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Every EXCLUSIVE Souvenir at Disney’s Jollywood Nights

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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!

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We Found the LONGEST Lines at Disney’s Jollywood Nights 2026

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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.

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FULL LOOK at the 2026 Map for Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios

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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!

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LIVE UPDATES: Come with Us to the FIRST Jollywood Nights 2026 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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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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FULL LIST of Rides Open During Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Jollywood Nights has officially kicked off at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and runs through January 5th on select nights. We’ve been to the first Jollywood Nights of the year, and we’ve experienced it all: everything you can see and do, eat and drink, and more!

It’s the first Jollywood Nights of the year!

Although there is SO much to do during a Jollywood Nights evening, we mustn’t forget about one thing: the rides. Because Jollywood Nights is a limited ticket event, you’ll get a chance to ride your favorites with short wait times, which is just an additional bonus of attending the party. Well, we’re going to give you a full list of rides that will be open during the event.

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Refurb Report: It Feels Like We’ve Been Waiting FOREVER For This Disney World News

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It’s been quite the week for Disney World news, and combined with the fact that the holidays have officially begun, and the parks are now feeling extra holly jolly, there’s been a LOT to cover this past week!

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This past week, we saw movement happening at projects behind the walls, and we even saw a few openings, such as the new slime store in Disney Springs, and the boats between Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney Springs are finally back open! If you were just in Disney World a week ago, though, rest assured, things are already looking pretty different, so let’s get you up to speed.

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November Prices CONFIRMED for Disney World’s Lightning Lane System

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We’re officially in November at Disney World, which means we’re entering the holiday season. Get ready for delicious limited-time eats and treats, festive decorations, and of course, busy crowds! If you’re heading to the parks this month knowing that it’s going to get busier, you’ve probably been wondering how much Lightning Lane is going to cost you.

Test Track Lightning Lane

We’re here to help you sort that out, because between Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass, and the Premier Pass, it’s not the simplest decision on what you want to do for your Disney day. On top of that, the prices shift depending on the day, the park, and how many people decided to get together in your party for the holidays. Let’s check out November Lightning Lane prices at Disney World.

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Crowd Check: It’s a Good Time to Ride Disney World’s Busiest Rides!

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Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!

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Disney World wait times have a reputation for being, well, unpredictable, and that’s especially true during the fall season.

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