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!
We’ll be updating this post all evening as we make our way through the party, so be sure to check back for more!
Jollywood Nights is happening on select nights in Hollywood Studios from November 7th through January 5th. Ticket prices run from $169 to $199 per person, and the party runs from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM, though ticketed guests can enter the park as early as 5:30 PM. Jollywood Nights will take place on the following nights in 2026 and early 2027:
- November 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
- December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23
- January 3, 5
Twilight Soiree at Jollywood Nights
Crowds
We arrived at Hollywood Studios around 5 PM and joined the crowd of guests waiting to enter the park at 5:30 PM. As a reminder, even though the party doesn’t start until 7:30 PM, your Jollywood Nights ticket gets you in at 5:30 PM. You can use that time to enjoy Hollywood Studios before the festivities begin.
Everyone is excited for the first night of Jollywood Nights!
Plenty of people were hoping to take advantage of some extra time in Hollywood Studios! While the crowd was pretty large, we got inside the park fairly quickly.
LOTS of people!
Event Wristbands
Once you enter the park with your party ticket, you’ll receive a Jollywood Nights wristband. You’ll want to keep those on throughout the evening.
We have our wristband!
Map
You’ll also want to grab a party map once you enter the park. It will tell you about all the special party events and activities, snacks, and more. We were also handed a Twix Snowman candy bar on our way into the event! While you can also view event details in the My Disney Experience app, we always find it helpful to have a hard copy too!
Event Map
Stay tuned for all of the fun at the first Jollywood Nights of the year! We will be updating this post throughout the night.
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