A new stop has joined Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: the Checkin’ It Twice Lounge in Animation Courtyard.
The lounge offers specialty drinks, a live DJ and entertainment throughout the separately ticketed holiday event. Its entrance is marked by green and red balloons and oversized silver Christmas ornaments, while the interior includes multicolored Christmas trees, a naughty-and-nice list display, and light-up vintage-style holiday figures.
Four exclusive beverages are on the menu, including one non-alcoholic choice. The $11 Lump of Coal combines Ghost Spicy Blanco Tequila, lime and spicy agave with a salt-and-pepper rim. WDWNT described it as intensely spicy, with earthy flavor beneath the heat.
Also $11, Fizz the Season mixes Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut, vanilla, crème de cassis and edible glitter. WDWNT called the sparkling cocktail refreshing and flavorful. The $9.50 Snow-hopper features white crème de cacao, crème de menthe and half-and-half, topped with chocolate curls; the outlet gave it a negative review for being overly sweet and creamy.
For a nonalcoholic option, the $5.49 Candy Cane Cooler combines Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, mint syrup, pomegranate and sweet cream, finished with crushed peppermint. WDWNT praised the fruity-and-minty drink, while noting it can become sweeter as the peppermint melts.
The lounge gives Jollywood Nights visitors a place to pause between shows and attractions in Animation Courtyard, with its drink menu and entertainment available during the event.
