Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will return in 2026 with a new Animation Courtyard lounge, additional rare character meet-and-greets and Disney character appearances during the Glisten! skating show.
The separately ticketed, limited-capacity holiday event is scheduled for 15 nights from November 7, 2026, through January 5, 2027. It will run from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., marking the first time the party has extended into January.
New for the event, the Checkin’ It Twice Lounge in Animation Courtyard will offer specialty beverages, a live DJ and entertainment throughout the evening. Disney has not yet released menu details for the lounge or for Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby.
At Pixar Plaza, Mike Wazowski will return, joined by George Sanderson and Needleman from Monsters, Inc.. Disney also lists Lotso, Partysaurus Rex and Bing Bong among the returning rare characters.
Glisten!, the ice-skating production held in front of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, will add appearances by Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Genie. The show features international champion skaters performing to holiday music and Disney songs.
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Party guests will also have after-hours access to attractions including Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Obligatory Holiday Overlay, Alien Swirling Saucers: Lilypad’s Christmas Jams, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. The two holiday attraction overlays debut November 4, ahead of the first event night.
Ticket prices range from $169 to $199, depending on the date. Guests planning Walt Disney World tickets should note that the November 7 party falls before the resort’s daily holiday entertainment begins, although both new attraction overlays will be operating.
