Disney World has announced the return of Disney Jollywood Nights, the nighttime holiday party that debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios last year.
The after-hours, separately ticketed event will run select nights Nov. 9-Dec. 21 from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. It will feature photo ops, character interactions, themed treats and live entertainment.
New this year, Jollywood Nights will include a skating show featuring holiday tunes. It will take place several times each event night on Hollywood Boulevard.
“Take in the grace and skill of International champion skaters in an awe-inspiring twist on the traditional ice show,” Disney described in a blog post.
Disney is also adding new characters to the lineup, including Bo Peep, Lotso, Baloo and King Louie from “TaleSpin.” They join returning characters like Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Santa Duffy, Santa Stitch and Phineas and Ferb.
Ollie, the event’s gingerbread man mascot, will be featured on special merchandise, including a Minnie Mouse ear headband and apparel.
“What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along” and “Disney Holidays in Hollywood, two productions that debuted at last year’s event, will return for 2024.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along features songs from the film as well as on-stage appearances by characters like Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie. Holidays in Hollywood is set up like a TV variety show and features singing, dancing and comedy. Kermit and Miss Piggy host.
Other entertainment offerings will include the Holiday Fiesta en la Calle street dance party, The Twilight Soiree at the Tip Top Club in the Tower Courtyard, Jazzy Holidays at the Hollywood Brown Derby and Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!
Jollywood Nights tickets will go on sale July 10. Those staying a select Disney World hotels can purchase tickets starting July 2. Prices range between $159 to $179.
The announcement was part of Disney Parks’ Halfway to the Holiday marketing campaign. The company also announced dates and details for other holiday offerings at Disney World.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas returns to Magic Kingdom select nights Nov. 8 through Dec. 20, the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays runs Nov. 29 through Dec. 30 and the Merry Menagerie of animal puppets will return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
The Christmas Tree Stroll will also be offered at Disney Springs again this year.
Visitors will also be able to meet Santa at all four theme parks, Disney Springs and the water parks.
