Disney Jollywood Nights 2026: Dates, Prices, Shows and Is It Worth It

Disney Jollywood Nights is an after-hours Christmas party at Disney's Hollywood Studios, held on 15 nights from November 7, 2026 to January 5, 2027, from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Reported ticket prices run from $169 to $199 per person, plus tax. It's built more for grown-ups than Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. Here's what's on in 2026.

Jollywood Nights 2026 dates and prices

There are 15 nights, reported at these prices per person, plus tax:

• November: 7 ($179), 14 ($179), 16 ($169), 21 ($189), 23 ($194), 28 ($199)
• December: 5 ($194), 7 ($194), 12 ($199), 14 ($199), 19 ($199), 21 ($199), 23 ($199)
• January 2027: 3 ($194), 5 ($189)

On November 10, 2026, Disney's ticket page listed the nights from November 21 on at these prices, but no longer showed November 14, 16, 28 or December 5, so check which nights are still available when you buy. Kids ages 3 to 9, Annual Passholders and DVC members save $10 per ticket.

Hours: 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM, with entry from 5:30 PM. You don't need a separate park ticket. Tickets are reported as non-refundable, including if weather cancels the entertainment.

Jollywood Nights shows and entertainment

• Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!, with the elves from Prep and Landing, at the Chinese Theater.
• Glisten, a new ice skating show in front of Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway.
• Disney Holidays in Hollywood, a musical stage show at Theater of the Stars, hosted by Kermit and Miss Piggy, with Tiana, Belle, Mickey and Minnie.
• A Nightmare Before Christmas sing-along in the Hyperion Theater.
• Dozens of cocktails and small bites. Food and drinks aren't included, so budget for them.

Jollywood Nights vs Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

• Jollywood Nights: Hollywood Studios, later hours, more of a night-out feel. Better for adults and older kids.
• Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party: Magic Kingdom, with the classic parade, fireworks and included cookies. Better for families.
• Availability: Most Very Merry nights are sold out, so Jollywood may be your only party option.

Jollywood Nights tips

• November 16 is the cheapest night, at $169.
• Arrive at 5:30 PM to use the extra time.
• Plan an easy next morning. You'll be out past midnight. Try a Boggy Creek airboat tour or baby highland calves at Mini Moo Land in Kissimmee, both 10% off through us. (I'm Boggy Creek's marketing manager.)

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Check-in, park tickets and what your wristband covers

Disney's ticket page says party guests can check in from 5:30 pm. If you want to be inside Disney's Hollywood Studios before 5:30 pm, you need regular park admission for that day as well, and Disney notes a theme park reservation may be required depending on your ticket type. The party ticket on its own does not get you in early.

Children under 3 do not need a ticket. The Disney Parks Blog adds that you need the event wristband both for entry and to buy the party-only merchandise.

As of November 10, 2026, the ticket page lists ten dates, from November 21 through January 5. If you buy within 10 days of the party, Disney says you can save the ticket to your phone's wallet or collect it at a park ticket window.

Parking and getting there

Disney's event pages do not mention parking, so plan on the normal theme park rate. Disney's parking page lists standard parking at $35 per day for a car in November 2026, and that one fee covers all four parks that day. Disney Resort hotel guests have standard parking included.

Courtesy trams run from the lot to the entrance. Mobility-disability lots sit near the entrance for guests with a valid permit.

The Disney Skyliner links Hollywood Studios with EPCOT's International Gateway and four resort hotels. Disney says it closes 90 minutes after the park closes, but that page does not spell out party nights. Check with Disney before you count on a gondola ride home at 12:30 am.

Rides open during Jollywood Nights and what to reserve

The party is about more than shows. The Disney Parks Blog lists nine rides running during the event, including Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. It also says attractions can change and a ticket does not guarantee any one of them.

Two things to sort out before the night:

• Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby. Space is limited and Disney recommends a reservation.
• What to wear. Disney encourages dressing up and asks you to read its attire and costume policies first.

Disney posts changes on its event page and in the My Disney Experience app, so look on the day.

If you have the afternoon free before the party, the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll is free with free parking. There is no Disney bus between Disney Springs and the theme parks, so drive over and leave time to park again.