The holiday celebration is already quickly approaching at Disney World! As we are getting closer to the festivities, Disney has announced some new changes coming to Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
This recently introduced after-hours party combines holiday fun with old Hollywood glam, featuring special decor, performances, entertainment, themed foods and beverages, and access to rides with lower wait times. Keep reading for everything you need to know about this year's 2025 parties and some of the changes coming! At Mickey Visit, we cover all the latest Disney news and planning resources, including the latest Disney World holidays news.
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2025 Jollywood Nights Changes and Additions
This year's Jollywood Nights parties take place on select nights from November 8 to December 22, 2025. November parties happen on select Saturdays and Mondays, while December dates happen on select Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Tickets for the event went on sale on July 16 for resort guests and July 22 for all other guests. You can see all dates and ticket sale info in our separate article here.
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Ahead of the parties, Disney announced some changes coming, including new characters! It's good to see that they are expanding the range of rare characters appearing at this event, and it's safe to say Disney is investing in improving the event each year. Here are some of the changes Disney revealed!
As Disney previously shared, the entry time is moved up for Jollywood Nights guests this year. Guests will now be able to enter the park 30 minutes sooner, at 5:30 pm, before the party starts. The event itself runs from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am.
This year, the two new shows at Hollywood Studios will be running during the event. “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” and “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” will both have showtimes during Jollywood Nights.
This year, Holiday Fiesta en la Calle is moving to Coaster Courtyard on Sunset Boulevard, with Miguel from “Coco” making appearances. Here, you'll be able to enjoy Latin-inspired holiday music, decor, foods and beverages, and appearances from José Carioca and Panchito from “The Three Caballeros” as well.
In Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Life Day Chewbacca will be appearing at the event! Life Day is a Wookie holiday in the Star Wars universe that celebrates family, joy, and harmony. Life Day happens on November 17, the release date of the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special, where the holiday was first introduced.
It is a big step that Life Day is now being acknowledged, beyond just a few pieces of merch! See the teaser video shared by Disney World below. This will be such a great character interaction.
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Partysaurus Rex will also be a new character appearing at the party in Toy Story Land! Partysaurus Rex is currently making appearances on the other coast in Disney California Adventure.
Bing Bong from Inside Out is another new character to the event, appearing at Grand Avenue! This is a popular character who will be a great new addition.
Disney also revealed that there will be a new Backlot Express specialty menu available this year. They shared that the full 2025 Jollywood Nights food guide will be released soon, featuring “new boutique bites” and returning favorites.
A new Jollywood Nights merch collection will premiere soon! Disney revealed a sneak peek at the 2025 Jollywood Nights merchandise, including a Spirit Jersey, Ollie-themed Loungefly bag and headband, and more. Here is a look at the 2025 Spirit Jersey:
And here is a look at the 2025 Jollywood Nights Ollie Mug!
Jollywood Nights 2025 Characters
Here is the full list of characters by location that Disney revealed for the 2025 Jollywood Night parties! This year's lineup includes more than 20 classic and rarely seen characters.
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Echo Lake
- Phineas and Ferb
- Max Goof as Powerline
- Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers
- Stitch dressed as Santa
- Baloo and King Louie
Pixar Plaza
- Mike Wazowski
- Edna Mode
- Frozone
- Joy from Inside Out
Near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- José Carioca and Panchito from The Three Caballeros
- Miguel from Coco (NEW)
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
- The Mandalorian and Grogu
- Chewbacca celebrating Life Day (NEW)
Toy Story Land
- Lotso from Toy Story 3
- Partysaurus Rex (NEW)
Walt Disney Presents
- Duffy dressed as Santa
Commissary Lane
- Donald Duck and Daisy Duck
Grand Avenue
- Goofy and Pluto
- Bing Bong from Inside Out (NEW)
Red Carpet Dreams
- Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
There are several returning offerings at the event, including “Disney Holidays in Hollywood,” ““What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along,” “Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club,” and the Pixar Disco at Pixar Plaza, the “Glisten!” Skating Show, “Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby,” and “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” You can see all of the details about returning offerings for the 2025 Jollywood Nights parties here.
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