Jollywood Nights 2026 at Hollywood Studios Is Happening — Here’s What We Know So Far

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Jollywood Nights is coming back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for 2026. Disney Live Entertainment has posted casting calls for dancers and performers for the 2026 holiday season, with the notices specifically referencing Jollywood Nights by name. That’s your early confirmation that the party is on — even before the official announcement.

No dates, ticket prices, or event details have been officially announced yet. Based on Disney’s pattern from 2025, the full reveal is likely still about two months away. Here’s everything we know now and what you can expect based on last year’s event.

Quick Summary

• Jollywood Nights 2026 is confirmed — casting calls have been posted by Disney Live Entertainment
• No dates, ticket prices, or official details have been announced yet
• Disney typically announces the event in early July — the 2025 reveal was July 9
• In 2025, Jollywood Nights ran November 8 through December 22 at Hollywood Studios
• 2025 ticket prices ranged from $159 to $199 per person depending on date
• The event features stage shows, character meets, a nighttime spectacular, and specialty food and drinks

What Is Jollywood Nights?

Jollywood Nights is Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ separately ticketed holiday event. It runs on select nights during the holiday season, after regular park hours, and blends old Hollywood aesthetics with holiday entertainment spread across the park.

The event includes stage shows, character meet-and-greets, a nighttime spectacular, specialty food and drink, and shorter wait times on the park’s top attractions. It’s a distinct experience from the regular holiday decorations at Hollywood Studios — you’re getting an elevated, party-specific lineup that’s only available to ticketed guests.

What the 2025 Event Looked Like

The 2025 Jollywood Nights season ran from November 8 through December 22, with ticket prices ranging from $159 to $199 per person depending on the date. The entertainment lineup included four major shows:

• Disney Holidays in Hollywood — a holiday revue hosted by Kermit and Miss Piggy at Theater of the Stars
• What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along — a theatrical sing-along at Hyperion Theater
• Glisten! — an ice-skating show performed in front of the Chinese Theater
• Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! — a nighttime spectacular combining fireworks, projections, and lasers

Beyond the shows, the 2025 event included over 20 character meet-and-greets, featuring some rare appearances — Baloo, King Louie, Phineas and Ferb, and Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers among them. For character fans, the meet-and-greet lineup alone made Jollywood Nights worth the price of admission.

When Will Disney Announce Jollywood Nights 2026?

Disney typically holds the official Jollywood Nights announcement until early July. The 2025 event was revealed on July 9, 2025, with tickets going on sale shortly after. Expect a similar timeline for 2026 — which means a July announcement and a July ticket-sale window.

The casting calls being posted now in May are one of the clearest early signals that planning is well underway. By the time the official announcement drops, the entertainment lineup is typically already locked in behind the scenes.

What to Expect for Dates and Pricing in 2026

No 2026 specifics are confirmed, but based on the 2025 event:

• Dates: Likely similar to 2025’s November–December window, running select nights
• Pricing: Expect prices at or slightly above the 2025 range of $159–$199 per person depending on date
• Announcement: Watch for the official reveal around early July 2026
• Tickets: Early dates tend to be less expensive; popular weekend nights fill quickly after tickets open

Jollywood Nights doesn’t sell out in the same way Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party does, but early dates and popular nights do fill. If you’re planning a Hollywood Studios holiday visit and want to attend, having your target dates in mind before tickets open gives you the best shot at the dates and prices you want.

Is Jollywood Nights Worth It in 2026?

If you’re visiting Hollywood Studios during the holiday season, Jollywood Nights is the best version of that experience. The combination of exclusive shows — especially the Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along and Glisten! ice skating — with rare character meets and a nighttime spectacular creates an evening that you genuinely can’t replicate during regular park hours.

We’ll have full details on Jollywood Nights 2026 as soon as Disney makes the official announcement. Check back in July for dates, pricing, and the complete entertainment lineup.

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