Christmas at Hollywood Studios – A Festive Flurry of Fun

There’s a festive flurry of fun during Christmas at Hollywood Studios. Nostalgic decor from days gone by mixes the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with futuristic fun at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. It gives a new meaning to tinsel town and creates a delightful mix of old and new and everything in-between.

With dazzling light shows, magical projections, Santa visits, tasty treats and live entertainment, there’s festive fun for all ages. Plus, Jollywood Nights, the limited-capacity glam party, is returning on select nights for a second year.

Jollywood Nights kicks off the party season on November 8 2025, regular holiday events start  November 14 and run daily until December 31 2025.

Jollywood Nights

Get your glad rags on for this limited-capacity after hours party, which is bound to radiate festive cheer for party-goers. It’s an evening of tinsel town glamor and glitz, sprinkled with a dash of Disney’s timeless enchantment.

The event runs on select nights from November 8 – December 22 2025. Your ticket gives you access to Hollywood Studios from 5.30pm and the party is held from 7.30pm to 12.30am.

Jollywood Nights 2025 Party Dates

• November 9, 13, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
• December 2, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21

New to Jollywood for 2025:

• See new characters includingChewbacca, Partysaurus Rex, Bing Bong, Miguel
• Enter the park earlier than previous years, at 5:30 p.m.
• Two new shows: The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure and Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After
• New Backlot Express specialty menu
• New Jollywood Nights merch

Jollywood Nights Entertainment

There’s a whole host of events happenings for Jollywood Nights during Christmas at Hollywood Studios: Event-exclusive entertainment, iconic characters, exclusive sips and treats and a fireworks finale. Plus a brand new show.

• Glisten! Skating Spectacular
• International ice skaters perform routines to holiday tunes, including Disney favorites such as  When You Wish Upon A Star and Be Our Guest, bringing lots of fun and magic to Hollywood Blvd
• Disney Holidays in Hollywood
  Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy take center stage in this star studded variety show at Theater of the Stars. Minnie and Mickey also appear, along with guest stars such as Tiana and Belle. It features singing, dancing, jazz musicians and lots of festive fun.

• Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM
  An exclusive finale for Jollywood Nights at 10pm on party nights. Special effects and dazzling fireworks as the comes alive with projections of Disney favorites such as Pluto’s Christmas Tree, Mickey’s Christmas Carol and Beauty and the Beast.
• Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along|
  Head to the Hyperion Theater for a spirited sing song called What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along. Jack Skellington hosts the show, while you sing a long to songs from the show.

Swanky Venues & Dance Parties

Enjoy dancing and an array of eats and sips. (Food and drinks are extra and not included).

• Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club – head to the courtyard of The Hollywood Tower Hotel for live music and fancy cocktails
• Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby – a smooth jazz joint where you can enjoy holiday tunes and sparkling décor accompanied with delicious light bites and craft cocktails. This is a limited capacity event that must be booked in advance.
• Holiday Fiesta en la Calle at Coaster Courtyard on Sunset Boulevard, where you’ll find Latin holiday tunes, colorful décor, and an array of eats and sips inspired by Latin holiday traditions. José Carioca and Panchito from The Three Caballeros celebrate cheer .
• Pixar Disco lights up Pixar Plaza – Pixar-themed Dance Party with Joy, Frozone, Edna Mode and Pixar pals.

Exclusive Holiday Food & Drink

There’s a whole range of exclusive eats and treats on offer at multiple locations throughout the evening, check out the Foodie Guide at Disney Eats for the full run-down.

Low Wait Attractions

Because this is a limited-capacity event, wait times for all open attractions will be low. Enjoy Slinky Dog Dash, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror or Rock n Roller Coaster. Over in Star Wars Land, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, will both offer a virtual queue for the evening.

Iconic Characters

Your ticket includes free digital photo and video downloads taken by the Disney PhotoPass team plus new PhotoPass experiences. There are over 20 characters to meet and greet.

• Get a snap with Mickey & Minnie and pals, who will be hanging out in Animation Courtyard with holiday props.
• Edna Mode will be with super friends over in Pixar Plaza.
• Powerline Max, Rescue Rangers, Chip ‘n’ Dale  and Phineas and Ferb will all be at Echo Lake with classic holiday decor.

Get dressed in your holiday finery – all the characters have holiday outfits just for the occasion.

Sunset Season Greetings

Disney’s Jollywood Nights will also feature Sunset Season Greetings (see info below) throughout the evening.

Holiday Photo Ops

Strike a pose in front of an array of festive backdrops, including a new neon event sign, where Disney PhotoPass photographers will be snapping away. A Robotic Arm Magic Shot captures your special red carpet moment with a glamorous, show-stopping video.
Camera Array Magic shot feature seven cameras shooting a boomerang-style of you in front of a Disney Jollywood Nights backdrop.
Complimentary digital downloads of your Disney PhotoPass photos captured during Disney’s Jollywood Nights is included in your ticket.

Tickets for Hollywood Nights range from $159-179 per person and can be purchased online on Disney’s website.

Sunset Season Greetings

November 14 to December 31 2025

During Sunset Season Greetings, which is showcased every evening from November 14, the iconic Hollywood Tower Hotel is blanketed with magical holiday projections beamed onto the facade, transforming it into a whimsical animated masterpiece.

Projections rotate between Christmas gifts, gingerbread house and a snowy corner of Arendelle. A frosty summer-loving snowman might even make an appearance to share his holiday wish.

Dancing laser beams and falling snow make this a magical backdrop for photos.

Billboards and lighting along Sunset Blvd come alive. Projections of Mickey, Minnie and other beloved Disney characters share their favorite Christmas stories. A snowy Sunset Boulevard twinkles with stunning holiday decorations.

Projections are beamed continuously from dusk to park close every night during Christmas at Hollywood Studios.

Enhanced Holiday Decor Around Echo Lake

Extra-large ornaments and colorful garlands are all around Echo Lake during Christmas at Hollywood Studios.

The giant Christmas tree centered on the water makes this one of the merriest of places around, especially in the evening with lights reflecting on Echo Lake.

Even Dinosaur Gertie is dressed for the occasion with a dino-sized Santa hat.

You’ll notice nostalgic decor all around the lake and it’s a delightful location to sit and watch the world go by.

Christmas At Hollywood Studios – Toy Story Land Makeover

Toy Story Land will be joining in the festivities during Christmas at Hollywood Studios, with Woody, Jessie and Buzz dressed in holiday finery.

There’s a 10-foot-tall Hamm sugar cookie, Woody in his scarf and oversized garlands at the entrance and green alien ornaments.

You’ll be able to get a holiday card “selfie” of Toy Story pals too.

Toy Story Land attractions will also be dressed up for the holidays with festive audio or music. You’ll hear sleigh bells ringing on Slinky Dog Dash and two holiday tracks and themed lighting on Alien Swirling Saucers.

Minnie’s Holiday Dine during Christmas at Hollywood Studios

Meet Minnie, Mickey, Daisy, Donald and Goofy for lunch and dinner celebrations centered on seasonal deliciousness. The mouse-with-the-mostest makes meals merry and decks the halls for a banquet filled with holiday cheer.

For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration

Great fun for all ages as performances of celebratory songs of the holiday season are performed, along with a good dose of humor. Olaf stars in a festive finale.

That just about wraps up our guide to Christmas at Hollywood Studios, we hope you have as much fun as we do!

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