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, there’s a brand new limited-capacity glam party for the 2023 season, called Jollywood Nights.

Holiday events at Hollywood Studios kick off  November 11th 2023 and run daily until December 31st 2023.

Christmas At Hollywood Studios Events

Disney’s Jollywood Nights

Get your glad rags on for this brand new, 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 10 select nights from November 11th to December 20th 2023. Your ticket includes access to Hollwyood Studios from 7pm and the party is held from 8.30pm to 12.30am.

Jollywood Nights Party Dates

• November: 11,18, 20, 27, 29 
• December: 4, 6,16,18, 20  

Jollywood Nights Events

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

Exclusive Stage Show: Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy take center stage in Disney Holidays in Hollywood. This brand new star studded variety show at Theater of the Stars also stars Minnie and Mickey along with guest stars such as Tiana and Belle. It features singing, dancing, jazz musicians and lots of festive fun.

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

• Holiday Fiesta en la Calle at Commissary Lane where the streets will be filled with Latin holiday tunes, colorful décor, and an array of eats and sips inspired by Latin holiday traditions
• 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

Event-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.

Holiday Sing-a-Long
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.

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM makes an exclusive return as the finale for Jollywood Nights. Elf duo Wayne and Lanny from Disney Animation Studio’s present a finale filled with state of the art projections, special effects and dazzling fireworks.

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 downloads taken by the Disney PhotoPass team plus new PhotoPass experiences.

• 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 brand new outfits just for the occasion.

Party Along with the DJ spinning a holiday mix and merry mash-ups on Hollywood Boulevard.

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 featrurs 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

During Sunset Season Greetings, which is showcased every evening, 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.

Santa Claus Merry Motorcade

Christmas at Hollywood Studios wouldn’t be complete without a visit from the big man himself. Santa will be cruising along Hollywood Blvd in his candy-apple red convertible stuffed full of presents. 

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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