Disney's Hollywood Studios Files Permits, Hinting at Potential Upgrades for Jollywood Nights Skating Show

Sep 06, 2024 in "Disney Jollywood Nights"

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Posted: Friday September 6, 2024 9:30am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney's Hollywood Studios has recently filed a series of permits, suggesting potential upgrades that could be in preparation for the new skating show debuting at Disney Jollywood Nights in 2024.

Disney Jollywood Nights Skating Show concept art

The permits outline plans for upgrading the electrical and audio systems in the area directly in front of the Chinese Theatre, where the new skating show will be held.

The area in front of the Chinese Theatre that will be home to the new skating show

While Disney has kept most details about the new skating show under wraps, they have teased that guests can look forward to witnessing "the grace and skill of international champion skaters in an awe-inspiring twist on the traditional ice show." The show is set to perform at multiple times throughout the evening, with performances scheduled for 8:15 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:20 pm, 11:15 pm, and 12:15 am.

About Disney Jollywood Nights

Disney Jollywood Nights returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2024, from November 9 through December 21. This separately ticketed, five-hour holiday event is offered on select nights and features a variety of entertainment and character experiences. Guests can enjoy over 20 unique character interactions, including returning favorites like Phineas and Ferb, Santa Duffy, and Santa Stitch, as well as new additions such as Bo Peep, Lotso, Baloo, and King Louie from TaleSpin.

Disney Jollywood Nights overview

Highlights of the event include a brand-new skating show set to holiday music, "What's This? Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along," "Disney Holidays in Hollywood," and "Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!" Guests can also experience themed parties like the Holiday Fiesta en la Calle, The Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club, and Jazzy Holidays at the Hollywood Brown Derby. Additionally, there will be exclusive merchandise and festive culinary treats available.

What's This? Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along show

Tickets for Disney Jollywood Nights are priced between $159 and $179, with discounts available for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members.

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C33Mom6 days ago

I am nervous about all the positive reports because I wanted to stay low crowds for our visit next week. But in all seriousness, glad to hear you had a great time— would be a true delight to go to a holiday party that isn’t a 20-45m wait for everything. Do you have a recommendation for which Glisten show to see and how early you need to be there?

CampbellzSoup6 days ago

I had the best time at Jollywood Nights. The actual best time. Danced at the tip top club had many treats saw all the shows and pretty much all the characters with little to no waits. This is the best item by far:

drkarcher227 days ago

I’m admittedly biased because I used to work there but I genuinely think SeaWorld does the Christmas stuff really well. The skating show is great, the nativity show isn’t for me but I can’t say it’s bad, the Rudolph area is nice and the decorations are well done especially the giant Christmas trees in their lake

mattpeto7 days ago

We actually enjoyed nearly all the Jollywood snacks. And all the ones we got were snack credits on the DDP. Kermit shake Turkey turnover Buffalo chicken spring rolls Chicken empanadas and street corn Mexican Hot Cocoa Cheesecake Cauliflower tacos Only thing we didn’t like was Taco ‘bout a Holiday Cookie.

Squishy7 days ago

I like the skating show, kind of sad the main complaint I'm seeing about it is that there are no characters in it, its probably the first mid budget show with little ip in a while.

tanc10 days ago

Yuca con Chicharrón and the duffy brownie were to die for! I'm not joking when I say it, the Yuca was probably the best quick service food I ever had at WDW resort. It was that good, and it really reminded me of Disneyland. The coca cola brownie is just a fantastic desert, the acidity from the coke pairs very well with it. the mexican hot chocolate cheese cake was decent and I say skip the kermit shake, really wasn't that special imo.

gerarar12 days ago

Bunch of changes to Disney Holidays in Hollywood this year. The live stage production special aspect is gone now. There’s no more voiceover “show director” doing the transitions between the segments. Because of above, the old transitions have been replaced with more Kermit and Piggy. They have a bunch of new and updated lines and stuff. They took the lack of Muppet feedback from last year to heart, which is good. Tiana’s 2nd song, Up on the House Top, was axed. Instead her original first song is extended and played as she exits the stage. Mickey and Minnie’s segment got new backup vocals. Also some new choreography. The transition before the Belle segment and the finale was changed from the main vocals talking to Kermit and Piggy. The lighting has been updated throughout the show, thanks to the theater lighting tech upgrades that occurred recently. Looks so much better now and obvious. More decorations on the stage. The lit garland hanging on the top is new (see screenshots below, top is 2024 vs 2023 bottom). Tiana and Belle now come out earlier in the finale and sing. This was another miscue from last year that was fixed, imo. Show length is now 25 mins versus 27 mins. This is due to the cut down on the long (maybe awkward) transitions from last years version. Overall the show flows much better and is a big improvement from last year.

YodaMan12 days ago

Doctor Strange is making unadvertised appearances

jrhwdw12 days ago

Guess that Rink isn't too small! Good Show!

Chip Chipperson12 days ago

Does anyone know if any of the QS food locations have their regular menus available during this event or are they only serving the special party snacks? I know mobile ordering isn't available bit that's not unusual for special events.

jrhwdw12 days ago

At least something can be done on a Rink that size........... I do like the Song!

Touchdown12 days ago

Just a reminder of a show you can see in Orlando, free with regular admission:

DCBaker12 days ago

Here's a short preview of Glisten!:

C33Mom13 days ago

Thank you! It looks like maybe the optimal move is to show up during the 10:30 show so you can scoot forward as people leave at 10:45ish and then only have to wait 30m until the 11:15 show starts?