How to Maximize Your Time at Disney Jollywood Nights 2024: A Step-by-Step Guide

Dec 11, 2024 in "Disney Jollywood Nights"

Disney Jollywood Nights 2024
Posted: Wednesday December 11, 2024 11:20am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney Jollywood Nights is back for its second year in 2024 and brings a unique mix of holiday magic and nighttime entertainment to Disney's Hollywood Studios.

This guide is designed to hit all the exclusive party entertainments and the park's most popular rides. With limited-time shows, festive character encounters, and thrilling rides, careful planning will help you get the most out of your evening.

Here's a step-by-step guide to ensure you hit the highlights.

6:00 pm – Enter the Park

Your Jollywood Nights ticket grants you access to the park starting at 6:00 pm, although the party does not actually start until 7:30 pm. Arrive early and head straight to the park entrance to maximize your time. Once inside, make your way directly to the Fantasmic! amphitheater.

6:30 pm – Fantasmic!

Kick off your evening with the 6:30 pm showing of Fantasmic!

7:00 pm – Thrill Rides and Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club

After Fantasmic!, start your ride circuit:

  • Rock' n' Roller Coaster
  • Tower of Terror
  • Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club (8:10 pm Live Band)
  • Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
  • Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

Keep an eye on wait times using My Disney Experience and adjust as needed.

9:30 pm – 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' Show

Head to the Hyperion Theater for the 9:30 pm showing of the special What's This? Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along stage show.

10:15 pm – Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!

Exit the Nightmare Before Christmas show and position yourself to watch the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! fireworks and projection show.

10:30 pm – Glisten! Skating Show

Stay in the same area to catch the all-new Glisten! skating show at 10:30 pm.

11:15 pm – Holidays in Hollywood

Make your way to the Theater of the Stars on Sunset Boulevard for the 11:15 pm showing of Holidays in Hollywood.

11:45 pm – Character Greetings in Echo Lake

Visit Echo Lake to meet some of the event's exclusive characters in their holiday best.

12:15 am – Back to Batuu and Toy Story Land

Ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Head to Toy Story Land for some final fun before the event ends:

  • Slinky Dog Dash
  • Toy Story Mania
  • While in the area, look out for character meet-and-greets in Pixar Place and Toy Story Land.

Seasonal Food and Drink

As you move between activities, take the opportunity to try some of the seasonal food and drink options available during Jollywood Nights. Disney Jollywood Nights 2024: Festive Food and Drink Guide

Additional Tips

  • Stay Hydrated: Grab water between activities to keep your energy up.
  • Event-Specific Treats: Try holiday-themed snacks and drinks that are available exclusively during Jollywood Nights.
  • Merchandise: Browse for limited-edition items that make great souvenirs.
  • Plan for Photos: Many areas feature holiday decor perfect for quick pictures.
  • Parting Gift: Look out for gourmet Wondermade Marshmellow treats on the way out.

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ToTBellHop1 day ago

Brian1 day ago

The main tree did.

ToTBellHop1 day ago

That’s…special. Should’ve come down when Festival of the Holidays ended.

wdwmagic1 day ago

EPCOT still has holiday decor up today on day one of Festival of the Arts.

HauntedPirate2 days ago

Can't. They first need to have the brand-new Mickey's Egg-stravaganza Easter parties, followed by the debuting Mickey's Summer-tastic Party. Only then can they think about Halloween parties in early August.

wdwmagic2 days ago

EPCOT today still has the American Adventure Tree and most its its entrance and World Showcase decor up. It is going to be a busy night tonight!

Fido Chuckwagon2 days ago

Not Halfway to Halloween. Halfway to Halfway to Halloween. That should be like right now! They should have parties!

MisterPenguin2 days ago

Keep decorations up for Chinese New Years!!

ToTBellHop2 days ago

They have in the past (though not last year, I don’t think). Some years, there were even special treats that week in April.

Fido Chuckwagon2 days ago

Perhaps they’re just a little early for Christmas 2025.

spectromagic042 days ago

And the Christmas music is still playing.

wdwmagic2 days ago

Christmas Tree is still up at Animal Kingdom as of Jan 16

TTA942 days ago

Lol, well a lot more would be better if WDW was like Tokyo lol, but anyway. It is a shame WDW doesn’t do more for Easter.

Fido Chuckwagon2 days ago

I’m going to have to stop you right there…