Disney Previews Character Encounters Coming to Jollywood Nights 2024: Santa Duffy, José Carioca, Panchito, Scrooge McDuck, and More

Oct 17, 2024 in "Disney Jollywood Nights"

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Posted: Thursday October 17, 2024 10:42am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney Jollywood Nights is set to return to Disney's Hollywood Studios from November 9 through December 21, 2024. Event guests will be able to meet Disney characters decked out in festive attire, offering one-of-a-kind photo opportunities that capture the holiday spirit.

Characters Coming to Disney Jollywood Nights 2024

Joining Santa Duffy are Scrooge McDuck, known for his holiday appearances in Disney's A Christmas Carol, and José Carioca and Panchito, two of the Three Caballeros, who will bring their Latin flair to the event. Guests can find them at the Holiday Fiesta en la Calle dance party in Animation Courtyard.

Characters Coming to Disney Jollywood Nights 2024

Also making an appearance this year are Chip' n Dale Rescue Rangers, sporting their holiday gear.

Characters Coming to Disney Jollywood Nights 2024

Of course, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be present throughout the event, dressed in their finest holiday attire.

Characters Coming to Disney Jollywood Nights 2024

The event is a separately ticketed experience, offering limited-capacity entry and exclusive entertainment. Pricing for Disney Jollywood Nights varies depending on the date, with tickets ranging from $159 to $189 per person.

Find out more about Disney Jollywood Nights.

New to Disney Jollywood Nights in 2024

In 2024, several Characters will appear at Disney Jollywood Nights for the first time—including:

Baloo or King Louie from Talespin – appearing at Echo Lake
José Carioca or Panchito from The Three Caballeros – appearing at Animation Courtyard
Bo Peep or Lotso from the Toy Story movies – appearing at the entrance to Toy Story Land
The Mandalorian – appearing at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Joy from Inside Out – appearing at Pixar Place

Returning in 2024

Characters Coming to Disney Jollywood Nights 2024

Phineas and Ferb – appearing at Echo Lake
Max Goof as Powerline – appearing at Echo Lake
Rescue Rangers Chip' n' Dale – appearing at Echo Lake
Santa Stitch – appearing at Celebrity Spotlight at Echo Lake
Santa Duffy – appearing at Santa's Workshop at Grand Avenue
Edna Mode and Frozone from The Incredibles – appearing at Pixar Plaza
Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy or Pluto – appearing by Pixar Plaza
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse – appearing at Red Carpet Dreams on Commissary Lane

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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!:

C33Mom12 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?