We are officially halfway to the holiday season and are excited to bring you a first look at what’s merry and bright at The Most Magical Place on Earth. In addition to the return of your favorite Disney holiday traditions, there are holly, jolly new events this year, too.
New Hollywood Studios Event
A brand-new, separately ticketed event called Disney Jollywood Nights will bring a holiday vibe like you’ve never felt before. Sparkling decor, holiday music, and tastes of craft cocktails will come together to help ring in the holiday cheer!
Disney Jollywood Nights will be held on 10 select nights from November 11 through December 20, 2023, from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am. Ticket prices will range from $159 – $179 per person. Party dates are:
- November: 11,18, 20, 27, 29
- December: 4, 6,16,18, 20
You won’t want to miss the chance to don your most festive holiday attire while dancing the night away, indulging in divine treats, and snapping selfies with iconic characters during this festive new event. Back this year will be the nighttime spectacular “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!”
Holiday vibes will be on display throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- You’ll be welcomed to Disney’s Jollywood Nights with a DJ spinning a mix of holiday tunes. Commissary Lane will spring to life with a lively Latin Street Fair. Kermit the Frog and Miss Peggy will host a live holiday special at Theater of the Stars.
- PhotoPass experiences throughout the night with complimentary digital downloads will be included in the price of your ticket.
- Meet up with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their pals in Animation Courtyard on a hot set with holiday props. Get into the spirit with your fave throwback friends like Powerline Max and Phineas and Ferb at Echo Lake, or strike a post with Edna Mode and chill with one of her super friends at Pixar Place.
In addition, enjoy after-hours access to some of your favorite rides and coasters under the stars:
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Rock N’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- The Twilight Tower of Terror
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will use a virtual queue during Disney Jollywood Nights).
To keep your hunger in check, plan to indulge in delicious holiday bites and sips exclusive to the party. Try spicy Korean chicken on a mini funnel cake, or maybe a colorful Christmas Tree Cookie star. Tasty classic cocktails and holiday beverages will be available to wet your whistle.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
The magical merriment doesn’t end with Disney Jollywood Nights. We are happy to tell you that your favorite holiday tradition, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning to Magic Kingdom Park!
On 25 select nights, Nov. 9-Dec. 22, this separately ticketed event will welcome guests to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Magic Kingdom. Holiday magic is unwrapped with the return of festive favorites like the Christmas extravaganza stage show, “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration,” the sparkling spectacular “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” and the merry must-see “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.” Guests can also look forward to enjoying some of their favorite classic and thrill attractions, including TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise, which will use a virtual queue during the event.
Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are limited and can be purchased online beginning July 6. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can start purchasing tickets as early as June 29 on the Walt Disney World website. Ticket prices will range from $159-$199 per person. The party dates are:
- November: 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 30
- December: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22
Be sure to check back as new details and events are released.
Will you attend the new Hollywood Studios after-hours Christmas party event?