If you’re planning to ring in the holiday season at Disney Hollywood Studio’s Jollywood Nights this year, then this merchandise collection featuring everyone’s favorite gingerbread man, Ollie, is for you!
Ollie was introduced at Jollywood Nights in 2023. He is an adorable new holiday character, talented and energetic, who brings festive cheer to this glamorous night, inspired by the golden age and aspirations of Tinseltown. Justin Dring, Concept Artist for Disney Live Entertainment and the rest of the creative team are responsible for bringing Ollie to life.
The Disney Live Entertainment team wanted to capture the classic aesthetic of mid-century holiday cards and 1940s-1950s advertisement illustrations. This vintage style, with its timeless elegance and vibrant charm, perfectly complements the glitzy theme of the event.
The team also drew inspiration for Ollie from their personal holiday traditions, adding a layer of warmth and authenticity to the project. For Justin, holidays revolve around baking sweets and gingerbread cookies using his grandmother’s cherished recipes. This heartwarming tradition and the familial spirit of the holidays is exactly the sentiment the team sought to infuse into the event.
From the twinkle in Ollie’s eyes to his festive holiday attire, and star-quality hair, every detail captures the whimsy and cheer of the holiday season, while complementing the artistic flair of Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
As Ollie’s journey continues to unfold, guests are invited to indulge in the magic of Ollie at Disney Jollywood Nights.
Here’s a look at some of the Ollie-inspired merchandise that will be available when Jollywood Nights takes the stage.
Speaking of sweet updates: who wants to see all the new Holly Jolly Ollie items? The Spirit Jersey has a fun, all-over pattern featuring Ollie in his Jollywood best. A “Happy Ollie Days 2024” (we do love a good pun here!) retro graphic can be found on the front of the Spirit Jersey, while the event logo is displayed across the back.
If you’d prefer to take home a tee, be sure to grab this graphic tee featuring Ollie on a Sunset Boulevard stroll. These items go perfectly with the event-exclusive Lug bag, great for holding all your park party essentials!
The ear headband features Ollie as plush, embroidered ears with satin bow ties. The event marquee is on the top of the headband with “2024” written down the side to mark the year that you visited our holiday party.
The mug has a retro-inspired, diner silhouette with images of Ollie and the event logo. This is the perfect mug for a cup of hot cocoa paired with your Jollywood Nights marshmallows, courtesy of Wondermade, which will be provided upon exit and are included in your ticket.
If you’re looking to bring a little bit of holiday cheer to your Christmas tree, this picture-perfect ornament is the souvenir for you. And if you’re building your pin collection, you cannot leave the party without an Ollie trading pin.
During this year’s event, you will find these great items at Stage 1 Company Store, beginning select nights from November 9 to December 21, 2024. To purchase tickets to the event, visit Disney World.com/Jollywood
Will you attend Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year?