Disney’s Hollywood Studios is still operating on its regular fall calendar, but the park’s next major planning decision is already on sale: Disney Jollywood Nights begins Nov. 7, five weeks from Saturday.
The separately ticketed holiday event runs on 14 select nights from Nov. 7 through Jan. 5. Disney lists six dates in November, six in December and two in January. Each event lasts five hours, from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., while ticket holders may enter Hollywood Studios as early as 5:30 p.m.
What the ticket covers
A Jollywood Nights ticket is valid only for its printed event date. Disney says guests entering at or after 5:30 p.m. with that ticket do not need a separate daytime park ticket or a theme-park reservation. Anyone who wants to enter before 5:30 p.m. needs regular admission, and a reservation may also be required depending on the ticket type.
Published prices range from $169 to $199 before tax, with a $10 child discount for ages 3 through 9. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members can also receive $10 off. Availability is date-specific, so a trip should not be built around a party night until the ticket is secured. Disney’s purchase guidance also notes that tickets bought within 10 days of an event may be saved to a phone wallet or collected at a park ticket window.
What is different after 7:30
The 2026 program combines attraction access with event-only entertainment. Disney lists the returning “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” projection and fireworks presentation, “Disney Holidays in Hollywood,” and the skating-centered “Glisten!” among the nighttime offerings. The company also advertises more than 20 character experiences and includes digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass images taken during the event.
Food and beverages are not generally included in the admission price. Disney specifically describes event-exclusive light bites and drinks at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby as purchases, an important distinction for visitors comparing Jollywood Nights with Disney After Hours products that bundle selected snacks.
Plan the transition, not just the party
The practical choice is whether to make Jollywood Nights a stand-alone evening or add it to a daytime park visit. A 5:30 p.m. entry creates a two-hour overlap before the formal event begins, but combining a full park day with a party that ends after midnight can be demanding. Families should also review the listed entertainment and character priorities before arrival because showtimes, attractions and experiences remain subject to change.
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