Disney Jollywood Nights Expands with New Lounges and Festive Additions

Walt Disney World has unveiled new details for this year's Disney Jollywood Nights, a separately ticketed holiday event at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The event, which blends old Hollywood glamour with festive cheer, will run on select nights from November 7 to January 5, marking its first extension into January.

Among the new additions is the Checkin’ It Twice Lounge in Animation Courtyard, featuring specialty beverages, live DJ performances, and entertainment. Disney has shared mid-century style artwork to showcase the lounge's aesthetic. Additionally, guests will have the chance to meet George Sanderson and Needleman from Monsters, Inc. in Pixar Plaza for the first time.

The popular ice-skating show 'Glisten!' will be updated with new appearances from Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Genie. Returning elements include Disney Holidays in Hollywood, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along, and Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!.

Other highlights include the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets with a holiday overlay, new holiday music on attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Alien Swirling Saucers, and Santa's Holiday Grove at Disney's Animal Kingdom featuring snow flurries and Santa himself.