Disney is hard at work preparing for the upcoming holiday season. From festive new merchandise to tasty treats and jolly entertainment, there’s a lot to look forward to in the coming months. Here at MouseHouseNews.net, we’re gearing up to bring you festive highlights from all four parks this November and December. Whether you’re already busy planning your own trip or daydreaming about a future holiday at Walt Disney World, we’re your source for Disney news and reviews.
Walt Disney World has a couple of different holiday-themed separately ticketed parties to immerse guests in the spirit of the holidays. On the one hand, you can head over to Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for the quintessential holiday experience at Disney World. Fireworks by Cinderella Castle, hot cocoa and cookies, “snow” on Main Street U.S.A. – what could be more festive than that?! Alternatively at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests can party the night away at Jollywood Nights, a holiday party featuring vintage Hollywood glam and an upscale vibe. Both events offer a different take on the holiday season. Deciding which one (or maybe both!) is worth your time and money depends on what type of entertainment and offerings you want to prioritize.
We’ll definitely be back with more information about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at a later date, so stay tuned! Today, let’s dive into the details Disney has provided so far regarding character meet and greets at this year’s Jollywood Nights.
Disney has announced several new characters will be making an appearance in 2025:
- Chewbacca (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge)
- Partysaurus Rex (Toy Story Land)
- Bing Bong from Inside Out (near Grand Avenue)
- Miguel from Coco (near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith)
There are numerous returning characters you can meet at this year’s Jollywood Nights as well:
- Baloo or King Louie from TaleSpin (Echo Lake)
- José Carioca or Panchito from The Three Caballeros (near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith)
- Lotso from Toy Story 3 (entrance to Toy Story Land)
- The Mandalorian and Grogu (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge)
- Joy from Inside Out (Pixar Plaza)
- Phineas and Ferb (Echo Lake)
- Max Goof as Powerline (Echo Lake)
- Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers (Echo Lake)
- Stitch in his Santa outfit (Celebrity Spotlight at Echo Lake)
- Duffy in his Santa outfit (Walt Disney Presents)
- Edna Mode and Frozone from The Incredibles (Pixar Plaza)
- Mike Wazowski from Monsters, Inc. (Pixar Plaza)
- Donald Duck and Daisy Duck (near Commissary Lane)
- Goofy and Pluto (Grand Avenue)
- Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse (Red Carpet Dreams)
Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios occurs on select nights in November and December, from 7:30pm to 12:30am.
This year’s party dates are as follows:
- November 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
- December 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22
New this year is the time at which party guests will be able to enter Hollywood Studios. Jollywood Nights attendees will be able to enter Hollywood Studios for the event beginning at 5:30pm (the earliest time ever!). This means that guests attending Jollywood Nights can enjoy Hollywood Studios for up to 7 hours! That’s an excellent amount of time to enjoy the special food, entertainment and, of course, characters during this special event. The team at MouseHouseNews.net is excited to don our holiday finest and bring you news and reviews from this year’s Jollywood Nights. Stay tuned for all of the upcoming holiday festivities! See ya real soon!
