New Characters Added to 2025 Disney Jollywood Nights Lineup

Disney Jollywod Nights is quickly approaching. The annual holiday (new-ish) tradition debuted just a few years ago and has quickly become a staple at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This year, the event will take place on select nights from November 8 to December 22, 2025 and tickets are on sale and selling out!

New Characters for 2025

New for this year will be some fun new character meet and greet opportunities!

Guests will be able to now meet:

• Miguel near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
• Chewbacca (Celebrating Wookie Life Day) in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

• PartySaurus Rex in Toy Story Land

• Bing Bong on Grand Avenue

These characters join an already amazing lineup of rare and fan-favorite meet and greets from past years, giving guests even more reasons to explore every corner of Disney’s Hollywood Studios during the party.

More That’s New for This Year at Disney Jollywood Nights

Disney Jollywood Nights is in a state of constant changing, since this is only its third year, so there are a few new bites and experiences to look forward to this year: 

• Enter the park earlier than ever before, at 5:30 p.m. before Disney Jollywood Nights starts
• Enjoy two new shows at Hollywood Studios, “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” and “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After”
• Snack on the new Backlot Express Restaurant specialty menu
• A new Jollywood Nights merch collection

Returning Favorites for Disney Jollywood Nights

Popular fan favorites will be returning for this year, as well, including:

• Disney Holidays in Hollywood: a musical stage show that’s held at the Theater of the Stars features Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy who host a holiday gathering of appearances by beloved Disney characters like Mickey, Minnie, Belle, and Tiana.
• What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along: If you are a “Nightmare Before Christmas” person, this is a can’t miss. The show truly blends spooky charm with festive cheer and takes place in the Hyperion Theater
• Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! nighttime spectacular: The fireworks show will light up the Chinese Theater with fireworks, lasers, projections, and holiday music. The show stars Wayne and Lanny from “Prep & Landing.”

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