Disney Jollywood Nights: The Adult Friendly Christmas Party With Fewer Rides

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is preparing to roll out the festive red carpet once again for Jollywood Nights, it’s glitzy, after-hours Christmas party. The ride line-up is a bit underwhelming, but maybe there’s a bit of magic in that. For adults who prefer vibes over rides, Jollywood Nights could be the perfect ticketed event to add into your plan for Disney this Christmas.

Now entering its third year this event has faced a mixed set of reviews and has quite frankly struggled to define itself, as an event for a specific group. Looking at this latest ride line-up for 2025, it may just be that Jollywood Nights is finding it’s festive place in the Disney extra ticketed events this year.

For UK adults looking to find the magic and sparkle, this event looks like delivering festive vibes against the Hollywood Studios backdrop. If chilling and taking in the atmosphere is part of your park style, this Christmas party is worth considering.

A Party Learning To Sparkle

Jollywood Nights is a ticketed event in its infancy. This is only the third year of operations, so it has yet to find a fixed place among Disney fans.

Here’s a quick recap of the history of this events evolution. In the first year, long queues and limited offerings left guests unimpressed. Disney listened and in year two the event found a smoother rhythm with better entertainment and improved food and drink options. Now moving into year three, Disney seems to be going in a specific direction.

In 2025, Disney is doubling down on atmosphere over adrenaline. You’ll find more themed cocktails, exclusive food offerings, new character meet-and-greets, and an exclusive keepsake ornament for attendees. Early signs show this shift is working, as the first night of the event is already sold out.

A Smaller Ride List

The ride list for this years party isn’t even in double digits. With only 9 rides open, this party is definitely not focusing on ride experiences. However, the rides that are open are the most popular experiences in the park.

For most UK guests this list will tick all the boxes for headline ride experiences to enjoy at Hollywood Studios. These rides are also the ones everyone heads into do at Rope Drop or Early Entry so the idea of doing a party night to experience rides is still relevant to Jollywood Nights in 2025.

Entertainment That Feels Like A Christmas Night Out

Jollywood Nights is shaping up to be Disney’s answer to an elegant Christmas soiree. The entertainment on offer and the 1950’s presentation is definitely theming this party more towards the adult visitors who will appreciate a slower pace with a cocktail in hand, rather than a dash to get on everything.

Exclusive party highlights for this year's include:

• Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-A-Long

• Disney Holidays in Hollywood - a nostalgic stage spectacular

• Glisten! - skating show in front of the Chinese Theatre

• The Twilight Soiree at the Tip Top Club - a stylish 1930’s jazz lounge experience with live festive music

Is It Worth Doing?

For K adults planning a holiday to Walt Disney World this winter, Jollywood Nights has something to offer. For families, Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party is probably a better option.

Jollywood Nights offers a different kind of experience that adults are more likely to enjoy. A calmer, more atmospheric night that is reminiscent of drinking around the world at EPCOT. Some festive flair for a few hours that has a nostalgic jazz, old Hollywood glam feel, rather than being overtly and typically festive.

If you’re looking to add a festive night-out onto your Disney World holiday from the UK that feels exclusive and glamorous and offers a keepsake that you can get out for years to come, this is for you.

If a good night out involves cocktails and coasters, music, and nostalgic Hollywood glamour it’s worth the cost.

Planning Tip

You can enter the park from 5:30pm and enjoy 2 hours of rides before the party officially begins at 7:30pm. If rides are important to you, head in for 5:30pm. That way if there is a particular show you want to experience and you don’t have a ticket for regular park entry you can still experience it.

We advise always aiming to be in the park for 5:30pm to get the most out of your night.

Magic In A Minute

Jollywood Nights is beginning to define itself this year with a fewer rides and more atmosphere. It’s an elegant and atmospheric party that is prizing shows, vibes, and unique party experiences over rides.