Christmas at Walt Disney World As Disney celebrates Halfway to the Holidays, festive cheer is already in the air at Walt Disney World Resort. This year, celebrate the season of all that is merry and bright in a magical way with new jolly experiences, glittering sights, sounds and scrumptious sweet treats. Plus, thrill to the return of fan-favorite Disney holiday traditions., like Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. (Matt Stroshane, Photographer) (Matt Stroshane/Matt Stroshane, Photographer)
Disney Jollywood Nights, a new, specially ticketed and limited-capacity after-hours event, will transform Disney’s Hollywood Studios with sparkling décor, sounds of modern beats, craft cocktails, food and plenty of nostalgia, Disney said in a blog post.
The event runs 10 select nights Nov. 11 through Dec. 20 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Guests are encouraged to dress up in their holiday best or festive flair and dance the night away to merry mashups, indulge in divine treats and bubbling spirits and snap selfies with iconic Disney characters.
Christmas at Walt Disney World An array of specialty menu offerings will be available for purchase during Disney Jollywood Nights, including sweet treats like a colorful Christmas Tree Cookie Stack inspired by the iconic Echo Lake Christmas Tree. (Kent Phillips, Photographer) (Kent Phillips/Kent Phillips, Photographer)
Christmas at Walt Disney World This festive season, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will host a brand new nighttime party, Disney Jollywood Nights, on select evenings Nov. 11-Dec. 20, 2023, inviting guests to experience a glamorous evening full of merry mashups, delicious tastes and sips, iconic throwback characters, and a holiday vibe full of glitz and sparkle. (DISNEY) (Disney Creative/Disney)
Christmas at Walt Disney World As Disney celebrates Halfway to the Holidays, festive cheer is already in the air at Walt Disney World Resort. This year, celebrate the season of all that is merry and bright in a magical way with new jolly experiences, glittering sights, sounds and scrumptious sweet treats. Plus, thrill to the return of fan-favorite Disney holiday traditions, including Merry Managerie at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park (David Roark, Photographer) (David Roark/David Roark, Photographer)
Christmas at Walt Disney World This festive season, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will host a brand new nighttime party, Disney Jollywood Nights, on select evenings Nov. 11-Dec. 20, 2023, inviting guests to experience a glamorous evening full of merry mashups, delicious tastes and sips, iconic throwback characters, and a holiday vibe full of glitz and sparkle. (DISNEY) (Disney Creative/Disney)
Christmas at Walt Disney World As Disney celebrates Halfway to the Holidays, festive cheer is already in the air at Walt Disney World Resort. This year, each resort will be decked out for the holidays, and lobbies at select locations will feature larger-than-life gingerbread displays. (Kent Phillips, Photographer) (Kent Phillips/Kent Phillips, photographer)
Christmas at Walt Disney World This festive season, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will host a brand new nighttime party, Disney Jollywood Nights, on select evenings Nov. 11-Dec. 20, 2023, inviting guests to experience a glamorous evening full of merry mashups, delicious tastes and sips, iconic throwback characters, and a holiday vibe full of glitz and sparkle. (DISNEY) (Disney Creative/Disney)
Christmas at Walt Disney World An array of specialty menu offerings will be available for purchase during Disney Jollywood Nights, including Spicy Korean Chicken on a Mini Funnel Cake. (Kent Phillips, Photographer) (Kent Phillips/Kent Phillips, Photographer)
Christmas at Walt Disney World As Disney celebrates Halfway to the Holidays, festive cheer is already in the air at Walt Disney World Resort. For the first time in forever, guests will be able to join Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and the Snowgies in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom for “Frozen Holiday Surprise.” This brand new “Frozen”-inspired entertainment experience will illuminate the castle in a whole new way. It can be seen during regular park hours and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. (DISNEY) (Disney Creative/Disney)
Christmas at Walt Disney World As Disney celebrates Halfway to the Holidays, festive cheer is already in the air at Walt Disney World Resort. This year, celebrate the season of all that is merry and bright in a magical way with new jolly experiences, glittering sights, sounds and scrumptious sweet treats. Plus, thrill to the return of fan-favorite Disney holiday traditions. (Amy Smith, Photographer) (Amy Smith/Amy Smith, photographer)
Christmas at Walt Disney World As Disney celebrates Halfway to the Holidays, festive cheer is already in the air at Walt Disney World Resort. This year, celebrate the season of all that is merry and bright in a magical way with new jolly experiences, glittering sights, sounds and scrumptious sweet treats. Plus, thrill to the return of fan-favorite Disney holiday traditions., like Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. (Matt Stroshane, Photographer) (Matt Stroshane/Matt Stroshane, Photographer)
Christmas at Walt Disney World As Disney celebrates Halfway to the Holidays, festive cheer is already in the air at Walt Disney World Resort. This year, each resort will be decked out for the holidays, and lobbies at select locations will feature larger-than-life gingerbread displays. (Kent Phillips, Photographer) (Kent Phillips/Kent Phillips, photographer)
Christmas at Walt Disney World As Disney celebrates Halfway to the Holidays, festive cheer is already in the air at Walt Disney World Resort. This year, celebrate the season of all that is merry and bright in a magical way with new jolly experiences, glittering sights, sounds and scrumptious sweet treats. Plus, thrill to the return of fan-favorite Disney holiday traditions., like Candlelight Processional at EPCOT. (Abigail Nilsson, Photographer) (Abigail Nilsson/Abigail Nilsson, Photographer)
Christmas at Walt Disney World As Disney celebrates Halfway to the Holidays, festive cheer is already in the air at Walt Disney World Resort. This year, each resort will be decked out for the holidays, and lobbies at select locations will feature larger-than-life gingerbread displays. (Steven Diaz, Photographer) (Steven Diaz/Steven Diaz, photographer)
Christmas at Walt Disney World As Disney celebrates Halfway to the Holidays, festive cheer is already in the air at Walt Disney World Resort. This year, celebrate the season of all that is merry and bright in a magical way with new jolly experiences, glittering sights, sounds and scrumptious sweet treats. Plus, thrill to the return of fan-favorite Disney holiday traditions. (Matt Stroshane, Photographer) (Matt Stroshane/Matt Stroshane, Photographer)
Christmas at Walt Disney World As Disney celebrates Halfway to the Holidays, festive cheer is already in the air at Walt Disney World Resort. At Disney Springs, shoppers can find treasures for loved ones while enjoying dazzling decor and live entertainment. And the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll invites guests to discover 20 Christmas trees on display throughout the dining, entertainment and retail complex. Visitors can also be on the lookout for magical snowfall in Central Florida. (Kent Phillips, Photographer) (Kent Phillips/Kent Phillips, photographer)
The party wraps up with “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” which will utilize music, fireworks, special effects and dazzling state-of-the-art projections, Disney said.
Some attractions will be opened for the after-hours event, including Slinky Dog Dash, Rock N’ Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will also be open and utilize a virtual queue during the event, Disney said.
Tickets go on sale July 6 and range from $159 to $179 per person. Click here for details.
In addition to Disney Jollywood Nights, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will return to Magic Kingdom and run for 25 select nights Nov. 9-Dec. 22, Disney said.
Very Merry, also a separately ticketed event, will feature festive favorites such as the “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration” stage show, “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks,” and “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade,” and more, Disney said.
Some classic attractions will also be open during Very Merry, including TRON Lightcycle / Run, which will also use a virtual queue during Very Merry.
Tickets for Very Merry go on sale July 6. Click here for information.
Other holiday fun Disney announced for this year is the new “Frozen Holiday Surprise,” in front of Cinderella Castle, the Merry Menagerie winter animals at Animal Kingdom, the return of the Candlelight Processional and International Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT, the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll, appearances by Santa Claus himself and more.
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