Walt Disney World Closes One Theme Park on Select Dates in November 2025

Walt Disney World hasn’t even put up all the tinsel yet, but one of its buzziest holiday events is already off the market.

We’re talking about Jollywood Nights, the vintage-Hollywood-meets-holiday-glam party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and as of this week, the first night is sold out. That’s right — if you didn’t grab tickets for Saturday, November 8, it’s officially too late.

And based on what we’re seeing, it might not be the only date to disappear soon.

Yep, It’s Gone: Opening Night Is Sold Out

Fans spotted it first on Disney’s official site: the November 8 date is grayed out and unavailable on the Jollywood Nights ticket calendar. All remaining 12 event nights — scattered across November and December — are still on sale for now, but let’s not pretend they’ll stay that way.

Disney dropped general public ticket sales on July 22, and while Jollywood Nights doesn’t usually sell out as fast as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party over at Magic Kingdom, this early sellout shows that the word is out — Jollywood Nights is no longer an “underrated” event.

It’s a main character in the Disney holiday season now.

Jollywood Nights: What’s the Big Deal?

If you’re not familiar, Jollywood Nights is Disney’s youngest holiday event — think glamour, jazz, cocktails, stage shows, and characters who don’t show up during your normal park day.

This after-hours event takes over Hollywood Studios with an energy that’s very different from the chaos of Mickey’s Christmas Party. Less sugarplum-sweet, more studio backlot sparkle. The event blends old-school Hollywood nostalgia with new entertainment formats and a serious culinary glow-up.

Here’s what sold out night guests are getting that others may now miss:

Entertainment:

• “Holiday Fiesta en la Calle”: A Latin-inspired street celebration with music, dancing, and a confirmed appearance by Miguel from Coco.

• “What’s This?” Sing-Along: A returning musical performance built around The Nightmare Before Christmas. It’s weird, theatrical, and everything Jack Skellington fans live for.

• The Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club: Live jazz, classy lighting, and 1930s Tower of Terror vibes that put you deep into the Hollywood Hotel fantasy.

• Glisten! Skating Spectacular: The newest addition to the lineup — a seasonal skating show expected to blend holiday lights, themed music, and synchronized skating performances.

• Disney Holidays in Hollywood: Hosted by Kermit and Miss Piggy, this is a big-budget variety show that swings between Christmas classics and Muppet chaos. It’s a lot, and that’s the point.

Attractions:

Jollywood Nights gives access to select rides, often with lower waits, including:

• Slinky Dog Dash

• Rise of the Resistance

• Tower of Terror

• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

(Though let’s be honest, most guests are here for the vibes and the snacks.)

Speaking of Snacks — It’s a Foodie Situation

If you’ve followed our blog for more than five minutes, you know we’re not showing up to a Disney event without a plan to eat our way through it.

Jollywood Nights 2025 comes with a fully reimagined holiday snack menu, with multiple locations offering exclusive treats you won’t find during the day.

Highlights include:

• The “Sold Out” Yule Log Cake – Rich chocolate sponge, cranberry mousse, and a shiny red glaze. Hilariously (and maybe a little cruelly) named after the ticket status of the event.

• Gingerbread Mousse Dome – Mickey-shaped, cinnamon-forward, and dangerously photogenic.

• Holiday Churros with Spiced Chocolate Dip – Yes, they’re back, and yes, they’re still better than any other churro you’ll find in the parks.

• Studio Lights Punch – Served glowing (literally), this cocktail channels Old Hollywood energy in a light-up glass.

Quick-service spots like Fairfax Fare and ABC Commissary are hosting rotating holiday menus for event guests, and lines will be long — even on a sold-out night, mobile order is a war zone.

Magic Kingdom NYE: Sold Out Too

If you’re seeing a pattern, you’re not wrong. The Magic Kingdom has also officially sold out for New Year’s Eve 2025, and it’s only October. That means no single-day tickets, no Park Hopper entries, and no resident specials. Even the water-park-inclusive “Park Hopper Plus” option is off the table.

The only other major holiday event to sell out this early? Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party — multiple November dates are already gone, too.

What’s Causing the Holiday Rush?

Aside from holiday FOMO, there’s a structural reason why everything’s selling out faster than usual this year — especially at Magic Kingdom.

Several major attractions are offline through the end of the year, including:

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (closed for a massive reimagining)

• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin (under refurbishment)

• Tom Sawyer Island & the Liberty Belle Riverboat

All of those are usually huge crowd-eaters, meaning the rest of the park is now feeling the pressure. When fewer rides are available, everything else fills faster — which might explain why so many guests are turning to events like Jollywood Nights to get their holiday fix.

November 8 is done, but plenty of other Jollywood Nights dates are still up for grabs. If you’re flexible, aim for weekday nights, especially early in the season — those usually go last.

Pro tip: if you’re planning a visit just for the food, choose a later December night, when menus are fully dialed in and seasonal performance tweaks are ironed out.

If you’re hoping to be part of the glam, don’t delay. Jollywood Nights might not be the “hidden gem” it was last year, but it’s still Disney’s most stylized, foodie-forward, adult-friendly holiday event, and this year’s sell-outs prove it.