Disney Jollywood Nights is heading back to Disney's Hollywood Studios later this year, and there's a key date guests will want to add to their planning calendars right now.
The separately ticketed holiday event is already a big commitment, packing a full evening of entertainment into a five-hour window. Now Disney has confirmed that reservations for one of the party's more limited experiences are about to open — and with capacity restricted, this is one booking you won't want to put off.
September 17 Is the Date to Know
Reservations for Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby will open on September 17, 2026. The experience is part of Disney Jollywood Nights and requires advance reservations because space is limited.
Jazzy Holidays will be available during select Jollywood Nights dates beginning November 7, 2026, and running through January 5, 2027 — meaning guests attending the event both during the holiday season and just after New Year's Day will have a chance to enjoy it.
What to Expect Inside The Hollywood Brown Derby
Jazzy Holidays offers a noticeably different vibe from the rest of the party happening around Disney's Hollywood Studios. Rather than a large outdoor show or entertainment area, guests step inside The Hollywood Brown Derby for a more relaxed, lounge-style holiday experience.
A live pianist provides holiday music while guests can order from a special event-exclusive menu of craft cocktails and light bites.
Food highlights include:
- Jazzy Sliders — bison and pork, onion jam and Gorgonzola cheese on a brioche roll
- Chorizo Arancini — with shaved Parmesan and Salmorejo tomato sauce
- Pork Belly Bao — Korean barbecue, cucumber slaw and soy vinaigrette
- Tofu Bao — a plant-based option
- Char-grilled Chicken Yakitori — with crispy rice, passion fruit-soy marinated chicken, cilantro aïoli and watermelon radish
On the cocktail side, one announced option is a Cranberry-Jalapeño Margarita made with Flecha Azul Reposado Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, lime juice and a house-made cranberry-jalapeño simple syrup. Disney may share additional menu details as the holiday season approaches.
A Few Important Things to Keep in Mind
Before booking, there are some key details worth knowing. A Jazzy Holidays reservation does not include admission to Disney Jollywood Nights — guests must separately purchase a valid Jollywood Nights ticket for the same evening. The two are entirely separate purchases.
Food and drinks ordered during Jazzy Holidays are also not included with a Jollywood Nights ticket. Guests pay for whatever they order at the event.
It's also worth noting that during Jazzy Holidays, The Hollywood Brown Derby will only serve its event-exclusive menu. Guests looking to order from the restaurant's regular dinner menu won't be able to do so during this experience, making it more of a specialty lounge stop than a traditional sit-down dinner.
Jollywood Nights Is Running Longer Than Ever in 2026
This year's Jollywood Nights is also getting an expanded run — the first time the event has stretched into January. Party dates are scheduled as follows:
- November: 7, 14, 16, 21, 23 and 28
- December: 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 and 23
- January: 3 and 5
Each event runs from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with ticket holders able to enter Disney's Hollywood Studios as early as 5:30 p.m.
Tickets are priced between $169 and $199 per person (plus tax), depending on the date. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket on all event nights.
Everything Else Packed Into the Evening
Jazzy Holidays is just one piece of a much larger party. Jollywood Nights also includes specialty food and drinks, character appearances, holiday entertainment and access to several attractions with potentially shorter wait times.
Returning entertainment includes Disney Holidays in Hollywood, hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, and the What's This? Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Sing-Along. Guests can also enjoy the Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club, Pixar Disco and Glisten! throughout the evening.
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! returns as well, bringing fireworks, projections, lasers, lights and holiday music back to the Chinese Theater.
The attraction lineup includes Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.
With so much to experience in five hours, choosing to spend time at Jazzy Holidays is a real trade-off — but for guests looking for a quieter moment away from the crowds without fully stepping out of the party atmosphere, it could be one of the evening's most distinctive offerings.
Don't Wait on September 17
Guests hoping to experience Jazzy Holidays during Jollywood Nights 2026 now have a clear target date: September 17. Limited capacity means popular event nights could fill up quickly, so having a plan ready before reservations open is a smart move.
Disney Jollywood Nights itself kicks off November 7, leaving several weeks between the reservation window opening and the first party night — just enough time to get everything in order before the holiday magic begins.