Disney Issues Weather Policy This Holiday Season

Disney has now added a weather policy for Jollywood Nights. Find out how this may affect your trip.

Jollywood Nights 2026

Disney Just Made 3 BIG Changes to Jollywood Nights — Credit: KtP

Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed event that takes place on select nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios. After its debut in 2023, Disney has made changes to this event every year.

One of the BEST changes for Disney Jollywood Nights is that now guests can enter the park at 5:30 pm rather than the previous 7:30 pm party entry time. This gives guests a full 5 hours to "jingle into the night" as the party wraps up at 12:30 am.

For the first time, Disney Jollywood Nights will run on select nights in November, December, and now January. See a full listing of dates HERE.

Jollywood Nights

Jollywood Nights kicks off this week with the first date on November 7, 2026, and Disney is now sharing more details of this special ticketed event.

We are also happy to see returning favorites such as "Disney Holidays in Hollywood" featuring Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, "What's This" sing-along, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam, and the "Glisten!" skating show.

Jollywood Nights Rain Policy

Weather is always a concern when visiting Walt Disney World. Disney has now clarified the rain policy for Disney Jollywood Nights, stating that it "will continue in the event of most inclement weather (rain, thunder, and lightning)."

Guests are encouraged to watch the My Disney Experience app to see if attractions are closed due to inclement weather and to see when attractions reopen.

Jollywood Nights makes several changes in case of inclement weather.

If rain affects outdoor entertainment, Disney will add a midnight showtime for Disney Holidays in Hollywood (hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy). Disney warns that Glisten! and Twilight Soiree at the Tip Top Club may cancel some or all performances. Sunset Seasons Greetings and Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! may still be offered.

Disney Announces Three New Updates for Jollywood Nights — Credit: Disney

In case of rain, Disney characters will shift to indoor locations:

Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers, Baloo or King Louie, Max as Powerline, and Phineas and Ferb: Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
José Carioca or Panchito: ABC Commissary
Mandalorian and Grogu: First Order Cargo
Bo Peep and Sarge: Toy Story Mania
Partysaurus Rex: Roundup Rode BBQ
Bing Bong, Joy, Sadness, Mike Wazowski, George Sanderson, and Needleman: throughout Pixar Place
Edna Mode and Frozone: The Edna Mode Experience
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Pluto, and Goofy: inside The Magic of Disney Animation.

Characters unaffected by rain include:

Chewbacca: near Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run
Stitch dressed as Santa: Celebrity Spotlight
Scrooge McDuck: BaseLine Tap House
Duffy dressed as Santa: Walt Disney Presents

Disney does not share a refund policy due to inclement weather and Jollywood Nights tickets are non-refundable. If you do encounter rain or bad weather on your visit, try to prioritize outdoor performances when the weather allows it.

Do you think Disney should cancel parties due to inclement weather? What do you think of this policy? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.

Donna Farmer

Donna has always loved Disney even at an early age. When she was younger her family would joke that she lived in "Donna Land". Even now as an adult, she loves to plan and make magical vacations come to life as she and her family travel "Home" to Walt DisneyWorld. Join her as she brings a little faith, trust, and a little bit of pixie dust to Disney planning.