Jollywood Nights First Timer

[The Foolish Mortal]

The family and I are planning to buy tickets for one of the Jollywood Nights events during an upcoming visit. We have never done this party (or any ticketed event party). So, any suggestions, tips, etc for a group of first timers? Any thoughts are appreciated!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I'm not one to dress up on vacation, but we made a point to get a little dressed up/do it up a little bit last year and it made for such a fun evening. Also made for some great family photos.

 

[The Foolish Mortal]

I'm not one to dress up on vacation, but we made a point to get a little dressed up/do it up a little bit last year and it made for such a fun evening. Also made for some great family photos.

Had not thought about that, but its a good idea. Thanks

 

[Disneydawg74]

We went last year. It’s difficult to do everything, but we really enjoyed Glisten (outdoor skating show), the holiday revue show at the Theater of the Stars, and the musical group at the Tip Top Soirée. We also dressed in a holiday style, as did many others, adding to the atmosphere. Enjoy!

 

[bigmac5]

Are there any free snacks during Jollywood nights

 

[Disneydawg74]

Are there any free snacks during Jollywood nights

No, there are no free snacks.

 

[deltadisney]

Is Woody's Lunch Box open during Jollywood Nights?

 

[Disneydawg74]

Is Woody's Lunch Box open during Jollywood Nights?

I don’t think it was open, even if it were open, the regular menu wouldn’t be available. As I recall, there were special party menus at all the venues serving food (I specifically went to The Commissary and The Hollywood Brown Derby, neither of which offered the regular menu).

ETA:see post below for correction

 

[Disneydawg74]

Is Woody's Lunch Box open during Jollywood Nights?

I take back my previous response. I found my party map and it seems to indicate that Woody’s was open without special event offerings.

 

[leebee]

I know "worth it" is situation-dependent, but it'll be $180 with tax, per person. Is this money well-spent? I've read some negative things. I'm hoping it's fun and exciting, not that I'm going to walk away shaking my head.

 

[bigmac5]

I am thinking about making reservations for Brown Derby. Is there a time of evening that would be best?

 

[The Foolish Mortal]

I know "worth it" is situation-dependent, but it'll be $180 with tax, per person. Is this money well-spent? I've read some negative things. I'm hoping it's fun and exciting, not that I'm going to walk away shaking my head.

You are correct that whether an experience is "worth" the cost is variable. Its really a personal question that nobody can answer for you. I am going to Jollywood for the first time in two months. Its expensive, but its a sunk cost. I already spent the money. Of course I am hoping to have a good time. But if its not, I won't be thinking about the cost, because it was already paid for and the money already gone from my pocket. My suggestion would be that if you are going to be thinking about the money during the experience and whether it was well spent, then you probably shouldn't go. Do something you already know is worth it to you. But if you can avoid thinking about the money already spent, then try it out. Fun or not, there's no point in worrying about the money that is already gone

 

[teach22180]

I know "worth it" is situation-dependent, but it'll be $180 with tax, per person. Is this money well-spent? I've read some negative things. I'm hoping it's fun and exciting, not that I'm going to walk away shaking my head.

Do make sure that the reviews you are reading are about last year because I understand there were a lot of problems 2 years ago. It sounds like most of the people who went last year thought the problems were solved. I'm really excited about the photos being included and seeing characters and about the special entertainment shows. I think the night events are one of those things that you have to pick out your priorities because you can't do it all.

 

[Disneydawg74]

I am thinking about making reservations for Brown Derby. Is there a time of evening that would be best?

We choose 10:30 for our party last year. That worked for us.

 

[japanese maple]

We had an absolute BLAST at Jollywood Nights last year! We liked it better than the MK Christmas party, by a mile.

No free treats, but the party food was really good. Shows were fun, walked on ToT 2 times in a row, could have done more. Galaxy's Edge was empty so makes for fun pictures.

Super festive, lot's of entertainment, fun music. Great party atmosphere. We really enjoyed it.