Disney released its list of meet-and-greet characters for Jollywood Nights 2025. Fans are excited to see many returning favorites as well as some new character meet-and-greets.
New Characters and Their Locations
Several characters are confirmed to be appearing for the first time at the event this year.
The Star Wars cast celebrate Wookie Life Day in The Star Wars Holiday Special – Disney, Lucasfilm, CBS
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These new character meet-and-greets include:
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Chewbacca will appear in the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge area wearing his red Life Day robe from the Star Wars Holiday Special.
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Partysaurus Rex will appear in Toy Story Land.
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Bing Bong from Inside Out will appear on Grand Avenue.
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Miguel from Coco is slated to meet guests at Holiday Fiesta en la Calle (Coaster Courtyard on Sunset Boulevard) near Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith.
These additions expand the roster of rare or less-frequently seen characters during the seasonal event. For example, the presence of Life Day Chewbacca marks a themed Star Wars appearance with a holiday twist. Meanwhile Bing Bong and Partysaurus Rex represent deeper-cut characters from Pixar films.
PartySaurus Rex at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Jollywood Nights – Disney
In terms of location strategy, the new characters are distributed in distinct zones: Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Land, Grand Avenue, and the Coaster Courtyard on Sunset Boulevard. This geographic spread helps encourage event guests to visit multiple areas of the park. It is important to note that appearance times and lines may vary.
Returning Characters and Where to Find Them
A substantial number of characters from prior years are confirmed to return for Jollywood Nights 2025.
These characters include:
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Baloo or King Louie (from TaleSpin) at Echo Lake.
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José Carioca or Panchito (from The Three Caballeros) near Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith / Holiday Fiesta.
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Lotso (from Toy Story 3) at the entrance to Toy Story Land.
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The Mandalorian and Grogu at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
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Joy (and in some listings also Sadness) from Inside Out at Pixar Place.
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Phineas & Ferb at Echo Lake.
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Max Goof as Powerline at Echo Lake.
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Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers at Echo Lake.
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Santa Stitch at Celebrity Spotlight at Echo Lake.
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Santa Duffy at Walt Disney Presents (location listed in some sources).
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Edna Mode & Frozone from The Incredibles at Pixar Plaza.
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Mike Wazowski from Monsters, Inc. at Pixar Plaza.
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Donald Duck & Daisy Duck near Commissary Lane / Pixar Walkway.
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Goofy & Pluto on Grand Avenue.
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Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse at Red Carpet Dreams on Commissary Lane.
Miguel from Coco at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Jollywood Nights – Disney
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These returning characters span classic Disney figures to retro/rare characters and film characters. The locations are aligned with the park’s themed lands and help distribute meet-and-greet opportunities across the event.
Additional Notes and Context
Disney’s Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed, after-hours holiday event held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World Resort, Florida.
Echo Lake in Disney’s Hollywood Studios decorated for Christmas at Walt Disney World – Photo Credit: That Park Place
Jollywood runs on select nights from November 8 through December 22, 2025. Reported locations provide approximate zones rather than exact, fixed times; guests should check the official app or signage for details.
Summary
Disney’s Jollywood Nights 2025 presents a lineup of meet-and-greet characters merging new additions with returning favorites. New characters include Life Day Chewbacca, Bing Bong, Partysaurus Rex and Miguel — each placed in distinct thematic zones of the park to spread out guest traffic and offer fresh encounters.
The Jollywood Nights Sign at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World – Photo Credit: That Park Place
The returning set features a wide selection from vintage television (TaleSpin), classic Disney icons, Pixar characters and themed Star Wars appearances. Locations are clearly identified by zone, which helps visitors plan their time during the event.
Who are your favorite Jollywood Nights meet-and-greet characters? What do you think of this year’s additions? Let us know in the comments!
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