Disney’s Jollywood Nights has released the times for two shows guests can enjoy this Christmas season at the Hollywood Studios event. These are Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After and The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure. These productions are scheduled throughout the evening and are different in presentation from their daytime versions.
Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After
Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After is a live stage show presented at the Theater of the Stars. This show runs during the regular operating day and will continue during Jollywood Nights. The production features well-known Disney villains who share their perspectives on the events that shaped their reputations. Characters such as Hades, Ursula, Jafar, and Maleficent appear in a narrative that combines live performance with music, projections, and theatrical lighting.
Courtesy Disney Company, Concept Art
It includes spoken scenes, musical segments, and ensemble choreography, using layered visual effects to support the storytelling without relying on traditional hero-centered plots. Each villain is introduced with a unique segment that highlights their motivations and methods.
Although a daytime version of this show is available, the Jollywood Nights edition includes modified staging, audio, and lighting. These changes reflect the evening atmosphere of the event.
A jazz singer performing at Disney’s Jollywood Nights – YouTube, Paging Mr. Morrow
The listed performance times for Jollywood Nights 2025 are:
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5:50 p.m.
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6:50 p.m.
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7:50 p.m.
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8:50 p.m.
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9:50 p.m.
The two earliest performances begin before the event’s official start time, but event ticketholders may attend them as early entry is allowed from 5:30 p.m.
The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure
The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure is a stage adaptation of the 1989 animated film. It is performed in the Animation Courtyard theater. The production follows Ariel’s journey from sea to land. Scenes are presented using live actors, puppetry, practical effects, and video projections.
Concept art for The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure
The show includes musical numbers from the film, such as “Part of Your World” and “Under the Sea.” The pacing is adjusted to fit a condensed runtime. Dialogue and songs are used to move the story forward in a clear sequence.
Like Disney Villains, the Jollywood Nights version has enhanced features and visuals to suit the evening setting.
It offers five performances during Jollywood Nights:
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6:00 p.m.
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6:40 p.m.
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8:00 p.m.
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8:40 p.m.
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9:20 p.m.
These showtimes are spread out to allow flexibility in guest planning. Seating is first-come, first-served.
What is Disney Jollywood Nights?
Disney Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed Christmas evening event held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World Resort. In 2025, the event will take place on select nights from November 8th through December 22nd. Ticketed guests may enter the park at 5:30 p.m., although the official event window runs from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Jingle Bell Jingle BAM Fireworks at Disney’s Jollywood Nights – YouTube, Paging Mr. Morrow
The event includes themed entertainment, stage shows, character greetings, and exclusive food and beverage offerings not available during regular park hours. In 2025, two new stage shows were introduced specifically for the event.
Additional Details and Admission Pricing
Tickets cost between $159 and $199 depending on the date. Select groups such as Disney Vacation Club Members and Annual Passholders receive discounts. Food and drinks are available but not included in the ticket price.
Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy at Jollywood Nights – YouTube, Paging Mr. Morrow
Beyond the two new shows, other entertainment includes fireworks, dance parties, character encounters, and themed musical performances. Because some events occur simultaneously, guests are advised to consult the schedule ahead of time.
Will your family be celebrating Christmas at Jollywood Nights? Which show do you most want to see? Are these Jollywood Nights show times convenient? Let us know in the comments.
