As previously announced at Destination D23, 25 new menu items are expected to debut alongside returning items to Jollywood Nights for the 2025 event. Disney Eats has now shared a first look at some of the new items and returning favorites.
Jollywood Nights Food
Last year, over 60 food and drink options were available for the second year of Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios. This year, Disney plans to debut even more. Check out some of the new and returning treats below.
Sandy Claws Hot Cocoa
Dark chocolate hot cocoa topped with cherry whipped cream
This is a returning drink and will be available at Dockside Diner. We really enjoyed this at last year’s event. It was wasn’t artificial or sickly sweet, and we felt that fans of chocolate-covered cherries would love it.
Read our full review for this item and all other 2024 Jollywood Nights offerings at Dockside Diner and beyond.
Birria Taco
Shredded short rib and Monterey Jack served with a beef consommé for dipping
The Birria Taco is another dish returning to ABC Commissary for Jollywood Nights 2025.
We also really enjoyed this dish last year. It tasted like an authentic Birria taco from a Mexican restaurant. With tender short rib and plenty of cheese, this was a crowd pleaser.
Meatball and Polenta
Giant meatball with marinara and creamy cheese polenta
Last year, the giant meatball and polenta was only available at PizzeRizzo. With the closure of Muppets Courtyard, the popular dish will join the line up at Dockside Diner.
While this wasn’t anything particularly special, we did enjoy this dish. Although the sauce and meatball were standard, the polenta really stood out. The overall value for the price was also excellent. Other dishes available at PizzeRizzo included an Italian Beef Sandwich, Antipasto Flatbread, and Caramel-Mocha Napoleon. A handful of unique beverages were also available. We do not know if these dishes will be moved or replaced at other locations this year.
*NEW* Hickory Holiday Mac
Joining the lineup this year is a loaded-style macaroni and cheese dish. It will be available at Backlot Express. The creamy mac looks to be topped with hickory barbecue, onion crisps, and some sort of drizzle.
*NEW* Mike-aroon
Ramping up for Monstropolis, another new dish is decorated to look like Mike Wazowski. The macaroon will be available at markets around the park.
Stay tuned to WDWNT for full reviews of all the new Jollywood Nights menu items.
The Disney World website has also shared the exclusive menu for this year’s Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby, part of Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Jollywood Nights
Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that combines old Hollywood glam with festive fun each November and December. Guests can enjoy performances, holiday decor, specialty food and beverages, exclusive entertainment, purchase event merchandise, and take advantage of lower ride wait times.
This year, Jollywood Nights returns on select nights from November 8 through December 22, 2025. The November dates are set for select Saturdays and Mondays, while the December dates are on select Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. There are also 13 event dates in total, the same as 2024.
New merchandise featuring the mascot Ollie is also coming to the event.
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