*** Official Jollywood Nights 2024 ***

[thegreatdonaldo]

I attended opening night and last night's party (11/16). Despite the opening night being sold out and this last night not, it was shocking how much more crowded it felt last night! My cynical view is that they let fewer people in the same night the bloggers and vloggers attend to make things appear smooth and carefree. Everywhere we tried to go had a 30+ wait (food locations excluded, those were walk up or 5 min wait). The character lines moved so much slower and some CMs gave poor advice (like telling people to wait on the side for Scrooge instead of getting in line so when he switched with Clarice, they wouldn't be at the back of the line ). Comparatively it was not as fun, but Jazzy Nights at the Hollywood Brown Derby was pretty good. Loved the music and atmosphere, food and drink just ok.

 

[chiburple]

I attended opening night and last night's party (11/16). Despite the opening night being sold out and this last night not, it was shocking how much more crowded it felt last night! My cynical view is that they let fewer people in the same night the bloggers and vloggers attend to make things appear smooth and carefree. Everywhere we tried to go had a 30+ wait (food locations excluded, those were walk up or 5 min wait). The character lines moved so much slower and some CMs gave poor advice (like telling people to wait on the side for Scrooge instead of getting in line so when he switched with Clarice, they wouldn't be at the back of the line ). Comparatively it was not as fun, but Jazzy Nights at the Hollywood Brown Derby was pretty good. Loved the music and atmosphere, food and drink just ok.

Were the ride waits 30+ too?

 

[georgina]

I attended opening night and last night's party (11/16). Despite the opening night being sold out and this last night not, it was shocking how much more crowded it felt last night! My cynical view is that they let fewer people in the same night the bloggers and vloggers attend to make things appear smooth and carefree. Everywhere we tried to go had a 30+ wait (food locations excluded, those were walk up or 5 min wait). The character lines moved so much slower and some CMs gave poor advice (like telling people to wait on the side for Scrooge instead of getting in line so when he switched with Clarice, they wouldn't be at the back of the line ). Comparatively it was not as fun, but Jazzy Nights at the Hollywood Brown Derby was pretty good. Loved the music and atmosphere, food and drink just ok.

I wonder how much it being a weekend night makes a difference. There are a couple of separate threads on this forum about the 13th, having short character and ride lines.

 

[japanese maple]

Were the ride waits 30+ too?

Nope! 4 of us were monitoring MDE all night since we are also doing a Saturday night party! Slinky still had 35 minutes but everything else stayed near 15 or under, especially after 10!

 

[chiburple]

Nope! 4 of us were monitoring MDE all night since we are also doing a Saturday night party! Slinky still had 35 minutes but everything else stayed near 15 or under, especially after 10!

Thanks!!!

 

[sconnell]

I would love to see your outfit!

I’ll post when we have it altogether. My costumer (dd22) is helping get it together. My trip starts on 12/09, so we still have time.

 

[thegreatdonaldo]

Nope! 4 of us were monitoring MDE all night since we are also doing a Saturday night party! Slinky still had 35 minutes but everything else stayed near 15 or under, especially after 10!

This is true though around 8pm, I walked past Toy Story Mainia and it was a 35 min wait.

 

[kat_lh]

We’re going to the last party and doing glam Star Wars. My 16 year old daughter is excited for a sequin black dress and red high tops as Darth Vader. I don’t know that glam and Chewbacca have ever been in the same description but I’m going to try my best!

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

I attended opening night and last night's party (11/16). Despite the opening night being sold out and this last night not, it was shocking how much more crowded it felt last night! My cynical view is that they let fewer people in the same night the bloggers and vloggers attend to make things appear smooth and carefree. Everywhere we tried to go had a 30+ wait (food locations excluded, those were walk up or 5 min wait). The character lines moved so much slower and some CMs gave poor advice (like telling people to wait on the side for Scrooge instead of getting in line so when he switched with Clarice, they wouldn't be at the back of the line ). Comparatively it was not as fun, but Jazzy Nights at the Hollywood Brown Derby was pretty good. Loved the music and atmosphere, food and drink just ok.

Thanks for sharing. We’re going next week and this is not what I was hoping to hear, but much better to be prepared for the worst and beat expectations. It still sounds shorter than M&G waits at MVMCP. We don’t have too many “must meet” characters but I would like to catch the shows. Did you see Glisten? Was it easy to get a spot around the rink?

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

I was able to purchase LLSP/MP with just a party ticket.

How does purchasing LLMP with just a Jollywood ticket work? Isn’t the mix-in time only 1 hour? Are you able to book more than one return time?

 

[CAPSLOCK]

I don’t know that glam and Chewbacca have ever been in the same description but I’m going to try my best!

You can get a hairy suit like Hagrid!

 

[ofcabbagesandkings]

I apologize if this has been asked before, but are the specialty food items the only food available after 7:30PM in the parks? Might swing by Docking Bay 7 during mix-in if so because the only food that looks appetizing to me is at HBD and we couldn't get an ADR at a reasonable time.

 

[japanese maple]

Oga's Cantina has some new food items we'd like to try - can we get in there pretty easy during party and do they have regular menu?

 

[ShelsGoingToDisney]

Oga's Cantina has some new food items we'd like to try - can we get in there pretty easy during party and do they have regular menu?

We were at the 13th party and Oga's was empty. Walked right in. Seemed to have the regular menu. We didn't get any food so I can't confirm that is there.

 

[thegreatdonaldo]

I apologize if this has been asked before, but are the specialty food items the only food available after 7:30PM in the parks? Might swing by Docking Bay 7 during mix-in if so because the only food that looks appetizing to me is at HBD and we couldn't get an ADR at a reasonable time.

I was able to get specialty food at Epic Eats at 7pm

 

[thegreatdonaldo]

Thanks for sharing. We’re going next week and this is not what I was hoping to hear, but much better to be prepared for the worst and beat expectations. It still sounds shorter than M&G waits at MVMCP. We don’t have too many “must meet” characters but I would like to catch the shows. Did you see Glisten? Was it easy to get a spot around the rink?

I feel bad, we did have fun... it was just so different compared to the 1st night. Definitely not an issue you will have!

M&G's vary. Some are shorter, some are the same as MVMCP. Was there a character in particular? Just make sure you rope drop your most important character meeting around 7pm, that helps. And if you plan to meet someone who alternates with another character, still get in the same line, maybe 10 minutes before the switchover. And sometimes they start late (Scrooge and Lotso were at least 10 min late).

As far as Glisten goes, if you want to stand the whole show, get there about 10 to 15 min early. If you don't mind sitting on the ground, you can show up a few min before the show.

 

[tetera]

Curious about how much time we should allocate for Jazzy Holidays at Hollywood Brown Derby - we currently have a 7:45PM reservation and an 11:45PM reservation and are trying to decide which (if either) to keep....

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

I feel bad, we did have fun... it was just so different compared to the 1st night. Definitely not an issue you will have!

Don’t feel bad— you still made it sound better than crowds at the MK party!

M&G's vary. Some are shorter, some are the same as MVMCP. Was there a character in particular? Just make sure you rope drop your most important character meeting around 7pm, that helps.

The one we are most excited about is Santa Duffy, but Tom Bricker suggested his line starts crazy long and gets better throughout the night.

And if you plan to meet someone who alternates with another character, still get in the same line, maybe 10 minutes before the switchover. And sometimes they start late (Scrooge and Lotso were at least 10 min late).

I will keep this in mind, this was the recommendation for OBB as well.

As far as Glisten goes, if you want to stand the whole show, get there about 10 to 15 min early. If you don't mind sitting on the ground, you can show up a few min before the show.

Do you mean vice-versa? I would have assumed you need to get there earlier to sit than stand.