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D23 Announces Return of ‘Jolly Holiday’ Event—Get Ready for Festive Fun!
Get ready for the jolliest celebration of the season! The D23 Jolly Holiday event returns, inviting members to gather together on the festively adorned Walt Disney Studios lot. We’ll kick off the holidays surrounded by dazzling decorations, delightful treats, and an atmosphere overflowing with cheer!

The holidays are all about sharing, and it’s a true gift to share this special time with our D23 Members, along with their friends and families. We’re thrilled to invite you to enjoy exclusive activities and shopping opportunities, like:
- Themed photo opportunities with beloved Disney friends.
- A host of fun activities, including family-oriented crafts, cookie decorating, and live entertainment—including live musicians and a DJ playing holiday hits!
- Additional entertainment such as caricature and balloon artists; roaming jugglers; and magicians that will delight attendees of all ages.
- Get in the giving spirit with Disney VoluntEARS activities, including a Toys for Tots gift drive!
- Shop for holiday gifts and delights from a variety of local vendors and artisans.
- Test your skills with our carnival games like ring toss, tip the cat, golf putting, basketball shoot, and more!
- The opportunity to shop at The Walt Disney Company Store and The Walt Disney Studio Store.
- Complimentary sweet and savory treats, including cotton candy, popcorn, cookies, and candied apples, along with hot cocoa and cider.

For those looking for more substantial fare, guests can purchase additional food and beverages at the Buena Vista Café. Plus, Starbucks will be serving your favorite brews at the Frank G. Wells Building. Guests over 21 can enjoy our holiday bar, featuring a variety of festive cocktails as well as non-alcoholic beverage options for purchase.
Discover delightful holiday shopping opportunities to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list and shop for a Toys for Tots donation! Browse wares from a variety of local artisans and street merchants. Plus, at The Walt Disney Studio Store and The Walt Disney Company Store, discover a variety of gifts for Disney fans of all ages—including exclusive apparel and accessories only found at the Studio Store, and more one-night-only offers (including an All Night Offer for The Walt Disney Studio Store: D23 members can enjoy a 25% discount on the Walt Disney Studio Collection and other exclusive deals available only for the night.
D23 Gold Members will also have the chance to purchase an exclusive early-entry shopping ticket for The Walt Disney Company Store and The Walt Disney Studio Store (and a 40% discount on Select Styles, Including the Walt Disney Studio Collection) to shop prior to the start of the event.

Event Includes:
- A D23 Event-Exclusive metal ornament celebrating 30 Years of the Disney and Pixar classic, Toy Story.
- Holiday Shopping
- The Walt Disney Company Store (including an early ticketed shopping opportunity for D23 Gold Members)
- The Walt Disney Studio Store (including an early ticketed shopping opportunity for D23 Gold Members)
- Holiday pop-ups from local artisans and street merchants
- A variety of sponsored shopping booths
- Jolly Activities
- Disney VoluntEARS activities, including a Toys for Tots gift drive
- Holiday cookie decorating
- Carnival games including ring toss, tip the cat, golf putting, basketball shoot, and more!
- Family-friendly winter-themed crafts and activities
- Magical Experiences
- Character meet-and-greets
- Themed holiday photo opportunities
- DJ and other live musical entertainment
- Caricature artists
- Balloon artists
- Roaming jugglers and magicians
- Airbrush face painting
- Festive Complimentary Food & Beverages
- Sweet and savory carnival treats, including cotton candy, popcorn, cookies, and candied apples
- Beverages, including hot cocoa and cider
- Merry Food & Beverages Available for Purchase
- Buena Vista Café for food and desserts
- Starbucks at the Frank G. Wells Building
- Holiday bar (for guests over 21) serving a variety of cheerful cocktails as well as non-alcoholic beverages
Gold Member: $59 (+$3 Processing Fee) per ticket.
General Member: $79 (+$3 Processing Fee) per ticket.
Early Shopping: $114 (+$3 Processing Fee) per ticket.
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