Season's greetings to you Heather, I'd like to wish you a warm welcome to planDisney!
Now if there's anything that can be said about
Disney Jollywood Nights, this brand-new nighttime party certainly generated a lot of buzz in Hollywood and beyond with its debut this holiday season. I got a chance to experience
all of the sights and sounds (not to mention the snacks) and had a great time observing what offerings were available as well as the things that fellow partygoers really responded to over the course of the evening.
Now while select Quick-Service options do remain open during Disney Jollywood Nights, a number of dining locations were closed throughout the evening, which included
Hollywood & Vine. (A good way to confirm whether a dining location is open is by checking out the restaurant's hours online; for example the hours for
PizzeRizzo show that it will be open for "Today's Special Ticketed Event" on one of the party nights.) In my personal opinion, due to the limited amount of time that guests attending the party currently have, I'd prefer to grab
a quick festive snack exclusive to the event itself instead of using up a chunk of my four hours at the party sitting down for a meal.
However, since Disney Jollywood Nights ticket holders do have the ability to enter Disney's Hollywood Studios as early as 7:00 P.M. I would recommend making a reservation at Hollywood & Vine within that bit of time before the party officially starts at 8:30 P.M. so that you can still enjoy the buffet without compromising on any of the special event offerings. The best part is that as you exit after your meal, you may be able to meet special visiting character friends like Phineas & Ferb, Chip & Dale, Max or Duffy who are all conveniently located just a short distance away from the restaurant around Echo Lake - even as early as 8:00 P.M. on our evening. (Just be sure to show your event credentials like your lanyard or wristband to the Cast Members at these character greeting locations as they're exclusive to party guests!)
Don't forget to check out the Disney Eats Foodie Guide as well as the
planDisney Pocket Guide to Disney Jollywood Nights so that you're well prepared to make the most of your evening! In the meantime, please
come back to planDisney again for any more Disney Jollywood Nights tips and tricks - I'm always happy to help!
Cheers to the season while you sip and savor the holidays in Hollywood!
Prince