Did Disney Just Solve this HUGE Jollywood Nights Problem?

Okay, it’s no secret that the first year of Jollywood Nights at Disney‘s Hollywood Studios left some room for improvement. While the special event shows were spectacular – there were problems with nearly everything else.

A vibrant holiday stage scene featuring puppets Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog on top of a stack of brightly wrapped presents. They are interacting with Princess Tiana, who stands nearby in a red holiday gown with white gloves, creating a festive and playful atmosphere under colorful stage lights. — *Holidays in Hollywood is quite possibly the best thing at Jollywood Nights.*

Namely – super long lines. There simply weren’t enough activities to absorb the crowds and most guests were all after the same experiences.

A nighttime jazz performance set against lush greenery and a misty, atmospheric backdrop near the Tower of Terror. The band features a bassist, saxophonist, and a female vocalist in a sparkling silver dress, performing under a lamppost that adds a warm glow to the scene. — *A jazz band preforms in the Tower of Terror Courtyard during Jollywood Nights*

From hour long waits to purchase cocktails at the Tip Top Club in the Tower of Terror Courtyard. To queues wrapping around Echo Lake to meet nostalgic characters from the 90’s.

A festive character meet and greet with Ferb from "Phineas and Ferb" dressed in a Santa hat. Behind him, colorful holiday decorations are visible, including a large Christmas tree with lights and gift boxes, creating a cheerful holiday vibe at Echo Lake in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. — *Ferb is just one of many character meets at the event!*

Honestly, the whole thing was a bit of a hot mess. But one of the most notorious let downs was the Jazzy Holidays at the Brown Derby. Entry into this even more exclusive holiday party was available only through reservation, and the reservations couldn’t be made until after entering the park after 7:00pm.

Now if you’re familiar with the plight of Virtual Queue, let me explain that this was so much worse. I don’t think Disney realized how popular the experience would be and the servers could not handle the web traffic. The app would hardly work and kept crashing. If you were lucky enough to even get the to right screen, you’d be added to a wait list because all reservations filled up almost instantly.

A wide shot of the entrance to The Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant in Disney's Hollywood Studios. The iconic red canopy with the restaurant's name is prominently featured, leading up to double doors under a clear sky. Benches line the walkway, and a menu display is visible to the right, set against the restaurant’s classic white and red stucco exterior. — *The Hollywood Brown Derby is a popular table service eatery in the park.*

This year, however, Disney has announced a major change. Jazzy Holidays at the Brown Derby will offer advanced dining reservations.

Beginning on September 17th, guests who have purchased a ticket to Jollywood Nights will be able to (try) and secure their place at Disney World’s most exclusive holiday party. This may not address the issue of capacity, but at least you’ll know before you arrive to the parks if it’s going to happen. And you won’t be wasting precious party time trying to refresh an app that keeps crashing.