Credit: Disney Disney has suddenly announced the cancellation of its brand-new seasonal event, issuing thousands of refunds for guests.
As Orlando, Florida, braces for hazardous weather this weekend, Walt Disney World Officials have decided to cancel the brand-new seasonal event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney Jollywood Nights, issuing thousands of refunds for guests who won’t be able to attend the event.
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In response to inclement weather striking Orlando this weekend, including forecasted thunderstorms, Disney has canceled tonight’s (December 16, 2023) Disney Jollywood Nights event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Theme park and entertainment journalist Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) shared the news through X (formerly known as Twitter), detailing that tickets will be automatically refunded for guests planning to attend the brand-new seasonal event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios tonight.
While it is unfortunate that tonight’s celebration (out of only ten available dates for the all-new event per Disney) has been canceled, it is essential to remember that this decision was undoubtedly made to ensure the health and safety of all guests and cast members.
Inside the Magic reached out to Walt Disney World Resort’s public relations team for comment on this breaking news and will update this article as soon as a response is received.
The National Weather Service issued a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” for East Central Florida, warning residents and visitors about possible lightning storms, high wind, minor to moderate coastal floods, and a High Surf Advisory and High Risk of rip currents, with some of these advisories continuing through Thursday, December 21.
In response to the incoming inclement weather, Walt Disney World Resort has also decided to temporarily cease operations at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, with an extended closure from Saturday, December 16, through Tuesday, December 19 — longer than what was previously anticipated.
Similarly, Universal Orlando Resort has taken preventive measures for the incoming inclement weather, announcing the temporary closure of its water park, Universal Volcano Bay.
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This holiday season, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has become the home of an all-new nighttime party, Disney Jollywood Nights. The unique, separately ticketed event is scheduled for ten select evenings from November 11 through December 20, 2023, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Disney Jollywood Nights invites guests to experience a glamorous evening full of merry mashups, delicious tastes and sips, iconic throwback characters, and a holiday vibe full of glitz and sparkle. For an extra dose of cheer, the party wraps with the return of the nighttime spectacular, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!”
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