Overview
- Opening night ran 7:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. with early entry from 5:30 p.m., and party check‑in issued plastic wristbands and printed maps at the entrance, Walt Disney Presents, and the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge tunnel by Grand Avenue.
- The entertainment slate operated as advertised, including Glisten! on Hollywood Boulevard, Disney Holidays in Hollywood hosted by Kermit and Miss Piggy, the Nightmare Before Christmas sing‑along, Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!, Pixar Disco, and the Twilight Soirée.
- More than 25 character opportunities featured rare appearances such as Chewbacca in Life Day robes, Bing Bong, Partysaurus Rex, and Miguel, alongside returning favorites like Powerline Max and others.
- Event‑exclusive Ollie‑the‑gingerbread merchandise—Spirit Jersey, Loungefly bag, ears, mug, ornament and pins—is sold only during the party at the Vacation Fun/Mickey Shorts Theater location.
- Reporters described lengthy entrance switchbacks and heavy crowds at check‑in, even as attendees enjoyed included PhotoPass downloads, specialty food and beverages, Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby, and reduced waits for select attractions like Slinky Dog Dash and Rise of the Resistance.