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George Sanderson and Needleman join Jollywood Nights for 2026

By Ruuben Becker · Published October 23, 2026

The two Monsters, Inc. characters are new to the party. Disney also confirms returning favourites, including Powerline Max and Phineas and Ferb.

George Sanderson and Needleman from Monsters, Inc. are joining Disney Jollywood Nights in 2026. Disney lists both as new to the event, and Disney Parks Blog says guests will have the opportunity to meet them.

See George Sanderson and Needleman in DFB’s post ↗

George Sanderson at the Pixar Play Parade in June 2009, photographed by Loren Javier — George Sanderson and Needleman at the Pixar Play Parade on June 12, 2009. Archival character photos, not their 2026 Jollywood Nights appearance. Photos by Loren Javier: George Sanderson from Monsters, Inc. in the Pixar Play Parade; Needleman from Monsters, Inc. in the Pixar Play Parade. CC BY-ND 2.0. Unmodified archival photos, June 2009; not Jollywood Nights.

Needleman at the Pixar Play Parade in June 2009, photographed by Loren Javier — George Sanderson and Needleman at the Pixar Play Parade on June 12, 2009. Archival character photos, not their 2026 Jollywood Nights appearance. Photos by Loren Javier: George Sanderson from Monsters, Inc. in the Pixar Play Parade; Needleman from Monsters, Inc. in the Pixar Play Parade. CC BY-ND 2.0. Unmodified archival photos, June 2009; not Jollywood Nights.

Two new faces, familiar favourites

Max Goof as Powerline and Phineas and Ferb are also returning. Mike Wazowski is on the lineup too, but Disney lists him at the Pixar Disco dance party, not as a conventional meet-and-greet.

Disney has not specified the two new characters’ exact location, greeting times or whether they will pose together.

When the party runs

Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, offered on select nights from November 7, 2026, through January 5, 2027. Party hours are 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Eastern, with entry for event ticket holders beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The listed dates are November 7, 14, 16, 21, 23 and 28; December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 and 23; and January 3 and 5. Entertainment and character experiences can change.