Wonderful World of Disney Holiday Specials and Performers Revealed!
Every year, ABC and Disney Parks team up for holiday specials — and we just got some BIG news!
This year, Disney is hosting two holiday specials, which were filmed at all kinds of Disney locations — including Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani, and even the Disney Fantasy cruise ship. Find out all the details right here!
Hosts & Talent Lineup Revealed
First, “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” will air on ABC on Sunday, November 26th from 8PM to 10PM ET. It will stream the next day on Hulu and Disney+.
This show is co-hosted by Derek and Julianna Hough.
The “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” will air on ABC on Monday, December 25 from 10AM to 12PM ET, streaming the next day on Hulu and Disney+.
This show will be hosted by Derek and Julianne Hough, along with country music star Mickey Guyton and The Golden Bachelor host Jesse Palmer.
When it comes to “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration,” a special appearance by DJ Khaled will be accompanied by the following performances:
- Derek Hough and Julianne Hough – “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “What Christmas Means to Me,” “Dance to the Music” medley
- Michael Bolton & Mickey Guyton – “Christmas Isn’t Christmas”
- Andra Day and Adam Blackstone – “Someday at Christmas” and an Adam Blackstone original song “Legacy Christmastime”
- Mickey Guyton – “Jingle Bell Rock”
- Chris Janson – “Holiday Road”
- Tori Kelly “This Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland”
- Chrissy Metz – “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”
- The Smashing Pumpkins – “Silver Bells”
- Robin Thicke – “Let it Snow” and “Perfect Holiday”
- Iam Tongi – “White Christmas”
This show will also feature a special look back at performances from the past — such as Mariah Carey singing “All I Want For Christmas Is You” in 2016.
The “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” was filmed at Disney World with the following musical performances:
- Derek Hough and Julianne Hough – “Good Morning” and “Deck the Halls” Medley
- Ariana DeBose – “This Wish” from Disney’s “Wish”
- Chrissy Metz – “Silver Bells”
- The Smashing Pumpkins – “Evergreen” (A new, original holiday song!)
- Iam Tongi – “Mele Kalikimaka”
- The Cast of Disney’s “Aladdin” on Broadway – “Friend Like Me”
It will also include these past performances:
- Gwen Stefani (2018) – “Winter Wonderland”
- Beyoncé (2006) – “Silent Night”
- Stevie Wonder (2009) – “What Christmas Means to Me”
So mark your calendar and get ready! We can’t wait!