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!
![party](https://mickeyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-wdw-mk-magic-kingdom-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-main-street-usa-cinderella-castle-stock-atmos-1-scaled.jpg)
![party](https://mickeyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-wdw-mk-magic-kingdom-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-main-street-usa-cinderella-castle-stock-atmos-1-scaled.jpg)
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
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 Wonderful World of Disney](https://mickeyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-wonderful-world-of-disney-magical-holiday-celebration-disney-parks-holiday-specials-hosts-talent-3.png)
![The Wonderful World of Disney](https://mickeyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-wonderful-world-of-disney-magical-holiday-celebration-disney-parks-holiday-specials-hosts-talent-3.png)
Photo: Disney
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.
![The Wonderful World of Disney](https://mickeyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-wonderful-world-of-disney-magical-holiday-celebration-disney-parks-holiday-specials-hosts-talent-1-1.png)
![The Wonderful World of Disney](https://mickeyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-wonderful-world-of-disney-magical-holiday-celebration-disney-parks-holiday-specials-hosts-talent-1-1.png)
Photo: Disney
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.
![Holidays in Magic Kingdom](https://mickeyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-wdw-mk-magic-kingdom-main-street-usa-cinderella-castle-holiday-christmas-decor-stock-10-scaled.jpg)
![Holidays in Magic Kingdom](https://mickeyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-wdw-mk-magic-kingdom-main-street-usa-cinderella-castle-holiday-christmas-decor-stock-10-scaled.jpg)
Holidays in Magic Kingdom
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”
![Holidays in Magic Kingdom](https://mickeyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-wdw-mk-magic-kingdom-main-street-usa-cinderella-castle-holiday-christmas-decor-stock-4-scaled.jpg)
![Holidays in Magic Kingdom](https://mickeyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-wdw-mk-magic-kingdom-main-street-usa-cinderella-castle-holiday-christmas-decor-stock-4-scaled.jpg)
Holidays in Magic Kingdom
So mark your calendar and get ready! We can’t wait!