Disney Parks 2024 Holiday Special Performers Revealed: How to Watch on ABC and Streaming Platforms

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Posted: Thursday November 21, 2024 10:37am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

ABC has unveiled more details about The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular, set to air Sunday, December 1, at 8:01 pm EST/PST.

Hosted by Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, this annual event celebrates its ninth year with festive performances and holiday magic from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California, and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawai?i. The special will also be available to stream on Hulu and Disney+ the next day.

What to Expect

The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular is narrated by Kristen Bell, who will share the tale of how the Disney Parks kick off the holidays. The broadcast will feature performances from top-tier artists, blending classic holiday tunes with new hits.

Musical Performances

  • Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro – A medley of "Deck the Halls" and "Holly Jolly Christmas"
  • Auli?i Cravalho – "Beyond," a new song from Moana 2 (in theaters November 27)
  • Elton John – The iconic "Your Song"
  • John Legend – A soulful pairing of "Always Come Back" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
  • Seth MacFarlane and Liz Gillies – "White Christmas"
  • Ava Max – "O Holy Night" and "1 Wish"
  • Leslie Odom, Jr. and the Imani Milele Choir – A moving rendition of "Little Drummer Boy"
  • Carly Pearce – A cheerful performance of "Let It Snow"
  • Pentatonix – "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
  • Anika Noni Rose – “Milele,” from Mufasa: The Lion King (in theaters Dec. 20)
  • SEVENTEEN – "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"

How to Watch

  • Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024
  • Time: 8:01 pm EST/PST
  • Channel: ABC
  • Streaming: Available December 2 on Hulu and Disney+
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TP20002 hours ago

You know, looking back on it, Disney always had a sort of certain charm in the 70's and early 80's with its notable C List celebrities they'd get to appear in TV specials like this. And with the odd exception of Elton John, that is definitely a C List. But somehow, when it's actually happening, the C Listers of today aren't as charming at the time as they'll be 20 years from now. Also, I'm pretty sure a couple names on that guest list are going to be mentioned in the upcoming Sean Combs trial.

Tony the Tigger2 hours ago

I looked at the 17th; but when I compare the cost for two of us to attend vs. the price of a Pixie Pass, it gives me pause. It’s just a few dollars less. We are going 12/16-12/18 and 12/24-12/26. The price of single day tickets to go on Christmas are also almost as much as a Pixie Pass, and you can’t buy tickets for Christmas and then apply them to an AP upgrade that would black out Christmas. So it’s looking like a Disney Springs or resort holiday unless I break down at the last minute.

Tony the Tigger2 hours ago

What’s baffling to me is this bothering you. You act like it’s important. It’s trivial. Now you’re getting it.

MagicHappens19714 hours ago

It doesn't seem like Disney is decorating any F&B locations anymore. I have noticed that all decor has returned to Merchandise locations though.

aladdin20077 hours ago

is it good or noticeable changes? still nothing in whispering canyon?

Cmdr_Crimson13 hours ago

It's funny that after Disney left to create their own cruise line Warner Bros took over the Big Red Boat..

JohnD14 hours ago

The first "Disney Cruise Line", Premier Cruise Line. I did a high school senior cruise with them from Port Canaveral to Nassau and back.

ToTBellHop15 hours ago

I guess Xtina is busy?

Comped15 hours ago

Seth still gets paid by Disney for Family Guy (and American Dad too - since Disney produces both). And technically The Orville isn'r dead 100% either... It is a sad guest list though, that I agree.

Starship82416 hours ago

I'm gonna take a wild guess and say Jollywood nights has not sold out since the first night.

Chi8417 hours ago

Yum!

Disney4family18 hours ago

A white castle!!!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Cmdr_Crimson18 hours ago

Ugh...That guest list is sad...And they must have given Seth McFarlane a decent paycheck just to come down since he doesn't want any part to be with Disney any more and stick with Universal Studios.. Better off sticking to the classics..The Better ones.

ToTBellHop19 hours ago

Wilderness Lodge got a brand new tree and lights this year.