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

Nov 21, 2024 in "Holidays at the Magic Kingdom"

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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ToTBellHop2 days ago

Brian2 days ago

The main tree did.

ToTBellHop2 days ago

That’s…special. Should’ve come down when Festival of the Holidays ended.

wdwmagic2 days ago

EPCOT still has holiday decor up today on day one of Festival of the Arts.

HauntedPirate2 days ago

Can't. They first need to have the brand-new Mickey's Egg-stravaganza Easter parties, followed by the debuting Mickey's Summer-tastic Party. Only then can they think about Halloween parties in early August.

wdwmagic3 days ago

EPCOT today still has the American Adventure Tree and most its its entrance and World Showcase decor up. It is going to be a busy night tonight!

Fido Chuckwagon3 days ago

Not Halfway to Halloween. Halfway to Halfway to Halloween. That should be like right now! They should have parties!

MisterPenguin3 days ago

Keep decorations up for Chinese New Years!!

ToTBellHop3 days ago

They have in the past (though not last year, I don’t think). Some years, there were even special treats that week in April.

Fido Chuckwagon3 days ago

Perhaps they’re just a little early for Christmas 2025.

spectromagic043 days ago

And the Christmas music is still playing.

wdwmagic3 days ago

Christmas Tree is still up at Animal Kingdom as of Jan 16

TTA943 days ago

Lol, well a lot more would be better if WDW was like Tokyo lol, but anyway. It is a shame WDW doesn’t do more for Easter.

Fido Chuckwagon3 days ago

I’m going to have to stop you right there…