- How to Watch “The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular”: Watch on Sunday, December 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and stream the next day on Hulu and Disney+.
- Who is performing in the “The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular”: Elton John, John Legend, Leslie Odom, Jr., Seth MacFarlane and Liz Gillies, Anika Noni Rose, Ava Max, Carly Pearce, Auliʻi Cravalho, SEVENTEEN and Pentatonix.
Let the merriment begin – “The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular” is almost here!
This year’s show kicks off the holiday season in primetime on Dec. 1 with performances by iconic singers, including Elton John and John Legend. And I promise, this year’s “The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular” delivers an entire season’s worth of holiday cheer with a sleigh full of surprises. You’ve probably never seen a holiday celebration quite like it!
Kristen Bell narrates the show this year, telling the story of how Disney “makes ‘The Happiest Place on Earth’ even happier,” and “’The Most Magical Place on Earth’ even more magical.” The story sets the stage for hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, who guide viewers on a starlit journey through Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California and Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii.
And, of course, we can’t forget about the spectacular performances, including:
- Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro – “Deck the Halls” / “Holly Jolly Christmas”
- Auliʻi Cravalho – “Beyond” (from ‘Moana 2’ in theaters Nov. 27)
- Elton John – “Your Song”
- John Legend – “Always Come Back” / “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
- Seth MacFarlane and Liz Gillies – “White Christmas”
- Ava Max – “O Holy Night” / “1 Wish”
- Leslie Odom, Jr. and the Imani Milele Choir – “Little Drummer Boy”
- Carly Pearce – “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”
- So, gather your friends and family for a night you won’t forget. And check back here for more holiday updates, including information about the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade.”