Disney Debuts Holiday Special Featuring Top Talent Across Parks and Resorts. The holidays at Disney Parks are about to sparkle brighter than ever! This year, The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular, the beloved holiday TV special, is bringing together an incredible lineup of artists, popular Disney locations, and festive performances that will warm your heart and make your season merry and bright.
Beyond the holiday TV special, Disney magic is decking the halls with music, and memorable moments from coast to coast, and even across the Pacific. Whether you’re a fan of soulful ballads, pop anthems, or classic holiday tunes, this special has something for everyone.
Disney film fans are also in for a treat with a special look of Avatar: Fire and Ash, introduced by the cast of the movie from Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. We’ll also have a special celebration for Zootopia 2 introduced by Ke Huy Quan, the voice of Zootopia 2’s Gary De’Snake, from Disneyland and a closer look at Zootopia: Better Zoogether!, the all-new 4D show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom hosted by actor Nate Torrence, who lends his voice to the ever-optimistic Officer Clawhauser!
Celebrate the Holidays with Gwen Stefani and an All-Star Lineup Across Disney Parks
This year’s holiday spectacular shines bright with Gwen Stefani, who will take center stage at Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Resort for a dazzling performance of her brand-new festive hit “Shake the Snowglobe.” With the castle aglow in holiday lights, Gwen’s high-energy style and signature flair promise to make this one of the most unforgettable moments of the night.
But the magic doesn’t stop there! Joining Gwen are incredible artists performing from iconic Disney locations:
- Aloe Blacc brings soulful vibes to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with “This Christmas.”
- At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Good Charlotte rocks out in front of the Millennium Falcon at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with “Fairytale of New York.”
- At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Coco Jones delivers a heartfelt “Silent Night” beneath the glowing Tree of Life, while Mariah the Scientistadds a twist to “Santa Baby” in the bioluminescent wonder of Pandora – The World of Avatar.
- Over at Disneyland Resort, Tony Award Winner Nicole Scherzinger graces “it’s a small world” with a stunning rendition of “O Holy Night.”
- At EPCOT, the holiday fun continues at World Celebration Gardens, where three-time Grammy winner Trisha Yearwood will sing “My Favorite Things.”
- Bebe Rexha takes the festivities to another level on the Cinderella Castlestage at Magic Kingdom Park with a performance of “Rockin Around the Christmas Tree.”
- Finally, the holiday spirit travels all the way to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, where American Idol winner Iam Tongi shares the warmth of the islands with “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” from Lilo and Stitch.
Where to Watch The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
Don’t miss this dazzling holiday event! Tune in to ABC for the premiere of The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular on Monday, December 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and stream it next day on Disney +, Hulu, and Disney YouTube. Gather your family, grab some cocoa, and let Disney bring the holiday magic straight to your home.
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