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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