Fa la la! Seasonal celebrations might look different this year, but that hasn’t stopped Disney from putting together a magical special for fans to enjoy. This Thanksgiving, Disney is taking a look back at Disney Parks holiday performances from the past few years with The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration.
What’s Happening:
- ABC is sharing some extra holiday magic this Thanksgiving with a nostalgic fifth anniversary edition of The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration.
- The music-filled special airs Thursday, November 26th (9:00-11:00 pm EST) on ABC.
- Original hosts Derek and Julianne Hough return, kicking off the night with a glittering new holiday performance, while Trevor Jackson (Freeform’s Grown-ish) hosts from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
DEREK HOUGH, JULIANNE HOUGH
TREVOR JACKSON
- The trio will take viewers on a wintry ride through fan-favorite performances and new heartwarming family moments.
More Disney Magic:
- Viewers will also get a brand-new sneak peek into Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure coming in 2021 to EPCOT in Florida.
- In addition to magical holiday moments, get a sneak peek at Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film Soul, before it becomes available exclusively on Disney+ (where Disney+ is available) beginning December 25, 2020.
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
Pixar's Soul
Musical Performances:
- Hosts Derek Hough and Julianne Hough sing and dance through a medley of holiday classics in a fantastical new show open
- Singer/songwriter Ciara gives a festive spin on a “Jingle Bells/Jingle Bell Rock” medley (2017)
- Kelly Clarkson belts her version of “Underneath the Tree” (2016)
- Global superstar Jason Derulo performs his take on “Silent Night” (2017)
- OneRepublic perform a rocking rendition of “What a Wonderful World” (2016)
CIARA
KELLY CLARKSON
JASON DERULO
ONEREPUBLIC
- Meghan Trainor and Brett Eldridge share a sweet rendition of “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” (2018)
- Pentatonix give their rendition of “Deck the Halls” (2019)
- Idina Menzel joins fellow Frozen star Kristen Bell for a chilling performance of “When We’re Together” from “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” (2017)
- Boyz II Men take on “Let It Snow” alongside “December Baby” singer/songwriter JoJo (2016)
BRETT ELDRIDGE, MEGHAN TRAINOR
PENTATONIX
IDINA MENZEL, KRISTEN BELL
BOYZ II MEN, JOJO
- World-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli lends his voice to a rendition of “White Christmas” (2018)
- Aloe Blacc performs “I Got Your Christmas Right Here (2018)
- Becky G performs “Santa Baby” (2016)
- Reggae/dancehall and pop music icon Shaggy sings “Jamaican Drummer Boy” (2019)
ANDREA BOCELLI
ALOE BLACC
BECKY G
SHAGGY
The holiday special is a collaboration by Disney Parks, ABC Entertainment and Endeavor Content’s Film 45.