December 1
When Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. returns for its fifth season, Coulson and the team find themselves stranded on a mysterious ship in outer space, and that’s just the beginning of the nightmare to come.
December 2
The 25 Days of Christmas has expanded to all of Disney’s network, but Freeform remains the home of the festivities. Today at 1:05, the show will feature Disney’s A Christmas Carol followed by The Nightmare Before Christmas at 3:10.
December 3
The holiday tradition returns as the Candlelight Processional is held at the Disneyland Resort.
December 4
Continuing a series of Disney Parks holiday live streams, tonight the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM nighttime spectacular will be broadcast from Disney’s Hollywood Studios
December 5
The latest Star Wars hardcover book is released. Soon to be seen in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, welcome to the casino city of Canto Bight. A place where exotic aliens, captivating creatures, and other would-be high rollers are willing to risk everything to make their fortunes. Set across one fateful evening, these four interconnected stories explore the deception and danger of the lavish casino city
December 6
D23 is hosting a special Christmas event at Walt Disney World. Holidays in Hollywood Studios will feature a behind-the-scenes presentation of “Sunset Season Greetings,” a dessert reception, and reserved viewing for Disney Movie Magic and Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM.
December 7
Nightmare Before Christmas Live comes to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Featuring Danny Elfman (Jack Skellington), Catherine O’Hara (Sally), and Ken Page (Oogie Boogie), the film will be accompanied by a live orchestra and performances.
December 8
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is held the Magic Kingdom. Featuring character greetings, holiday treats, and festive entertainment, this annual tradition has become quite popular.
December 9
About a year before she returns, you can catch the original Mary Poppins tonight on ABC as part of the Wonderful World of Disney.
December 10
D23’s Light Up the Season is a celebration on the Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank that features character greetings, holiday entertainment, and yuletide fun.
December 11
In the festive special edition of Freeform’s Disney Fairytale Weddings program hosted by So You Think You Can Dance all-star couple tWitch and Allison, the audience will go behind the scenes of some of the most spectacular weddings and engagements at Disney destinations around the globe during the holiday season. From a Frozen-inspired winter wonderland wedding fit for royalty at Walt Disney World celebrating Dominique and Joseph, to an intimate exchange of vows between Greg and Melanie at the Disneyland Resort, viewers will be guests to the most talked about nuptials of the year.
December 12
With Star Wars: The Last Jedi just a few days from release, Warwick Davis is at Epcot narrating the Candlelight Procession at the American Gardens Theatre.
December 13
In Marvel Two-in-One #1, something is very wrong with The Human Torch and only The Thing can help him. It’s the Marvel Universe reunion you’ve all been waiting for (well, HALF of it, at least!). Plus: What monumental secret has Doom been hiding since the end of Secret Wars, and how will it completely change the lives of Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm?
December 14
Walt Disney Animation Studios brings you a half-hour holiday special tale of an elite unit of Elves known as Prep & Landing. After working tirelessly on Prep & Landing for 227 years, an elf named Wayne is upset when he doesn’t receive an expected promotion to be the Director of Naughty List Intelligence. Instead, Magee, the North Pole Christmas Eve Command Center Coordinator (NPCECCC for short), partners Wayne with Lanny, an idealistic rookie who has an undying enthusiasm for Christmas. During their Christmas Eve mission, Wayne and Lanny encounter unexpected challenges that push them to their limits. Will the elves be able to guide Dasher, Dancer and the rest of the reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh through a raging snowstorm to ensure a Merry Christmas for all? The fun begins at 8:30 on ABC.
December 15
Today is the day. Star Wars: The Last Jedi is released. Do yourself a favor and buy your tickets in advance!
December 16
Two Star Wars experiences are happening today. First, the Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire VR experience debuts at Disney Springs. Then, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will host the Galactic Nights after-hours event which will feature a panel discussion about the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Follow along with us for all the fun.
December 17
Disney’s Frozen airs as part of Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas.
December 18
Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic airs on Freeform at 8 p.m. This one-hour holiday special gives viewers an inside look at how holiday magic is created throughout Disney Destinations. Go behind the scenes as a team of dedicated Disney cast members and Santa’s helpers transform Disney theme parks and resorts into a winter wonderland.
December 19
The yuletide adventures of Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne continue. With the Big 2-5 fast approaching, Wayne and Lanny must race to recover classified North Pole technology that has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking Naughty Kid! Desperate to prevent Christmas from descending into chaos, Wayne seeks out the foremost Naughty Kid expert to aid in the mission, a bombastic member of the Coal Elf Brigade who also happens to be his estranged brother, Noel. Airs at 8:30 on ABC.
December 20
Treasures from the Disney Vault returns on TCM. Check out such highlights as Toby Tyler and The Sign of Zorro.
December 21
On your marks, get set, bake! The temperature is rising in the kitchen this week as the remaining bakers enter French & Finals week where they will face their toughest challenges yet. From French fare to showstoppers like a tower of treats and numerous timed bakes, the heat is on, where only one baker will be named “America’s Best Amateur Baker” on the season finale of ABC’s The Great American Baking Show at 9 p.m.
December 22
Bowl season is a big deal for ESPN. Today at 12:30 p.m. ET, ESPN will broadcast the Bahamas Bowl from Thomas Robinson Stadium
December 23
Our next matchup is the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl which will feature Army taking on a Conference USA opponent from TCU’s Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. Kickoff is set for 2:30CT and will air on ESPN.
December 24
Bowl Mania continues with the Hawai’i Bowl where a team from the Mountain West will take on a team from the American Athletic Conference. Check out the game on ESPN at 3:30 HST.
December 25
It is Christmas. That means it is the day for a Disney holiday tradition. Disney Parks celebrates the joy of the holiday season, as hosts Julianne Hough and Nick Lachey take viewers on a magical ride down Main Street, U.S.A. and beyond. The Christmas Day celebration will be brighter than ever before, bringing together the beloved Christmas Day parade, magical musical performances, surprise celebrity guests and heart-warming family stories to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
December 26
Our last Bowl Game for the month is the Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl from Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. This game supports First Responders with the goal of giving 7,500 tickets to community heroes. Kickoff is 12:30CT on ESPN.
December 27
Star Wars: Storms of Crait from Marvel brings you some of the backstory of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. First up, learn the secret of the mineral planet Crait! Long before it became a battleground between the Resistance and the First Order, Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa led the Rebellion there in search of a new home. From writers Ben Acker & Ben Blacker (Star Wars Join the Resistance) and artist Marco Checchetto (Star Wars: Shattered Empire) comes the backstory to this winter’s biggest adventure.
December 28
Freeform debuts their first Movie Night with Karlie Kross. Taking the ultimate movie night to the next level, the supermodel, tech guru and fashion icon will invite some of her closest friends for an evening of movies, games, baking and fun, all while watching some of the most beloved “movie night” films, including Dirty Dancing, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Hitch, and Never Been Kissed, among others.
December 29
UCLA will defeat Washington State on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. PT.
December 30
On this day in 1980, Mickey Mouse was sent a warning by US Selective Service to register for the draft.
December 31
It is New Year’s Eve and whether if you are celebrating at a Disney Park or staying at home and ringing in the new year with Ryan Seacrest. We hope that your 2018 is full of magic.