It wouldn’t be an official holiday celebration if Disney Channel didn’t get in on the fun, and this year, they’re finding creative new (virtual) ways to bring seasonal magic to all fans! Audiences can enjoy not one, but three Christmas specials that will have Disney Channel stars running through Disney Parks and showing off their acting chops.
PEARCE JOZA, ARIEL MARTIN, MILO MANHEIM, KYLEE RUSSELL
What’s Happening:
- Disney Channel will present three special programming events for kids and families to kick-off the holiday season in December:
- Friday, December 4, at 8:00 pm EST/PST
- Disney Holiday Magic Quest, a one-hour high-stakes adventure navigated through the twists and turns of Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort, premieres.
- Sunday, December 6, at 7:00 pm EST/PST
- Challenge Accepted! Disney Channel’s Epic Holiday Showdown, a one-hour event where network stars compete to save the holidays from Ebenezer Scrooge.
- Friday, December 11, at 8:00 pm EST/PST
- Disney Channel Holiday House Party, a holiday sketch comedy show that will have fans laughing till their sides hurt!
- All three specials will be available in DisneyNOW. Additionally, from November 28th-December 28th Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD will feature holiday shorts and episodes across several of their family friendly series.
Disney Channel’s Holiday Programming
Saturday, November 28
Snowsnaps – "Gone to the Dogs" (Short-form) | 8:55 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Junior
- Violet and Tomas challenge Kiki and Sami to a dogsled.
Sunday November 29
"Put The Happy In The Holidays" Music Video | Airing on Disney Channel and DisneyMusicVEVO
- Disney Channel stars come together and sing "Put The Happy In The Holidays" a festive and upbeat holiday song to bring joy to kids and families around the world.
- The lively music video will feature ZOMBIES 2 stars Meg Donnelly, Chandler Kinney and Trevor Tordjman plus Raven’s Home stars Navia Robinson, Sky Katz, Issac Ryan Brown and Sydney to the Max star Ruth Righi.
Monday, November 30
Chuggington: Tales from the Rails – "Chugging Home for the Holidays" | 8:15 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Junior and in DisneyNOW
- Wilson, Koko, and Brewster visit San Locomota to experience Rosa's holiday traditions.
Vampirina – "The Fright Before Christmas" / "Scared Snowman" | 11:00 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Junior and in DisneyNOW
- In the first story of the episode, Vampirina plans a spooky scare in the hopes of attracting Spooky Claus so that her family can enjoy a festive Transylvanian Christmas.
- Then, when the Abominable Snowman arrives at the Scare B&B after a big snowstorm, Vee and her friends help him overcome his fears.
- Chris Sullivan (This Is Us) guest stars as Steve, the Abominable Snowman
DuckTales – "How Santa Stole Christmas!" | 7:00 p.m. ET/PT on Disney XD and in DisneyNOW
- Scrooge teams up with his archrival, Santa Claus, to save Christmas, while Webby discovers the true history behind their infamous feud. Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey) guest stars as Santa Claus.
MILO MANHEIM AND KYLEE RUSSELL
Friday, December 4
Puppy Dog Pals – "A Christmas Mission in Toyland" / "Nine Lights Tonight!" | 9:00 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and in DisneyNOW
- In the first story, Auggie and Mo help recite their naptime Christmas story when the pages of their book go missing.
- In the second story, Bingo and Rolly go on a mission to help Santa and Mrs. Claus replace the lights on their friend's Hanukkiah.
- Henry Winkler (Happy Days) returns as Santa.
The Snowy Day | 11:00 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel
- Based on the award-winning book by Ezra Jack Keats. Peter goes on a magical, snowy walk to his Nana's house to bring home their Christmas Eve dinner.
Piney: The Lonesome Pine | 7:00 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Junior and in DisneyNOW
- A cheerful girl grows a talking pine to be her Christmas tree, but when he's accidentally removed from her grandfather's Christmas tree farm, the family dog leads him on a journey across the countryside while the girl and her grandpa search to get them home before Christmas.
ARIEL MARTIN AND PEARCE JOZA
Disney Holiday Magic Quest | 8:00 pm EST/PST Disney Channel and in DisneyNOW day after
- Virtually hosted by Raven-Symoné, this family fun special features multi talented ZOMBIES 2 stars Milo Manheim, Kylee Russell, Ariel Martin and Pearce Joza competing in a high-stakes, holiday adventure inside Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort after dark.
- The stars will navigate a series of challenges and obstacles through iconic Disney attractions, including the Haunted Mansion and Cinderella Castle, in an attempt to restore the holiday magic that was stolen by famed Disney villains Maleficent and Evil Queen.
- As stars compete for the grand prize, proceeds will be donated to Toys for Tots, a nonprofit organization that delivers hope and the magic of the holidays to less fortunate children.
Disney Fam Jam – "Jolly Holidance" | 8:45 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and in DisneyNOW
- Ariel Martin and Trevor Tordjman host the family dance competition as two holiday-obsessed families dance it out to their favorite seasonal songs and become the “Disney Fam Jam” champions.
- Choreographer Phil Wright lends his expertise to help the Villalobos and Mucha families incorporate their creativity and holiday tradition into their routines.
Saturday, December 5
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir – "Chris Master" | 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and in DisneyNOW
- Nino's little brother transforms into Chris Master and sends giant toys out to wreak havoc throughout Paris, looking for Santa Claus.
Sunday, December 6th
KEVIN FRAZIER, ANNELIESE VAN DER POL, NISCHELLE TURNER
Challenge Accepted! Disney Channel’s Epic Holiday Showdown | 7:00 pm EST/PST Disney Channel and in DisneyNOW day after
- Santa and Mrs. Claus, played by Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner, enlist the help of Disney Channel stars to save the holidays from Ebenezer Scrooge (Raven’s Home star Anneliese van der Pol).
- The stars will take on a series of zany holiday-themed challenges to lift her evil curse on Christmas.
- The special will include a performance by ZOMBIES 2 star Meg Donnelly with one lucky fan, and a show-stopping number by global pop group Now United.
Also Starring:
- Milo Manheim, Chandler Kinney, Trevor Tordjman, Kylee Russell, Issac Ryan Brown, Navia Robinson, Sky Katz, Jason Maybaum, Mallory Mahoney, Raphael Alejandro, Will Buie Jr., Christian J. Simon, Ruth Righi, Ava Kolker, Ramon Reed.
Monday, December 7
Oddbods – "The Festive Menace" | 7:00 p.m. ET/PT on Disney XD and in DisneyNOW
- T'was the night before Christmas and trouble is brewing, Santa's gone bad and it's the Oddbods doing.
Tuesday, December 8
Random Rings "Cricket Pranks Chandler" (Short-form) | Airing on Disney Channel and Disney Channel YouTube
- Cricket pretends to be Santa Claus and tells Chandler Kinney ("Zombies 2") she’s on Santa’s naughty list, unless she mails Cricket a bunch of money.
Friday, December 11
Bluey – "Christmas Swim" | 10:30 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and in DisneyNOW
- Bluey gets a new teddy for Christmas and introduces him to the whole family. But the family play too rough with him and now he wants to go home. Until Frisky convinces him to stay.
RUBY ROSE TURNER, RAMON REED, ISSAC RYAN BROWN, MIRANDA MAY
Disney Channel Holiday House Party | 8:00 pm EST/PST on Disney Channel and in DisneyNOW day after
- Disney Channel stars, joining in remotely from their homes, deliver a holiday sketch comedy show for kids and families.
- Hosted by Miranda May (BUNK’D), the ensemble of comedic actors will deck the halls with a variety of wacky characters and hilarious sketches, including a Gen Z influencer take on a Charles Dickens classic, a Disney Wand ID fail and a High School Musical throwback.
Starring are:
- Raphael Alejandro, Suzi Barrett, Issac Ryan Brown, Kylie Cantrall, Scarlett Estevez, Kaylin Hayman, Ramon Reed, Trevor Tordjman, Ruby Rose Turner, Tobie Windham
Just Roll With It – "The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year" | 8:25 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and in DisneyNOW
- When Rachel is put in charge of running Beatz 101's charity Christmas telethon and the starring act's props and costumes are mysteriously destroyed right before the show, Owen takes it upon himself to uncover the mystery of "who dunnit."
Monday, December 14
Vampirina – "New Century's Eve" / "Bridget to the Brave" | 11:00 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Junior and in DisneyNOW
- In the first story of the episode, Vampirina and her family celebrate New Century's Eve and learn that following their resolutions is harder than they thought. Then, Bridget finds a spell book in the attic and accidently casts a spell that makes her fearsome instead of fearless.
Tuesday, December 15
Random Rings "Tilly Tests Trevor" (Short-form) | Airing on Disney Channel, and Disney Channel YouTube
- Tilly is making her very own Christmas movie and wants to cast Trevor Tordjman ("Zombies 2") as Santa Claus, but Gramma Alice challenges Trevor to prove he's worthy of the role.
Friday, December 18
Raven's Home One-hour Holiday Episode – "Mad About Yuletide" | 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and in DisneyNOW
- It's Christmas Eve and the Baxter/Grayson family are trying to make the best of the holiday when a storm hits and disrupts their plans to celebrate together at a cabin on the lake.
- Snowed in at three different places – Raven and Chelsea are lost in a snow tunnel, dads Devon and Garrett are stuck at the cabin and the kids are home alone – they all must lean on each other to help keep their inner "Christmas Cray" alive!
Sunday, December 27
Fancy Nancy – "New Year's Nancy" / "Nancy's Gift to Grandpa" | 12:00 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Junior and in DisneyNOW
- In the first story of the episode, Nancy wants to stay up until midnight on New Year’s Eve, but finds that staying awake is harder than she thought.
- Then, to cheer up Grandpa on a wintry day, Nancy draws a masterpiece in chalk on the driveway.
- Kal Penn and Aparna Nancherla (both from Disney's Mira, Royal Detective) return as Mr. and Mrs. Singh. George Wendt (Cheers) returns as Nancy's Grandpa.