The Disney Parks Holiday Celebrations 2018 Lineup

The Disney Parks Holiday Celebrations 2018 Lineup Sarah Hyland and Jordan Fisher (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

There’s nothing like some magical Disney Christmas news to start your day!

Chatter sparked on Twitter earlier this month when Jordan Fisher (“Dancing with the Stars Juniors”) and Sarah Hyland (“Modern Family”) both tweeted about hosting the annual Christmas celebrations for Disney this holiday season, and now the 411 on each of the event has been released–and I have it all here for you!

ABC and Disney Channel will take over the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ with star-studded TV specials as Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line transform into festive winter wonderlands to bring the magic of Disney straight into your living rooms this season.  Celebrations are set to air on the ABC Network and Disney Channel on two different nights before ABC airs the magical parade on Christmas morning, a treasured tradition in homes across the nation.

Not only will Fisher and Hyland be hosting the festivities, but we’ll see performances from Gwen Stefani, Meghan Trainor, Brett Eldredge, Andrea Bocelli, Aloe Blacc, Olivia Holt, Maddie Poppe, Why Don’t We, and many more!

Check out the lineup and schedule for all three specials below!

 

The Disney Parks Holiday Celebrations 2018 Lineup Why Don’t We (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Airing: Thursday, Nov. 29, from 9:00–11:00 p.m. EST
Network: ABC and on the ABC app

Join singer, songwriter and “Dancing with the Stars: Juniors” host Jordan Fisher and “Modern Family” star, Sarah Hyland, as they host the magical two-hour event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Joined by Disneyland host Jesse Palmer, Disney Parks and ABC will kick off the holiday season with a star-studded prime-time celebration showcasing incredible musical performances, special appearances and Disney magical moments, including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world – traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong.

Lin-Manuel Miranda will make an appearance to give a sneak peak at “Mary Poppins Returns”!

Musical performers and songs include the following:
• Gwen Stefani (“Feliz Navidad”)
• Meghan Trainor (performing a medley of her hits!)
• Brett Eldredge (“Baby, It’s Cold Outside” with Meghan Trainor)
• Becky G
• DCappella
• Aloe Blacc (“I Got Your Christmas Right Here)
• Why Don’t We (“Silent Night”/”Hey Good Lookin” medley)

Andrea Bocelli will perform a Christmas classic as well as duet with his son, Matteo Bocelli. They will sing “Fall on Me,” from Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.”

Jordan Fisher will also perform his holiday hit, “Come December” while American Idol winner Maddie Poppe takes on the classic, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”.

The Disney Parks Holiday Celebrations 2018 Lineup Meg Donnelly (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

Disney Parks Presents a 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party
Airing: Saturday, Dec. 1, from 8:00-8:30 p.m. EST
Network: Disney Channel
(Please Note: It will air Friday, Nov. 23 in the DisneyNOW app)

Hosted by Jordan Fisher and Disney Channel’s “Coop & Cami Ask the World” stars Ruby Rose Turner and Dakota Lotus, this festive half-hour special will feature star-studded musical performances by Gwen Stefani, Brett Eldredge, Asher Angel and Meg Donnelly, and special appearances by Disney Channel stars Booboo Stewart, Kylee Russell, Sadie Stanley and Sean Giambrone.

Stanley and Giambrone will take viewers behind the scenes of Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, where guests will experience the world of Pixar’s “Cars“ films and come face-to-face with Lightning McQueen. The experience rolls into Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in spring 2019.

Musical performers and songs include the following:
• Gwen Stefani (“Let It Snow”)
• Meg Donnelly (“Mele Kalikimaka”)
• Brett Eldredge (“It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas”)
• Asher Angel (“Last Christmas”)

The Disney Parks Holiday Celebrations 2018 Lineup Gwen Stefani (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Airing: Tuesday, Dec. 25, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EST, 9:00-11:00 a.m. CST/MST/PST*
Network: ABC and the ABC app

This Christmas, Disney Parks celebrates the joy of the season as hosts Jordan Fisher and Sarah Hyland share this magical holiday tradition with families around the globe. Co-hosted by Jesse Palmer, the Christmas Day celebration will be merrier than ever before, bringing together the adored Christmas Day parade, special musical performances, surprise celebrity guests and heartwarming family stories to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

Joining the festivities as parade correspondents are Freeform’s “grown-ish” actor Trevor Jackson and star of Freeform’s upcoming series “Good Trouble,” Cierra Ramirez.

Musical performers and songs include the following:
• Gwen Stefani (“Winter Wonderland”)
• Meg Donnelly (“Mele Kalikimaka”)
• Brett Eldredge (“Do You Hear What I Hear?”)
• Aloe Blacc (“Tell Your Mama”)
• Olivia Holt
• DCappella (“Last Christmas”)
• Maddie Poppe (“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”)
• Why Don’t We (“Kiss You This Christmas”)

Andrea Bocelli will perform “Ave Maria” as well as duet of “White Christmas” with his son, Matteo Bocelli. Jordan Fisher will perform the R&B classic, “This Christmas”.

*Airtimes vary, check listings.

Check out a slideshow below of photos from the specials. I can’t wait to watch them all!

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Sarah Hyland and Jordan Fisher with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in front of Cinderella's castle in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Sarah Hyland (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Sarah Hyland and Jordan Fisher perform at Walt Disney World. (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Sarah Hyland and Jordan Fisher with Daisy Duck, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck in Walt Disney World. (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Gwen Stefani performs at Disneyland in front of Sleeping Beauty's castle.
(Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Gwen Stefani with Cinderella at Disneyland. (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Matteo Bocelli and Andrea Bocelli perform at Walt Disney World. (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Becky G and Snow White at Magic Kingdom. (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Becky G performs at Walt Disney World. (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Jordan Fisher with Maddie Poppe at Epcot in Walt Disney World. (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Maddie Poppe and Donald Duck at Epcot in Walt Disney World. (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Meghan Trainor performs at Walt Disney World. (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Meghan Trainor with Belle and Beast at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
(Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Aloe Blacc performs at Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World. (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Why Don't We perform at Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World. (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Jordan Fisher performs at Epcot in Walt Disney World. (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Lin-Manuel Miranda in front of Sleeping Beauty's castle at Disneyland.
(Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Brett Eldredge and Meghan Trainor perform at Walt Disney World. (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Andrea Bocelli performs at Walt Disney World. (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

Disney Parks Presents: A 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party

Disney Parks Presents: A 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party

Ruby Rose Turner and Dakota Lotus with Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

Disney Parks Presents: A 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party

Disney Parks Presents: A 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party

Ruby Rose Turner, Dakota Lotus, Sadie Stanley and Sean Giambrone at Walt Disney World. (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

Disney Parks Presents: A 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party

Disney Parks Presents: A 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party

Gwen Stefani performs at Disneyland in front of Sleeping Beauty's castle.
(Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

Disney Parks Presents: A 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party

Disney Parks Presents: A 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party

Meg Donnelly performs at Walt Disney World. (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

Disney Parks Presents: A 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party

Disney Parks Presents: A 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party

Meg Donnelly with Lilo & Stitch at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
(Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

Disney Parks Presents: A 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party

Disney Parks Presents: A 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party

Brett Eldredge with Chip & Dale at Walt Disney World. (Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

Disney Parks Presents: A 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party

Disney Parks Presents: A 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party

Sadie Stanley and Sean Giambrone at Toy Story Land in Walt Disney World.
(Photo: Disney/Mark Ashman)

Stay merry!

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