L-R: Julianne Hough and Tituss Burgess. | Photos: ABC
Wake up to magic on Christmas Day, and I’m not just talking about what’s under the tree…but about what will be on TV! Tituss Burgess and Julianne Hough are hosting the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration” on Friday, December 25th – aka Christmas morning – on ABC straight from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida!
Unlike the many previous years, there will not be a parade due to the pandemic, but that won’t put a damper on the Disney magic we expect to see. This year’s iteration will feature merry musical performances from Becky G, Tori Kelly, Trevor Jackson, Jon Batiste and more from locations all over the parks (see the full lineup below), a special appearance from Emmy® Award-winning actor Keegan-Michael Key, and social moments with TikTok creator Alex Ojeda.
The special will also spotlight heartwarming family stories, Disney Cast Member highlights, a look into the Disney Dreamers Academy and more festive surprises… including beloved Disney characters, of course. What’s Christmas at Walt Disney World without Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, and all of their friends?
Additionally, viewers will get a sneak peeks of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, coming in 2021 to EPCOT in Florida; Marvel Studios’ “WandaVision,“ a Disney+ original series streaming Jan. 15, and Disney and Pixar’s upcoming feature film, “Soul,“ available on Disney+ Dec. 25.
Musical performances include the following:
• Tituss Burgess and Julianne Hough — “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
• Becky G — “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” and “Feliz Navidad”
• Florida A&M University Gospel Choir — “Joy to the World”
• Jon Batiste — “It’s All Right” from “Soul” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
• Keedron Bryant with the Florida A&M University Gospel Choir — “Someday at Christmas”
• Maddie & Tae — “Holly Jolly Christmas” and “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”
• Tituss Burgess — “This Christmas”
• Tori Kelly with the Florida A&M University Gospel Choir — “Let it Snow”
• Trevor Jackson — “The Christmas Song”
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration 2-hour special airs on Friday, December 25 at 10am EST / 9am CST|PST on ABC. This program will be available On Demand and Hulu for a limited time after initial airing.
Stay Merry,
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