Disney Parks 2021 Holiday Celebration Specials

Disney Parks 2021 Holiday Celebration Specials Julianne Hough and Ariana DeBose. (Photo: Disney/Matt Stroshane)

The magical experience of celebrating the holiday season with Disney returns to the ABC network this year with two festive specials jam-packed with music, magic and your favorite stars as they ring in the season from the ‘happiest place on earth’!

“The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration”, hosted by Julianne Hough and Ariana DeBose (“West Side Story”, “Hamilton”, “The Prom”), will air on Sunday, November 28th while sibling powerhouses Derek Hough and Julianne Hough take on the hosting duties in Walt Disney World for the beloved “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” on Christmas morning, Saturday, December 25th.  Freeform’s Trevor Jackson (“grown-ish”) and Sherry Cola (“Good Trouble”) corresponding from the Disneyland Resort.

Performers include: Gwen Stefani, Darren Criss, Kristin Chenoweth, Brett Eldredge, Chance the Rapper, Jimmie Allen, Meg Donnelly, NEEDTOBREATHE and Switchfoot, Pentatonix, Norah Jones, AFTR PARTY, and Sebastián Yatra who will perform “Dos Oruguitas” from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto”.

Check out the lineup and schedule for both specials below!

Disney Parks 2021 Holiday Celebration Specials Ariana DeBose and Julianne Hough perform. (Photo: Disney/Kent Phillips)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Airing: Sunday, Nov. 28, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. EST/PST

Musical performers and songs include the following:

Julianne Hough and Ariana DeBose – Performing: “We Need a Little Christmas,” “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” & “Holiday” medley
AFTR PRTY – Performing: “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” & “Winter Wonderland” medley
Jimmie Allen – Performing: “Silent Night”
Chance the Rapper – Performing: “The Man Who Has Everything”
Kristin Chenoweth – Performing: “(Everyone’s Waitin’ For) The Man with the Bag” & “Jingle Bell Rock” mash-up
Darren Criss – Performing: “Happy Holidays / The Holiday Season” medley
Brett Eldredge – Performing: “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
NEEDTOBREATHE and Switchfoot – Performing: “Hometown Christmas”
Norah Jones – Performing: “Christmas Calling (Jolly Jones)” and “Blue Christmas” medley
Gwen Stefani – Performing: “You Make It Feel Like Christmas” and “Jingle Bells”
Sebastián Yatra – Performing: “Dos Oruguitas” (from Disney’s Encanto)

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Disney Parks 2021 Holiday Celebration Specials Derek Hough and Julianne Hough at Walt Disney World Resort. (Photo: Disney/Kent Phillips)

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Airing: Saturday, Dec. 25, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST/PST

Musical performers and songs include the following:

Derek Hough and Julianne Hough – “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town”
Jimmie Allen – “White Christmas”
Kristin Chenoweth – “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
Darren Criss – “Christmas Dance”
Meg Donnelly – “Jingle Bell Rock”
Brett Eldredge – “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
Norah Jones – “Run Rudolph Run”
Pentatonix – “I Saw Three Ships”
Gwen Stefani – “Cheer for the Elves”

See photos from the specials in the slideshow below!

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Julianne Hough and Ariana DeBose. (Photo: Disney/Matt Stroshane)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Gwen Stefani performs. (Photo: Disney/Richard Harbaugh)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Julianne Hough, Ariana DeBose and Marco French. (Photo: Disney/Matt Stroshane)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Chance the Rapper performs. (Photo: Disney/Kent Phillips)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Kristin Chenoweth and Ariana DeBose. (Photo: Disney/Kent Phillips)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Ariana DeBose and Julianne Hough perform. (Photo: Disney/Kent Phillips)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Mickey Mouse is ready to rock out around the Christmas tree! (Photo: Disney/Richard Harbaugh)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Darren Criss performs. (Photo: Disney/Kent Phillips)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Sebastián Yatra meets Mirabel of the new Walt Disney Animation Studios film, “Encanto,” at Disney California Adventure Park. (Photo: Disney/Richard Harbaugh)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Gwen Stefani performs. (Photo: Disney/Richard Harbaugh)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

(L-R): Chris Kirkpatrick, Shawn Stockman, Joey Fatone and Wanya Morris of AFTR PRTY. (Photo: Disney/Matt Stroshane)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Norah Jones performs. (Photo: Disney/Richard Harbaugh)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Brett Eldredge at Epcot in Walt Disney World. (Photo: Disney/Kent Phillips)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

NEEDTOBREATHE and Switchfoot perform. (Photo: Disney/Kent Phillips)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

NEEDTOBREATHE and Switchfoot. (Photo: Disney/Matt Stroshane)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Jimmie Allen performs. (Photo: Disney/Matt Stroshane)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Kristin Chenoweth performs. (Photo: Disney/Kent Phillips)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Ryan McDonagh and Zach Bogosian of NFL's Tampa Bay Lightning. (Photo: Disney/Matt Stroshane)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

AFTR PRTY performs. (Photo: Disney/Kent Phillips)

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

Derek Hough and Julianne Hough (Photo: Disney/Kent Phillips)

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

(Photo: Disney/Chloe Rice)

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

Sherry Cola and Trevor Donovan (Photo: Disney/Chloe Rice)

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

Derek Hough and Julianne Hough (Photo: Disney/Kent Phillips)

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

Derek Hough and Julianne Hough (Photo: Disney/Kent Phillips)

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

Gwen Stefani (Photo: Disney/Richard Harbaugh)

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

Darren Criss (Photo: Disney/Matt Stroshane)

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

Darren Criss (Photo: Disney/Matt Stroshane)

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

Brett Eldredge (Photo: Disney/Kent Phillips)

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

(Photo: Disney/Chloe Rice)

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

Pentatonix (Photo: Disney/Richard Harbaugh)

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

(Photo: Disney/Chloe Rice)

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

Chance the Rapper (Photo: Disney/Kent Phillips)

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

Kristin Chenoweth (Photo: Disney/Matt Stroshane)

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

(Photo: Disney/Chloe Rice)

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

Norah Jones (Photo: Disney/Richard Harbaugh)

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

Jimmie Allen (Photo: Disney/Matt Stroshane)

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

Meg Donnelly (Photo: Disney/Matt Stroshane)

 
Both specials will include exclusive sneak peeks at park attractions, the all-new Disney Wish from Disney Cruise Line, and special looks at “Encanto” and Steven Spielberg‘s “West Side Story.” This is sure to be an exciting time as 50 years of the Walt Disney World Resort is commemorated this year.  ABC programming can also be viewed on demand and on Hulu.

See the full ABC Holiday 2021 Seasonal Programming Guide!

Click Here for the Disney Channel and Disney Junior Seasonal Lineup!

View Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas Daily Schedule!

What To Watch on Disney+ ‘Seasons Streamings’ Holiday 2021 Lineup!

Stay Merry,
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