ABC and Disney Parks Are Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree with a Flurry of Stars for Annual Holiday Specials

Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, and Ariana Debose Serve As Hosts of ‘The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration,’ Sunday, November 28, @ 7PM/6C

Derek Hough and Julianne Hough Host From Walt Disney World Resort and Trevor Jackson and Sherry Cola Host From Disneyland Resort for ‘Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade,’ Saturday, December 25, @ 10AM/9C

AFTR PRTY, Ariana DeBose, Brett Eldredge, Darren Criss, Derek Hough, Gwen Stefani, Jimmie Allen, Julianne Hough, Kristin Chenoweth, Meg Donnelly, NEEDTOBREATHE and Switchfoot, Norah Jones, Pentatonix, and More Special Guests To Light Up the Stage With Festive Performances

The Magic of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Encanto’ Extends into the Holidays When Sebastián Yatra Performs “Dos Oruguitas” From the Film’s Original Soundtrack at Disneyland Resort in California

It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays on ABC and throughout Disney Parks. Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, and Ariana DeBose will serve as hosts for “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration,” Sunday, November 28 @ 7PM EST/PST. Derek and Julianne return to host the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade,” Saturday, December 25 @ 10:00AM-12:00PM EST/PST from Walt Disney World Resort, alongside Freeform’s Trevor Jackson (“grown-ish“) and Sherry Cola (“Good Trouble“) from the Disneyland Resort, for the return of the beloved tradition of the Christmas morning parade.

Both holiday specials will sparkle with holiday cheer, offering heartwarming moments and exclusive sneak peeks at what’s new around The Walt Disney Company. Viewers can look forward to a sneak peek at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, opening March 1, 2022, at Walt Disney World Resort; a trip onboard the all-new Disney Wish from Disney Cruise Line, and special looks at Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” and Steven Spielberg’s new film “West Side Story.” As part of The World’s Most Magical Celebration, commemorating 50 years of Walt Disney World Resort, every touch of holiday magic will be an extra special, EARidescent treat.

Musical performances for “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” include the following:

· Julianne Hough and Ariana DeBose – “We Need a Little Christmas,” “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” and “Holiday” medley

· AFTR PRTY – “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” and “Winter Wonderland” medley

· Jimmie Allen – “Silent Night”

· Kristin Chenoweth – “(Everyone’s Waitin’ For) The Man with the Bag” and “Jingle Bell Rock” mash-up

· Darren Criss – “Happy Holidays / The Holiday Season” medley

· Brett Eldredge – “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

· NEEDTOBREATHE and Switchfoot – “Hometown Christmas”

· Norah Jones – “Christmas Calling (Jolly Jones)” and “Blue Christmas” medley

· Gwen Stefani – “You Make It Feel Like Christmas” and “Jingle Bells”

· Sebastián Yatra – “Dos Oruguitas” from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” medley

In addition to the parade, musical performances for “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” 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”

“The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” and “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” are executive produced by Sally Conner for Disney Parks, who brought on production company 45 Live and executive producer Michael Antinoro.