The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular is back for its ninth year, airing tonight (Sunday, December 1) at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. The annual holiday special will also be available the following day on Hulu and Disney+. This year, Dancing With The Stars hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro will host the show, with Kristen Bell narrating.
The special features an array of festive musical performances from big stars and beloved Disney characters. Highlights include:
- Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro performing “Deck the Halls” and “Holly Jolly Christmas”
- Auliʻi Cravalho performing “Beyond” from Moana 2
- Elton John singing “Your Song”
- John Legend performing “Always Come Back” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
- Seth MacFarlane and Liz Gillies singing “White Christmas”
- Ava Max performing “O Holy Night” and “1 Wish”
- Leslie Odom Jr. and the Imani Milele Choir performing “Little Drummer Boy”
- Carly Pearce singing “Let It Snow”
- Pentatonix performing “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
- Anika Noni Rose performing “Milele” from Mufasa: The Lion King
- SEVENTEEN performing “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”
The performances were filmed across several Disney locations, including Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California, and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko’Olina, Hawaii. The special promises to bring holiday cheer with unforgettable performances and magical Disney moments!