Disney Reveals Star-Studded Lineup for "The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular" Hosted by Derek Hough

The magic of the season is coming to your screen as Disney celebrates a decade of holiday cheer! 

What’s Happening:

• Hosted by Dancing with the Stars judge Derek Hough, The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular returns for its milestone 10th year with an all-star lineup, exclusive sneak peeks, and a festive look at how Disney Parks around the world sparkle for the holidays.

• Airing Monday, December 1, at 8 p.m. EST/PST on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu and Disney+, the beloved special will feature showstopping performances by Gwen Stefani, Nicole Scherzinger, Trisha Yearwood, Good Charlotte, Coco Jones, Bebe Rexha, and more, with narration from Ginnifer Goodwin, the voice of Judy Hopps in Zootopia 2.

• Filmed from Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawai‘i, the two-hour event will also give fans a first look at some of Disney’s biggest upcoming stories, including Avatar: Fire and Ash, introduced by the film’s cast from Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
• Plus, Ke Huy Quan will join from Disneyland Resort to celebrate Zootopia 2, while Nate Torrence offers a special peek at the brand-new 4D show, Zootopia: Better Zoogether! debuting at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

• From coast to coast… and across the ocean… the stars are lighting up The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular! Performances include:
  • Aloe Blacc brings smooth, soulful vibes to Toy Story Land with “This Christmas” 
  • Good Charlotte rocks out in front of the Millennium Falcon at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with “Fairytale of New York.”
  • Coco Jones delivers a heartfelt “Silent Night” beneath the glowing Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
  • Mariah the Scientist adds her own shimmering twist to “Santa Baby” amid the bioluminescent beauty of Pandora – The World of Avatar.
  • At the Disneyland Resort, Nicole Scherzinger lends her powerhouse vocals to “O Holy Night” in front of the iconic it’s a small world.
  • At EPCOT, Trisha Yearwood keeps the celebration going with “My Favorite Things” in the festive World Celebration Gardens.
  • Bebe Rexha brings down the house on the Cinderella Castle stage at Magic Kingdom Park with “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”
  • American Idol winner Iam Tongi shares the warmth of the islands from Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, with “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride.”
• Produced by Disney executive Sally Hopkins Conner alongside EverWonder Studio and executive producers Michael Antinoro, Tiffany Faigus, and Ashley Edens, this year’s spectacular promises music, magic, and holiday wonder.

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