2020 Disney Holiday Special – Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

Celebrating 5 Years of Disney Holiday Magic

The 2020 Disney Holiday Special, The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration, marked the 5th anniversary of this seasonal TV tradition. Returning hosts Derek and Julianne Hough joined Trevor Jackson from Freeform, spreading holiday cheer from Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

This year’s special honored fan-favorite performances from the past five years while delivering fresh new music and magic moments. The special offered heartwarming holiday segments and exciting sneak peeks alongside the musical highlights.

A Look Ahead: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Disney+’s Soul

Beyond the music, viewers enjoyed a special preview of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, opening in 2021 at EPCOT. This exciting segment gave fans an early glimpse into the whimsical world of Ratatouille, complete with immersive attraction details and first-look visuals.

Moreover, the celebration featured a sneak peek at Disney and Pixar’s Soul, which premiered exclusively on Disney+ on December 25, 2020. These previews added an extra layer of excitement for Disney fans looking forward to upcoming releases.

Musical Performances From Years Past

As part of the fifth-year celebration, the 2020 special revisited favorite performances from previous broadcasts:

• Ciara – “Jingle Bells / Jingle Bell Rock” medley (2017)
• Kelly Clarkson – “Underneath the Tree” (2016)
• Jason Derulo – “Silent Night” (2017)
• OneRepublic – “What a Wonderful World” (2016)
• Meghan Trainor and Brett Eldredge – “Baby It’s Cold Outside” (2018)
• Pentatonix – “Deck the Halls” (2019)

• Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell – “When We’re Together” from Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (2017)

• Boyz II Men with JoJo – “Let It Snow” (2016)
• Andrea Bocelli – “White Christmas” (2018)
• Aloe Blacc – “I Got Your Christmas Right Here” (2018)
• Becky G – “Santa Baby” (2018)

• Shaggy – “Jamaican Drummer Boy” (2019)

Looking for more nostalgia? Try the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parades, Holiday Celebrations, Happy Easter Parades. 4th of July Spectaculars and the Disney Family Albums.