“The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” aired Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021
Derek and Julianne Hough return to host the holiday spectacular from Walt Disney World and Disneyland alongside “West Side Story’s” Ariana DeBose. The star-studded lineup of musical performances includes Kristin Chenoweth, Jimmie Allen, Gwen Stefani and more.
2021 Wonderful World of Disney Magical Holiday Celebration Disney Christmas Parade The special includes a flurry of magical surprises, heartwarming moments, and exclusives, including a sneak, peek at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, opening March 1, 2022, at Walt Disney World; 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,” according to Disney Parks.
Musical Performances Include:
- 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
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