Holiday Magic from Both Coasts
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration aired on Sunday, November 28, 2021, bringing a joyful mix of music, previews, and surprises from both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Hosted by Derek and Julianne Hough, joined by Ariana DeBose from West Side Story, the special delivered seasonal cheer with a star-studded lineup and some very magical extras.
Celebrating Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, the broadcast promised an EARidescent layer of enchantment throughout the night.
A Night of Performances and Magical First Looks
This holiday celebration wasn’t just about music—it also gave viewers:
- A first look at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, opening March 1, 2022
- A trip aboard the brand-new Disney Wish cruise ship
- Previews of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto and Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story
All of this surrounded a full slate of musical performances:
- Julianne Hough and Ariana DeBose – “We Need a Little Christmas,” “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” “Holiday” medley
- AFTR PRTY – “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” “Winter Wonderland” medley
- Jimmie Allen – “Silent Night”
- Kristin Chenoweth – “(Everyone’s Waitin’ For) The Man with the Bag,” “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),” “Blue Christmas” medley
- Gwen Stefani – “You Make It Feel Like Christmas,” “Jingle Bells”
- Sebastián Yatra – “Dos Oruguitas” (Encanto), “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” medley
Looking for more nostalgia? Try the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parades, Holiday Celebrations, and Happy Easter Parades. 4th of July Spectaculars and the Disney Family Albums.
