The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration aired on Sunday, November 26, 2023, continuing the beloved tradition of holiday entertainment from Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. As always, Derek and Julianne Hough returned to host the musical celebration, bringing festive cheer coast to coast.
2023 Celebration Derek Hough & Julianne Hough.
This annual holiday broadcast featured a mix of classic Christmas favorites and new musical highlights, all filmed with dazzling backdrops from Disney Parks.
Musical Performances Light Up the Night
The 2023 Disney Holiday Special featured an exciting and diverse lineup of artists performing festive songs, both old and new:
Derek and Julianne Hough – “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “What Christmas Means to Me,” and “Dance to the Music” medley
2023 Wonderful World of Disney Magical Holiday Celebration Mickey Guyton & Michael Bolton.
Michael Bolton and Mickey Guyton – “Christmas Isn’t Christmas”
Adam Blackstone and Andra Day – “Someday at Christmas,” and an original song “Legacy Christmastime”
2023 Wonderful World of Disney Magical Holiday Celebration Adam Blackstone and Andra Day.
Mickey Guyton – “Jingle Bell Rock”
Chris Janson – “Holiday Road”
Tori Kelly – “This Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland”
2023 Wonderful World of Disney Magical Holiday Celebration Tori Kelly.
Chrissy Metz – “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”
The Smashing Pumpkins – “Silver Bells”
2023 Celebration The Smashing Pumpkins.
Robin Thicke – “Let It Snow” and “Perfect Holiday”
2023 Wonderful World of Disney Magical Holiday Celebration Robin Thicke.
Iam Tongi – “White Christmas”
From the castle stage to festive park streets, these performances helped capture the magic of the season.
Explore the Full Archive
This post is part of our full archive of Disney Holiday TV Specials. From 2016 to today, explore every performance, holiday memory, and park preview that brought Disney magic into homes during the holidays.
