2020 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration: Music, Magic & Sneak Peeks

The 2020 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration brought holiday magic into homes in a reimagined format due to the unique challenges of the year. Hosted by Tituss Burgess and Julianne Hough, the event featured a star-studded lineup of musical performances, sneak peeks at exciting Disney projects, and plenty of holiday cheer—though fans shouldn’t expect the traditional parade this time around.

Star-Studded Performances & Festive Fun

This year’s celebration opened with Tituss Burgess and Julianne Hough singing “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” kicking off a show packed with festive music. The lineup featured:

• Becky G – “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and “Feliz Navidad”
• Jon Batiste – “It’s All Right” from Soul and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
• Florida A&M University Gospel Choir – “Joy to the World”
• Keedron Bryant with Florida A&M Gospel Choir – “Someday at Christmas”
• Maddie & Tae – “Holly Jolly Christmas” and “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”
• Tori Kelly – “Let It Snow”

Comedian Kevin Nealon played Kevin Winterbean, aka The Christmas Day Guy, bringing lighthearted humor throughout the show with his Christmas trivia and quirky answers to festive questions.

Sneak Peeks at Disney’s Future

In addition to the musical performances, the show offered exclusive previews of exciting new attractions and projects coming to Disney Parks and beyond. Highlights included:

• A glimpse at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT.
• A preview of WandaVision on Disney+.
• Music from Disney and Pixar’s Soul.

A New Kind of Celebration

Although the traditional parade was missing, the 2020 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration delivered on the magic and joy Disney fans have come to expect each holiday season. It was a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the magic that only Disney can create.

Stay tuned for more Disney holiday specials and behind-the-scenes stories right here on SamsDisneyDiary! 🎄

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