It’s one of the most anticipated theme nights of the year—and it’s almost here! Dancing with the Stars returns with Disney Night 2025 on Tuesday, October 7, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, simulcasting live on ABC and Disney+ (with next-day streaming on Hulu). This year’s celebration brings extra sparkle as the ballroom honors the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, complete with classic songs, new favorites, and unforgettable performances.
A Magical Opening
The night begins with a showstopping opening number set to “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast, choreographed by Mandy Moore. Broadway fans will notice a special guest appearance by Danny Gardner, who currently plays Lumiere in the North American tour of Beauty and the Beast. The magic doesn’t stop there—look for troupe numbers inspired by TRON: Ares with “As Alive as You Need Me to Be” and a whimsical nod to Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room with “The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room.”
The 2025 Disney Night Playlist
Here’s the full list of dances, partners, and the Disney magic they’ll bring to the floor:
- Jen Affleck & Jan Ravnik (The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) — Jazz to “Friend Like Me” (Aladdin)
- Hilaria Baldwin & Gleb Savchenko — Quickstep to “Cantina Band” (Star Wars: A New Hope)
- Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa — Quickstep to “Special Spice” (Tiana’s Bayou Adventure)
- Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy — Viennese Waltz to “Once Upon a Dream” (Maleficent)
- Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach — Quickstep to “Life Is a Highway” (Cars)
- Danielle Fishel & Pasha Pashkov — Quickstep to “I Wan’na Be Like You (The Monkey Song)” (The Jungle Book)
- Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten — Quickstep to “Space Mountain” (Disney Parks Attraction)
- Scott Hoying & Rylee Arnold (Pentatonix) — Salsa to “Bop to the Top” (High School Musical)
- Robert Irwin & Witney Carson — Cha Cha to “Try Everything” (Zootopia)
- Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas (The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) — Foxtrot to “The Room Where It Happens” (Hamilton)
- Andy Richter & Emma Slater — Viennese Waltz to “Le Festin” (Ratatouille)
Beyond the Ballroom
Disney Night is more than just dazzling routines. After the episode, fans can tune into the Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast hosted by Joey Graziadei, Season 33 Mirrorball Champion. Each episode features cast interviews, guest appearances, and insider commentary you won’t see on television.
