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The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular 2025 — When and How to Watch

Disney’s most festive TV tradition is back! The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular returns on December 1, 2025, bringing music, magic, and Disney Parks holiday spirit to screens nationwide. This year’s special features star‑studded performances, dazzling park backdrops, and a festive narrative that celebrates the joy of the season.

To help you get ready for this year’s celebration, here is your full guide — plus a look back at the 2024 special and where to find Sam’s Disney Diary’s full archive of previous Disney holiday broadcasts.

Disney Holiday Special Brings Star-Studded Performances Across Parks and Resorts

What’s New for 2025

This year’s spectacular is hosted once again by Derek Hough, with narration by Ginnifer Goodwin — known to Disney fans as Snow White in Once Upon a Time and Judy Hopps in Zootopia 2 and Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Her narration adds a warm, storybook touch throughout the night.

The 2025 lineup includes performances filmed across multiple Disney destinations:

  • Gwen Stefani performs “Shake the Snowglobe” at Sleeping Beauty Castle.
2021 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade Gwen Stefani – “Cheer for the Elves”
2021 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade Gwen Stefani – “Cheer for the Elves”
  • Aloe Blacc brings “This Christmas” to Toy Story Land.
  • Good Charlotte performs “Fairytale of New York” at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
  • Coco Jones sings “Silent Night” at the Tree of Life.
  • Mariah the Scientist performs “Santa Baby” in Pandora – The World of Avatar.
  • Nicole Scherzinger performs “O Holy Night” at it’s a small world.
  • Trisha Yearwood performs “My Favorite Things” at EPCOT’s World Celebration Gardens.
2014 Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade - 2014 Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration - Hosted by Robin Roberts with Rob Marciano at Disneyland with Trisha Yearwood
2014 Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade – 2014 Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration – Hosted by Robin Roberts with Rob Marciano at Disneyland with Trisha Yearwood
  • Bebe Rexha performs “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” on the Cinderella Castle stage.
  • Iam Tongi performs “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa.

How to Watch

  • Premiere: Monday, December 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC
  • Streaming (Dec. 2): Disney+, Hulu, and Disney YouTube

Gather your favorite snacks, settle in with the family, and enjoy a coast‑to‑coast celebration of holiday cheer.

A Look Back: 2024’s Holiday Special

The 2024 edition brought holiday magic to fans with:

2024 Wonderful World of Disney Holiday Spectacular Julianne Hough
2024 Wonderful World of Disney Holiday Spectacular Julianne Hough
  • Musical performances from Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Aulani
  • Exclusive sneak peeks at upcoming Disney projects
  • Character appearances and festive overlays from parks around the world

It quickly became one of the most-watched holiday specials of the year.

If you’d like to revisit that special — along with previous years — Sam’s Disney Diary has a full archive available for Disney fans wanting a nostalgic holiday evening.

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