The 2025 edition of The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular aired at the start of December on ABC and has been available to stream on Disney+, Hulu, and Disney YouTube since December 2.
Derek Hough from Dancing with the Stars served as the primary host, his tenth year in the role. He also performed two musical numbers. Ginnifer Goodwin, the voice of Judy Hopps in the upcoming Zootopia 2, provided the special’s narration.
Featured performances
The special featured star-studded musical performances filmed at locations across the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California, and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaiʻi.
Aloe Blacc – This Christmas
Bebe Rexha – Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
Coco Jones – Silent Night
Good Charlotte – Fairytale of New York
Gwen Stefani – Shake The Snow Globe
Iam Tongi – Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride
Mariah the Scientist – Santa Baby
Nicole Scherzinger – O Holy Night
Trisha Yearwood – My Favourite Things
The broadcast also included special looks at the upcoming Disney films Avatar: Fire and Ash and Zootopia 2.
Additional music by Cathleen Flynn.