“The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” will air on Thanksgiving night, giving families an event to celebrate together during the pandemic.
- Derek and Julianne Hough will host the event. They will kick off the event with a performance of their own.
- Trevor Jackson (Freeform’s “grown-ish”) will also host from Walt Disney World.
The event will include “a wintry ride through fan-favorite performances from the past five years and new heartwarming family moments.”
- The presentation will share a first look at the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ride, which will debut at Epcot in 2021, and a sneak peek at the Pixar and Disney film “Soul.”
Who is performing?
Disney Parks shared a list of all the artists who will perform during the show and the songs they’ll sing. Here’s the list.
- Derek Hough and Julianne Hough — a medley of holiday classics
- Ciara — “Jingle Bells/Jingle Bell Rock” medley (2017)
- Kelly Clarkson — “Underneath the Tree” (2016)
- Jason Derulo — “Silent Night” (2017)
- OneRepublic — “What a Wonderful World” (2016)
- Meghan Trainor and Brett Eldridge — “Baby It’s Cold Outside” (2018)
- Pentatonix — “Deck the Halls” (2019)
- “Frozen” stars Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell — “When We’re Together” from “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” (2017)
- Boyz II Men and JoJo — “Let It Snow”
- Andrea Bocelli — “White Christmas” (2018)
- Aloe Blacc — “I’ve got Your Xmas Right Here” (2018)
- Becky G — “Santa Baby” (2016)
- Shaggy — “Jamaican Drummer Boy” (2019)