Schedule Announced for ABC's 2024 Disney Parks Holiday Specials

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ABC Disney Parks Holiday Special Production at Magic Kingdom 2024

Posted: Friday November 15, 2024 10:26am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

ABC has revealed its schedule for this year's Disney Parks holiday specials, featuring two shows, one airing in early December and one on Christmas Day.

While we don't yet have the full performer lineup, we do know that Elton John will be performing from Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom.

Here's the schedule so you can plan your holiday viewing:

The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular

Date/Time: Sunday, December 15, 8:01–10:00 pm EST
What to Expect: This primetime special celebrates its ninth year with all-new musical performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California.
Produced By: Disney Yellow Shoes Studio, EverWonder Studio, and Film 45.

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

Date/Time: Wednesday, December 25
• Eastern Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm.
• Central Time: 9:00–11:00 am.
• Mountain/Pacific Time: 5:00–7:00 am.
What to Expect: A Christmas morning tradition, this broadcast features the iconic parade, heartwarming stories, and celebrity musical performances from both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.
Produced By: Disney Yellow Shoes Studio, EverWonder Studio, and Film 45.

ABC Disney Parks Holiday Special Production at Magic Kingdom 2024

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larryz2 hours ago

Singing that classic Christmas anthem about... a rock-n-roll groupie???

wdwmagic5 hours ago

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade 2024: How to Watch and Full Performer Lineup, Including Elton John https://www.wdwmagic.com/events/holidays-at-the-magic-kingdom/news/11dec2024-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-2024-how-to-watch-and-full-performer-lineup,-including-elton-john.htm

castlecake2.07 hours ago

Is this something the resort pays for or? Like who decides who gets what? I love how the condiment station is even decorated at this resort lol

Comped7 hours ago

Management choice I'm sure. A welcome one too.

peter114357 hours ago

CBR is the only resort that kept its quick service decor. The only thing they lost was the Sebastian’s Bistro decor

castlecake2.09 hours ago

Somehow CBR is the most decorated thing on property

Comped1 day ago

I suggested this to a friend of mine who works on LWTL, half jokingly, but about the only real addition they need is to put Santa hats on the various animals throughout the first part of the ride. See how long it takes people to notice.

ToTBellHop1 day ago

Maybe the planter just needs hormone-replacement therapy.

Ayla1 day ago

The inappropriate jokes just write themselves... 😂

wdwmagic1 day ago

Well that ship has sailed unfortunately. There is no way they are going to rip up the center again to install all the infrastructure for any kind of water feature. Best hope is that some worthwhile addition is made to the planter.

Bocabear1 day ago

The Ladyparts planter just needs to go and be replaced with something worthy of that spot. A smaller version of a FON would be great... The area needs some water... It feels dry and dead.

Epcot82Guy1 day ago

I originally thought that, too. I do think it needs something. (Though I think a kinetic Epcot logo in different materials would be better.) The area that really needs the decor are the planters south of the central garden. That area is totally dead! And, a lot more real estate to put things.