The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular 2025
The holiday season is officially in full swing, and Disney is completely embracing all the festive and cozy vibes. If there’s one thing Disney does best, it’s creating magical experiences, especially during Christmas time. This year, I had the privilege of attending a behind-the-scenes taping of The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular, and let me tell you… it was such a fun side quest and truly one of those “I can’t believe I’m here” moments.
From the moment I arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you could immediately feel the “production taping” spirit in the air. Production members were buzzing around, stage lights were bright and ready to go, and everyone in the audience was in high spirits. This experience was so interesting because being apart of the audience for a TV special , felt like I wasn’t just watching the magic happen, I was literally inside of it.
Seeing how much work goes into prepping the artists, coordinating the crew, and perfectly timing each shot gave me a new appreciation for what goes into creating a production like this. There were moments where the crew would adjust lighting, reset cameras, and guide the audience on when to cheer, and it honestly felt like being on a real movie set. Overall, the level of detail that Disney had put into every single frame was incredible.
I was in the crowd for the Good Charlotte and Coco Jones performances, and it honestly felt surreal. Imagine a mini concert happening just a few feet away from you, but with Disney level holiday magic sprinkled everywhere.
When Good Charlotte performed, the energy instantly shifted. everyone was vibing, cheering, and living their best “Fairytale of New York” life. And when Coco Jones came out? Her voice, her presence, the lighting, everything just came together so beautifully.
What is The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
If you’ve never heard of The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular, it’s an annual holiday TV special where different artists perform all around Disney World while celebrating the joy of Christmas.
Each year, you get a mix of festive performances; iconic Disney views, magical storytelling; and of course, plenty of holiday cheer. It’s the kind of cozy, feel good TV special you can watch by yourself, with family, while decorating, or even if you’re looking for a good background noise.
What makes this year’s special even more exciting is the lineup. Whether you’re into classic Christmas songs, pop hits, or soulful performances, there’s truly something for everyone. Some of the performers you can expect to see include:
- Gwen Stefani
- Aloe Blacc
- Trisha Yearwood
- Good Charlotte
- Coco Jones
- Mariah the Scientist
- Nicole Scherzinger
- Bebe Rexha
- Iam Tongi
It’s such a fun mix of artists. And seeing a few of the performances live makes me even more excited to watch the full special when it premieres. The way Disney films these numbers: mixing performances, fireworks, and pure holiday magic, creates something you definitely want to rewatch throughout the holiday season.
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Where to Watch The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
So if you love Christmas music, Disney magic, and holiday specials, you definitely won’t want to miss this year’s Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular. It airs on ABC on December 1 at 8pm eastern. And you can catch it on Disney+ and Hulu the very next day. Trust me, you’ll want to add this one to your watch list.
