How to Watch The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular 2026 on ABC
By American TV editorial team |
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular airs Monday, November 30, 2026, from 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. It streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. On DIRECTV, you'll find it on your local ABC station.
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The two-hour special is ABC's annual holiday celebration from the Disney parks, with new musical performances filmed at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. As of October 29, ABC hadn't named the hosts or performers for 2026.
Air date and streaming
| How to watch | When |
|---|---|
| ABC (local station on DIRECTV) | Monday, Nov. 30, 2026, 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT |
| Disney+ and Hulu | Starting Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026 |
Right after the special, ABC airs the 1970 Rankin-Bass classic Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town from 10 to 11 p.m. Central and Mountain ABC stations can run prime-time specials on a different clock, so check your local listing.
More Disney holiday nights on ABC
| Date | Program |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, Nov. 25 | Mickey's Christmas Carol, 8 to 8:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, Nov. 26 | Mary Poppins, 8 to 11 p.m. |
| Sunday, Nov. 29 | The Sound of Music, 7 to 11 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Dec. 23 | The Santa Clause, 9 to 11 p.m. |
| Thursday, Dec. 24 | Home Alone, 8 to 10:15 p.m. |
| Friday, Dec. 25 | Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade, 10 a.m. ET |
How to watch on DIRECTV
ABC is a local channel on DIRECTV in most markets. Search the guide for "Holiday Spectacular" and set a recording so you don't miss the park performances. To find your station, see what channel ABC is in your area. If you'd rather stream it on December 1, our Disney+ and Hulu price guide has the current plans. For help adding local channels to your DIRECTV package, call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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Air date, time and streaming details are from ABC's 2026 holiday schedule (Oct. 27, 2026) and ABC's press site, and may change. Disney, ABC, Disney+, Hulu, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent DIRECTV dealer and resource site.