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First Look: Fifth Harmony, Hanson, More Perform On “Wonderful World Of Disney” Special

The ABC holiday special will air on November 30.

ABC will be broadcasting two Disney Parks holiday specials this year.

The first will air on November 30.

Entitled “The Wonderful World Of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration,” the special features performances by Fifth Harmony, Hanson, Ciara, In Real Life, Darius Rucker and more.

Julianne Hough and Nick Lachey appear as hosts.

The broadcast is set for 9PM ET on November 30, but ABC has already provided a first look at the performances (which were taped at the Disney theme parks in recent weeks).

Those photos follow:

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION and THE DISNEY PARKS’ MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” (Thursday, Nov. 30, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app) – Join Emmy¨ Award winner Julianne Hough and multiplatinum recording artist and television personality, Nick Lachey, as they host the magical two-hour event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. They join co-host, Jesse Palmer, to kick off the holiday season in a way only Disney can, showcasing incredible music performances, special appearances and some unforgettable Disney magic moments including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world Ð traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. (Disney/Todd Anderson)
JULIANNE HOUGH, HANSON
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION and THE DISNEY PARKS’ MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” (Thursday, Nov. 30, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app) – Join Emmy¨ Award winner Julianne Hough and multiplatinum recording artist and television personality, Nick Lachey, as they host the magical two-hour event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. They join co-host, Jesse Palmer, to kick off the holiday season in a way only Disney can, showcasing incredible music performances, special appearances and some unforgettable Disney magic moments including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world Ð traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. (Disney/Todd Anderson)
DARIUS RUCKER
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION and THE DISNEY PARKS’ MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” (Thursday, Nov. 30, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app) – Join Emmy¨ Award winner Julianne Hough and multiplatinum recording artist and television personality, Nick Lachey, as they host the magical two-hour event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. They join co-host, Jesse Palmer, to kick off the holiday season in a way only Disney can, showcasing incredible music performances, special appearances and some unforgettable Disney magic moments including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world Ð traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. (Disney/Todd Anderson)
NICK LACHEY, JULIANNE HOUGH
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION – Hollywood Records artist and ABC’s “Boy Band” winner In Real Life performs an original holiday song, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., during a taping for “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration,Ó which premieres Thursday, November 30, 9-11p.m. ET on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app. (ABC/Todd Anderson)
IN REAL LIFE
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION and THE DISNEY PARKS’ MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” (Thursday, Nov. 30, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app) – Join Emmy¨ Award winner Julianne Hough and multiplatinum recording artist and television personality, Nick Lachey, as they host the magical two-hour event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. They join co-host, Jesse Palmer, to kick off the holiday season in a way only Disney can, showcasing incredible music performances, special appearances and some unforgettable Disney magic moments including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world Ð traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. (Disney/Todd Anderson)
IN REAL LIFE
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION and THE DISNEY PARKS’ MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” (Thursday, Nov. 30, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app) – Join Emmy¨ Award winner Julianne Hough and multiplatinum recording artist and television personality, Nick Lachey, as they host the magical two-hour event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. They join co-host, Jesse Palmer, to kick off the holiday season in a way only Disney can, showcasing incredible music performances, special appearances and some unforgettable Disney magic moments including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world Ð traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. (Disney/Todd Anderson)
MINNIE, CHIP, DALE, NICK LACHEY, GOOFY, JULIANNE HOUGH, DONALD, MICKEY, DAISY
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION and THE DISNEY PARKS’ MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” (Thursday, Nov. 30, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app) – Join Emmy¨ Award winner Julianne Hough and multiplatinum recording artist and television personality, Nick Lachey, as they host the magical two-hour event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. They join co-host, Jesse Palmer, to kick off the holiday season in a way only Disney can, showcasing incredible music performances, special appearances and some unforgettable Disney magic moments including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world Ð traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. (Disney/Todd Anderson)
JULIANNE HOUGH
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION and THE DISNEY PARKS’ MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” (Thursday, Nov. 30, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app) – Join Emmy¨ Award winner Julianne Hough and multiplatinum recording artist and television personality, Nick Lachey, as they host the magical two-hour event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. They join co-host, Jesse Palmer, to kick off the holiday season in a way only Disney can, showcasing incredible music performances, special appearances and some unforgettable Disney magic moments including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world Ð traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. (Disney/Todd Anderson)
MINNIE, NICK LACHEY, JULIANNE HOUGH, MICKEY
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION and THE DISNEY PARKS’ MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” (Thursday, Nov. 30, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app) – Join Emmy¨ Award winner Julianne Hough and multiplatinum recording artist and television personality, Nick Lachey, as they host the magical two-hour event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. They join co-host, Jesse Palmer, to kick off the holiday season in a way only Disney can, showcasing incredible music performances, special appearances and some unforgettable Disney magic moments including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world Ð traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. (Disney/Todd Anderson)
MINNIE, NICK LACHEY, JULIANNE HOUGH, MICKEY
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION and THE DISNEY PARKS’ MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” (Thursday, Nov. 30, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app) – Join Emmy® Award winner Julianne Hough and multiplatinum recording artist and television personality, Nick Lachey, as they host the magical two-hour event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. They join co-host, Jesse Palmer, to kick off the holiday season in a way only Disney can, showcasing incredible music performances, special appearances and some unforgettable Disney magic moments including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world – traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. (Disney/Todd Anderson)
FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION and THE DISNEY PARKS’ MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” (Thursday, Nov. 30, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app) – Join Emmy® Award winner Julianne Hough and multiplatinum recording artist and television personality, Nick Lachey, as they host the magical two-hour event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. They join co-host, Jesse Palmer, to kick off the holiday season in a way only Disney can, showcasing incredible music performances, special appearances and some unforgettable Disney magic moments including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world – traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. (Disney/Todd Anderson)
FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION and THE DISNEY PARKS’ MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” (Thursday, Nov. 30, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app) – Join Emmy® Award winner Julianne Hough and multiplatinum recording artist and television personality, Nick Lachey, as they host the magical two-hour event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. They join co-host, Jesse Palmer, to kick off the holiday season in a way only Disney can, showcasing incredible music performances, special appearances and some unforgettable Disney magic moments including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world – traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. (Disney/Todd Anderson)
FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION – Grammy Award winning recording artist, Ciara, performs at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, during a taping of “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration.Ó The TV special premieres Thursday, November 30, 9-11p.m. ET, on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app. (ABC/Todd Anderson)
CIARA
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION and THE DISNEY PARKS’ MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” (Thursday, Nov. 30, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app) – Join Emmy® Award winner Julianne Hough and multiplatinum recording artist and television personality, Nick Lachey, as they host the magical two-hour event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. They join co-host, Jesse Palmer, to kick off the holiday season in a way only Disney can, showcasing incredible music performances, special appearances and some unforgettable Disney magic moments including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world – traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. (Disney/Todd Anderson)
CIARA
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION and THE DISNEY PARKS’ MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” (Thursday, Nov. 30, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app) – Join Emmy® Award winner Julianne Hough and multiplatinum recording artist and television personality, Nick Lachey, as they host the magical two-hour event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. They join co-host, Jesse Palmer, to kick off the holiday season in a way only Disney can, showcasing incredible music performances, special appearances and some unforgettable Disney magic moments including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world – traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. (Disney/Todd Anderson)
FIFTH HARMONY
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION and THE DISNEY PARKS’ MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” (Thursday, Nov. 30, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app) – Join Emmy® Award winner Julianne Hough and multiplatinum recording artist and television personality, Nick Lachey, as they host the magical two-hour event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. They join co-host, Jesse Palmer, to kick off the holiday season in a way only Disney can, showcasing incredible music performances, special appearances and some unforgettable Disney magic moments including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world – traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. (Disney/Todd Anderson)
FIFTH HARMONY
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION and THE DISNEY PARKS’ MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration” (Monday, Dec. 25, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST, 9:00-11:00 a.m. CST/MST/PST; airtimes vary, check listings, on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app) – This Christmas, Disney Parks celebrates the joy of the holiday season, as hosts Julianne Hough and Nick Lachey take viewers on a magical ride down Main Street, U.S.A. and beyond. Co-hosted by Jesse Palmer, the Christmas Day celebration will be brighter than ever before, bringing together the beloved Christmas Day parade, magical musical performances, surprise celebrity guests and heartwarming family stories to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. (Disney/Matt Ashman)
CIARA
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION and THE DISNEY PARKS’ MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration” (Monday, Dec. 25, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST, 9:00-11:00 a.m. CST/MST/PST; airtimes vary, check listings, on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app) – This Christmas, Disney Parks celebrates the joy of the holiday season, as hosts Julianne Hough and Nick Lachey take viewers on a magical ride down Main Street, U.S.A. and beyond. Co-hosted by Jesse Palmer, the Christmas Day celebration will be brighter than ever before, bringing together the beloved Christmas Day parade, magical musical performances, surprise celebrity guests and heartwarming family stories to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. (Disney/Matt Ashman)
MINNIE MOUSE, NICK LACHEY, JULIANNE HOUGHE, MICKEY MOUSE
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION and THE DISNEY PARKS’ MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” (Thursday, Nov. 30, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app) – Join Emmy¨ Award winner Julianne Hough and multiplatinum recording artist and television personality, Nick Lachey, as they host the magical two-hour event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. They join co-host, Jesse Palmer, to kick off the holiday season in a way only Disney can, showcasing incredible music performances, special appearances and some unforgettable Disney magic moments including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world Ð traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. (Disney/Todd Anderson)
HANSON
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