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How to Watch ‘The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular’ Online
Here’s where to stream tonight’s Disney holiday special online without cable
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Christmas time is officially here, and Disney is celebrating with The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular. Dancing With the Stars judge Derek Hough is hosting the pre-taped special, which will feature a special look at the upcoming Avatar movie and performances at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, in Hawaii.
At a Glance: How to Watch the Disney Holiday Spectacular
- Stream: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
- TV channel: ABC
- Date, time: Monday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. ET
Don’t have a way to watch the Disney Holiday Spectacular tonight? Here’s a quick guide on everything you need to know about the special, including where to livestream the Disney Holiday Spectacular online without cable.
When Is the Disney Holiday Spectacular?
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular is airing on ABC tonight, Monday, Dec. 1, at 8 p.m. ET.
How to Watch The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular Online
If you don’t have a cable subscription or antenna to watch the Disney holiday special on ABC, you can use a live TV streaming service to watch the special online. Here are four of our favorites:
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DirecTV
➤ $39.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels
DirecTV carries ABC in several packages, including the affordable MyNews Genre Pack. This plan starts with a five-day free trial and costs $39.99 a month after the trial ends.
Fubo
➤ $55.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 300+ channels
Fubo is another great live TV streamer that offers a free trial and ABC livestreams to watch the Disney Holiday Spectacular tonight. The most affordable plan is the Sports + News package, which costs $55.99 a month.
Sling
➤ $19.99/month
➤ Short-term passes available
➤ Up to 50+ channels
You can also watch the Disney Holiday Spectacular with Sling, which carries ABC in its Select, Blue, and Orange + Blue plans (in select markets). These packages start at $19.99 a month, making it a very affordable option, although Sling doesn’t currently offer a free trial.
Hulu + Live TV
➤ $89.99/month
➤ Three-day free trial
➤ 95+ channels
Hulu + Live TV is another way to stream the Disney special online. This one costs $89.99 a month, but you get a three-day free trial and more than 95 channels.
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular 2025 Performers, Guests
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular will feature performances from Gwen Stefani, Coco Jones, Aloe Blacc, Good Charlotte, Nicole Scherzinger, Bebe Rexha, Trisha Yearwood, and more acts. There will also be a special look at Avatar: Fire and Ash with the cast, and a celebration of Zootopia 2 with Ke Huy Quan and Ginnifer Goodwin.
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