Press release - Specials
November 13, 2024
DISNEY CHANNEL’S ‘FA-LA-LA-LIDAYS’ AND DISNEY JR.’S ‘MAGICAL HOLIDAYS’ UNWRAP FESTIVE PROGRAMMING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
On Disney Channel, New Themed Episodes of ‘Big City Greens’ and ‘ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series’ Debut, Alongside Telecast of ‘Red Christmas,’ a ‘Descendants’ Music Video
Disney Jr. Releases Five New Stop-Motion Sing-Along Shorts with ‘Mickey and Minnie’s Christmas Carols’ and New Special ‘Mickey and the Very Many Christmases’
Plus, A Carousel of Cheerful Fan-Favorite Movies, Specials and Shorts
Photos Available Here.
(BURBANK, Calif. – Nov. 13, 2024) This holiday season, Disney Branded Television will deck the halls with joyful programming for the whole family, with two festive programming stunts — “Disney Channel’s Fa-la-la-lidays” and “Disney Jr’s Magical Holidays” — airing on Disney Channel and Disney Jr. from Friday, Nov. 29, through Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Highlights of “Disney Channel’s Fa-la-la-lidays” include new animated holiday episodes of “Big City Greens” and “ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series.” In addition, fans of “Descendants: The Rise of Red” can enjoy a brand-new “Red Christmas” music video and stay for an encore presentation of “Descendants: The Rise of Red Sing-Along,” where they can sing and perform with their favorite Disney characters.
“Disney Jr.’s Magical Holidays” will celebrate the season with the new “Mickey and the Very Many Christmases” animated special, “Mickey and Minnie’s Christmas Carols” stop-motion shorts and other holiday-themed Disney Jr. favorites. During the week of Dec. 9, Disney Jr. will also present “I’ll Have a Bluey Christmas,” featuring daily encores of its holiday episodes “Veranda Santa” and “Christmas Swim,” which have become a Christmas tradition for fans of all ages. Additionally, Disney Jr. will once again be part of the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive and air a special “Disney Jr. Let’s Play” public service announcement, “Dear Santa.” The PSA encourages viewers to support the Marine Toys for Tots program and share the gift of happiness. The spot was revealed on social media yesterday and can be found here.
The full holiday lineup is below:
DISNEY CHANNEL FA-LA-LA-LIDAYS:
FRIDAY, NOV. 29
“Descendants: The Rise of Red Sing-Along” premieres Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. on Disney Channel, same day on Disney+
Join Red, the rebellious daughter of the Queen of Hearts, and Chloe, Cinderella’s perfectionist daughter, as they embark on a time-traveling adventure to prevent Red’s mother from becoming a villain.
“Red Christmas” music video premieres Nov. 29 at 9:45 p.m. (approximately) on Disney Channel, Nov. 15 on Disney+
Kylie Cantrall performs a new holiday song inspired by the hit movie “Descendants: The Rise of Red.”
SATURDAY, DEC. 7
Big City Greens “Dream Tree/Blue Greens” premieres Dec. 7 at 8 p.m., Dec. 11 on Disney+
“Dream Tree” – Bill and Cricket follow clues from Cricket’s dream to search the woods for the perfect Christmas tree.
“Blue Greens” – Tilly catches ennui, so Cricket tries to cheer her up.
ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series “Santler Claws is Comin’ to Town” Premieres Dec. 7 at 8:30 p.m., Dec. 18. on Disney+
Zed sets out to throw his best zombie holiday party yet; Wynter wants to prove that the holiday monster, Santler Claws, is real; Wyatt searches for the perfect gift for Eliza.
DISNEY JR. MAGICAL HOLIDAYS:
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27
Playdate with Winnie the Pooh “Piglet’s Christmas Tree” premieres Nov. 27 on Disney Jr. YouTube, Dec. 3 at 8:25 a.m. on Disney Jr., Dec. 23 on Disney+
Pooh and Piglet each search for the perfect tree.
Disney Jr.’s Ariel “Flounder’s Christmas Letter/Holiday Toy Box Trouble” premieres Nov. 27 on Disney+, Dec. 2 at 8:30 a.m. on Disney Jr.
“Flounder’s Christmas Letter” – When Flounder forgets to send his Christmas letter to Santa Mer-Claus, Ariel and her friends go on a holiday adventure to deliver the letter to him.
“Holiday Toy Box Trouble” – Sebastian accidentally donates the box of toys that Ariel wants to keep.
FRIDAY, NOV. 29
Mickey and Minnie’s Christmas Carols premieres Nov. 29 at 6:55 p.m. on Disney Jr. and Disney Jr. YouTube, next day on Disney+
These five stop-motion, sing-along shorts feature Mickey, Minnie and their pals as they bring the holiday spirit alive to the tune of popular carols.
SUNDAY, DEC. 1
Mickey and the Very Many Christmases premieres Dec. 1 at 7:00 p.m. on Disney Jr., next day on Disney+
Mickey makes a magical wish that every day could be Christmas but winds up having second thoughts when his wish actually comes true.
TUESDAY, DEC. 3
Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends “A Snow Day For Aunt May/Hanukkah Heist” premieres Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m. on Disney Jr., next day on Disney+
“A Snow Day For Aunt May” – Team Spidey wants to give Aunt May a snow day for Christmas, but first must help Santa Claus.
“Hanukkah Heist” – The Thing and Spidey help Aunt Petunia rescue her stolen latkes on Hanukkah.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4
Me & Winnie the Pooh “Kanga Makes Christmas Ornaments” premieres Dec. 4 at 8:25 a.m. on Disney Jr., Dec. 23 on Disney+
Kanga makes painted ornaments for her friends.
SuperKitties “Runaway Sleigh/Hanukkah Rescue” premieres Dec. 4 at 8:30 a.m. on Disney Jr., Dec. 18 on Disney+
“Runaway Sleigh” – When Mr. Puppypaws steals Santa’s sleigh, the SuperKitties have to save Christmas.
“Hanukkah Rescue” – The SuperKitties learn to celebrate Hanukkah by lighting a menorah with loved ones.
THURSDAY, DEC. 5
Kindergarten: The Musical “A Winter’s Walrus/One Holiday More” premieres Dec. 5 at 8:00 a.m. on Disney Jr., available now on Disney+
“A Winter’s Walrus” – Berti and Radish try to get the Winter Walrus to make it snow.
“One Holiday More” – The kids celebrate all the winter holidays with Albert Applesauce, the class guinea pig.
Playdate with Winnie the Pooh “Piglet’s Christmas Present” premieres Dec. 5 at 8:25 a.m. on Disney Jr., Dec. 23 on Disney+
Pooh and Piglet meet up on Christmas morning to give each other presents.
Pupstruction “A Very Merry Christmas Tree/Mountain Dogs” premieres Dec. 5 at 8:30 a.m. on Disney Jr., available now on Disney+
“A Very Merry Christmas Tree” – When Pupstruction is asked to build a giant Christmas tree, a usually naughty Bobby sees his chance to get on Santa’s nice list.
“Mountain Dogs” – Pupstruction rescues skiers stuck on Pupcake Mountain.
FRIDAY, DEC. 6
Mickey Mouse Funhouse “Nochebuena at the Funhouse/Hanukkah at Hilda’s” premieres Dec. 6 at 8:30 a.m. on Disney Jr., Dec. 11 on Disney+
“Nochebuena at the Funhouse” – On Christmas Eve, Panchito and Jose teach Goofy and the gang about Nochebuena.
“Hanukkah at Hilda’s” – The gang gets caught in a snowstorm and learns how Hilda celebrates Hanukkah.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11
Me & Winnie the Pooh “Let’s Go Sledding with Eeyore” premieres Dec. 11 at 8:25 a.m. on Disney Jr., Jan. 18 on Disney+
Eeyore enjoys sledding in the snow.
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