❅ Ranking My Top Disney Parks Christmas Events Performances ~ Disney Channel Stars Edition (Pt. 1) 💙🎤
HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!! 🎄🕇💚
This performance was the opening number for the 2008 parade and it did not disappoint! I think we can all remember the time Disney Channel stars were in their rock n' roll stages of life and I think we can all agree that it was an era we wouldn't mind bringing back! Miley Cyrus put a rock vibe on a classic Christmas song and pumped up the party... sorry... that sentence wrote itself! 💙 I love the energy from everyone during this performance and even the gift props were awesome... but we can all agree that Stitch rockin' out on the guitar was the BEST part!! 🎸 Watch this epic performance and see if you can make it through without rocking out yourself... I know... I know... impossible right?!? ↓🎤
So, what I love more than a rock performance is a mellow/vibey one and this is the ONE for that! China brings soul into this performance. Her version of this song is very chill, which is perfect for the lyrics of this Christmas classic! I love her interactions with the crowd during the performance and how you can hear her laugh a little at one point. 💙 It's always nice to see a performer really enjoying their time on stage! The light dancing, the mellow vibe, China's vocals, the setting... everything about this performance is great! Let's watch it and vibe with the Christmas spirit... ↓🎤
I LOVE how much energy this performance has and how dancing is incorporated throughout the whole thing! The break in the song when the beat drops and the dancing kicks up a step is my FAVORITE part! I want to get up and dance myself EVERY time! 🎵 I love the song choice as well, because yes... there is NO place like home for the holidays! 💙 Meg's performances are always full-energy and fun to watch and this one is no exception! So, are you ready to dance?!? Hit it... ↓🎤
Remember when I said I LOVE chill performances?!? Well, this one is another vibey hit! First off, let's talk about how the color blue is everywhere and how the stage legit looks like a winter wonderland! I love the whole aesthetic of this performance all the way down to Olivia's awesome outfit! I love how Olivia herself is vibing throughout this whole performance because she chose the perfect song to chill to! 💙 Not going to lie, I wouldn't mind being on stage in that outfit twirling around in my own little winter wonderland... just saying! Well, we can all imagine ourselves chilling on stage as we watch this brrr-tastic performance... ↓🎤
Usually, I feel a Christmas parade/celebration should have ONLY Christmas songs performed because you know... it's CHRISTMAS! But... there are some exceptions and this one is one of them! Technically, I don't consider this a Christmas song, but it does talk about building a snowman. So it vibes with the whole winter theme, right?!? Right. Even though this isn't a full-on Christmas song and even though it's a little sad... it's such a GREAT performance! 💚 I associate Christmas with cold weather and I LOVE it that way! However, this year I've been vibing with the whole "Tropical Christmas" vibe and I think that's pretty cool too! This performance makes me feel Christmas in a different way and my absolute favorite part is the kids choir!! Those kids are vibing all on their own with their little Hawaiian outfits and leis! 🌞 This performance hits me with different Christmas feels and I LOVE it for that reason! So, let's get warmed and watch this sunny Christmas performance... ↓🎤
Yep, here it is! Another Hawaiian vibe performance and I LOVE it!! 💛 When searching all of the Disney stars Christmas performances, I actually almost missed this one! 😲 I know... crazy, right?!? I haven't heard this song a lot throughout my life and even forgot it existed until watching this performance! For some reason, this song has clicked with me this year! Again, the whole tropical Christmas vibe is really growing on me and this song gives me ALL the sunny Christmas feels! I love the beat of the song, the energy is really high, and it's just an overall fun performance to watch! Oh, and Lilo and Stitch come on stage at the end... name a better ending... yep, I can't name one either! 💚 I can't wait to listen to this song again! So, let's hit play people... ↓🎤
This song brings me back to my really younger days because I remember listening to it A LOT!! It's a classic for sure and HANNAH MONTANA herself is singing it! The best of both worlds, am I right?!? I'm sorry... I did it again... but I can't help it! Hannah Montana lyrics are engrained in my memory and I'm not going to say I hate it! 💙 Anyways... this performance is a classic Hannah Montana performance! Lots of energy, sparkly outfit, more rock n' roll vibes... what's not to love? The gingerbread house float is also super cute, which makes me realize that this is the only performance in my top ten that is actually performed on a parade float... whoa.. shocking!! Let's vibe with Hannah Montana and watch this rockin' performance... ↓🎤
I have a complaint... WHY ISN'T THERE AN HD VERSION OF THIS PERFORMANCE?!? I know... all-caps seems a little aggressive and it's Christmas... so... I apologize. 😔 But, seriously, why can't I find this performance anywhere?!? The only versions I could find were from cameras recording the performances from TV screens, but I am super thankful for the people in Latin America who did record it because even if it's not the best quality, I still get to listen to this amazing rendition of "A Whole New World" from one of my FAVORITE Disney channel duos! 💙 So, you might be wondering why this is on my list if it's not a Christmas song. Well, this performance is another exception. I became obsessed with the live-action English version of this song last December and couldn't stop listening to it! Now, it is remembered in my brain as a December song and anytime I hear it I associate it with this season! 💙 I just LOVE LOVE LOVE how a version in Spanish sung by stars from my FAVORITE Disney Channel series exists and not only that... but it was performed during the Disney Parks Christmas celebration! 💙 Wow! I'm really getting excited here, aren't I?!? Well, let me try to calm down as you take a look at this heart-warming performance... ↓🎤
Okay, I'm back... and I'm calm! Sort of... 😋 I'm still super hyped to be sharing all of these Christmas performances with all of you! 💙 One of my FAVORITE Christmas movies is "Eloise At Christmastime" and one of my FAVORITE scenes from the movie is when Eloise sings Winter Wonderland with her friend Bill. Such a cute scene!!
Anytime I hear this song, it reminds me of that precious scene and gives me all the Christmas feels!! 💙 I love how simple this performance is and that Selena is wearing all white, which represents the winter wonderland vibe! Remember when I said I love when you can tell performers are really enjoying their time on stage? Well, that statement holds up for this performance as well! Selena smiles throughout the whole performance and even takes a moment to wave at the crowd to show that she sees them and enjoys performing for them! This song has a little rock n' roll flare as well, which turns up the tempo a bit and makes this song more upbeat! ❄ Are you ready to listen to a fun version of one of my favorite Christmas classics?!? Let's do it... ↓🎤
This song represents what this time of year is all about... JESUS!! It's the only song performed by Disney Channel stars that spreads the real meaning of the season! 🕇 Not only that, but this song is a FANTASTIC rendition of "Joy to the World". The Jonas Brothers put some of their own lyrics to the original and put their own beat with it to make an incredible new version! My FAVORITE part is when the beat slows down in between the verses and then it picks up again for the chorus! I'm not going to lie, I wasn't the biggest Jonas Brothers fan as a kid. However, now that I watch their performances back, they were actually REALLY good! They knew how to bring big stage presence for sure and how to get the crowd to rock out with them! 🎸 I've already added this song to my Spotify playlist and I've been listening to it a lot lately because it's THAT good! 💙 There was no question that this performance was going to be my number one! I knew it from the moment I heard it. So, let's here it for the JO BROS!!!!! Woohoo!!! 🎉↓🎤
Let's celebrate this week and season by watching some holidaytastic Christmas performances from some of our favorite Disney Channel stars! 💙
This is only the beginning because there will be more performances to come! 🎤 But, the performances shared in this post are the crème de la crème for me... my TOP TEN!! 💙
The Disney Christmas Parade that is broadcasted every year takes place at Walt Disney World in Florida and Walt Disneyland in California and is a classic celebration that dates back to 1983! 🎥 The parade itself took on many name changes over the years, but performances were and still are a crucial element during the celebration! Most of these performances listed are from the different Disney Parks Parades, but some are from Disney Channel's Holiday Party and other celebrations! 🎉
I'll watch any fun Christmas performance, but seeing the Disney Channel stars I watched on TV weekly growing up perform always hits different! It's always fun seeing some new Disney Channel faces as well, who might or might not be on this list... 😉💚
So, now that you know some cool Disney Celebrations history, are you ready to get OUR celebrating going?!? Awesome! Let's go... 💙🎤
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(from least to most favorite)
#10 - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Miley Cyrus - Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade 2008)
This performance was the opening number for the 2008 parade and it did not disappoint! I think we can all remember the time Disney Channel stars were in their rock n' roll stages of life and I think we can all agree that it was an era we wouldn't mind bringing back! Miley Cyrus put a rock vibe on a classic Christmas song and pumped up the party... sorry... that sentence wrote itself! 💙 I love the energy from everyone during this performance and even the gift props were awesome... but we can all agree that Stitch rockin' out on the guitar was the BEST part!! 🎸 Watch this epic performance and see if you can make it through without rocking out yourself... I know... I know... impossible right?!? ↓🎤
#9 - This Christmas (China Anne McClain - Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration 2016)
#8 - (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays (Meg Donnelly - Disney Channel Holiday Party at Walt Disney World 2019)
#7 - Christmas, Baby Please Come Home (Olivia Holt - Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade 2018)
#6 - Do You Want To Build A Snowman? (Laura Marano - Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration 2014)
Usually, I feel a Christmas parade/celebration should have ONLY Christmas songs performed because you know... it's CHRISTMAS! But... there are some exceptions and this one is one of them! Technically, I don't consider this a Christmas song, but it does talk about building a snowman. So it vibes with the whole winter theme, right?!? Right. Even though this isn't a full-on Christmas song and even though it's a little sad... it's such a GREAT performance! 💚 I associate Christmas with cold weather and I LOVE it that way! However, this year I've been vibing with the whole "Tropical Christmas" vibe and I think that's pretty cool too! This performance makes me feel Christmas in a different way and my absolute favorite part is the kids choir!! Those kids are vibing all on their own with their little Hawaiian outfits and leis! 🌞 This performance hits me with different Christmas feels and I LOVE it for that reason! So, let's get warmed and watch this sunny Christmas performance... ↓🎤
#5 - Mele Kalikimaka (Meg Donnelly - Disney Parks Presents 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party 2018)
Yep, here it is! Another Hawaiian vibe performance and I LOVE it!! 💛 When searching all of the Disney stars Christmas performances, I actually almost missed this one! 😲 I know... crazy, right?!? I haven't heard this song a lot throughout my life and even forgot it existed until watching this performance! For some reason, this song has clicked with me this year! Again, the whole tropical Christmas vibe is really growing on me and this song gives me ALL the sunny Christmas feels! I love the beat of the song, the energy is really high, and it's just an overall fun performance to watch! Oh, and Lilo and Stitch come on stage at the end... name a better ending... yep, I can't name one either! 💚 I can't wait to listen to this song again! So, let's hit play people... ↓🎤
#4 - Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree (Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus - Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade 2006)
#3 - Un Mundo Ideal (Karol Sevilla y Ruggero Pasquarelli - Disney Parks Navidad Magica 2015)
I have a complaint... WHY ISN'T THERE AN HD VERSION OF THIS PERFORMANCE?!? I know... all-caps seems a little aggressive and it's Christmas... so... I apologize. 😔 But, seriously, why can't I find this performance anywhere?!? The only versions I could find were from cameras recording the performances from TV screens, but I am super thankful for the people in Latin America who did record it because even if it's not the best quality, I still get to listen to this amazing rendition of "A Whole New World" from one of my FAVORITE Disney channel duos! 💙 So, you might be wondering why this is on my list if it's not a Christmas song. Well, this performance is another exception. I became obsessed with the live-action English version of this song last December and couldn't stop listening to it! Now, it is remembered in my brain as a December song and anytime I hear it I associate it with this season! 💙 I just LOVE LOVE LOVE how a version in Spanish sung by stars from my FAVORITE Disney Channel series exists and not only that... but it was performed during the Disney Parks Christmas celebration! 💙 Wow! I'm really getting excited here, aren't I?!? Well, let me try to calm down as you take a look at this heart-warming performance... ↓🎤
#2 - Winter Wonderland (Selena Gomez - Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade 2010)
Okay, I'm back... and I'm calm! Sort of... 😋 I'm still super hyped to be sharing all of these Christmas performances with all of you! 💙 One of my FAVORITE Christmas movies is "Eloise At Christmastime" and one of my FAVORITE scenes from the movie is when Eloise sings Winter Wonderland with her friend Bill. Such a cute scene!!
Anytime I hear this song, it reminds me of that precious scene and gives me all the Christmas feels!! 💙 I love how simple this performance is and that Selena is wearing all white, which represents the winter wonderland vibe! Remember when I said I love when you can tell performers are really enjoying their time on stage? Well, that statement holds up for this performance as well! Selena smiles throughout the whole performance and even takes a moment to wave at the crowd to show that she sees them and enjoys performing for them! This song has a little rock n' roll flare as well, which turns up the tempo a bit and makes this song more upbeat! ❄ Are you ready to listen to a fun version of one of my favorite Christmas classics?!? Let's do it... ↓🎤
Okay...
So, I'm sure you know what time it is....
Right?!?
Do you know what time it is?
Do you?!?
I knew you did...
Well, do you know if you're ready?
Are you ready?!?
This number one choice is a GREAT one....
Do you hear what I hear?
I hear....
An AMAZING song....
INCREDIBLE song really....
It will brighten your day....
And your night....
Okay, here it is....
Drum roll please.... 🥁🥁🥁
#1 - Joyful Kings (Jonas Brothers - Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade 2008)
This song represents what this time of year is all about... JESUS!! It's the only song performed by Disney Channel stars that spreads the real meaning of the season! 🕇 Not only that, but this song is a FANTASTIC rendition of "Joy to the World". The Jonas Brothers put some of their own lyrics to the original and put their own beat with it to make an incredible new version! My FAVORITE part is when the beat slows down in between the verses and then it picks up again for the chorus! I'm not going to lie, I wasn't the biggest Jonas Brothers fan as a kid. However, now that I watch their performances back, they were actually REALLY good! They knew how to bring big stage presence for sure and how to get the crowd to rock out with them! 🎸 I've already added this song to my Spotify playlist and I've been listening to it a lot lately because it's THAT good! 💙 There was no question that this performance was going to be my number one! I knew it from the moment I heard it. So, let's here it for the JO BROS!!!!! Woohoo!!! 🎉↓🎤
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Wow! My first Christmas post is all wrapped-up! 🎁 I loved sharing all of these Christmas performances with you and I can't wait to share part two very soon! 💙 I hope you all had a jolly good time reading this and hopefully it put you in a fun festive mood just like it did for me!
I wonder which performance was your favorite out of my top ten list! If you want, let me know in the comments! 🎤
I wish you all good tidings and cheer! 💙🕇 Don't forget to celebrate each day because each day is a memory in the making! 💙
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My favs that you mentioned are Miley Cyrus's performances, the Jonas Brothers, and Olivia Holt's. Merry Christmas sis!:)
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