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DISNEY+ unveils a lineup of new originals and beloved holiday classics to keep you entertained this Christmas

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There’s no place like Disney+ for the holidays with the holiday collection returning for the third year.

In addition to perennial favourites, Disney+ is gifting audiences with exclusive new movies, series, and specials for everyone in your family to enjoy, including “Night at the Museum: Kahumunrah Rises Again”. 

With even more highly anticipated exclusive originals coming to the service in 2023, it’s the perfect time to share the joy of streaming with any Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic fans in your life.

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Not sure what to add to your festive watch-list this season? Disney+ has you covered with the ultimate Season’s Streamings movies, series and episodes that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit!

TO BE UNWRAPPED

“Marvel Studios’ The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special”
On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present.
 
“Donna Hay Christmas”  
Donna Hay shows us how to create the most spectacular festive celebration in her new four-part series, Donna Hay Christmas. From reimagined festive mains like the ultimate glazed ham, to show-stopping desserts like her signature centrepiece pavlova, Donna shares her best time-savers and signature cheats to create your very own kind of Christmas magic.
 
“The Santa Clauses” 

Scott Calvin is back! After being Santa Claus for nearly thirty years, he’s as jolly as ever. But as Christmas declines in popularity, so does his Santa magic. Scott struggles to keep up with the demands of the job, as well as being there for his family. Upon discovering there is a way to retire from his post, Scott considers stepping down as Santa Claus and finding a worthy successor so that he can become a better father and husband.

“Best in Snow” 
“Best in Snow” is a festive holiday special, hosted by Tituss Burgess, featuring teams from around the world transported to a magical snowy village and thrown into a spirited competition to show off their snow-carving skills. Spectacular snow sculptures, lively musical performances from DCappella, and special guest Kermit the Frog make this action-packed winter event fun for the entire family.
 
“The Hip Hop Nutcracker” 
RUN DMC’s Rev Run brings us along for a hip-hop reimagining of The Nutcracker ballet set in New York City. On the night of the annual New Year’s Eve Block Party, Maria-Clara’s Mom and Pop aren’t getting along and it’s bringing her down. Maria-Clara embarks on a holiday adventure to bring her parents back together. Will it be enough to rekindle their lost love before the clock strikes midnight?
 
“Pentatonix: Around the World for the Holidays” 

Superstar a cappella group Pentatonix needs inspiration for their annual holiday album. After getting locked in a mystical mailroom, a little Disney magic sends us on a whirlwind tour around the world, discovering holiday traditions and inspiration from Pentatonix fans across the globe. The journey leads the group to realize that wherever we find ourselves, it really is a small world, after all!
 
“Disenchanted” 

A sequel to the box office hit “Enchanted” featuring the original cast from the heart-warming story.
 
“Willow” 

Willow, the legendary sorcerer, returns in a new series set many years after the events of the original film. Willow leads a group of misfit heroes on a dangerous rescue mission through a world beyond their wildest imaginations.

CHRISTMAS CLASSICS

“Home Alone” 
When Kevin McCallister is left behind while his family dashes off on a Christmas trip, he is left to defend his family’s home from two bumbling burglars until the relatives return.

“Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” 
Kevin is home alone in NYC but won’t be for long since the Wet Bandits are also in the Big Apple.

“The Santa Clause” 
On Christmas Eve, divorced dad Scott Calvin and his son discover Santa Claus has fallen off their roof. When Scott takes the reins of the magical sleigh, he finds he is now the new Santa, and must convince a world of disbelievers, including himself.

“Die Hard” 
A New York City cop faces overwhelming odds when his Christmas visit to California is interrupted by a terrorist invasion of his estranged wife’s office building.

“Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”
Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere!

“Miracle on 34th Street”
Six-year-old Susan has doubts about childhood’s most enduring miracle: Santa Claus. Then Susan meets Kriss Kringle, a department store Santa who believes he’s the genuine article.

FESTIVE FAVOURITES

“Noelle”
Kris Kringle’s daughter must find her brother and bring him back in time to save Christmas.
 
“Godmothered”
An inexperienced fairy godmother-in-training tries to prove that people still need fairy godmothers.
 
“Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye”
Clint Barton/Hawkeye must team up with skilled archer Kate Bishop to unravel a criminal conspiracy.
 
“Home Sweet Home Alone”
Alone for the holidays, Max Mercer will do whatever it takes to protect his home from trespassers.
 
“Disney’s A Christmas Carol”
Scrooge begins the holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk and his cheery Nephew. But when three ghosts take him on a journey revealing truths, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it’s too late. 

HOLIDAY EPISODES

“Modern Family: Undeck the halls ” (S1 E10)
Christmas is in full swing at the Dunphy house until the kids get in some trouble and Phil and Claire threaten to take away Christmas until one of them fesses up. 

“New Girl: Santa ” (S2 E11)
Jess the gang attempt to juggle multiple holiday parties in one night
 
“Grey’s Anatomy: Run,  Baby, Run ” (S9 E9)
As the rest of the doctors prepare for Bailey’s wedding, Richard helps her through a bout of pre-wedding jitters. Meanwhile, Lizzie butts heads with Meredith.
 
“Scrubs:  My own personal Jesus” (S1 E11)
It’s Christmas, and even though J.D. and the others don’t really feel like celebrating, Turk makes a huge deal about it.
 
“The Simpsons: The Simpsons Christmas Stories” (S17 E9)
The Simpsons appear in three Christmas tales: the story of the birth of Jesus; a World War II tale featuring Grampa, Mr. Burns, and Santa; and a musical featuring “the nutcracker suite.”

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