It’s a calm week on Disney+ with the new Scenescape Ambience Collection, which includes the new Disney Parks Sunrise Series, an updated version of the Arendelle Castle Yule Log that premiered last year, and Pixar’s Dory’s Reef Cam. With these new additions, your screen can become a window into a magical world anytime you wish. There’s also the new documentary series On Pointe and the exciting season finale of The Mandalorian. Whatever you choose to stream this week, we hope it’s magical.
New Exclusives
On Pointe
“On Pointe is a six-part docu-series that captures a season in the School of American Ballet (SAB) in New York City.
Featuring unprecedented access to the famous ballet institution, the series follows the lives of the students ages 8 to 18 pursuing their dreams to become ballet dancers.While older students from all over the country rigorously train for professional careers, younger students from New York City are put through their paces as they rehearse and perform in New York City Ballet’s holiday classic George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker onstage at Lincoln Center.”
Arendelle Castle Yule Log 2.0
“For your holiday celebrations, set the wintry mood with Anna and Elsa’s Arendelle Castle yule log. The castle is newly decorated this year with elements harkening back to Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven’s recent journey to the Enchanted Forest. Happy Holidays from Arendelle!”
Dory's Reef Cam
“Dive into the waters below and watch the aquatic wildlife from the world of Nemo and Dory.”
The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse – “Supermarket Scramble/Just the Four of Us”
“Donald and Daisy’s little lie becomes a big problem when they try to get out of a group date with Mickey and Minnie. Mickey and his friends’ plans for a barbeque get sidetracked after a quick trip to the supermarket turns into an odyssey.”
The Mandalorian – “Chapter 16”
“The Mandalorian and the Child continue their journey, facing enemies and rallying allies as they make their way through a dangerous galaxy in the tumultuous era after the collapse of the Galactic Empire.”
New Extras
Beyond the Clouds – “Creating Zach’s World”
“Justin speaks to the significance of intertwining surprising elements throughout the film to create and maintain not only the sincerity of the set but also the emotional resonance through the entirety of production. From Zach’s director’s chair to wardrobe and set dressing, it starts to become quite clear — Zach is here every step of the way.”
New on Disney+
Disney Parks Sunrise Series
Enjoy calm sunrise scenescapes from Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parks.
Into the Woods
An all-star film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s Broadway musical where classic fairytale characters find out their story doesn’t end at “Happily ever after..”
Eddie the Eagle
Hugh Jackman and Taran Egerton star in this 20th Century Studios film based on the true story of an Olympic Ski Jumper.
Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure
The third and final season of Tangled: The Series (with a new name) complete’s the lost princess’ adventures with music by Alan Menken.
Miraculous World: New York, United Heroez
The worldwide phenomenon comes to Disney+ with a brand-new movie.
Buried Truth of the Maya
National Geographic archeologists search for the fabled hidden cave below Chichen Itza.
Wild Nordic
Meet the wild animals of Norway, Finland and Sweden in this Nat Geo WILD series.
Disney Channel Holiday House Party
Disney Channel stars perform holiday-themed comedy sketches in this half-hour special.
Library Highlights
60th Anniversary – Swiss Family Robinson
Walt Disney’s adaptation of this classic novel is still considered the best, released in theaters on December 21st, 1960 with an all-star cast including John Mills, Dorothy McGuire, James MacArthur, Janet Munro, Tommy Kirk and Kevin Corcoran.
50th Anniversary – The Aristocats
Released on December 24th, 1970, this was the first feature-length animated film produced by Walt Disney Productions without Walt Disney’s direct involvement.
40th Anniversary – The Ghosts of Buxley Hall
The first half of this made-for-TV Disney movie premiered on December 21st, 1980, on NBC. Viewers got to complete the adventure a week later on December 28th.
25th Anniversary – Tom & Huck
Mark Twain’s classic novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer became a live-action Disney film starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas on December 22nd, 1995.
Holiday Films on Disney+
- Godmothered
- LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special
- Once Upon a Snowman
- Noelle
- The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
- The Disney Holiday Singalong
- Home Alone
- Home Alone 2
- Home Alone 3
- The Santa Clause
- The Santa Clause 2
- The Santa Clause 3
- Frozen
- Olaf’s Frozen Adventure
- Frozen 2
- Mickey's A Christmas Carol
- The Muppet Christmas Carol
- A Christmas Carol (2009)
- Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas
- Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
- Pluto’s Christmas Tree
- Santa’s Workshop
- The Small One
- Prep & Landing
- Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice
- Miracle on 34th Street
- Babes in Toyland
- One Magic Christmas
- The Christmas Star
- While You Were Sleeping
- I’ll Be Home For Christmas
- Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
- Santa Paws 2
- Winnie The Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year
- Disney's Fairytale Weddings Holiday Magic
- Decorating Disney Holiday Magic
- The Ultimate Christmas Present
- Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas!
- ‘Twas the Night
- Full-Court Miracle
- 12 Dates of Christmas
- Snowglobe
- The Mistle-Tones: A Musical
- Life-Size 2
- Three Days
- Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
The Simpsons Christmas Episodes
- “Simpsons Roasting On An Open Fire” (S1E1)
- “Marge Be Not Proud” (S7E11)
- “Miracle on Evergreen Terrace” (S9E10)
- “Grift of the Magi” (S11E9)
- “Skinner's Sense of Snow” (S12E8)
- “She of Little Faith” (S13E6)
- “Tis The Fifteenth Season” (S15E7)
- “Simpsons Christmas Stories” (S17E9)
- “Kill Gil, Volumes I & II” (S18E9)
- “The Burns and the Bees” (S20E9)
- “The Fight Before Christmas” (S22E8)
- “Holidays of Future Passed” (S23E9)
- “White Christmas Blues” (S25E8)
- “I Won't Be Home for Christmas” (S26E9)
- “The Nightmare After Krustmas” (S28E10)
- “Tis the 30th Season” (S30E10)
- “Bobby, It’s Cold Outside” (S31E10)
This Week’s Holidays
Every day’s a holiday and you can celebrate all of them on Disney+!
- Friday, December 18th – National Twin Day – The Parent Trap (1998)
- Saturday, December 19th – Wreaths Across America Day – Mickey's A Christmas Carol
- Sunday, December 20th – Go Caroling Day – A Christmas Carol (2009)
- Monday, December 21st – Humbug Day – The Muppet Christmas Carol
- Tuesday, December 22nd – National Mathematics Day – Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
- Wednesday, December 23rd – National Roots Day – The Odd Life of Timothy Green
- Thursday, December 24th – Christmas Eve – The Santa Clause