Disney Christmas Music to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
Contents
- Introduction
- “A Whole New World” from Aladdin
- “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” from Frozen
- “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” from Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas
- “Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!” from Prep & Landing
- “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” from Mickey’s Christmas Party
- “Silent Night” from A Christmas Carol
- “The 12 Days of Christmas” from Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas
- “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” from Fantasia
- Conclusion
Looking for some Disney Christmas music to help get you into the holiday spirit? Look no further! Here are some of our favorite tracks to help get you feeling festive.
Introduction
It’s the most wonderful time of year…for Christmas music! No matter what your musical taste, Disney has a holiday album for you. So cue up your favorite streaming service, pour some hot cocoa, and get ready to let these tunes fill you with the Christmas spirit.
##Here are ten of our favorite Disney Christmas albums:
1. A Totally Awesome Disney Christmas – various artists
2. Best of Disney Christmas – various artists
3. Hocus Pocus & Halloween Too! – Alan Menken and Paul Freeman
4. Nightmare Before Christmas Soundtrack – Danny Elfman
5. A Charlie Brown Christmas – Vince Guaraldi Trio
6. Prep & Landing 1 & 2 – Gavin Greenaway and Calendar Songs
7. We Wish You a Merry Christmas – Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
8. Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Soundtrack – Fred Astaire
9. Toy Story that Time Forgot Soundtrack – Randy Newman
10. Frozen: Holiday Edition Soundtrack – Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
“A Whole New World” from Aladdin
“A Whole New World” is a song from Disney’s 1992 animated feature film Aladdin. The song is a ballad performed by the film’s protagonists, Aladdin and Jasmine, during their magical flight over Agrabah. The song was written by Tim Rice and composed by Alan Menken. It originally served as both an interlude and the film’s end credits song.
In 2002, the American Film Institute officially recognized “A Whole New World” as one of the greatest songs in cinema history, ranking it 62nd out of 100. In 2004, the song was ranked 8th on Billboard magazine’s Greatest Disney songs countdown. Additionally, “A Whole New World” is one of only five Disney songs to have received an Academy Award for Best Original Song. The others are “When You Wish Upon a Star” from Pinocchio (1940), “Beauty and the Beast” from Beauty and the Beast (1991), “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” from The Lion King (1994), and “Remember Me” from Coco (2017).
“Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” from Frozen
This song, from the movie Frozen, is a great choice for getting you in the holiday spirit. It is about two sisters, Anna and Elsa, who are trying to build a snowman together. The song is very catchy and has a great message about sisterhood and family.
“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” from Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas
One of the sweetest and most sentimental songs of the holidays, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is the perfect way to show your loved ones how much you’re missing them this holiday season. Sung by Mickey Mouse in his 1999 film, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas, this heartwarming tune will have you reaching for the tissue box in no time.
“Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!” from Prep & Landing
As we all know, Christmas is a time for snow! And what goes better with snow than the classic holiday song, “Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!” from Disney’s Prep & Landing. This fun and festive song is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit, no matter what the weather is like outside!
“Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” from Mickey’s Christmas Party
One of the best things about the holiday season is all of the great Christmas music that comes along with it. And when it comes to Christmas music, Disney knows how to do it right. From traditional carols to original songs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here are just a few of our favorite Disney Christmas songs to get you in the holiday spirit.
“Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” from Mickey’s Christmas Party
This catchy tune is sure to get you in the holiday spirit in no time. Plus, who doesn’t love seeing Mickey and his friends all decked out in their holiday best?
“Deck the Halls” from A Christmas Fantasy Parade
This classic Christmas carol gets a delightful Disney twist in this fun performance from the A Christmas Fantasy Parade. We just can’t get enough of those dancing reindeer!
“Joy to the World” from Holiday Wishes – Celebrate the Spirit of the Season
There’s nothing like hearing this classic Christmas carol performed by a full orchestra and choir. It’s simply beautiful and will definitely help get you into the holiday spirit.
What are your favorite Disney Christmas songs? Be sure to let us know in the comments!
“Silent Night” from A Christmas Carol
One of the best things about the holiday season is the abundance of cheerful Christmas music that seems to be everywhere you go. While some people prefer more modern tunes, there’s something special about traditional songs like “Silent Night.” This particular version comes from Disney’s A Christmas Carol, and it’s sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
“The 12 Days of Christmas” from Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas
One of the best-known Christmas songs is given a fun Disney twist in “The 12 Days of Christmas” from Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas. This version of the song features all your favorite Disney characters, from Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse to Donald Duck and Goofy.
“We Wish You a Merry Christmas” from Fantasia
One of the most timeless and classic pieces of Disney Christmas music comes from the Fantasia segment “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.” Mickey Mouse stars in this animated short, playing a young apprentice who gets in over his head when he tries to use magic to speed up his chores.
The music for this scene is the popular holiday tune “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” which has been adapted from a traditional English folk song. The catchy melody and upbeat tempo make it the perfect song to get you in the holiday spirit!
Conclusion
We hope you’ve enjoyed our list of Disney Christmas music to get you in the holiday spirit! No matter what your favorite holiday songs are, we’re sure you’ll find something on this list that you’ll love. From classic Disney tunes to more modern tracks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
We wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy holiday season!