13 Festive Episodes To Watch With Your Kids This Holiday Season

Celebrate the season’s magic with Disney Jr.’s best festive episodes, including brand-new releases and nostalgic classics parents love revisiting

Snuggle up on the couch and enjoy some holiday downtime with your little ones this season. Filled with wonder and merriment, this list has Super Hero adventures, heartwarming family moments, and even a time-travel tale. These short stories can transport you to magical worlds without even leaving the house over the holiday break.

Kids’ Holiday Favorites

See how some of our most beloved characters celebrate Christmas. These episodes will capture your kids’ imagination as they invite them to sing along, solve mysteries, and maybe even discover something new along the way.

Bluey: “Verandah Santa” (Season 1, Episode 52)

No peeking! Bluey and her family gather on Christmas Eve and play a game of Verandah Santa, taking turns to deliver presents. Amid the fun and laughter, Bluey, Bingo, Muffin, and Socks all learn about the importance of saying sorry, forgiveness, and why being nice isn’t just for Christmas.

Rating: TV-Y

Who it’s good for: Little ones who enjoy silliness with a side of wholesome lessons.

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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: “Mickey Saves Santa” (Season 1, Episode 20)

Mickey and his friends are preparing their Christmas Eve sleepover when Mrs. Claus brings news that Santa’s sleigh has broken down. It’s Mickey and Donald to the rescue as they gather their Mouseketools, hop in the Toon Plane, and head for Mistletoe Mountain to save Christmas.

Rating: TV-Y

Who it’s good for: Children who enjoy interactive shows that invite them to participate and sing along.

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Doc McStuffins: “The Doc McStuffins Christmas Special” (Season 5, Episode 3)

Ready for holiday cheer with a side of time-travel? When there are no presents under the tree on Christmas morning, Doc and her toys decide to go back in time to find out why. When they realize Santa’s missing, they rally to give the elves a helping hand and ensure everyone has a magical Christmas.

Rating: TV-Y

Who it’s good for: Those who like problem solving and suspense, plus magical gadgets and friendships.

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Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends: “Halted Holiday / Merry Spidey Christmas” (Season 2, Episode 8)

This two-in-one episode celebrates both Thanksgiving and Christmas and is full of joy. First, Team Spidey must rescue Thanksgiving when Doc Ock and her Octobots cause traffic turmoil. Next, a group of baddies threatens the city’s Christmas celebrations. Team Spidey band together to save the festivities, and even get a villain or two onto their side.

Rating: TV-Y7

Who it’s good for: Kids who like web-slinging action and adventure.

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PJ Masks Power Heroes: “The Christmas Ninjalinos” (Season 1, Episode 15)

We follow the PJ Masks Power Heroes on a trip to Iceworld, where Night Ninja and his Ninjalinos have captured Santa and are wreaking havoc on his workshop. Can the PJ Mask Power Heroes use their friendship and smarts to pull off a Christmas miracle?

Rating: TV-Y

Who it’s good for: Fans of escapades featuring out-of-this-world inventions.

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Elena of Avalor: “Snow Place Like Home” (Season 2, Episode 20)

Elena’s peaceful Navidad plans are jeopardized when the menacing Delgados trigger a blizzard on Noche Buena (Christmas Eve). Against the odds, Elena and her friends’ bonds grow stronger than ever as they keep the holiday spirit alive.

Rating: TV-Y

Who it’s good for: Princess-loving kids who enjoy watching family and friends overcome adversity together.

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SuperKitties: “Runaway Sleigh / Hanukkah Rescue” (Season 2, Episode 14)

This two-part episode celebrates both Christmas and Hanukkah. First, the SuperKitties unite to save Santa’s sleigh from the thieving Mr. Puppypaws and learn that every day can feel like Christmas when you’re kind. Then, the gang must recover Kittydale’s stolen giant menorah. In the end, they find that Hanukkah isn’t about grandeur, but about being with those closest to you.

Rating: TV-Y

Who it’s good for: Kiddos who enjoy adorable and courageous four-legged Super Heroes.

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Puppy Dog Pals: “A Santa For Bob / Snowman Secret Service” (Season 2, Episode 8)

While taking you on exciting adventures, this episode tells two tales that show the value of holiday goodwill. The first story follows Bingo and Rolly on a bold mission to find Santa and bring him home to meet their owner, Bob. Story number two joins Bingo and Rolly on guard duty for Sir Brr, the snowman Bob built. Their quest to keep him safe takes them on a snowboarding quest of a lifetime.

Rating: TV-Y

Who it’s good for: With catchy tunes, it’s perfect for young music lovers.

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Brand-New Holiday Episodes For Kids

Looking for something fresh and exciting? Your children will be instant fans of these modern Christmas specials.

Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel: “Whoa Christmas Tree” (Season 1, Episode 11)

Minnie and pals go in search of the perfect Christmas tree for the hotel. But bringing the huge fir home proves a challenge, and Minnie must assemble all her friends, including Mickey Mouse, Donald, and Daisy Duck, to complete the mission.

Rating: TV-Y

Who it’s good for: This show’s bite-sized episodes are perfect when you only have a few moments to spare.

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Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends: “An Iron Friends Christmas / Cold As Ice” (Season 1, Episode 11)

Imaginative and entertaining, this two-part episode is packed with festive fun. First, Iron Man and team prepare for Christmas, only for Ultron to steal all the presents. As the Iron Friends use ingenuity and teamwork to stop him, they learn it’s the spirit, not the gifts and decorations, that truly make Christmas Christmas. In the second part, Absorbing Man threatens a winter festival when he gains the power to freeze everything he touches. Tony and Aña combine forces to secure everyone’s fun.

Rating: TV-Y

Who it’s good for: Gadget-loving Super Heroes in training.

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Me & Mickey: “Mickey and Minnie Countdown to Christmas” (Season 4, Episode 10)

Merry Christ-mouse! It’s time for Mickey and Minnie to open their Advent Calendar, counting down all the way to Christmas Day. Behind each door, they find wonderful reminders of all the fun they had over the year, and of course, cheese.

Rating: TV-Y

Who it’s good for: Mickey and Minnie fans who just can’t wait to get to December 25.

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Nostalgic Holiday Picks For Parents

Want to take your kids on a walk down memory lane? These ‘90s shows let you share a piece of your own childhood with your little ones.

Rolie Polie Olie: “Starry Starry Night / Snowie / Jingle Jangle Day’s Eve” (Season 2, Episode 8)

This three-story Christmas special follows the Polie family as they celebrate Jingle Jangle Day and Eve. Complete with a visit from Klanky Klaus, a miraculous snowfall, and a rhyming holiday story, this episode will bring back happy memories for parents, while being just as enjoyable for today’s kids.

Rating: TV-Y

Who it’s good for: Lovers of futuristic gizmos.

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Pepper Ann: “A Kosher Christmas” (Season 3, Episode 5)

Stuck in the middle between Christmas and Hanukkah, with one of her parents celebrating each, Pepper Ann decides to represent both holidays in her school’s pageant. When things go awry, she worries she must choose between the two.

Rating: TV-Y

Who it’s good for: Little ones who are 3 going on 13 who want to see wholesome stories featuring older kids.

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Find more holiday magic for all ages on our Explore Disney+ Holiday Spotlight page. For a longer watch for the whole family, check out the newest animated Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw.

Get tips on keeping your children’s viewing age-appropriate in our help article on parental controls.