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To kick off D23 2026 this weekend, Disney brought together the original singing voices of several beloved Disney Princesses — including Jodi Benson (Ariel in The Little Mermaid ), Paige O’Hara (Belle in Beauty and the Beast ), Auli’i Cravalho ( Moana ) and Lea Salonga (Jasmine in Aladdin ) — for a concert titled Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration .
The TV special was filmed at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, and broadcasts on Sunday (Aug. 16).
How to Watch ‘Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration’ Online, At a Glance:
Date: Sunday, Aug. 16
Start Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT
Watch on DirecTV for free
What Time Is ‘Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration’ ?
Disney Princess airs on Sunday (Aug. 16) at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The Wonderful World of Disney TV special broadcasts on ABC, Disney Channel and Freeform, while it streams on Disney+.
A royal invitation awaits! ✨ Watch Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration this Sunday at 8/7c on ABC. Stream on Disney+. pic.twitter.com/rs7MFAR3HS
— ABC (@ABCNetwork) August 12, 2026
Who Is Performing During ‘Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration’ ?
For the TV concert, Jodi Benson, Paige O’Hara, Auli’i Cravalho, Brandy, Halle Bailey, Lea Salonga and others are all set to perform.
Where to Watch ‘Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration’ Online for Free
If you’re a Disney fan and cord-cutter, then there are a number of ways to watch Disney Princess without cable, especially if you want to watch for free. For example: DirecTV offers a five-day free trial to try out the streaming service, while others like Fubo and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials too, so you can watch without spending money up front.
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Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration broadcasts on ABC, Disney Channel and Freeform on Sunday (Aug. 16) at 8 p.m. ET/PT. One of the best ways to watch the TV special, as part of The Wonderful World of Disney , is with DirecTV , Disney+ and Hulu + Live TV .
Watch on DirecTV for free
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