What to Expect on Disney Night for Dancing with the Stars Season 33

The highly anticipated Disney Night for season 33 of Dancing with the Stars is set to debut on ABC on October 22. In this magical episode, the eight remaining contestants will dazzle audiences by performing to iconic songs that celebrate beloved Disney films and characters.

The competitors for this episode include celebrities such as Joey Graziadei partnered with Jenna Johnson, Danny Amendola alongside Witney Carson, Chandler Kinney with Brandon Armstrong, Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach, Stephen Nedoroscik paired with Rylee Arnold, Ilona Maher dancing with Alan Bersten, Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber, as well as Phaedra Parks teamed with Val Chmerkovskiy.

Teams for Dancing with the Stars Season 33 Disney Night

As previously noted, episode 6 of Dancing with the Stars season 33 is scheduled for October 22, with the theme “Disney Night.” The official synopsis reveals:

“An enchanting evening awaits in the Dancing with the Stars ballroom, where the remaining eight couples will revel in Disney’s magic through vibrant performances inspired by cherished films and characters.”

According to a press release from ABC, the season’s sixth episode will commence with a captivating opening number featuring the lively tune “Friend Like Me” from Aladdin. This performance, choreographed by Mandy Moore, will include a special appearance by Michael James Scott, who portrays Genie in the Broadway rendition of Aladdin.

Each contestant will showcase their own dance routines, but they’ll also engage in competitive dance battles. They will be organized into two teams, each performing an assigned song.

Leading Team Goofs, Ilona Maher will team up with stars Chandler Kinney, Joey Graziadei, and Jenn Tran to perform to “I2I”from the animated classic A Goofy Movie.

Meanwhile, Team Roar, guided by Dwight Howard, will take the stage with “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” from The Lion King, featuring participants Danny Amendola, Stephen Nedoroscik, and Phaedra Parks.

The episode will also unveil a first look at a song from the forthcoming animated movie Moana 2. Former DWTS professionals who have exited the competition will present a choreography led by Britt Stewart.

Complete Song List and Dance Styles for Disney Night

According to a statement from ABC, here is the lineup of dance styles and songs for Disney Night:

Super Bowl Champion Danny Amendola and pro Witney Carson will perform a Jazz routine to “Bye Bye Bye” from Deadpool & Wolverine.
The Bachelor’s Joey Graziadei and pro Jenna Johnson will showcase a Samba to “Trashin’ the Camp” from Tarzan.
NBA Champion Dwight Howard and pro Daniella Karagach will bring a Tango to life with “When Can I See You Again?” from Wreck It Ralph.
TV star Chandler Kinney and pro Brandon Armstrong will perform a Paso Doble to “We Own the Night” from ZOMBIES 2.
Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher and pro Alan Bersten will dance a Jazz routine to “Surface Pressure” from Encanto.
Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik and pro Rylee Arnold will present a Charleston to “A Star Is Born” from Hercules.
Reality royalty Phaedra Parks and pro Val Chmerkovskiy will dance a Jazz to “Cruella de Vil” from 101 Dalmatians.
The Bachelorette’s Jenn Tran and pro Sasha Farber will perform a Rumba to “Kiss the Girl” from The Little Mermaid.

Where to Catch DWTS Season 33 Episode 6?

The sixth episode of Dancing with the Stars season 33 will air on ABC and will also be available on-demand via Disney+. For those without cable, viewers can catch the episode on Hulu the following day.

This season is anticipated to comprise 11 episodes, with the confirmed schedule as follows: