After a controversial elimination shook up the ballroom, “Dancing With the Stars” Season 34 is turning up the magic with a Disney-themed night. ABC announced that the October 7 episode will open with a show-stopping group number to “Be Our Guest” from “Beauty and the Beast,” choreographed by Mandy Moore and featuring a special appearance by guest dancer Danny Gardner.
The theme night will feature a mix of ballroom favorites and high-energy routines, with couples performing the cha-cha, foxtrot, jazz, salsa, Viennese waltz, and quickstep.
Fans will also get two special troupe performances: “As Alive As You Need Me To Be” from “Tron: Ares” and “The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room” from Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room.
Which Songs Will the Celebs Dance To?
- Jen Affleck & Jan Ravnik: Jazz to “Friend Like Me” from “Aladdin.”
- Hilaria Baldwin & Gleb Savchenko: Quickstep to “Cantina Band” from “Star Wars: A New Hope.”
- Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa: Quickstep to “Special Spice” from “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.”
- Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy: Viennese waltz to “Once Upon a Dream” from “Maleficent.”
- Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach: Quickstep to “Life Is a Highway” from “Cars.”
- Danielle Fishel & Pasha Pashkov: Quickstep to “I Wan’na Be Like You (The Monkey Song)” from “The Jungle Book.”
- Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten: Quickstep to “Space Mountain” from the Space Mountain ride.
- Scott Hoying & Rylee Arnold: Salsa to “Bop to the Top” from “High School Musical.”
- Robert Irwin & Witney Carson: Cha cha to “Try Everything” from “Zootopia.”
- Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas: Foxtrot to “The Room Where It Happens” from “Hamilton.”
- Andy Richter & Emma Slater: Viennese waltz to “Le Festin” from “Ratatouille.”
A Star-Packed Lineup of Styles
From classic Disney animated hits like “The Jungle Book” to Broadway favorites like “Hamilton,” the setlist blends nostalgia with modern flair. Athletes, actors, and influencers will bring their own interpretations to beloved tracks.
The mix of ballroom classics and Latin-inspired routines ensures viewers will see everything from elegant waltzes to energetic salsa numbers.
How to Watch Disney Night on DWTS
“Dancing With the Stars” Season 34 airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with episodes streaming the following day on Hulu.
As the competition intensifies, every performance counts toward securing a spot in the finals. With each vote and judge’s score carrying weight, the pressure is on for the remaining couples to deliver their best on the ballroom floor. At the end of the season, one pair will lift the coveted mirrorball trophy, a prize that represents not just dance excellence but also weeks of growth and fan support.
