Kelly Clarkson Brings Early Holiday Magic to Walt Disney World with Surprise “Run Run Rudolph” Performance for Upcoming Disney Special
Even before Thanksgiving arrives, Kelly Clarkson is already spreading festive cheer at Walt Disney World—treating lucky theme park visitors to an impromptu sneak peek of Disney’s upcoming holiday broadcast.
Filming on location in Florida ahead of The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular, Clarkson stepped in front of the cameras outside Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway to belt out a high-energy rendition of the rock-and-roll Christmas classic “Run Run Rudolph.”
An Unforgettable Park Surprise for Disney Visitors
With thousands of guests strolling through the park during production, Clarkson’s powerhouse vocals quickly drew an enthusiastic crowd—and rapidly racked up thousands of likes once fan-filmed clips surfaced online:
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Effortless Live Energy: Shrugging off the warm Florida weather, Clarkson cruised effortlessly through the upbeat holiday staple, delighting unsuspecting passersby with a front-row concert experience.
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Fan Reaction: Social media commenters immediately celebrated the crossover moment, with one viewer declaring, “Her rendition of ‘Run Run Rudolph’ is my favorite Christmas song of all time,” and another writing, “Blessed by Disney and Kelly Clarkson in one day!! Amazing!!”
A Holiday Staple Dating Back to Wrapped in Red
Originally released by rock-and-roll pioneer Chuck Berry in 1958, “Run Run Rudolph” has long been a cornerstone of Clarkson’s seasonal repertoire:
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2013 Holiday Milestone: Clarkson recorded her own energetic cover of the track for her acclaimed 2013 holiday album Wrapped in Red—alongside modern holiday smash “Underneath the Tree” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”
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Chart-Topping Success: Wrapped in Red debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Holiday Albums chart and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, cementing Clarkson’s reputation as one of pop music’s premier holiday voices.
How to Watch The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
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Fans eager to catch Clarkson’s full televised performance can tune in when The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular airs on Monday, November 30, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC, hosted by Robert Irwin and Malia Baker.