

When it comes to the best Disney channel movies, everyone’s got their favorite.
#DISNEY CHANNEL SUMMER SING ALONG FULL SHOW MOVIE#
(Looking for an easy movie night theme? Put together a watchlist based on the films that were released in your birth year.)

And if that isn’t good entertainment, we don’t know what is. Revisiting these films is quite literally taking a step back in time, and watching some of your favorite faces take on their first on-screen roles. A ton of familiar faces got their start in these television films, from Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato to Zendaya and Brie Larson. And it wasn’t only us as viewers that Disney Channel Original Movies majorly influenced. Whether you’re in the mood for a modern classic like High School Musical or a quality throwback like Halloweentown, watching these movies is a fun reminder of the crushes, catchphrases and earworms that shaped us. (Speaking of 1999, did you know Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century, Smart House, The Thirteenth Year and Johnny Tsunami all came out that year? Talk about a blessed time for Disney channel movies!) Or maybe it’s the original heyday of Disney Channel Original Movies-an era that began in 1983 with Tiger Town but didn’t truly pick up steam until 1999-that you’re keen on exploring. Been awhile since you’ve dipped into DCOMs? There are probably some new hits you haven’t seen yet. The Disney Channel Original Movie lineup is, simply, a goldmine of made-for-TV greatness. But, hey, it was an (obviously unenjoyable and not accompanied by pizza) challenge that someone had to take on! Additionally, this year Radio Disney will honor teachers as part of "ARDYs" "Heroes For Change" Award and will give a donation to DonorsChoose to fulfill teacher projects, bringing classroom dreams to life and helping kids thrive.With 110 (and counting) Disney Channel Original Movies to choose from, sifting through Disney+ to find the best ones can be quite the undertaking. The star-filled special will also feature iconic moments from the first seven years of the "ARDYs," including performances by Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello, Selena Gomez and Shawn Mendes, to name a few.

The hour-long celebration will showcase many of today's brightest stars in music including scheduled appearances and performances by Sia, Thriii – the R&B group comprised of China Anne McClain ("Descendants," "Black Lightning") and her sisters, Sierra and Lauryn McClain, Sabrina Carpenter, Now United, Maddie Ziegler, Kenzie Ziegler, Kylie Cantrall, Anne-Marie, Brent Rivera, Meg Donnelly, Echosmith, Max & Harvey, Sarah Jeffery, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Sofia Wylie, Issac Ryan Brown, Sky Katz, Alex Aiono, Lindsay Ell and Blanco Brown. The night of music continues with the "Radio Disney Presents ARDYs Summer Playlist," hosted by Disney Channel's "Austin & Ally" alum, singer, songwriter and recording artist Laura Marano. The special will also introduce international dance crew Let It Happen, comprised of sisters Norah, Yarah and Rosa Mukanga. Simon ("Sydney to the Max") and Ramon Reed and Kaylin Hayman ("Just Roll with It"). "Disney Chanel Summer Sing-Along" will include performances and appearances by Demi Lovato, Coco Jones ("Let It Shine"), Olivia Rodrigo ("High School Musical: The Musical: The Series"), Jerry Harris ("CHEER") Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Ariel Martin, Trevor Tordjman, Chandler Kinney, Pearce Joza ("ZOMBIES 2") Jadah Marie ("Descendants 3") Issac Ryan Brown, Navia Robinson, Sky Katz, Jason Maybaum ("Raven’s Home") Ruby Rose Turner, Dakota Lotus ("Coop and Cami Ask the World") Raphael Alejandro, Scarlett Estevez, Israel Johnson ("BUNK'D") Ava Kolker, Jackson Dollinger, Christian J. With a beach ball to guide the on-screen lyrics, audiences can sing and dance along with their favorite stars as they sing and dance to iconic songs from popular movies including "High School Musical 2," "Camp Rock 2," "Let It Shine," "Descendants 3" and "ZOMBIES." The "Disney Channel Summer Sing-Along" will feature Disney Channel’s family of stars and special guests as they perform iconic songs from Disney Channel Original Movies. Immediately after the "ARDYs," "Descendants" star Sarah Jeffery's new Disney Channel Voices music video, "Even the Stars," will make its Disney Channel debut. "Disney Channel Summer Sing-Along" and "Radio Disney Presents ARDYs Summer Playlist" are set to premiere back-to-back Friday, July 10, beginning at 8 p.m. Harnessing the unifying power of music, Disney Channel is presenting a night of entertainment for kids and families with two music specials featuring a bevy of fan-favorite Disney Channel stars, past and present, along with celebrity guests and popular artists.
