American Idol 2025: Two-Part Disney Night — Details and Song Spoilers
American Idol 2025 is reaching its final stages. With only two weeks left in season 23, the show dedicates a two-night event to Disney, a recurring tradition given Disney’s role as the parent company of ABC and Hulu. This year’s Disney Week airs over a special weekend in May and includes performances filmed at Disneyland Resort, a celebrity mentor, and the usual live voting that will determine who advances to the finale.
Sunday May 11 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT LIVE Coast to Coast
Disney Night Part 1 airs Sunday and doubles as a Mother’s Day celebration. The Top 7 travel to Disneyland Resort for an evening of Disney classics, joined by special guest mentor Lin-Manuel Miranda. As the contestants perform, America votes live to decide which five singers will move forward in the competition. The Top 5 will be announced at the end of the live broadcast, making this episode both a showcase of Disney songs and a pivotal elimination night.
Top 7 Song Spoilers
Below are the confirmed song selections for the Top 7 for Disney Night Part 1. The list reflects songs cleared for the show and highlights each contestant’s chosen Disney classic.
- Breanna Nix — “Reflection” from Mulan
- Gabby Samone — “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana
- Jamal Roberts — “Go the Distance” from Hercules
- John Foster — “Almost There” from The Princess and the Frog
- Mattie Pruitt — “Remember Me” from Coco
- Slater Nalley — “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King
- Thunderstorm Artis — “Colors of the Wind” from Pocahontas
Monday May 12 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT LIVE Coast to Coast
Disney Night Part 2 continues on Monday with a focus on heroes and villains and another mentoring session from Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Top 5 return to Disneyland Resort and each performer will sing twice, offering a broader showcase of range and personality as America votes live for the three contestants who will advance to the Grand Finale. The Top 3 finalists will be revealed at the close of the episode.
In addition to the competitors’ performances, season 21 winner Iam Tongi will perform “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” from Disney’s new Lilo & Stitch film, adding a special alumni appearance to the night.
Monday May 18 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT LIVE Coast to Coast
Grand Finale — The Top 3 will perform in the season finale, a star-studded night that concludes with the live reveal of the winner of American Idol 2025. The finale traditionally features guest performances and a retrospective of the finalists’ journeys, culminating in the announcement of this season’s champion.
American Idol airs on ABC at 8 p.m. EDT on Sundays and Mondays, with episodes available to stream on Hulu the following day. The judging panel for season 23 includes Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Fans can expect emotional performances, memorable arrangements of classic Disney material, and the high-stakes excitement of live voting as the competition heads into its final week.
