Dancing with the Stars Season 32 — Week 4: “Disney 100 Night” Featuring Iconic Disney Songs from Fan-Favorite Films
In Week 4 of Dancing with the Stars Season 32, the competition takes on a celebratory, family-friendly tone as the remaining 11 celebrity and professional dance pairs honor Disney’s 100th anniversary. Themed “Disney 100 Night,” the episode spotlights memorable songs drawn from beloved Disney soundtracks, pairing each couple with a classic or modern Disney tune that inspired their choreography and storytelling on the ballroom floor.
The special episode is scheduled to air TUESDAY, OCT. 17 (8:00–10:01 p.m. EDT/PDT, 7:00–9:01 p.m. CDT). It will simulcast live across ABC and Disney+ in local time zones, with the episode available the next day on Hulu. Viewers should check local listings for exact airtimes in their area.
To kick off the festivities, the professional dancers will perform an energetic opening number to “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Encanto, choreographed by Christopher Scott. Across the night, competing pairs will present routines in a range of ballroom and contemporary styles, including Contemporary, Paso Doble, Jazz, Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, Waltz and Foxtrot — each tailored to the mood and narrative of their chosen Disney song.
Dance Styles and Song Choices for Disney 100 Night
- Alyson Hannigan and pro Sasha Farber — Jazz to “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast. Expect a theatrical, show-stopping routine that embraces the musical’s exuberance and charm.
- Mira Sorvino and pro Gleb Savchenko — Waltz to “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” from Cinderella. Their performance aims for graceful lines and romantic phrasing to suit the classic ballad.
- Xochitl Gomez and pro Val Chmerkovskiy — Paso Doble to “Un Poco Loco” from Coco. A dramatic, character-driven Paso Doble will highlight intensity and theatricality inspired by the film’s vibrant energy.
- Ariana Madix and pro Pasha Pashkov — Contemporary to “Into the Unknown” from Frozen II. This pairing will use contemporary movement to capture the emotional sweep and soaring melodies of the song.
- Lele Pons and pro Brandon Armstrong — Rumba to “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King. The slow, romantic Rumba will emphasize connection, musical nuance and expressive partnering.
- Charity Lawson and pro Artem Chigvintsev — Waltz to “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid. Their Waltz should blend lyrical storytelling with classic ballroom elegance.
- Jason Mraz and pro Daniella Karagach — Foxtrot to “A Whole New World” from Aladdin. Expect smooth, flowing movement and polished partnering to match the song’s adventurous spirit.
- Adrian Peterson and pro Britt Stewart — Viennese Waltz to “Baby Mine” from Dumbo. A gentle, nostalgic performance will likely elevate the tender qualities of the music.
- Harry Jowsey and pro Rylee Arnold — Quickstep to “You’ve Got a Friend In Me” from Toy Story. The Quickstep promises buoyant momentum and playful timing to reflect the song’s warm, upbeat tone.
- Barry Williams and pro Peta Murgatroyd — Jazz to “He’s a Tramp” from Lady and the Tramp. Their routine will incorporate playful, character-driven moments and crisp jazz technique.
- Mauricio Umansky and pro Emma Slater — Paso Doble to “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” from Fantasia. A powerful Paso Doble will aim to capture the dramatic, cinematic quality of the piece.
Live viewer participation plays an important role in the competition. Fans can cast votes during the live simulcast in the EDT/CDT time zones. Online voting is available to viewers across the United States, its territories and Canada at dwtsvote.abc.com. Fans with a participating U.S. wireless carrier may also vote via SMS/text; note that SMS/text voting is not available to viewers in Canada. Each episode combines the judges’ scores with the live viewer votes to determine which couples are at risk of elimination, so audience participation directly influences the results.
Dancing with the Stars is co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough. The judges’ panel for Season 32 features Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, who will evaluate each routine and provide critiques that, together with viewer voting, decide who advances in the competition. With Disney’s centennial celebration as the backdrop, Week 4 promises a mix of nostalgia, showmanship and competitive dance that highlights both the musical legacy of Disney and the evolving talents of the contestants.