We have compiled a list of animated movies and specials that will be airing during this holiday season. The shows listed are based solely on the movies and characters regularly covered on DTW. Gather the family and enjoy!
NBC Sat. Nov 28, 8:30 PM - The Incredibles: Now fighting boredom in suburbia, a former superhero and his family get a chance to save the world. (Zap2it.com)
ABC Mon. Nov 30, 8:30 PM - Shrek the Halls: The ogre’s plans for a cozy family Christmas go awry when Donkey, Puss in Boots and the rest of the fairy-tale gang try to join in the fun. (Zap2it.com)
DISN Tues. Dec 1, 8:00 PM - Happy Feet: Born without the ability to sing, a young emperor penguin expresses himself and hopes to attract a mate through his amazing dancing talent. (Zap2it.com)
DISN Wed. Dec 2, 8:00 PM - Happy Feet
AFAM Wed. Dec 2, 7:00 PM - Pixar Short Films: A collection of 20 computer-animated short films includes “Rescue Squad Mater,” “Jack-Jack Attack,” and Oscar-winners “For the Birds,” “Geri’s Game” and “Tin Toy.” (Zap2it.com)

A snowman pulls out all the stops in attempting to break out of his snowglobe in Pixar's short "Knick Knack."
AFAM Thu. Dec 3, 6:00 PM - The Polar Express: A train conductor guides a boy who doubts the existence of Santa Claus to the North Pole. Based on a book by Chris Van Allsburg. (Zap2it.com)
AFAM Thu. Dec 3, 8:30 PM - The Polar Express
NICK Sat. Dec 5, 11:00 AM - Back at the Barnyard (It’s an Udderful Life): When Santa gets a case of ferret fever, Otis and the animals vow to make toys and deliver them on Christmas Eve. (Zap2it.com)
NBC Sat. Dec 5, 8:30 PM - The Incredibles
ABC Wed. Dec 9, 8:00 PM - Shrek the Halls
NICK Wed. Dec 9, 7:00 AM - Back at the Barnyard (It’s an Udderful Life)
DISN Wed. Dec 9, 8:00 PM - Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King gives the yuletide season a touch of Halloween in an animated tale from the mind of Tim Burton. (Zap2it.com)
DISN Thurs. Dec 10, 12:00 PM - Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
DXD Fri. Dec 11, 5:00 PM - The Polar Express
NICK Sat. Dec 12, 11:00 AM - Back at the Barnyard (It’s an Udderful Life)
DXD Sat. Dec 12, 8:30 PM - The Polar Express
AFAM Wed. Dec 16, 8:00 PM - Happy Feet
AFAM Fri. Dec 18, 7:30 PM - Cars: A hot-shot race-car named Lightning McQueen gets waylaid in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family. (IMDb.com)
AFAM Sat. Dec 19, 8:00 PM - Ratatouille: Remy is a young rat in the French countryside who arrives in Paris, only to find out that his cooking idol is dead. (IMDb.com)
AFAM Fri. Dec 20, 8:30 PM - The Incredibles
DISN Mon. Dec 21, 8:00 PM - The Polar Express
DISN Tues. Dec 22 8:00 PM - Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
FAM Wed. Dec 23, 10:00 PM - The Polar Express
AFAM Fri. Dec 25, 6:00 PM - The Incredibles
DISN Fri. Dec 25, 3:30 PM - Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
Source(s):
Holiday TV specials [Cincinnati.com]
ABC Family (magazine ad)
All times are Eastern Standard Time and programming may vary. Check your local listings.