Maleficent Joins Sofia the First in Holiday Special "Holiday at Charmswell"
Maleficent, the sorceress best known from Disney's fairy-tale films, makes her debut in the world of Sofia the First this month. She appears in Sofia the First: Royal Magic, a holiday special called "Holiday at Charmswell," which premieres Nov. 26 on Disney Jr. and Disney+.
In the special, Sofia, voiced by Ariel Winter, and Aurora team up after Maleficent arrives in Charmswell during the Wassailia holiday. The Hollywood Reporter reported the details of the episode, which is part of the spin-off series Royal Magic.
The show's creator and executive producer is Craig Gerber. Returning favourites include Miss Nettle, a former villain who now runs Sofia's school, and Pepper, Sofia's pet puppy-unicorn, voiced by Nate Torrence. Three new school friends join the cast: Layla, Zane and Camila, voiced by Mela Pietropaolo, Kai Harris and Aaliyah Magcasi.
The show has been finding an audience since it arrived in May. According to Nielsen Media Research, which measures how many people watch TV and streaming, Sofia the First: Royal Magic ranks among the top 10 series for girls aged 2 to 5 in views. Nielsen also says the series drove a 77 percent increase in overall hours watched across the wider Sofia the First library.
For families, the practical part is simple. The special is designed for the holiday season, and it will be available on both Disney Jr., the channel, and Disney+, the streaming service. Parents planning a family viewing can mark Nov. 26 on the calendar.
The company has not released a separate figure for the special itself. Any further numbers for "Holiday at Charmswell" will come after its premiere.
