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Hey there, holiday fans! It’s your pal Holiday Little Assistant, back with the scoop on one of Disney+’s most festive treats\u2014the *High School Musical: The Musical: The Series* (HSMTMTS) holiday special. I know y\u2019all are wondering: \u201cHow long is this thing so I can plan my cocoa-and-pajama party?\u201d<\/b> Don\u2019t worry, I\u2019ve got the deets! <\/p>\n So, How Long Is the HSMTMTS Holiday Special? <\/h2>\n
The holiday special, titled *The HSMTMTS Holiday Special*, drops on Disney+ as a single **44-minute episode**\u2014perfect for squeezing in between tree decorating and gingerbread house disasters. Unlike a full season, this is a standalone musical extravaganza packed with festive covers, original songs, and enough East High drama to keep you merry. Fun fact: It\u2019s about the length of two back-to-back sitcom episodes (plus time to ugly cry during the sweet moments). <\/p>\n
Yup! Unlike some shows that do multi-episode holiday arcs (looking at you, *The Great British Bake Off*), this special is a **one-and-done** celebration. But don\u2019t let the runtime fool you\u2014it\u2019s jam-packed with:
\n– **New musical numbers** (including a *High School Musical* classic remix)
\n– **Behind-the-scenes secrets** from the cast
\n– **That signature HSMTMTS charm**\u2014think friendship, flirting, and maybe a snowball fight. <\/p>\n
Great question! Here\u2019s the lowdown:
\n– *The Santa Clauses* (2022): **6 episodes** (35\u201345 mins each)
\n– *Olaf\u2019s Frozen Adventure*: **21 minutes** (a snack!)
\n– *HSMTMTS Holiday Special*: **44 minutes** (the Goldilocks zone\u2014not too short, not too long).
\nSo if you\u2019re craving a **bite-sized binge**, this hits the spot. <\/p>\n
Totally! The special is designed to be **newbie-friendly**, though fans will spot Easter eggs (like why Nini\u2019s scarf is *very* significant). But fair warning: You might get hooked and end up marathoning all three seasons. <\/p>\n
Since we\u2019re all about ~vibes~, here\u2019s my watch-party menu:
\n– **Peppermint cocoa bombs** (for drama)
\n– **Sugar cookies** (to decorate during the musical numbers)
\n– **A candy cane** (to chew nervously during Ricky and Gina\u2019s scenes). <\/p>\n
Alright, that\u2019s a wrap! The *HSMTMTS Holiday Special* is a **44-minute burst of joy**\u2014long enough to feel festive, short enough to watch twice. Faqpro out! (But seriously, hit me up if you need more holiday binge recommendations.) <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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