Gwen Stefani enjoys sort of homecoming as she sings Feliz Navidad on The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration on ABC

Gwen Stefani enjoyed a sort of homecoming on Thursday during the The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration on ABC.

The 49-year-old singer performed the 1970 macaronic Christmas song Feliz Navidad by Puerto Rican musician José Feliciano.

Gwen wore a gorgeous one-shoulder orange gown with a short hemline while performing on a stage in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland in Anaheim, California.

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Holiday celebration: Gwen Stefani enjoyed a sort of homecoming as she performed at Disneyland during The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration broadcast on Thursday on ABC

The crowd sang along in English and Spanish with Gwen as she belted out the classic Christmas pop song.

Jesse Palmer, 40, hosted the celebration at Disneyland and thanked Gwen for her 'wonderful performance'.

The DailyMailTV host asked Gwen what it was like growing up near Disneyland.

'I grew up very close to here,' said Gwen who attended Loara High School in Anaheim.

She's back: The 49-year-old singer, who grew up close to Disneyland, got together with Cinderella during the event
Christmas song: Gwen sang Feliz Navididad in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland in Anaheim, California
Castle stage: The No Doubt singer went to Loara High School in Anaheim and her band house was close to Disneyland
Social media: The singer shared a snap of herself and Jesse on her Instagram Stories

Gwen told Jesse that she used to walk to the Disneyland Hotel and that No Doubt had its band house nearby on Beacon Street in Anaheim.

'This is my hood,' Gwen said to a roar of the audience.

Gwen told Jesse that she loves decorating the house for Christmas and gave a shout-out to her sons Kingston, 12; Zuma, 10, and four-year-old Apollo.

Familiar territory: Gwen said that she was in her 'hood' after performing in Disneyland

'I love you guys,' Gwen told her boys with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale, 53. 

Gwen has been dating country star Blake Shelton, 42, since 2015. 

The two-hour special was hosted by Sarah Hyland, 28, and Jordan Fisher, 24.

The Modern Family star showed her dancing and singing skills during an opening musical performance with Hamilton star Jordan.

TV star: Sarah Hyland of Modern Family showed her dancing and singing skills while hosting
Broadway star: Jordan Fisher hosted the two-hour show along with Sarah
Good times: Sarah and Jordan beamed as they were joined onstage by Disney favorites

Andrea Bocelli, 60, and his 21-year-old son Matteo also performed together.

Becky G, 21, belted out Santa Baby in a red dress with black mouse ears.

American Idol winner Maddie Poppe, 20, also performed Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas that was first released in 1944.

Classic song: Becky G belted out Santa Baby during the two-hour event
Teaming up: Andrea Bocelli performed with his son Matteo 

Aloe Blacc, Meghan Trainor and Jordan also performed during the kickoff to Christmas program.

Meghan also performed a duet of Baby It's Cold Outside with jazz singer Brett Eldidge.

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Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, 38, also chatted with Jesse and shared a clip from his upcoming movie Mary Poppins Returns directed by Rob Marshall and starring Emily Blunt in the title role. 

Fun tune: Aloe Blacc also provided entertainment for the event kicking off Christmas
Hit songs: Meghan Trainor sang a medley of her hit songs
Idol winner: American Idol champion Maddie Poppe also performed during the ABC special
Duck tale: The singer joined Donald Duck at the holiday celebration
Broadway star: Jordan hosted and performed during the event

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