Hannah Montana is back in a big, nostalgia-first way: Miley Cyrus’ 20th anniversary special is streaming and Airbnb is offering fans a one-night stay at the show’s iconic Malibu house. The two surprise tie-ins give longtime viewers new ways to celebrate a series that launched Cyrus’ career.
What’s happening now
Disney has rolled out the “Hannah Montana” 20th Anniversary Special on Disney+ and Hulu, and Airbnb announced a limited pop-up stay at the Malibu home used for the show. Airbnb says guests will get exclusive access to a recreated “legendary closet” and oceanfront views from the balcony.
Who, when and where
- Airbnb pop-up: one-night stays in Miley Stewart’s Malibu house are available April 6–16.
- Booking: fans can submit requests starting March 26 at Airbnb.com/hannahmontana. The stay accommodates up to four guests.
- Special streaming: the 20th anniversary special is now available on Disney+ and Hulu.
Inside the anniversary special
Showrunner Ashley Edens says Miley Cyrus “took the lead” to shape a fan-focused hour that balances interview moments, live performance and intimate family cameos. Edens told TheWrap, “It was so important that the special be for the fans — I think that was the lens in which we looked at everything that we decided to put in.”
The special includes cameos from Selena Gomez and Chappell Roan, a staged reading with Billy Ray Cyrus of a scene from the series finale, and a new song from Cyrus called “Younger You,” which Edens described as a fitting, emotional closer.
What didn’t make the cut
Edens said the team considered additional appearances and longer formats — the interview footage alone ran roughly two and a half hours — but ultimately kept the hour program focused on Miley’s story and what would feel most authentic to fans.
Fans, teachers and viral moments
Outside the special, the revival has sparked watch parties, Y2K fashion moments and viral social posts. One fan-turned-teacher, Hannah Rodriguez, built a classroom ritual called the “Montana Minute” where second-graders listen to and rate Hannah Montana songs as a brain break. Rodriguez’s TikTok videos went viral and led to an invitation to attend the special’s taping.
Rodriguez said she “cried my eyes out” at the live moment and was surprised when Cyrus sent a thank-you video to her class. Her story is one of several fan reactions showing how the show’s emotional legacy still resonates across generations.
Why it matters now
The combined TV special and Airbnb pop-up turn a media anniversary into experiential nostalgia. For fans, the special revisits the series’ themes and music; the Malibu stay gives viewers a short, immersive way to step into the show’s visual world.
What to expect next
If you want the Airbnb experience: submit a request beginning March 26 at Airbnb.com/hannahmontana for a night between April 6 and 16. For viewers who missed it, the anniversary special remains on Disney+ and Hulu and may spark more reunion moments, merchandise drops or limited events tied to the Hannah Montana legacy.