Disney Channel's Totally New Year 2008 was a New Year event that aired on Disney Channel on December 31 , 2008 to January 1 , 2009. The special was hosted by the Wizards of Waverly Place cast which includes Selena Gomez , David Henrie , Jake T. Austin, and Jennifer Stone. The event counted down the viewers favorite episodes, music videos and TV movies of 2008. At midnight, Disney Channel showcased a new episode of Wizards Of Waverly Place.