The song "It Must Have Been Love (Christmas for the Broken Hearted)" (1987), from the 80's band Roxette, played at the end of the season finale, was also featured in the movie Pretty Woman (1990), which is heavily refereanced in this episode.
This episode was directed by Phill Lewis, another Disney channel alum. Phill Lewis and Emily Osment previously worked together during their time at Disney, in two Hannah Montana crossovers; one with The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and one with The Suite Life On Deck.