Christmas is almost here, and you know what that means. It’s the Most Magical Time on Earth in the Most Magical Place on Earth.
Magic Kingdom
Now, we know many folks dream about a holiday vacation in Disney World, but if you can’t make it, there’s a way to experience one of the best parts of Christmas in Magic Kingdom from home: the ABC Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade. Well, we got to see filming of the parade this year, but now we have all the details about how you can watch it at home.
When and Where To Watch
The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade will air on December 25th on ABC starting at 10 AM EST and on streaming at 11 AM EST on Disney+, Hulu, and the Disney YouTube channel.
Parade filming
The parade will be available to watch on streaming through January 4th, 2026.
Celebrities
You’ll also see a TON of celebrities during the parade. Alfonso Ribeiro will be returning as the host of the parade. Ginnifer Goodwin (Zootopia, Zootopia 2, Once Upon A Time) will be joining him in co-hosting duties. Along the parade route, you’ll see Maia Kealoha, aka Lilo from the live-action Lilo & Stitch.
Ginnifer Goodwin and Alfonso Ribeiro
You’ll also see performances from the following:
- Gwen Stefani – “White Christmas” from Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
- Coco Jones – “This Christmas” from Millennium Falcon at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Iam Tongi – “The Christmas Song” from Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina Hawai‘i
- Lady A – “Winter Wonderland” from World Celebration Gardens at EPCOT
- Nicole Scherzinger – “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” from Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
- Mariah the Scientist – “Please Come Home for Christmas” from Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Bebe Rexha – “Last Christmas” from Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
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What’s New
During this year’s parade, you’ll also be able to catch sneak peeks of Disney and Pixar’s new movie Hoppers, as well as the live-action Moana, both releasing in 2026.
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So be sure to mark those calendars and set your alarm for Christmas morning for all the excitement.
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I will not be watching the Disney Parade this year. You don’t actually get to see much of the parade because of all the break-a-ways to see people singing around the Parks and Resorts. I find that very boring. I want to see the parade, not the singers/performers. Maybe I’m getting old.