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The 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade airs on TV and streaming this holiday.
Zootopia 2 star Ginnifer Goodwin and Lilo & Stitch actress Maia Kealoha appeared at the event.
Performances by Gwen Stefani, Nicole Scherzinger, more appeared on the broadcast.
Disneymagic meets the spirit of Christmas in the House of Mouse's Christmas Day parade, and it's coming straight to your household this holiday season.
So, where can you watch the 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade special on TV and streaming? In addition to broadcasting the pre-taped event on television, theDisney World- and Disneyland-setspecial is also headed to digital platforms, for an extra dose of Christmas Day cheer.
With special appearances by Disney characters, stars from projects likeZootopia 2andLilo & Stitch, and a wealth of performances from music royalty, see everything to know about — and find out where to watch — the 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade.
What time does the 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade start?
Perfect for watching while your family opens gifts around the tree, the 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade airs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in all time zones.
The festivities in the special range from Disney World's Main Street, U.S.A. section, a stage outside Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle, and even a setup on the shores of Disney's Aulani resort in Hawaii.
How can I watch the 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade?
The 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade airs onABCfor its premiere broadcast, with Disney's television network debuting the special for its first airing.
HuluandDisney+will begin streaming the Disney Christmas Day Parade special starting at 11 a.m. ET.
Who is performing at Disney's 2025 Christmas Day Parade?
The parade is set to include performances by a wealth of entertainment icons, including Gwen Stefani kicking off the broadcast with a rendition of the Christmas classic "White Christmas."
Later, other performances include sets by Nicole Scherzinger, Coco Jones, Mariah the Scientist, Bebe Rexha, Iam Tongi, and Lady A.
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Who's hosting the Disney Christmas Day Parade?
Disney is keeping it in the family in terms of hosts for the Christmas Day Parade special.
Fresh from voicing Judy Hopps in the blockbuster sequelZootopia 2, actressGinnifer Goodwincohosts the parade with longtime ABC personality andDancing With the StarsemceeAlfonso Ribeiro.
The duo will be joined byLilo & Stitchlive-action actress Maia Kealoha, who strutted down Main Street, U.S.A. with Mickey Mouse at the start of the show.
Are there any surprise appearances or cameos during the parade?
In typical fashion, Disney spread some extra holiday magic throughout the parade special with surprise appearances from a variety of stars.
In addition to Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Chip and Dale, and more iconic characters appearing during the parade itself, the special also included special Christmas messages fromZoe Saldaña,Tim Allen, and even legacy Disney starMiley Cyrus, who famously worked with the company during her iconic turn in the TV seriesHannah Montana.
Other cameos included holiday greetings from thereunited cast ofMalcolm in the Middleahead of the upcoming revival, theFreakier Fridaycast (includingJamie Lee Curtis), andWonder Manstars Ben Kinglsey and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, among others.
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