The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade: How to Watch on ABC, Disney+ & Hulu

The beloved “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” is back for its Christmas Day tradition! Get ready for a festive morning filled with the iconic parade from Magic Kingdom Park and heartwarming performances from Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani in Hawai’i. Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Ginnifer Goodwin, with Maia Kealoha as the parade correspondent, this special event will air on Christmas morning at 10:00 a.m. EST on ABC and 11:00 a.m. EST on Disney+ and Hulu.

Featuring performances by Coco Jones, Lady A, Mariah the Scientist, Bebe Rexha, Nicole Scherzinger, Gwen Stefani, and Iam Tongi, this parade is sure to fill your holiday with joy and cheer.

In addition to the parade, Disney and Pixar have an exciting new movie on the horizon called “Hoppers.” Imagine being able to talk to animals and understand them! In this new adventure, scientists have found a way to transfer human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing for incredible communication between humans and animals. Directed by Daniel Chong and featuring voices of Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, and Jon Hamm, “Hoppers” will be hitting theaters in 2026.

And for all the “Moana” fans out there, get excited for the live-action reimagining of this beloved story! Starring Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as Maui, this film follows Moana as she embarks on a journey beyond her island with the help of the demigod Maui. Look out for this epic tale coming to U.S. theaters on July 10, 2026, and experience the magic of “Moana” like never before.