Overview
- The special airs Thursday, Dec. 25 at 10 a.m. EST on ABC, with streaming from 11 a.m. EST on Disney+, Hulu and Disney’s YouTube channel through Jan. 4, 2026.
- Alfonso Ribeiro returns as host, Ginnifer Goodwin debuts as co-host, and Maia Kealoha serves as parade correspondent.
- Musical acts include Gwen Stefani, Nicole Scherzinger, Bebe Rexha, Coco Jones, Lady A, Iam Tongi and Mariah the Scientist performing from locations such as Cinderella Castle, Sleeping Beauty Castle, World Celebration Gardens at EPCOT, the Tree of Life, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Aulani.
- Magic Kingdom features a dedicated Disney Villains parade segment for the first time, alongside Main Street, U.S.A. festivities, family trip surprises and a cast-member tribute.
- The broadcast includes sneak peeks at Disney and Pixar’s Hoppers and the live-action Moana, while commentary has raised concerns about two performers with no changes announced.