Disney’s Christmas Day Parade Confirms Lineup and Villains Debut as Fan Scrutiny Focuses on Two Performers

With the special already filmed, re-editing to remove segments would be difficult ahead of the holiday broadcast.

Overview

ABC will air the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade on December 25 at 10 a.m. EST, with streaming starting at 11 a.m. EST on Disney+, Hulu, and Disney’s YouTube channel through January 4, 2026.
Alfonso Ribeiro and Ginnifer Goodwin host with Maia Kealoha as parade correspondent, and performances were recorded across Disney locations including Cinderella Castle, Sleeping Beauty Castle, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Aulani.
The musical lineup features Gwen Stefani, Coco Jones, Iam Tongi, Lady A, Nicole Scherzinger, Mariah the Scientist, and Bebe Rexha.
For the first time at Magic Kingdom, Disney Villains get a dedicated parade section, and viewers will see sneak peeks of Disney and Pixar’s Hoppers and the live-action Moana.
Fans have questioned the inclusion of Gwen Stefani and Nicole Scherzinger based on past political and faith-related associations, with Scherzinger previously apologizing for a 2024 social media comment; Disney has not announced any changes or response.