This Christmas Day, ABC is set to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade, airing at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. This beloved Emmy Award-winning special features a delightful blend of cherished park footage, celebrity performances, and heartwarming stories from various Disney properties, making it a must-watch for Disney fans.
For those without cable, there are multiple free streaming options available to enjoy the parade. Fubo and DIRECTV both offer free trials for new viewers, allowing fans to enjoy the special without any upfront payment. Fubo provides an enticing offer of $30 off the first month should viewers choose to continue after the trial, while DIRECTV offers up to $40 off for new subscribers.
Sling TV also presents flexible streaming options, including Day Passes for $4.99, Weekend Passes for $9.99, Week Passes for $14.99, Monthly Passes at $45.99, and a five-month Season Pass for $199.99, transitioning to $45.99 monthly thereafter. This variety enables families to select a plan that best suits their viewing needs.
This year’s parade promises a spectacular showcase of Disney holiday magic, featuring various segments like Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade from Magic Kingdom, which is sure to enchant audiences with festive floats and appearances from beloved characters, including a special section highlighting Disney Villains.
Viewers can anticipate standout musical performances from celebrities, including Gwen Stefani singing “White Christmas” at Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle, Bebe Rexha at Cinderella Castle, Coco Jones in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and many more. Additionally, Iam Tongi, the recent “American Idol” winner, will be performing “The Christmas Song” from Aulani, Disney’s Hawaiian resort.
The parade will be hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro, known for his roles in “Dancing with the Stars” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” alongside Ginnifer Goodwin, the voice of Judy Hopps from “Zootopia 2.” Maia Kealoha, who portrays Lilo in the upcoming live-action “Lilo & Stitch,” will serve as the parade correspondent, adding extra charm to this unforgettable holiday event.
Overall, the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade aims to bring festive cheer and holiday spirit into homes around the country, creating magical moments for families to cherish together.