Disney shared details, including the list of performers and songs, for the annual “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” special.
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Here is when and where the special will air on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2025:
- 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST/9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. CST/5:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m. MST/PST on ABC
- 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. EST/10:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. CST on Disney+ as part of “Spend Christmas Day with Disney+”
- 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. EST/10:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. CST on YouTube
“Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” performers are Elton John, John Legend, Anika Noni Rose, Carly Pearce, SEVENTEEN, Pentatonix, Andy Grammer, the cast of Disney “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” and Disney on Broadway cast.
They will appear at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, and Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa.
Here is the song lineup:
- Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro – “Winter Wonderland”
- Elton John – “Tiny Dancer”
- John Legend – “This Christmas”
- Andy Grammer and Junkanoo Celebration Performers – “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”
- Carly Pearce – “Man with the Bag”
- Pentatonix – “12 Days of Christmas”
- Anika Noni Rose – “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”
- SEVENTEEN – “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”
- Cast of “Descendants: The Rise of Red”– “Red Christmas” / “Jolly to the Core”
The special will include a sneak peek at the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration.
A family making a difference in their community will get a surprise visit to Disneyland Resort and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
The parade that airs is an altered daytime version of Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. We were at Magic Kingdom during filming of the special in early November. Watch our video of the daytime version of the parade below:
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