For more than four decades, the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade has been part of my family’s holiday morning—and likely yours, too. Since its debut in 1983, this Christmas tradition has delivered Disney magic straight into living rooms across the country. Looking forward to the 2025 Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade brings even more excitement to the upcoming holiday season.
The 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade aired on December 25 at 10:00 a.m. EST on ABC. The full broadcast is now streaming on Disney+, Hulu, and—most importantly for many fans—the Disney Parks YouTube channel, where it will remain available through January 4, 2026.
A Star-Studded Celebration Across Disney Destinations
This year’s parade blends holiday music with Disney storytelling across iconic park locations. Each performance uses its setting as part of the story, which continues to define the modern parade.
Musical Performances Featured in 2025
- Gwen Stefani – “White Christmas” from Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
- Coco Jones – “This Christmas” from Millennium Falcon at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (Disney’s Hollywood Studios)
- Iam Tongi – “The Christmas Song” from Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai‘i
- Lady A – “Winter Wonderland” from World Celebration Gardens at EPCOT
- Nicole Scherzinger – “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” from Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland.
- Mariah the Scientist – “Please Come Home for Christmas” from the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Bebe Rexha – “Last Christmas” from Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
Add to that a dazzling procession down Main Street, U.S.A., featuring classic Disney characters, ornate holiday floats, and—of course—a little pixie dust.
New Hosts, New Energy: The 2025 Parade Team
Returning for his second year, Alfonso Ribeiro brings warmth, humor, and unmatched enthusiasm to the broadcast. Joining him for the first time is Ginnifer Goodwin, the beloved voice of Judy Hopps in Zootopia 2. Her Disney roots and storytelling charm make her a perfect addition.
On the parade route, Maia Kealoha, star of Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, serves as this year’s correspondent—capturing all the excitement happening right on Main Street.
