Overview
- The 2025 special premiered Dec. 25 at 10 a.m. ET on ABC, continuing a television tradition that began in 1983.
- Alfonso Ribeiro and Ginnifer Goodwin hosted the broadcast with Maia Kealoha reporting from the parade route.
- Performances were pre-recorded across Disneyland, Walt Disney World and Aulani with appearances by Gwen Stefani, Coco Jones, Iam Tongi, Lady A, Nicole Scherzinger, Mariah the Scientist and Bebe Rexha.
- Disney included sneak peeks at upcoming films, featuring Pixar’s Hoppers and the live-action Moana remake slated for 2026.
- Cord-cutters can rewatch the special on demand on Disney+, Hulu and the Disney YouTube channel during the limited streaming window ending Jan. 4, 2026.