Gwen Stefani, Ginnifer Goodwin, and live-action “Lilo & Stitch” actress Maia Kealoha appear throughout the special, with Miley Cyrus and Zoe Saldaña also popping up.

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Gwen Stefani, Ginnifer Goodwin, and live-action "Lilo & Stitch" actress Maia Kealoha appear throughout the special, with Miley Cyrus and Zoe Saldaña also popping up.

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- The 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade airs on TV and streaming this holiday.

- *Zootopia 2* star Ginnifer Goodwin and *Lilo & Stitch* actress Maia Kealoha appeared at the event.

- Performances by Gwen Stefani, Nicole Scherzinger, more appeared on the broadcast.

Disney magic meets the spirit of Christmas in the House of Mouse's Christmas Day parade, and it's coming straight to your household this holiday season.

So, where can you watch the 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade special on TV and streaming? In addition to broadcasting the pre-taped event on television, the Disney World- and Disneyland-set special is also headed to digital platforms, for an extra dose of Christmas Day cheer.

With special appearances by Disney characters, stars from projects like* Zootopia 2* and *Lilo & Stitch*, and a wealth of performances from music royalty, see everything to know about — and find out where to watch — the 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade.**

Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse at the 2025 Disney Christmas Day Parade.

What time does the 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade start?

Perfect for watching while your family opens gifts around the tree, the 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade airs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in all time zones.

The festivities in the special range from Disney World's Main Street, U.S.A. section, a stage outside Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle, and even a setup on the shores of Disney's Aulani resort in Hawaii.

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How can I watch the 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade?

The 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade airs on ABC for its premiere broadcast, with Disney's television network debuting the special for its first airing.

Hulu and Disney+ will begin streaming the Disney Christmas Day Parade special starting at 11 a.m. ET.

Ginnifer Goodwin and Alfonso Ribeiro at Disney's Christmas Day Parade.

Who is performing at Disney’s 2025 Christmas Day Parade?

The parade is set to include performances by a wealth of entertainment icons, including Gwen Stefani kicking off the broadcast with a rendition of the Christmas classic "White Christmas."

Later, other performances include sets by Nicole Scherzinger, Coco Jones, Mariah the Scientist, Bebe Rexha, Iam Tongi, and Lady A.

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Gwen Stefani performs at the 2025 Disney Christmas Parade.

Who’s hosting the Disney Christmas Day Parade?

Disney is keeping it in the family in terms of hosts for the Christmas Day Parade special.

Fresh from voicing Judy Hopps in the blockbuster sequel *Zootopia 2*, actress Ginnifer Goodwin cohosts the parade with longtime ABC personality and* Dancing With the Stars* emcee Alfonso Ribeiro.

The duo will be joined by* Lilo & Stitch* live-action actress Maia Kealoha, who strutted down Main Street, U.S.A. with Mickey Mouse at the start of the show.

Miley Cyurs makes surprise appearance during 2025 Disney Christmas Day Parade.

Are there any surprise appearances or cameos during the parade?

In typical fashion, Disney spread some extra holiday magic throughout the parade special with surprise appearances from a variety of stars.

In addition to Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Chip and Dale, and more iconic characters appearing during the parade itself, the special also included special Christmas messages from Zoe Saldaña, Tim Allen, and even legacy Disney star Miley Cyrus, who famously worked with the company during her iconic turn in the TV series *Hannah Montana*.

Other cameos included holiday greetings from the *Freakier Friday* cast (including Jamie Lee Curtis) and *Wonder Man* stars Ben Kinglsey and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, among others.

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