The festive season in India is about to get a massive dose of Disney magic. The beloved Emmy Award-winning television special, the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade, is confirmed to make its grand return this year, bringing a global celebration of music, joy, and heartwarming stories straight to Indian living rooms.
When and Where to Watch in India
Indian audiences can join the worldwide celebration at a perfect prime time slot. The special will be available for streaming in India exclusively on Disney+. The broadcast translates to 8:30 PM IST on Thursday, 25 December 2025. For viewers in the United States, it airs earlier at 10:00 AM EST on ABC, with subsequent streaming availability on Disney+ and Hulu.
Hosts, Correspondent, and Star-Studded Performances
Leading the festivities as hosts will be popular actor and television personality Alfonso Ribeiro, teaming up with actor Ginnifer Goodwin, the voice of Judy Hopps in the upcoming Zootopia 2. Adding to the on-ground excitement, Maia Kealoha, who portrays Lilo in Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch, will serve as the parade correspondent from the magical locations.
The musical lineup promises a festive treat with performances from a stellar array of artists. The confirmed roster includes:
- Coco Jones performing This Christmas
- Lady A with Winter Wonderland
- Mariah the Scientist singing Please Come Home For Christmas
- Bebe Rexha presenting Last Christmas
- Nicole Scherzinger with Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
- Gwen Stefani performing White Christmas
- Iam Tongi singing The Christmas Song
Exclusive Sneak Peeks at Upcoming Disney Films
Beyond the parade and music, the special will offer Indian fans exciting previews of future Disney blockbusters. A major highlight will be a look at Hoppers, a new Disney and Pixar animated feature directed by Daniel Chong and scheduled for a 2026 theatrical release. The film is set in a futuristic world where humans can "hop" their consciousness into robotic animals.
Viewers will also get crucial updates on the highly anticipated live-action Moana, starring Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui. Directed by Thomas Kail, the film is slated to hit US theatres on 10 July 2026.
Produced by Disney executive Sally Hopkins Conner and handled by EverWonder Studio, with executive producers including Michael Antinoro, Tiffany Faigus, Ashley Edens, and Alfonso Ribeiro, the 2025 edition promises a spectacular, family-friendly Christmas celebration. It seamlessly blends the iconic parade from Magic Kingdom Park with special segments filmed at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, ensuring a truly global Disney experience for viewers in India and around the world.
