How to Watch the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade 2026 on ABC
By American TV editorial team |
The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade airs Friday, December 25, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET and 9 a.m. CT on ABC. Disney's annual Christmas morning special returns with star-studded performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. On DIRECTV, it's on your local ABC station.
ABC's schedule lists a 5 a.m. start in the Mountain and Pacific time zones, so Mountain and Pacific viewers should confirm the unusual early listing with their local ABC station closer to Christmas. As of October 29, Disney and ABC hadn't named the 2026 hosts or performers.
Air times by time zone
| Time zone | ABC listing for Friday, Dec. 25 |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 10 a.m. |
| Central | 9 a.m. |
| Mountain and Pacific | 5 a.m. listed; check your local station |
Streaming plans
ABC's holiday schedule confirms the television broadcast but does not give a 2026 streaming release. Check Disney+ and Hulu listings closer to Christmas; previous editions do not establish this year's availability.
How to watch on DIRECTV
ABC is a local channel on DIRECTV in most markets, so you can record the parade and watch it whenever your family is ready on Christmas morning. Find your station in what channel ABC is in your area. If you plan to stream it, our Disney+ and Hulu price guide has current plans. For help adding local channels to your DIRECTV package, call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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Air date, times and description are from ABC's 2026 holiday schedule (Oct. 27, 2026); 2025 host, performer and streaming details are from Disney fan news coverage. Details may change. Disney, ABC, Disney+, Hulu, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent DIRECTV dealer and resource site.