How to Watch Mickey's Christmas Carol on ABC and DIRECTV in 2026
By American TV editorial team |
"Mickey's Christmas Carol" airs Wednesday, November 25, 2026, from 8 to 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on ABC as part of The Wonderful World of Disney. Mickey, Donald, Goofy and their pals star in Disney's take on the Charles Dickens story. Ebenezer Scrooge is too greedy to see that Christmas is a time for kindness and generosity, but with help from some newfound friends, he learns to embrace the spirit of the season. On DIRECTV, it's on your local ABC station.
Plan more viewing with our Mary Poppins Thanksgiving guide and Disney Holiday Spectacular guide.
The half-hour short opens ABC's Thanksgiving week of Disney favorites. The next night, Thanksgiving, ABC airs "Mary Poppins" from 8 to 11 p.m., and "The Sound of Music" follows on Sunday, Nov. 29, from 7 to 11 p.m.
When and where to watch
| How to watch | When |
|---|---|
| ABC (local station on DIRECTV) | Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026, 8 to 8:30 p.m. ET/PT |
| Next night on ABC | "Mary Poppins," Thursday, Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving), 8 to 11 p.m. |
| Sunday on ABC | "The Sound of Music," Sunday, Nov. 29, 7 to 11 p.m. |
ABC lists the time as Eastern and Pacific, so check your local ABC listing if you're in the Central or Mountain time zone. ABC hasn't said whether this broadcast will stream anywhere.
How to watch on DIRECTV
ABC is a local channel on DIRECTV in most markets. The special is only 30 minutes long, so set a recording if you might be busy with Thanksgiving prep that night. To find your station, see what channel ABC is in your area. For the next night, here's how to watch Mary Poppins on Thanksgiving. Our Disney+ and Hulu price guide has current streaming plans. For help adding local channels to your DIRECTV package, call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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Date, time and description are from ABC's 2026 holiday schedule (Oct. 27, 2026). Details may change. Mickey's Christmas Carol, ABC, The Wonderful World of Disney, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent DIRECTV dealer and resource site.