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Disney Parks’ Magical Christmas Day Parade returns for its 41st year. Hosted by Dancing with the Stars hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, the gala featured performances from Elton John, John Legend, Pentatonix, Carly Pearce, Andy Grammer and more. Masu.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 2024 Christmas morning parade, including how to watch the two-hour special online for free.
Overview: How to watch Disney Parks’ Magical Christmas Day Parade
How to watch Disney Parks’ Magical Christmas Day Parade 2024: Dates, Times
Disney’s annual Christmas parade will be broadcast on ABC on December 25th at 10am ET, 9am CT and 5am PT/Montana. The event will also be streamed on Disney+ at 11 a.m. Eastern, 10 a.m. Central, and 8 a.m. Pacific.
How to stream Disney Parks’ Magical Christmas Day Parade online for free
Cord cutters can watch the Disney Parade on Disney+ or any live TV streaming service that carries ABC, such as DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, or Sling.
Some streamers offer free trials or limited-time discounts, allowing viewers to watch the parade for free. Continue reading to learn more about each option.
DirecTV Stream
5-day free trial. Packages start at $101.98/month ($86.98 for first 2 months)
You can watch Parade for free on ABC with a 5-day free trial of DirecTV Stream. This trial starts at $86.98 per month for the first two months of the Entertainment + Sports Pack, then renews at $101.98 per month. This cable streamer offers more than 90 channels, including Fox, CNN, CBS, Disney Channel, E!, MSNBC, Nickelodeon, and HGTV.
Other plans offer 125 to 160+ channels and are currently offering discounts for the first three months. Learn more about package options and storage methods.
Hulu + Live TV
3-day free trial. Packages start at $82.99/month
Starting at $82.99/month, watch the 2024 Parade on ABC for free with a 3-day trial of Hulu + Live TV, bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+. With or without ads, this live TV streamer also delivers NBC, CBS, Fox, and 90 other major cable news, entertainment, and sports channels.
Prefectural security
7-day free trial. Packages start at $59.99 for the first month
Fubo offers ABC and offers a 7-day free trial, allowing new subscribers to watch the Disney parade for free.
The cable streamer includes over 200 other news, entertainment, and sports channels, with subscriptions starting at $79.99 per month for the Pro package, currently on sale for $59.99 for the first month. Record over 1,000 hours of TV shows, movies, games, and more (including Monday, Thursday, and Sunday Night Football) and watch them later on your smartphone, tablet, or TV.
Other plans include the Elite package (301 channels, $99.99 per month, currently on sale for $79.99 the first month) and the Premier tier, which comes with 322 channels, NFL RedZone, Showtime, and 4K quality, for $109.99 per month, currently on sale On sale for $89.99. first month.
sling
Packages start at $22.50 for the first month
The Sling Blue plan, which offers a total of 46 channels including ABC, costs $25.50 per month for the first month ($50.99 per month thereafter). Prices and channel availability vary by local TV market.
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disney plus
Packages start at $9.99/month
Disney+ starts at $9.99 per month for a basic plan with ads and $10.99 for bundles. These options include the Duo Basic plan, which offers both Hulu and Disney+, and the Duo Premium plan, which is an ad-free version of Duo Basic. There’s also a Max and ESPN+ bundle. Check out all package options and prices here.
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade: Performers, Hosts
The show, hosted by Dancing with the Stars hosts Hough and Ribeiro, will include the following performances:
Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro – “Winter Wonderland” Elton John – “Tiny Dancer” Andy Grammer and Junkanoo Celebration Performers – “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” John Legend – “This Christmas” Carly Pearce – “(Everybody’s Waitin’ For) Man With The Bag” Pentatonix – “12 Days of Christmas” Disney on Broadway Stars – Descendants Medley Cast: Rise of Red – “Red Christmas” / “Jolly to the Core” Anika Noni Rose – “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” SEVENTEEN – “Rockin’ “Around the Christmas Tree”
Watch ABC’s 2024 Disney Christmas Day Parade on DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo or Sling, or streaming on Disney+.
