The harsh feedback from consumers comes after Disney revealed in its fourth-quarter earnings report for 2024 that its Experiences segment, which includes its theme parks, cruise lines and resorts, faced a 6% year-over-year decline in operating income during the quarter.

Tune in to the festivities for free with a trial from DIRECTV Stream or Fubo. You can also watch live on Disney+. Starting Dec. 26, the parade will also be on Hulu with a free trial or Hulu with the Disney Bundle.

The 2024 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Parade was recorded at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; Disneyland Resort in California; Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko’Olina, Hawaiʻi; and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point in the Bahamas.

Elton John, John Legend and more bring holiday cheer when "Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade" airs Christmas morning on ABC and Disney+.

ORLANDO — “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” returns Christmas morning with its annual parade, endearing stories, and magical performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; Disneyland Resort in California; Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko’Olina, Hawaiʻi; and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point in the Bahamas.

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade special will be hosted by Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, the hosts of “Dancing With the Stars.” The parade will air at 10 a.m. on Christmas, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, on ABC and Disney+. LIVE STREAM: Fans can watch ABC without cable on fuboTV (free trial) and DirecTV Stream (free trial).

Disney on Broadway stars recently took part in the 'Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade', which aired on Christmas Day. Check out their medley performance in the video here!

For the Disney lovers out there, Christmas morning just isn’t complete without this famous Christmas Day Parade playing in the background! Since its debut in 1983, this holiday special has become as much a part of December 25th as candy canes and stockings.