The Emmy Award-winning special "Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade" returns for its Christmas Day tradition featuring the beloved parade from Magic Kingdom Park.

There will be show-stopping performances and uplifting family and cast member stories from across Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland in California, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko'Olina, Hawai'i.

Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro ("Dancing with the Stars," and "America's Funniest Home Videos") and Ginnifer Goodwin--the voice of everyone's favorite bunny cop, Judy Hopps, in Disney's "Zootopia 2" with Maia Kealoha, who stars as Lilo in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch," serving as parade correspondent.

"Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade" airs on ABC Christmas morning, Dec. 25, at 10 AM (ET/PT), and at 11 am (ET/PT) on Disney+ and Hulu.

PERFORMANCES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Coco Jones - "This Christmas"
Lady A - "Winter Wonderland
Mariah the Scientist - "Please Come Home For Christmas"
Bebe Rexha - "Last Christmas"
Nicole Scherzinger - "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"
Gwen Stefani - "White Christmas"
Iam Tongi - "The Christmas Song"

"Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade" is produced by Disney executive and senior executive producer Sally Hopkins Conner,who brought on production company EverWonder Studio, and executive producers Michael Antinoro, Tiffany Faigus, Ashley Edens and Alfonso Ribeiro.

ABOUT DISNEY AND PIXAR'S "HOPPERS"

What if you could talk to animals and understand what they're saying? In Disney and Pixar's all-new feature film "Hoppers," scientists have discovered how to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals.

The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. Directed by Daniel Chong and produced by Nicole Paradis Grindle, "Hoppers" features the voices of Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan and Jon Hamm. The film opens exclusively in theaters in 2026.

ABOUT "MOANA"

Disney's highly anticipated live-action reimagining of "Moana," starring Catherine Laga'aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the trickster demigod Maui, opens in U.S. theaters on July 10, 2026.

In addition to Laga'aia and Johnson, the "Moana" cast includes Auckland, New Zealand, native John Tui as Moana's no-nonsense father, Chief Tui; Samoan-New Zealander Frankie Adams, who portrays Moana's playful and strong-willed mother, Sina; and Rena Owen, from Bay of Islands, New Zealand, as Moana's revered Gramma Tala.

In Disney's live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Laga'aia) answers the Ocean's call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.

The film is directed by Emmy and Tony Award winner Thomas Kail ("Hamilton"); produced by Dwayne Johnson, Beau Flynn, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Thomas Kail, Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth and Auli'i Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated features "Moana" and "Moana 2." Audiences can experience the brilliant cinematic sights, sounds and songs of "Moana" in U.S. theaters on July 10, 2026.

IN OTHER TV NEWS:

BET+ ORIGINAL FILM, "A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS," PREMIERES DEC. 25

If you're looking to spice up the holiday season, you may want to tune in to the BET+original movie "A Soulful Christmas" which premieres Dec. 25.

"A Soulful Christmas," features a stellar cast that includes: Kaci Walfall as "Winnie Young," Myles Truitt as Robert Franklin, Shanice as Patti Young, Kenny Lattimore as Ashton Franklin, Taylor Symone as Bailey Gates, E. Roger Mitchell as Gene Taylor, Towanda Braxton as Christine Carter, KB Holland as Tremaine Gates, Kyler Chavis as Jessica, Gail Everett-Smith as Granny Leah, Gerard Catus as Isaac, Ryan James as Aries Jackson, and Elijah Resurreccion as Eli.

"A Soulful Christmas" tells the story of children from two feuding musical legends who are forced to collaborate on a holiday song remake, but their rivalry turns into an unexpected romance. With family legacies, unresolved grudges, and a ticking Christmas Eve deadline, they must learn to harmonize on and off the stage before the past repeats itself.

"A Soulful Christmas" is created, directed, and written by Cas Sigers, with Executive Producers Ty Johnston-Chavis and Errol Sadler. The score is composed by Jamie Coleman, with original music performed by Kenny Lattimore and Shanice.

ABOUT BET+:

BET+ is the preeminent streaming service for the Black audience, with exclusive originals and thousands of TV episodes and movies from the best Black creators. A joint venture between BET and Tyler Perry Studios, BET+ allows users to stream Black culture, including hit movies, TV shows, stand-up comedy, award shows, and specials, all in one place.

The service from BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY), is home to the largest collection of Tyler Perry's film, TV, and stage works. The subscription video-on-demand service also provides users with access to original content, including Emmy-nominated The Ms. Pat Show from Lee Daniels, Martin: The Reunion, Diarra from Detroit, and College Hill: Celebrity Edition, and exclusive originals from Carl Weber, including The Family Business and The Black Hamptons, to name a few.

BET+ Essential, the limited-ad tier, provides access to the same great content with minimal ads from trusted advertisers. Visit BET.Plus to learn more and follow @BETPlus on social to join the conversation and get the latest.

"THE YEAR: 2025," AIRS DEC. 29, ON ABC, STREAMS NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

What were the defining events of 2025? Who were the breakout stars, heroes and newsmakers and the viral trends that had everyone talking? Join "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts for the 15th annual year-end special "The Year 2025" airing Dec. 29 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on ABC, and streaming next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

This two-hour special brings audiences an expansive look at the moments that shaped 2025 through the stories that sparked conversation, captured global attention, and defined our cultural landscape.

Roberts is joined by an award-winning team of ABC News anchors, co-hosts and correspondents, including David Muir, Deborah Roberts, Michael Strahan, Linsey Davis, Juju Chang, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Will Reeve, Lara Spencer, Ginger Zee, Rebecca Jarvis, and more.

Together, they bring viewers network television's most comprehensive and star-studded look at the biggest events, stories, celebrity and pop culture moments, trends and fads that left an indelible mark in 2025.

"The Year: 2025" features this past year's breakout stars, heroes and changemakers who dominated global headlines and our social media feeds, and includes interviews with musicians The Jonas Brothers and Luke Bryan, WNBA champion A'Ja Wilson, "KPop Demon Hunters" voice actor Ji-young Yoo, "Sinners" star Miles Canton, fashion designer Christian Siriano,"Dancing with the Stars" Mirrorball champion Robert Irwin and finalist influencer Alix Earle, comedian Robby Hoffman, "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" stars Whitney Leavitt and Jessi Draper, podcasters Amanda Hirsch, Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner and additional cultural figures who helped define 2025.

With moments caught on camera, political upheavals, unexpected scandals and the heroes and changemakers whose stories inspired millions, "The Year: 2025" captures it all, from major international events, including the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, to the historic election of the first American pope and the political unrest and policy battles in the U.S.

The special revisits the catastrophic California wildfires and Texas floods and the court cases that gripped the nation, from Karen Read to Sean "Diddy" Combs. "The Year" also looks at the celebrity romances and breakups that fueled headlines, including Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's surprise engagement, and spotlights breakout stars like Doechii, who made history at the Grammys, and the record-breaking season of "Dancing with the Stars."

Viewers will revisit the pop-culture obsessions and viral moments that defined the year, from Labubus to the year's most confounding catchphrase, "six-seven."

"The Year: 2025" is produced by ABC News Studios. John R. Green is executive producer, John Palacio is senior broadcast producer, and Danielle Genet and Caitlyn Owens are coordinating producers. David Sloan is senior executive producer.

Editor's Note: Information used in this report obtained from ABC News and BET+.