In just two days, a Christmas tradition returns with the 2021 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade on ABC. From a sneak preview of the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet to a celebration of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, there’ll be plenty to enjoy!

From Disney Parks Blog:

It’s almost time for one of our favorite holiday traditions! I know I can’t wait to cozy up to the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa when the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” airs Christmas Morning on ABC at 10 a.m. ET and 9 a.m. CT/PT. It begins streaming the next day on Hulu.

Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort will sparkle with holiday cheer and incredible musical performances, heartwarming moments and special looks, including an enchanting behind-the-scenes peek at Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish. As part of The World’s Most Magical Celebration, commemorating 50 years of Walt Disney World Resort, every touch of holiday magic will be an extra special, EARidescent treat.

Comedian Kevin Nealon plays the role of KEVIN WINTERBEAN, also known as The Christmas Day Guy. His job is to answer any and all questions relating to Christmas Day. Throughout the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade, we will check in with the Christmas Day Guy. 

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Derek and Julianne Hough return to host the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade,” from Walt Disney World Resort, alongside Freeform’s Trevor Jackson (“grown-ish”) and Sherry Cola (“Good Trouble”) from the Disneyland Resort.

In addition to the beloved Christmas Day parade itself, musical performances for “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” include:

• Derek Hough and Julianne Hough – “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”
• Jimmie Allen – “White Christmas”
• Kristin Chenoweth – “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” 
• Chance the Rapper – “Who’s to Say”
• Darren Criss – “Christmas Dance”
• Meg Donnelly – “Jingle Bell Rock”
• Brett Eldredge – “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
• Norah Jones – “Run Rudolph Run”
• Pentatonix – “I Saw Three Ships”
• Gwen Stefani – “Cheer for the Elves”

Disney has also released a behind-the-scenes look at how this year’s iteration of the event came together in this cool video:

Get a sneak peek at the making of the magic for the #DisneyChristmasCelebration. Don’t miss it CHRISTMAS MORNING at 10e/9c/p on @ABCNetwork! Stream next day on Hulu: https://t.co/EnXlWHBLGA @WaltDisneyWorld @Disneyland pic.twitter.com/CkOoFymBLD

— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) December 23, 2021

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