Moana Sneak Peek With The Rock To Be Featured on Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

Walt Disney Parks announced that the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade will air on Christmas morning on ABC, and it will also be streaming on Disney+, Hulu, and the Disney YouTube channel. The upcoming event will feature early sneak peeks for upcoming Disney films, including Pixar’s Hoppers, and the upcoming live-action remake of Moana, starring former WWE Champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

This year’s special is being hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro, who is hosting the event for his second year. He’ll be joined by Zootopia star Ginnifer Goodwin for the festivities. Other guests set to appear include Maia Kealoha of the live-action Lilo & Stitch remake.
We’re thrilled to welcome back Alfonso Ribeiro for his second year as host of the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. Known for his infectious energy and warm personality, Alfonso brings the perfect mix of fun and holiday cheer to the celebration.

Joining him for the first time is Ginnifer Goodwin, the voice of everyone’s favorite bunny cop in Disney’s Zootopia 2, whose Disney roots and love for storytelling make her an ideal co-host for this magical tradition. And keeping the excitement rolling from the parade route is Maia Kealoha, who stars as Lilo in the Disney live-action film Lilo and Stitch, sharing all the festive moments as our parade correspondent.

Moana Remake With The Rock Sneak Peek Airing on Christmas Day

Per the announcement, the special will feature sneak peeks of Hoppers and Moana, which will release next year. Moana features The Rock reprising his role as Maui from the hit animated film franchise. It’s due out on July 10, 2026.

The special will air on Christmas Day at 10:00 a.m. EST/9:00 a.m. CST/5:00 a.m. MST/5:00 a.m. PST on ABC. It will then stream on Disney+, Hulu, and the Disney YouTube channel at 11:00 a.m. EST/8:00 a.m. PST. Viewers who miss the show on Christmas morning will also be able to stream it through January 4, 2026.