The logo for the 2014 parade, retitled as "Disney Parks' Frozen Christmas Celebration". Show The Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade (now officially known as Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration since 2016) is an American television special that airs on Christmas Day on ABC, taped primarily inside Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and in 2009, added parades from Disneyland in Anaheim, California, taped about three weeks prior to Christmas Day. Past shows have included segments featuring other Disney theme parks around the world. The program has aired annually since 1983, with the exception of 2000 when Disney aired a Christmas Eve "Tracking Santa" special instead. In 1999, a nighttime version of the parade was shown on Christmas Day. In the 1980s through 2008, the program was known as The Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade or the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade. The parades down Main Street, U.S.A. features appearances of Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Pluto, Scrooge McDuck, and Chip 'n' Dale, as well as floats featuring celebrities, musical performances, marching bands from various schools and community groups across the USA, and highlights of events and properties at Disney theme parks and other Disney productions. Most of the program is taped in November and early December for broadcast on Christmas Day. However, until the early 1990s, the parade was broadcast live on Christmas Day. For the 2014 edition, the program was rethemed as the Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration, and included performances from Aulani Resort in Hawaii. In 2015, it was renamed as Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration, and finally Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration since 2016 and in 2017, it returned with the same name. Hosts, Interviewers, and Performers
GalleryNeil Patrick Harris (pictured here with Mickey) hosted the Disney World segments starting in 2013. The title card for the 1984 broadcast. The title card for the 1985 broadcast. The title card for the 1986 broadcast. The title card for the 1987 broadcast. The title card for the 1988 broadcast. The title card for the 1994 broadcast. The title card for the 1996 broadcast. The title card for the 2006 broadcast. The title card for the 2007 broadcast. The title card for the 2008 broadcast. The title card for the 2009 and 2010 broadcasts. The title card for the 2011 and 2012 broadcasts. The 2013 title card. Kelly Ripa, Regis Philbin, and Ryan Seacrest hosted the parade for many years. Regis, Kelly, and a Dalmatian puppy in 2007 The logo for the 2014 telecast, re-titled as the "Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration". See also
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In what year did Disney World have its first Christmas Day Parade?The parade has been aired every year since 1983 except in 2000 and 2020. Over the years, the program has gone through a number of name changes. During the 1980s and 1990s, the program was known as The Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade.
Who performed at the Disney Christmas Parade?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”
Is there a Disney parade on Christmas Day?The Christmas Day Parade at Walt Disney World or Disneyland doesn't happen on Christmas Day.
Who is the Christmas Day guy on Disney parade?Additionally, comedian Kevin Nealon filled the role of Kevin Winterbean, also known as “The Christmas Day Guy” who answers any and all questions relating to Christmas Day. (Kevin Nealon has done this for a few years.)
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