ABC is getting ready to film its holiday specials at Walt Disney World
— and we’ve got information about dates and performances!
Magic Kingdom Christmas Filming in 2017
WDWMagic is reporting that, like last year, no parade will be filmed at Walt Disney World. Rather, ABC will film Disneyland’s parade for its multiple holiday specials airing in November and December.
ABC will film musical and stage performances a Walt Disney World, using cast members as audience extras. No tickets will be issued to guests, but performances may be visible from guest areas.
Merry Christmas at the Magic Kingdom
Filming will take place on November 7-11 (dates always subject to change), so if you’re in the parks, take a minute to check out the action! (But if seeing the behind-the-scenes filming might ruin your holiday viewing, you’ve been forewarned!)
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That’s so wild!! I just realized our November trip is going to be right in the middle of the action, and I’m super excited. Seeing it all behind the scenes has been a dream of mine.
Yea, Julia! I hope it’s super fun for you!
We were there during the filming last year. They were allowing park guests to participate. My daughter is a HUGE Descendants Fan, and she was able to watch Dove Cameron and Sophia’s carson perform. We also were able to see the stars of Raven’s Home. We didn’t spend the whole time there, though. It was so hot out that many people were moving in and out between takes.
i am not so happy i just heard that they will not have the parade during the filming? and that it will be very very crowded.
Angela, thanks for sharing! Sounds fun!
What artist is is this yeas
Anna, this year’s line-up of artists hasn’t yet been announced! We’ll let you know when it is.
I have tickets to filming at AK on the 7th. My daughter is a cast member. Any idea who is performing that day?
Dave C., we haven’t heard about performers yet, but have an awesome time!
Me, my mom and son were just told we were picked to be @ animal kingdom Nov 7th so excited.
Melissa, yea! Have a fantastic time!
How you do go about getting picked for filming events in the future? Anyone know? I was there last year and enjoyed it all but would love to get in on the action.
Catie for stuff like that you have to be a Disney cast member or have a family member that works there.
Sitting in the holding area waiting to moved to filming
Does anyone know when this will air on TV? And what channel?
J, typically the taped parade and musical performances air on ABC on Christmas Day. Here’s some info from ABC on the holiday programming!
We were there in 2011 with my granddaughter Justin bebir was there and at that time she was a big fan