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Disney’s Magical Holiday Celebration Live Stream: How To Watch ABC’s Disney Christmas Special Online

Need a cup of holiday cheer? Join hosts Sarah Hyland, Jordan Fisher, and Jesse Palmer for the castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world in The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration!

Tonight’s event features so much more than a castle lighting. Not only will viewers be treated to musical performances from Gwen Stefani, Meghan Trainor, Andrea Bocelli, Brett Eldredge, Becky G, Aloe Blacc, and Maddie Poppe, but they’ll also get an exclusive sneak peek at Mary Poppins Returns.

How can you watch The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration online? Here’s everything you need to know.

WHAT TIME DOES DISNEY’S MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION COME ON?

The holiday special airs Thursday (November 29) at 9:00 p.m. ET on ABC.

HOW CAN I LIVE STREAM DISNEY’S MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION? HOW CAN I WATCH ABC’S DISNEY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL ONLINE?

Depending on your market, you may be able to watch a live broadcast of Disney’s Magical Holiday Celebration at ABC.com or with the ABC app by signing in with a participating TV provider. Once you sign in, you can watch at abc.com/watch-live or you can select ‘live TV’ in the ABC app.

There are a variety of alternate ways for cord-cutters to live stream this ABC Christmas special. You can watch live if you’re a DIRECTV NOWYouTube TVHulu Live TV, or PlayStation Vue subscriber. More on these options below.

HOW CAN I FIND AN ABC LIVE STREAM VIA YOUTUBE TV?

YouTube TV allows you to live stream ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, TBS, and more. Available in most metro area locations around the United States, the service features unlimited DVR storage space, and your subscription includes six accounts for $40 per month, with each profile getting its own recommendations and other personalized settings. Plus, you can cancel anytime. New subscribers can sample the service with a free trial.

CAN I LIVE STREAM DISNEY’S MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION ON DIRECTV NOW?

You bet. DIRECTV NOW is a streaming service from AT&T that you can enjoy for as little as $40 per month. Available to watch on your TV, computer, or while you’re on the go, DIRECTV NOW offers flexible packages like the “Live a Little” package — which features 65+ channels (including ESPN, NBC, ABC, The CW, CBS, and more ) for $40 month — and the “Gotta Have It” package — which features 125+ channels for $75 a month. You can download the DIRECTV NOW app on iTunesGoogle Play, and Amazon.

Sound interesting? DIRECTV NOW is currently offering a free seven-day trial.

WHAT ABOUT HULU WITH LIVE TV?

With Hulu with Live TV you have the ability to watch live and on demand TV from 50+ top channels (like ABC) for $39.99 a month. Plus, you also receive unlimited access to the Hulu Limited Commercials plan! Win/win. The service is available for Apple devicesXbox OneAndroid, and other devices. New subscribers can take advantage of a 7-day free trial.

HOW CAN I SIGN UP FOR PLAYSTATION VUE?

Over 100 of your favorite channels — including ESPN, NBC, FOX, TNT, ABC, Comedy Central, and FX — are available with PlayStation Vue. The service also allows you to stream a multitude of TV stations on your favorite device without a cable or satellite subscription. From their “Access” package that includes 45+ channels for $44.99 a month to their “Ultra” package that includes 90 channels plus HBO and Showtime for $79.99 a month, the service offers a variety of exciting opportunities for cord-cutters. New subscribers can take advantage of a a 5-day free trial of PlayStation Vue.