Main Street, U.S.A., Takeover Planned for Magic Kingdom on Christmas Day
Magic Kingdom Park’s Main Street, U.S.A., will be home to an unforgettable basketball game on Christmas Day. Here’s everything Disney Parks fans need to know, whether you’re watching from home or visiting the original Walt Disney World Resort theme park that day.
Dunk the Halls
On December 25, 2025, Disney Parks and basketball fans will join together for Dunk the Halls, an alternate version of the basketball game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks. The live, animated special will feature Disney characters like Mickey Mouse and Stitch playing the basketball game as an “alternate cast,” replacing the players as they turn Main Street, U.S.A., into a basketball court!
Dunk the Halls is returning for the second year in a row after its 2024 debut for the Christmas Day game featuring the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. Watch the trailer for this year’s special from ESPN here:
Dunk the Halls returns with Stitch joining the alt cast for Cavaliers-Knicks on Christmas Day!
Watch exclusively on ESPN2, Disney+, Disney XD, Disney Channel, and the ESPN App 🎁
Dunk the Halls returns with Stitch joining the alt cast for Cavaliers-Knicks on Christmas Day!
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— ESPN (@espn) November 18, 2025
Fans can watch Dunk the Halls at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on Christmas Day, December 25. The broadcast will exclusively be available on ESPN2, Disney+, Disney XD, Disney Channel, and the ESPN App.
Changes to Main Street, U.S.A., at Magic Kingdom Park
Dunk the Halls will feature new and returning Disney characters transforming Magic Kingdom Park’s Main Street, U.S.A., into a basketball court. Considering that Disney Park Pass reservations for the Magic Kingdom are already sold out for Christmas Day, it’s understandable that this news would be concerning to guests planning holiday vacations to Walt Disney World Resort!
Luckily, this special is entirely animated, so there will be no impact on guests visiting Magic Kingdom Park on December 25. However, the original Central Florida Disney park is expected to be as busy as ever on Christmas Day. To make the most of your visit, be sure to arrive early and take advantage of services like Lightning Lane and Mobile Ordering.
Will you be watching Dunk the Halls on December 25, 2025? Let Disney Dining know in the comments!
