UPDATED: 11/01/17 – 25 Days of Christmas Programming Announced
IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR ON FREEFORM AS THE NETWORK’S
’25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS’ PROGRAMMING EVENT STARTS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1
Cable’s Biggest Programming Event of the Year Returns for Its 21st Anniversary With
Brand-New Holiday-Themed Specials ‘Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic’ on December 18,
and a Holiday Special of Recently Announced Series
‘Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings: Holiday Magic’ on December 11
Freeform Unveils ‘Partyscapes Yule Log’ with Cuddly Kittens and Playful Puppies Running Amok on Your Screens starting December 1 on the Freeform App
In a press release:
“(November 1, 2017) — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and Freeform, Disney’s young adult television and streaming network, is your destination for all holiday programming. In its 21st year of bringing holiday cheer to viewers, Freeform returns with “25 Days of Christmas,” cable’s biggest programming event of the year. The 25 continuous days of holiday-themed entertainment for the whole family runs from DECEMBER 1 – 25, and viewers can ring in the season with festive specials, classic holiday movies and returning favorites. Programming will also be available to stream via the Freeform app and online.
The forthcoming unscripted series, “Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings,” from executive producers Ann Lewis Roberts, Simon Lythgoe and Jenny Daly, in partnership with Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, will premiere a one-hour, holiday-themed special, “Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings: Holiday Magic,” on DECEMBER 11 at 8:00 p.m. EST. The festive special edition will go behind the scenes of some of the most spectacular weddings and engagements at Disney Destinations around the globe during the holiday season. From a sun-drenched holiday proposal at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, to a winter wonderland wedding at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, viewers will be guests from the start of each couple’s “happily ever after” journey.
Continuing the peek behind the velvet curtain, “Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic,” premiering DECEMBER 18 at 8:00 p.m. EST, will reveal how the holiday magic and spirit come to life throughout Disney destinations by giving viewers an inside look at how Disney transforms its theme parks and resort hotels into a winter wonderland. From the executive producers of the “Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings” series, viewers will meet the dedicated team of Disney cast members and Santa’s helpers, who meticulously plan, design, build and bring to life wondrous Christmas trees, life-size gingerbread houses and much more!
For those who are looking to add some cuteness to the holidays, Freeform has you covered with their take on the yule log, the “25 Days of Christmas Partyscapes.” In these long-form videos, streamable on the Freeform app and Freeform.com throughout “25 Days of Christmas,” viewers can see the adorable mayhem of baby animals running amok in two festive “25 Days of Christmas”-themed “partyscapes.” On December 6, fans can watch the action unfold on the 25 Days of Christmas and OhMyDisney’s Facebook pages and vote live on whether to toggle to the kittens or the puppies.
Freeform will be posting fun new holiday content each day on the “25 Days of Christmas” social accounts and Freeform.com, including fun holiday shareables, gifs, quizzes, recipes and 360 videos. In addition to live tweeting during movies every night, Freeform will also be offering extra content relating to the Pop Up Santa surprises.
25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS day-by-day programming highlights include**:
Friday, December 1
(7:30 – 9:30 a.m. EST) ELOISE AT CHRISTMASTIME (2003)
Based on the bestselling children’s books written by Kay Thompson, the title character Eloise (Sofia Vassilieva) is warned not to interfere as the Plaza Hotel prepares for a romantic Christmas Eve wedding. But Eloise can’t resist, playing matchmaker to ensure that true love will save the day. (Live Action) “Eloise at Christmastime” repeats on Tuesday, December 5, at 12:00 a.m. EST; Wednesday, December 6, at 2:05 p.m. EST; Friday, December 8, at 12:40 p.m. EST; Saturday, December 9, at 9:05 a.m. EST; Monday, December 11, at 12:00 a.m. EST; Tuesday, December 12, at 7:30 a.m. EST; Friday, December 15, at 11:00 a.m. EST; Wednesday, December 20, at 12:30 p.m. EST; Thursday, December 21, at 10:35 a.m. EST.
(11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST) RICHIE RICH’S CHRISTMAS WISH
Richie Rich (David Gallagher) gets more than he bargained for when Professor Keanbean (Eugene Levy) invents a wishing machine that magically transports Richie to an alternate universe where his nasty cousin Reggie Van Dough rules with an iron fist. (Live Action) “Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish” repeats on Saturday, December 2, at 7:00 a.m. EST; Sunday, December 10, at 10:05 a.m. EST; Monday, December 11, at 7:30 a.m. EST; Friday, December 15, at 1:00 p.m. EST; Sunday, December 24, at 9:05 a.m. EST.
(1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST) JACK FROST (1979)
Pardon-Me-Pete the Groundhog tells the story of how Jack Frost briefly became human and helped a knight win his lady love. (Animated) “Jack Frost” repeats on Saturday, December 9, at 12:55 a.m. EST; Sunday, December 10, at 7:00 a.m. EST; Thursday, December 21, at 8:30 a.m. EST.
(2:00 – 3:35 p.m. EST) TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
“Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” follows the misguided passion of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown’s beloved Pumpkin King, who becomes obsessed with bringing Christmas under his control and enlists his loyal townspeople to help him become a substitute Santa and create a “new and improved” version of the holiday. (Animated) “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” repeats on Saturday, December 2, at 3:10 p.m. EST; Sunday, December 3, at 2:15 p.m. EST; Thursday, December 7, at 1:00 p.m. EST; Friday, December 8, at 11:00 a.m. EST; Tuesday, December 12, at 2:20 p.m. EST; Wednesday, December 13, at 12:10 p.m. EST; Saturday, December 16, at 1:05 p.m. EST; Sunday, December 17, at 10:40 a.m. EST; Saturday, December 23, at 11:15 a.m. EST; Monday, December 25, at 11:00 a.m. EST.
(3:35 – 4:35 p.m. EST) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
Based on Pulitzer Prize-winner Phyllis McGinley’s children’s book, Mrs. Claus narrates this memorable classic about the time she almost donned her husband’s famous red suit. (Animated) “The Year Without A Santa Claus” repeats on Sunday, December 10, at 1:00 a.m. EST; Monday, December 11, at 2:40 p.m. EST; Wednesday, December 13, at 12:00 a.m. EST; Thursday, December 14, at 3:40 p.m. EST; Tuesday, December 19, at 3:30 p.m. EST; Wednesday, December 20, at 2:30 p.m. EST; Friday, December 22, at 2:20 p.m. EST;
(4:35 – 7:05 p.m. EST) WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
The holder of a Golden Ticket wins a trip to where the world’s most wonderful sweets are made, in the mysterious chocolate factory of Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder). (Live Action) “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory” repeats on Wednesday, December 6, at 4:15 p.m. EST; Thursday, December 7, at 7:00 a.m. EST.
(7:05 – 9:15 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
The comic misadventures of the beleaguered Griswold family continue as America’s most dedicated dad (Chevy Chase) is determined to stay at home to create “the most fun-filled old fashioned family Christmas ever” – but life has a particular way of throwing wet logs on Clark Griswold’s fire. (Live Action) “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” repeats on Saturday, December 2, at 4:50 p.m. EST; Monday, December 4, 8:50 p.m. EST. Tuesday, December 5, at 6:45 p.m. EST; Wednesday, December 6, at 12:00 a.m. EST; Thursday, December 7, at 2:35 p.m. EST; Saturday, December 9, at 10:45 p.m. EST; Sunday, December 10, at 6:30 p.m. EST; Tuesday, December 12, at 12:10 p.m. EST; Wednesday, December 13, at 7:30 a.m. EST; Thursday, December 14, at 8:50 p.m. EST; Friday, December 15, at 7:10 p.m. EST; Sunday, December 17, at 10:45 p.m. EST; Monday, December 18, at 10:40 a.m. EST; Tuesday, December 19, at 8:50 p.m. EST; Wednesday, December 20, at 6:40 p.m. EST; Friday, December 22, at 11:05 a.m. EST; Saturday, December 23, at 7:00 a.m. and 7:10 p.m. EST; Sunday, December 24, at 4:25 p.m. EST; Monday, December 25 at 2:35 p.m. and 8:50 p.m. EST.
(9:15 – 11:25 p.m. EST) ELF
Buddy (Will Ferrell) grew up in the North Pole, never realizing he was not a Christmas Elf like all of his friends. When he finds out the truth, he sets out for New York City to find the father he never knew. But Buddy isn’t used to the big city, and New York has never seen anyone like Buddy! (Live Action) “Elf” repeats on Saturday, December 2, at 7:00 p.m. EST; Monday, December 4, at 6:40 p.m. EST; Tuesday, December 5, at 4:35 p.m. EST; Wednesday, December 6, at 8:50 p.m. EST; Thursday, December 7, at 6:50 p.m. EST; Sunday, December 10, at 8:40 p.m. EST; Monday, December 11, at 5:50 p.m. EST; Wednesday, December 13, at 4:30 p.m. EST; Thursday, December 14, at 1:30 p.m. EST; Friday, December 15, at 9:20 p.m. EST; Saturday, December 16, at 7:05 p.m. EST; Monday, December 18, at 9:00 p.m. EST; Tuesday, December 19, at 4:30 p.m. EST; Wednesday, December 20, at 8:50 p.m. EST; Thursday, December 21, at 6:40 p.m. EST; Friday, December 22, at 11:50 p.m. EST; Saturday, December 23, at 12:50 p.m. EST; Sunday, December 24, at 9:15 p.m. EST; Monday, December 25, at 6:45 p.m. EST.
(11:25 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. EST) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2009)
The classic tale of a miserly old man named Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited on Christmas Eve by three ghosts who attempt to help him change his life and embrace the holidays. (Animated) “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” will repeat on Saturday, December 2, at 1:05 p.m. EST; Thursday, December 7, at 4:45 p.m. EST; Friday, December 8, at 2:45 p.m. EST; Sunday, December 10, at 2:15 p.m. EST; Monday, December 11, at 11:30 a.m. EST; Saturday, December 23, at 12:00 a.m. EST; Sunday, December 24, at 12:10 p.m. EST.
(1:30 – 2:00 a.m. EST) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
Everyone’s favorite snowman, Frosty, plans to marry, but not if the evil Jack Frost can help it. Can the children save Frosty from being frozen lifeless and get him to the church on time? (Animated) “Frosty’s Winter Wonderland” repeats on Tuesday, December 19, at 7:00 a.m. EST; Monday, December 25, at 7:00 a.m. EST.
Saturday, December 2
(7:00 – 9:00 a.m. EST) RICHIE RICH’S CHRISTMAS WISH
Please see Friday, December 1, at 11:00 a.m. EST for details
(9:00 – 9:30 a.m. EST) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
Charles Dickens’ famous story is retold with Mickey as Bob Cratchit, Uncle Scrooge as Ebenezer Scrooge, Goofy as Jacob Marley’s ghost, and Donald as nephew Fred. (Animated) “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” repeats on Sunday, December 3, at 7:00 a.m. EST; Thursday, December 14, at 11:00 a.m. EST; Friday, December 15, at 1:30 a.m. EST; Saturday, December 16, at 9:35 a.m. EST; Wednesday, December 20, at 7:00 a.m. EST.
(9:30 – 11:00 a.m. EST) MICKEY’S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS
Kelsey Grammer narrates three charming Christmas tales with a Mickey Mouse twist, including the Christmas classic The Gift of the Magi, starring Mickey and Minnie Mouse. (Animated) “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas” repeats on Sunday, December 3, at 7:30 a.m. EST; Saturday, December 16, at 10:05 a.m. EST; Sunday, December 17, at 7:00 a.m. EST.
(1:05 – 3:10 p.m. EST) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2009)
Please see Friday, December 1, at 11:25 p.m. EST for details.
(3:10 – 4:50 p.m. EST) TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Please see Friday, December 1, at 2:00 p.m. EST for details
(4:50 – 7:00 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
(7:00 – 9:10 p.m. EST) ELF
Please see Friday, December 1, at 9:15 p.m. EST for details.
(9:10 – 11:50 p.m. EST) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000)
Jim Carrey stars as the title character who tries to ruin Christmas for all the Whos of Whoville in this live-action adaptation of the classic Dr. Seuss children’s story. (Live Action) “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” repeats on Sunday, December 3, at 6:05 p.m. EST; Saturday, December 16, at 9:15 p.m. EST; Sunday, December 17, at 5:35 p.m. EST; Saturday, December 23, at 9:20 p.m. EST; Sunday, December 24, at 6:35 p.m. EST.
(11:50 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS
The Academy Award® -winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis reunite for the inspiring tale of a young boy and the magical train he boards to the North Pole. Based on the beloved Caldecott Medal children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. (Animated) “The Polar Express” repeats on Sunday, December 3, at 3:55 p.m. EST; Tuesday, December 5, at 8:55 p.m. EST; Wednesday, December 6, at 6:45 p.m. EST; Monday, December 11, at 9:00 p.m. EST; Tuesday, December 12, at 6:40 p.m. EST; Saturday, December 16, at 2:45 p.m. EST; Sunday, December 17, at 12:20 p.m. EST; Thursday, December 21, at 8:50 p.m. EST; Friday, December 22, at 5:25 p.m. EST; Sunday, December 24, at 2:15 p.m. EST; Monday, December 25 at 12:35 p.m. EST.
Sunday, December 3
(7:00 – 7:30 a.m. EST) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 9:00 a.m. EST for details.
(7:30 – 9:00 a.m. EST) MICKEY’S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS
Please see Saturday, December 2 at 9:30 a.m. EST for details.
(9:00 -11:05 a.m. EST) A DENNIS THE MENACE CHRISTMAS
Dennis tries to spread the Christmas spirit to his grumpy neighbor Mr. Wilson (Robert Wagner) and receives some help from the Angel of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. (Live Action) “A Dennis the Menace Christmas” repeats on Thursday, December 7, at 12:00 a.m. EST; Friday, December 8, at 7:30 a.m. EST; Sunday, December 24, at 7:00 a.m. EST.
(11:05 a.m. – 1:10 p.m. EST) SANTA PAWS 2: THE SANTA PUPS
When Mrs. Claus travels to Pineville, the playful Santa Pups stow away on her sled. Taking mischief to a whole new level, they begin granting joyful wishes to Pineville’s boys and girls, but something goes terribly wrong – the Christmas spirit begins to disappear. Now the Santa Pups and Mrs. Claus must race to save Christmas around the world. (Live Action) “Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups” repeats on Monday, December 4, at 7:30 a.m. EST; Friday, December 15, at 7:00 a.m. EST.
(1:10 – 2:15 p.m. EST) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
Fred Astaire narrates this tale of Kris Kringle (voice of Mickey Rooney), a young man who starts a gift factory where he builds toys and gives them to all the local children, earning him the name Santa Claus. (Animated) “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” repeats on Sunday, December 3, at 12:55 a.m. EST; Monday, December 11, at 1:35 p.m. EST; Tuesday, December 12, at 11:00 a.m. EST; Sunday, December 17, at 12:55 a.m. EST; Monday, December 18, at 7:30 a.m. EST; Wednesday, December 20, at 3:30 p.m. EST; Thursday, December 21, at 9:30 a.m. and 10:55 p.m. EST; Friday, December 22, at 1:15 p.m. EST; Sunday, December 24, at 11:05 a.m. EST; Monday, December 25, at 8:30 a.m. EST.
(2:15 – 3:55 p.m. EST) TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Please see Friday, December 1, at 2:00 p.m. EST for details
(3:55 – 6:05 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 11:50 p.m. EST for details.
(6:05 – 8:45 p.m. EST) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000)
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 9:10 p.m. EST for details.
(8:45 – 10:50 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE
Tim Allen stars as Scott Calvin, a divorced father whose strained relationship with his son Charlie (Eric Lloyd) begins to mend only after a bizarre twist of fate transforms him into the new Santa. (Live Action) “The Santa Clause” repeats on Monday, December 4, at 2:30 p.m. EST; Saturday, December 9, 6:25 p.m. EST; Sunday, December 10, at 4:20 p.m. EST; Tuesday, December 12, at 8:50 p.m. EST; Wednesday, December 13, at 6:40 p.m. EST; Saturday, December 16, at 4:55 p.m. EST; Sunday, December 17, at 3:30 p.m. EST; Friday, December 22, at 7:30 p.m. EST; Saturday, December 23, at 3:00 p.m. EST; Sunday, December 24, at 11:25 p.m. EST; Monday, December 25, at 4:45 p.m. EST.
(10:50 p.m. – 12:55 a.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
Holiday magic mixes with comical chaos as Tim Allen reprises his role of Scott Calvin, aka Santa, as he juggles a full house of family and the mischievous Jack Frost (Martin Short) – whose chilling Santa-envy has him trying to take over the “big guy’s” holiday. (Live Action) “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” repeats on Monday, December 4, at 4:35 p.m. EST; Saturday, December 9, at 8:35 p.m. EST; Sunday, December 10, at 12:10 p.m. EST; Wednesday, December 13, at 8:50 p.m. EST; Friday, December 15, at 11:30 p.m. EST; Saturday, December 16, at 7:30 a.m. EST; Monday, December 18, at 3:25 p.m. EST; Tuesday, December 19, at 1:20 p.m. EST; Friday, December 22, at 9:40 p.m. EST; Saturday, December 23, at 5:05 p.m. EST.
Monday, December 4
(7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. EST) SANTA PAWS 2: THE SANTA PUPS
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 11:05 a.m. EST for details.
(11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST) MICKEY’S TWICE UPON A CHRISTMAS
Mickey and friends return to tell five more tales of holiday spirit and Christmas cheer. (Animated) “Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas” repeats on Thursday, December 14, at 7:00 a.m. EST; Saturday, December 16, at 11:35 a.m. EST.
(12:30 – 2:30 p.m. EST) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (2011)
How does Santa deliver all those presents on one night? With a team of Christmas elves, and one high-tech operation, and the entire Claus family’s help! However, after a present is lost on Christmas Eve, Santa’s youngest son Arthur teams up with an elf for an urgent mission to make sure a little girl receives a special gift. (Animated) “Arthur Christmas” repeats on Friday, December 8, at 12:00 a.m. EST; Saturday, December 9, at 11:10 a.m. EST; Monday, December 18, at 12:00 a.m. EST; Tuesday, December 19, at 7:30 a.m. EST; Friday, December 22, at 3:20 p.m. EST.
(2:30 – 4:35 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 8:45 p.m. EST for details.
(4:35 p.m. – 6:40 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 10:50 p.m. EST for details.
(6:40 – 8:50 p.m. EST) ELF
Please see Friday, December 1, at 9:15 p.m. EST for details.
(8:50 – 11:00 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) FOUR CHRISTMASES
A couple (Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon) struggle to visit all four of their divorced parents on Christmas. “Four Christmases” repeats on Tuesday, December 5, at 12:30 p.m. EST; Sunday, December 10, at 10:50 p.m.; Monday, December 11, at 3:40 p.m. EST; Thursday, December 14, at 6:45 p.m. EST; Friday, December 15, at 5:00 p.m. EST; Monday, December 18, at 8:35 a.m. EST; Wednesday, December 20, at 12:00 a.m. EST; Thursday, December 21, at 4:35 p.m. EST; Saturday, December 23, at 9:10 a.m. EST; Monday, December 25, at 12:00 a.m. EST.
Tuesday, December 5
(7:30 – 9:30 a.m. EST) THE MISTLE-TONES
In this original holiday movie, Holly (Tia Mowry) is devastated when she is turned down for a spot in the Christmas singing group The Snow Belles. So she forms her own group, the Mistle-Tones, and challenges her rival Marci (Tori Spelling) and The Snow Belles to a Christmas Eve sing-off! (Live Action) “The Mistle-Tones” repeats on Wednesday, December 20, at 7:30 a.m. EST.
(12:30 – 2:30 p.m. EST) FOUR CHRISTMASES
Please see Monday, December 4, at 12:00 a.m. EST for details.
(2:30 – 4:35 p.m. EST) ANGRY ANGEL
Set in New York City, “Angry Angel” follows a young woman turned angel, Allison Pyke (Brenda Song), who is stuck on Earth and can’t seem to ring the right bells in order to pass through those pearly gates into heaven. When the love of her life, Patrick (Ricky Mabe), shows up in New York City, it complicates Pyke’s journey as well as frustrates her angel mentor Jason Biggs. The not-so-merry situation also turns into an unexpected love triangle with her friend with sometimes benefits, Barker (Andy Favreau) “Angry Angel” repeats on Wednesday, December 6, at 12:00 p.m. EST; Thursday, December 14, at 12:00 a.m. EST; Friday, December 15, at 3:00 p.m. EST; Tuesday, December 19, at 12:00 a.m. EST; Wednesday, December 20, at 10:30 a.m. EST.
(4:35 – 6:45 p.m. EST) ELF
Please see Friday, December 1, at 9:15 p.m. EST for details.
(6:45 – 8:55 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
(8:55 – 11:00 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 11:50 p.m. EST for details.
(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) ELOISE AT CHRISTMASTIME (2003)
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:30 a.m. EST for details.
Wednesday, December 6
(7:30 – 9:30 a.m. EST) SNOWGLOBE
In this original movie, a mystical snow globe transports Angela (Christina Milian), who longs for the perfect Christmas away from her boisterous family, into an idyllic Christmas winter wonderland. (Live Action)
(12:00 – 2:05 p.m. EST) ANGRY ANGEL
Please see Tuesday, December 5, at 2:30 p.m. EST for details.
(2:05 – 4:15 p.m. EST) ELOISE AT CHRISTMASTIME (2003)
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:30 a.m. EST for details.
(4:15 – 6:45 p.m. EST) WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Please see Friday, December 1, at 4:35 p.m. EST for details.
(6:45 – 8:50 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 11:50 p.m. EST for details.
(8:50 – 11:00 p.m. EST) ELF
Please see Friday, December 1, at 9:15 p.m. EST for details.
(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
Thursday, December 7
(7:00 – 9:30 a.m. EST) WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Please see Friday, December 1, at 4:35 p.m. EST for details.
(11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST) SNOW DAY
When an entire town in upstate New York is closed down by an unexpected snowfall, a “snow day” begins as a group of school kids try to ensure that the schools stay closed by hijacking a snow plow. “Snow Day” repeats on Sunday, December 10, at 8:00 a.m. EST.
(1:00 – 2:35 p.m. EST) TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Please see Friday, December 1, at 2:00 p.m. EST for details
(2:35 – 4:45 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
(4:45 – 6:50 p.m. EST) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2009)
Please see Friday, December 1, at 11:25 p.m. EST for details.
(6:50 – 9:00 p.m. EST) ELF
Please see Friday, December 1, at 9:15 p.m. EST for details.
(9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EST) DISNEY∙PIXAR’S TOY STORY
“Disney∙Pixar’s Toy Story” tells the story of a fantastic, fun-filled journey of what your toys are up to when you’re not around, viewed mostly through the eyes of two rival toys — Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), the lanky, likable cowboy, and Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen), the fearless space ranger. (Animated) “Disney∙Pixar’s Toy Story” repeats on Friday, December 8, at 4:50 p.m. EST.
(12:00 – 2:05 a.m. EST) A DENNIS THE MENACE CHRISTMAS
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 9:00 a.m. EST for details.
Friday, December 8
(7:00 – 7:30 a.m. EST) THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
Based on the Christmas song, the “Little Drummer Boy” tells the story of Aaron, a poor boy who cannot afford to buy a present for baby Jesus and instead plays a special song for him on his drums. (Animated) “The Little Drummer Boy” repeats on Monday, December 11, at 11:00 a.m. EST; Friday, December 15, at 9:00 a.m. EST; Saturday, December 16, at 7:00 a.m. EST; Monday, December 18, at 7:00 a.m. EST.
(7:30 – 9:30 a.m. EST) A DENNIS THE MENACE CHRISTMAS
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 9:00 a.m. EST for details.
(11:00 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. EST) TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Please see Friday, December 1, at 2:00 p.m. EST for details
(12:40 – 2:45 p.m. EST) ELOISE AT CHRISTMASTIME (2003)
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:30 a.m. EST for details.
DISNEY∙PIXAR’S TOY STORY MARATHON
(4:50 – 6:50 p.m. EST) DISNEY∙PIXAR’S TOY STORY
Please see Thursday, December 7, at 9:00 p.m. EST for details.
(6:50 – 9:00 p.m. EST) DISNEY∙PIXAR’S TOY STORY 2
When an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggin (voice of Wayne Knight) kidnaps Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), the toys get into one predicament after another in their daring race to get Woody back before Andy returns. (Animated) “Disney∙Pixar’s Toy Story 2” repeats on Saturday,
December 9, at 1:15 p.m. EST.
(9:00 – 11:30 p.m. EST) DISNEY∙PIXAR’S TOY STORY 3
In the third installment of the beloved film series, Andy is growing up and decides to put away his toys for good, except for Woody (voice of Tom Hanks). But the gang accidentally ends up among the toys at a daycare center, run by the ruthless teddy bear Lotso (voice of Ned Beatty). It’s up to Woody to rescue his friends and return them home! (Animated) “Disney∙Pixar’s Toy Story 3” repeats on Saturday, December 9, at 3:25 p.m. EST.
(11:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. EST) DISNEY∙PIXAR’S TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT
During a post-Christmas play date, the “Toy Story” gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turns out to be dangerously delusional. It’s all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie’s room. (Animated) “Disney∙Pixar’s Toy Story That Time Forgot” repeats on Saturday, December 9, at 5:55 p.m. EST.
(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (2011)
Please see Monday, December 4, at 12:30 p.m. EST for details.
Saturday, December 9
(7:00 – 9:05 a.m. EST) RUDOLPH AND FROSTY’S CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Rudolph’s magical glowing nose is not only helpful at Christmas, but also in the heat of summer when Rudolph and his friend, Frosty the Snowman, are called in to rescue a struggling circus at a special July 4th benefit. (Animated) “Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July” repeats on Tuesday, December 12, at 12:00 a.m. EST.
(9:05 – 11:10 a.m. EST) ELOISE AT CHRISTMASTIME (2003)
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:30 a.m. EST for details.
(11:10 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. EST) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (2011)
Please see Monday, December 4, at 12:30 p.m. EST for details.
(1:15 – 3:25 p.m. EST) DISNEY∙PIXAR’S TOY STORY 2
Please see Friday, December 8, at 6:50 p.m. EST for details.
(3:25 – 5:55 p.m. EST) DISNEY∙PIXAR’S TOY STORY 3
Please see Friday, December 8, at 9:00 p.m. EST for details.
(5:55 p.m. – 6:25 p.m. EST) DISNEY∙PIXAR’S TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT
Please see Friday, December 8, at 11:30 p.m. EST for details.
SANTA CLAUSE DOUBLE FEATURE
(6:25 – 8:35 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 8:45 p.m. EST for details.
(8:35 – 10:45 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 10:50 p.m. EST for details.
(10:45 p.m. – 12:55 a.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details
(12:55 – 2:00 a.m. EST) JACK FROST (1979)
Please see Friday, December 1, at 1:00 p.m. EST for details
Sunday, December 10
(7:00 – 8:00 a.m. EST) JACK FROST (1979)
Please see Friday, December 1, at 1:00 p.m. EST for details
(8:00 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. EST) SNOW DAY
Please see Friday, December 7, at 11:00 a.m. EST for details
(10:05 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. EST) RICHIE RICH’S CHRISTMAS WISH
Please see Friday, December 1, at 11:00 a.m. EST for details
(12:10 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 10:50 p.m. EST for details.
(2:15 – 4:20 p.m. EST) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2009)
Please see Friday, December 1, at 11:25 p.m. EST for details.
(4:20 – 6:30 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 8:45 p.m. EST for details.
(6:30 – 8:40 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
(8:40 – 10:50 p.m. EST) ELF
Please see Friday, December 1, at 9:15 p.m. EST for details.
(10:50 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. EST) FOUR CHRISTMASES
Please see Monday, December 4, at 12:00 a.m. EST for details.
(1:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
Please see Friday, December 1, at 3:35 p.m. EST for details.
Monday, December 11
(7:00 – 7:30 a.m. EST) THE BELLS OF FRAGGLE ROCK
Gobo thinks the Fraggles’ Solstice holiday is a waste of time, so he goes on a journey to find out if the mythical Great Bell at the heart of Fraggle Rock is real. Meanwhile, Doc and Sprocket explore mid-winter holiday traditions around the world.
(7:30 – 9:30 a.m. EST) RICHIE RICH’S CHRISTMAS WISH
Please see Friday, December 1, at 11:00 a.m. EST for details
(11:00 – 11:30 a.m. EST) THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
Please see Friday, December 8, at 7:00 a.m. EST for details
(11:30 a.m. – 1:35 p.m. EST) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2009)
Please see Friday, December 1, at 11:25 p.m. EST for details.
(1:35 – 2:40 p.m. EST) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 1:10 p.m. EST for details.
(2:40 – 3:40 p.m. EST) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
Please see Friday, December 1, at 3:35 p.m. EST for details.
(3:40 – 5:50 p.m. EST) FOUR CHRISTMASES
Please see Monday, December 4, at 12:00 a.m. EST for details.
(5:50 – 8:00 p.m. EST) ELF
Please see Friday, December 1, at 9:15 p.m. EST for details.
(8:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST) DISNEY’S FAIRY TALE WEDDINGS: HOLIDAY MAGIC – PREMIERE
The festive special edition will go behind the scenes of some of the most spectacular weddings and engagements at Disney Destinations around the globe during the holiday season. “Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings: Holiday Magic” repeats at Wednesday, December 13, at 1:00 a.m. EST; Thursday, December 14, at 8:30 a.m. EST.
(9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 11:50 p.m. EST for details.
(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) ELOISE AT CHRISTMASTIME (2003)
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:30 a.m. EST for details.
Tuesday, December 12
(7:00 – 7:30 a.m. EST) NESTOR, THE LONG-EARED CHRISTMAS DONKEY
“Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey” tells the story of the donkey that carried Mary to Bethlehem. (Animated) “Nestor, The Long-Eared Christmas Donkey” repeats on Thursday, December 21, at 8:00 a.m. EST.
(7:30 – 9:30 a.m. EST) ELOISE AT CHRISTMASTIME (2003)
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:30 a.m. EST for details.
(11:00 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. EST) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 1:10 p.m. EST for details.
(12:10 – 2:20 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
(2:20 – 4:00 p.m. EST) TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Please see Friday, December 1, at 2:00 p.m. EST for details
(4:00 – 6:40 p.m. EST) CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
From the acclaimed children’s book by Roald Dahl comes this magical fantasy about the candy maker and his wacky Wonka factory! The mysterious and reclusive confectioner extraordinaire Willy Wonka (Johnny Depp) has secretly hidden five golden tickets somewhere in his candy bars – which are really invitations to join him on a grand tour of the wondrous chocolate factory. The winning children find themselves on a dizzying, yet fantastic voyage, and with the chance for an even grander prize – if they can resist temptation! (Live Action) “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory” repeats on Wednesday, December 13, at 1:50 p.m. EST; Monday, December 18, at 12:50 p.m. EST; Tuesday, December 19, at 9:40 a.m. EST.
(6:40 – 8:50 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 11:50 p.m. EST for details.
(8:50 – 11:00 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 8:45 p.m. EST for details.
(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) RUDOLPH AND FROSTY’S CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Please see Saturday, December 9, at 7:00 a.m. EST for details.
Wednesday, December 13
(7:00 – 7:30 a.m. EST) ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Actor Joel Grey narrates this animated holiday special adapted from the famous poem by Clement Moore. (Animated) “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” repeats on Sunday, December 24, at 1:30 a.m. EST.
(7:30 – 9:30 a.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
(11:00 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. EST) RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR
Santa sends Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to find Baby New Year, who has run away from Father Time. (Animated)
(12:10 – 1:50 p.m. EST) TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Please see Friday, December 1, at 2:00 p.m. EST for details
(1:50 – 4:30 p.m. EST) CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Please see Tuesday, December 12, at 4:00 p.m. EST for details
(4:30 – 6:40 p.m. EST) ELF
Please see Friday, December 1, at 9:15 p.m. EST for details.
(6:40 – 8:50 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 8:45 p.m. EST for details.
(8:50 – 11:00 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 10:50 p.m. EST for details.
(12:00 – 1:00 a.m. EST) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
Please see Friday, December 1, at 3:35 p.m. EST for details.
(1:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) DISNEY’S FAIRY TALE WEDDINGS: HOLIDAY MAGIC
Please see Monday, December 11, at 8:00 p.m. EST for details.
Thursday, December 14
(7:00 – 8:30 a.m. EST) MICKEY’S TWICE UPON A CHRISTMAS
Please see Monday, December 4, at 11:00 a.m. EST for details.
(8:30 – 9:30 a.m. EST) DISNEY’S FAIRY TALE WEDDINGS: HOLIDAY MAGIC
Please see Monday, December 11, at 8:00 p.m. EST for details.
(11:00 – 11:30 a.m. EST) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 9:00 a.m. EST for details.
(11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST) CHRISTMAS CUPID
In this original movie, Christina Milian stars as high-powered Hollywood publicist, Sloane, who finds herself haunted by the ghost of her recently departed infamous client, Caitlin (Ashley Benson), in a modern day take on Charles Dickens’ holiday classic story of A Christmas Carol. (Live Action)
(1:30 – 3:40 p.m. EST) ELF
Please see Friday, December 1, at 9:15 p.m. EST for details.
(3:40 – 4:40 p.m. EST) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
Please see Friday, December 1, at 3:35 p.m. EST for details.
(4:40 – 6:45 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 10:50 p.m. EST for details.
(6:45 – 8:50 p.m. EST) FOUR CHRISTMASES
Please see Monday, December 4, at 12:00 a.m. EST for details.
(8:50 – 11:00 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) ANGRY ANGEL
Please see Tuesday, December 5, at 2:30 p.m. EST for details.
Friday, December 15
(7:00 – 9:00 a.m. EST) SANTA PAWS 2: THE SANTA PUPS
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 11:05 a.m. EST for details.
(9:00 – 9:30 a.m. EST) THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
Please see Friday, December 8, at 7:00 a.m. EST for details
(11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST) ELOISE AT CHRISTMASTIME (2003)
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:30 a.m. EST for details.
(1:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST) RICHIE RICH’S CHRISTMAS WISH
Please see Friday, December 1, at 11:00 a.m. EST for details
(3:00 – 5:00 p.m. EST) ANGRY ANGEL
Please see Tuesday, December 5, at 2:30 p.m. EST for details.
(5:00 – 7:10 p.m. EST) FOUR CHRISTMASES
Please see Monday, December 4, at 12:00 a.m. EST for details.
(7:10 – 9:20 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
(9:20 – 11:30 p.m. EST) ELF
Please see Friday, December 1, at 9:15 p.m. EST for details.
(11:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 10:50 p.m. EST for details.
(1:30 – 2:00 a.m. EST) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 9:00 a.m. EST for details.
Saturday, December 16
(7:00 – 7:30 a.m. EST) THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
Please see Friday, December 8, at 7:00 a.m. EST for details
(7:30 – 9:35 a.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 10:50 p.m. EST for details.
(9:35 – 10:05 a.m. EST) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 9:00 a.m. EST for details.
(10:05 – 11:35 a.m. EST) MICKEY’S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 9:30 a.m. EST for details.
(11:35 a.m. – 1:05 p.m. EST) MICKEY’S TWICE UPON A CHRISTMAS
Please see Monday, December 4, at 11:00 a.m. EST for details.
(1:05 – 2:45 p.m. EST) TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Please see Friday, December 1, at 2:00 p.m. EST for details
(2:45 – 4:55 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 11:50 p.m. EST for details.
(4:55 – 7:05 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 8:45 p.m. EST for details.
(7:05 – 9:15 p.m. EST) ELF
Please see Friday, December 1, at 9:15 p.m. EST for details.
(9:15 – 11:55 p.m. EST) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000)
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 9:10 p.m. EST for details.
(11:55 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. EST) CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS – FREEFORM PREMIERE
In “Christmas with the Kranks,” Tim Allen plays Luther Krank, a man who decides to skip Christmas and all the surrounding trappings and go on a vacation with his wife Nora (Jamie Lee Curtis) instead. But when his daughter decides at the last minute to come home for the holiday, he is forced to put Christmas back together. “Christmas with the Kranks” repeats on Sunday, December 17, at 8:30 a.m. EST; Tuesday, December 19, at 6:40 p.m. EST; Wednesday, December 20, at 4:35 p.m. EST; Thursday, December 21, at 2:35 p.m. EST; Friday, December 22, at 8:00 a.m. EST.
Sunday, December 17
(7:00 – 8:30 a.m. EST) MICKEY’S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS
Please see Saturday, December 2 at 9:30 a.m. EST for details.
(8:30 – 10:40 a.m. EST) CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS
Please see Saturday, December 16 at 11:55 p.m. EST for details.
(10:40 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. EST) TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Please see Friday, December 1, at 2:00 p.m. EST for details
(12:20 – 2:30 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 11:50 p.m. EST for details.
(2:30 – 3:00 p.m. EST) DISNEY’S PREP & LANDING
The half-hour holiday special reveals the never-before-told tale of an elite unit of Elves known as Prep & Landing, who are responsible for preparing all of the homes for Santa before the big guy arrives. Featuring the voices of Dave Foley and Sarah Chalke. (Animated) “Disney’s Prep & Landing” repeats on Monday, December 25, at 7:30 a.m. EST.
(3:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST) DISNEY’S PREP & LANDING: NAUGHTY VS. NICE
Prep & Landing Elves Wayne and Lanny are back to save the day when someone threatens to put the whole world on Santa’s Naughty List. Featuring the voices of Dave Foley, Chris Parnell and Rob Riggle. (Animated) “Disney’s Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice” repeats on Monday, December 25, at 8:00 a.m. EST.
(3:30 – 5:35 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 8:45 p.m. EST for details.
(5:35 – 8:15 p.m. EST) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000)
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 9:10 p.m. EST for details.
(8:15 – 10:45 p.m. EST) DISNEY’S FROZEN
Fearless optimist Anna (Kristen Bell) teams up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer, Sven, in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf (Josh Gad) in a race to find Anna’s sister, Elsa (Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Can Anna save her sister and bring sunshine back to their home? Or will Arendelle be frozen forever? (Animated) “Disney’s Frozen” repeats on Monday, December 18, at 5:30 p.m. EST.
(10:45 p.m. – 12:55 a.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
(12:55 – 2:00 a.m. EST) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 1:10 p.m. EST for details.
Monday, December 18
(7:00 – 7:30 a.m. EST) THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
Please see Friday, December 8, at 7:00 a.m. EST for details
(7:30 – 8:35 a.m. EST) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 1:10 p.m. EST for details.
(8:35 – 10:40 a.m. EST) FOUR CHRISTMASES
Please see Monday, December 4, at 12:00 a.m. EST for details.
(10:40 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
(12:50 – 3:25 p.m. EST) CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Please see Tuesday, December 12, at 4:00 p.m. EST for details
(3:25 – 5:30 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 10:50 p.m. EST for details.
(5:30 – 8:00 p.m. EST) DISNEY’S FROZEN
Please see Sunday, December 17, at 8:15 p.m. EST for details.
(8:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST) DECORATING DISNEY: HOLIDAY MAGIC – PREMIERE
“Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic” is a one-hour holiday special giving viewers an inside look at how holiday magic is created throughout Disney Destinations. Viewers will go behind the scenes as a team of dedicated Disney cast members and Santa’s helpers transform Disney theme parks and resorts into a winter wonderland. “Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic” repeats on Tuesday, December 19, at 12:20 p.m. EST; Wednesday, December 20, at 9:30 a.m. EST; Friday, December 22, at 10:05 a.m. EST.
(9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EST) ELF
Please see Friday, December 1, at 9:15 p.m. EST for details.
(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (2011)
Please see Monday, December 4, at 12:30 p.m. EST for details.
Tuesday, December 19
(7:00 – 7:30 a.m. EST) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
Please see Friday, December 1, at 1:30 a.m. EST for details.
(7:30 – 9:40 a.m. EST) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (2011)
Please see Monday, December 4, at 12:30 p.m. EST for details.
(9:40 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. EST) CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Please see Tuesday, December 12, at 4:00 p.m. EST for details
(12:20 – 1:20 p.m. EST) DECORATING DISNEY: HOLIDAY MAGIC
Please see Monday, December 18, at 8:00 p.m. EST for details.
(1:20 – 3:30 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 10:50 p.m. EST for details.
(3:30 – 4:30 p.m. EST) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
Please see Friday, December 1, at 3:35 p.m. EST for details.
(4:30 – 6:40 p.m. EST) ELF
Please see Friday, December 1, at 9:15 p.m. EST for details.
(6:40 – 8:50 p.m. EST) CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS
Please see Saturday, December 16, at 11:55 p.m. EST for details.
(8:50 – 11:00 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) ANGRY ANGEL
Please see Tuesday, December 5, at 2:30 p.m. EST for details.
Wednesday, December 20
(7:00 – 7:30 a.m. EST) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 9:00 a.m. EST for details.
(7:30 – 9:30 a.m. EST) THE MISTLE-TONES
Please see Tuesday, December 5, at 7:30 a.m. for details.
(9:30 – 10:30 a.m. EST) DECORATING DISNEY: HOLIDAY MAGIC
Please see Monday, December 18, at 8:00 p.m. EST for details.
(10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST) ANGRY ANGEL
Please see Tuesday, December 5, at 2:30 p.m. EST for details.
(12:30 – 2:30 p.m. EST) ELOISE AT CHRISTMASTIME (2003)
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:30 a.m. EST for details.
(2:30 – 3:30 p.m. EST) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
Please see Friday, December 1, at 3:35 p.m. EST for details.
(3:30 – 4:35 p.m. EST) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 1:10 p.m. EST for details.
(4:35 – 6:40 p.m. EST) CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS
Please see Saturday, December 16, at 11:55 p.m. EST for details.
(6:40 – 8:50 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
(8:50 – 11:00 p.m. EST) ELF
Please see Friday, December 1, at 9:15 p.m. EST for details.
(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) FOUR CHRISTMASES
Please see Monday, December 4, at 12:00 a.m. EST for details.
Thursday, December 21
(7:00 – 8:00 a.m. EST) GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER
“Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” is a wild, wacky and heartwarming holiday escapade loosely based on the hit song. When his beloved Grandma is mowed down by Santa’s reindeer and goes missing on Christmas Eve, young Jake Spankenheimer goes on the misadventure of a lifetime. “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” repeats on Friday, December 22, at 7:00 a.m. EST.
(8:00 – 8:30 a.m. EST) NESTOR, THE LONG-EARED CHRISTMAS DONKEY
Please see Tuesday, December 12, at 7 a.m. for details.
(8:30 – 9:30 a.m. EST) JACK FROST (1979)
Please see Friday, December 1, at 1:00 p.m. EST for details
(9:30 – 10:35 a.m. EST) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 1:10 p.m. EST for details.
(10:35 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. EST) ELOISE AT CHRISTMASTIME (2003)
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:30 a.m. EST for details.
(12:35 – 2:35 p.m. EST) HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS
Melissa Joan Hart and Mario Lopez star in the original holiday tale about a desperate young woman who kidnaps a handsome guy to take home to her parents at Christmas to prove how well she’s doing with her life. (Live Action)
(2:35 – 4:35 p.m. EST) CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS
Please see Saturday, December 16 at 11:55 p.m. EST for details.
(4:35 – 6:40 p.m. EST) FOUR CHRISTMASES
Please see Monday, December 4, at 12:00 a.m. EST for details.
(6:40 – 8:50 p.m. EST) ELF
Please see Friday, December 1, at 9:15 p.m. EST for details.
(8:50 – 10:55 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 11:50 p.m. EST for details.
(10:55 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. EST) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 1:10 p.m. EST for details.
(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) HOME ALONE: THE HOLIDAY HEIST
Still upset from his family’s recent move, Finn (Christian Martyn) is not happy about spending the holidays in a new house. But when neighborhood thieves target his house, Finn springs into action to defend his home and save his family’s Christmas! Also starring Ed Asner, Malcolm McDowell and Debi Mazar. (Live Action)
Friday, December 22
(7:00 – 8:00 a.m. EST) GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER
Please see Thursday, December 21, at 7:00 a.m. EST for details.
(8:00 – 10:05 a.m. EST) CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS
Please see Saturday, December 16, at 11:55 p.m. EST for details.
(10:05 – 11:05 a.m. EST) DECORATING DISNEY: HOLIDAY MAGIC
Please see Monday, December 18, at 8:00 p.m. EST for details.
(11:05 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
(1:15 – 2:20 p.m. EST) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 1:10 p.m. EST for details.
(2:20 – 3:20 p.m. EST) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
Please see Friday, December 1, at 3:35 p.m. EST for details.
(3:20 – 5:25 p.m. EST) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (2011)
Please see Monday, December 4, at 12:30 p.m. EST for details.
(5:25 – 7:30 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 11:50 p.m. EST for details.
SANTA CLAUSE DOUBLE FEATURE
(7:30 – 9:40 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 8:45 p.m. EST for details.
(9:40 – 11:50 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 10:50 p.m. EST for details.
(11:50 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. EST) ELF
Please see Friday, December 1, at 9:15 p.m. EST for details.
Saturday, December 23
(7:00 – 9:10 a.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
(9:10 – 11:15 a.m. EST) FOUR CHRISTMASES
Please see Monday, December 4, at 12:00 a.m. EST for details.
(11:15 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. EST) TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Please see Friday, December 1, at 2:00 p.m. EST for details
(12:50 – 3:00 p.m. EST) ELF
Please see Friday, December 1, at 9:15 p.m. EST for details.
(3:00 – 5:05 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 8:45 p.m. EST for details.
(5:05 – 7:10 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 10:50 p.m. EST for details.
(7:10 – 9:20 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
(9:20 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. EST) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000)
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 9:10 p.m. EST for details.
(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2009)
Please see Friday, December 1, at 11:25 p.m. EST for details.
Sunday, December 24
(7:00 – 9:05 a.m. EST) A DENNIS THE MENACE CHRISTMAS
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 9:00 a.m. EST for details.
(9:05 – 11:05 a.m. EST) RICHIE RICH’S CHRISTMAS WISH
Please see Friday, December 1, at 11:00 a.m. EST for details
(11:05 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. EST) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 1:10 p.m. EST for details.
(12:10 – 2:15 p.m. EST) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2009)
Please see Friday, December 1, at 11:25 p.m. EST for details.
(2:15 – 4:25 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 11:50 p.m. EST for details.
(4:25 – 6:35 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
(6:35 – 9:15 p.m. EST) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000)
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 9:10 p.m. EST for details.
(9:15 – 11:25 p.m. EST) ELF
Please see Friday, December 1, at 9:15 p.m. EST for details.
(11:25 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 8:45 p.m. EST for details.
(1:30 – 2:00 a.m. EST) ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Please see Wednesday, December 13, at 7:00 a.m. EST for details.
Monday, December 25
(7:00 – 7:30 a.m. EST) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
Please see Friday, December 1, at 1:30 a.m. EST for details.
(7:30 – 8:00 a.m. EST) DISNEY’S PREP & LANDING
Please see Sunday, December 17, at 2:30 p.m. EST for details.
(8:00 – 8:30 a.m. EST) DISNEY’S PREP & LANDING: NAUGHTY VS. NICE
Please see Sunday, December 17, at 3:00 p.m. EST for details.
(8:30 – 9:30 a.m. EST) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 1:10 p.m. EST for details.
(11:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. EST) TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Please see Friday, December 1, at 2:00 p.m. EST for details
(12:35 – 2:35 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS
Please see Saturday, December 2, at 11:50 p.m. EST for details.
(2:35 – 4:45 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
(4:45 – 6:45 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE
Please see Sunday, December 3, at 8:45 p.m. EST for details.
(6:45 – 8:50 p.m. EST) ELF
Please see Friday, December 1, at 9:15 p.m. EST for details.
(8:50 – 11:00 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Please see Friday, December 1, at 7:05 p.m. EST for details.
(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) FOUR CHRISTMASES
Please see Monday, December 4, at 12:00 a.m. EST for details.
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Source: ©2017 Freeform, a part of Disney/ABC Television. All Rights Reserved.
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DISNEY|ABC TELEVISION GROUP SPREADS CHRISTMAS CHEER FOR ALL TO HEAR!
‘25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS’ ANNUAL PROGRAMMING EVENT EXPANDS ACROSS ALL DISNEY|ABC CHANNELS FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER
Festive Programming Will Air on ABC, Freeform, Disney Channel, Disney XD
and Disney Junior, Beginning December 1
Disney Parks Holiday Magic Abounds Across Networks
In a press release:
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“Cable’s biggest programming event of the year is now even bigger. Beginning December 1, Freeform’s beloved ’25 Days of Christmas’ will expand across all Disney|ABC Television Group networks to create the ultimate fan-favorite holiday event. ABC, Freeform, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior will be airing holiday-themed programming and entertainment for the whole family throughout December, leading up to Christmas Day. Viewers can ring in the season with festive specials, classic holiday movies and returning favorites.
“‘25 Days of Christmas’ is the holiday event our viewers look forward to all year long. This year, there is more for everyone: more original shows, more fun and laughter, more opportunities to take part in this beloved holiday tradition,” said Ben Sherwood, president, Disney|ABC Television Group. “We hope everyone joins in the fun as Disney|ABC spreads holiday cheer across all of our channels and platforms for audiences everywhere.”
Freeform will continue to be the home of all your favorite Christmas films with a robust library of holiday favorites including “Elf,” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” “The Santa Clause,” “The Polar Express” and many more. The network will also debut its first original Christmas movie, “Angry Angel,” starring Brenda Song and Jason Biggs. Additionally, Freeform will feature “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration,” (originally airing on ABC) and premiere “Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic,” a one-hour holiday special giving viewers an inside look at how holiday magic is created throughout Disney Destinations. Viewers will go behind the scenes as a team of dedicated Disney cast members and Santa’s helpers transform Disney theme parks and resorts into a winter wonderland.
ABC will debut new seasons of “The Great Christmas Light Fight,” a competition series where families transform their homes into festive wonderlands judged by lifestyle expert Carter Oosterhouse and interior designer Taniya Nayak; and “The Great American Baking Show,” hosted by New York Times best-selling cookbook author Ayesha Curry and former NFL star Anthony “Spice” Adams. ABC is also home to original, holiday-themed episodes of comedies “American Housewife,” “black-ish,” “Fresh Off the Boat,” “The Mayor,” “The Middle” and “Speechless,” plus returning specials “Shrek the Halls,” “The Toy Story That Time Forgot,” “Disney Prep and Landing,” “Disney Prep and Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown!” Weekdays on “The Chew,” Emmy® Award-winning co-hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Clinton Kelly and Carla Hall will deliver a festive daily dose of holiday cheer. This year, viewers will once again experience the holiday magic at Disney Parks with star-studded performances during the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration.”
Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior and Radio Disney will add to the joy with special holiday-themed programming including episodes of hit series “Stuck in the Middle,” “Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Mickey and the Roadster Racers” and “Sofia the First.” Disney Channel, in partnership with Disney Parks, will present a holiday telecast, “Disney Parks Presents a Disney Channel Holiday Celebration,” featuring performances by fan-favorite Disney Channel stars; and Disney Junior will debut “The Lion Guard: Timon and Pumbaa’s Christmas.”
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING AND FULL SCHEDULES TO BE ANNOUNCED
Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas schedule, airing November 18-30 http://bit.ly/2hCR0zx”
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Source: ©2017 Disney/ABC Television. All Rights Reserved.
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