An overview of Disney-related events that occurred on December 24, in Christian-dominated Western countries observed as Christmas Eve, through the years.
Theatrical releases
Shorts
Films
- 1968 - The Love Bug (limited release)
- 1970 - The Aristocats
Television
- 1987 - The DuckTales episode "Once Upon a Dime" premieres in syndication.
- 1993 - The Bill Nye the Science Guy episode "Light & Color" premieres in syndication.
- 1998 - The Bear in the Big Blue House episode "Look What I Made" premieres on Playhouse Disney.
- 2012 - The Motorcity episode "Threat Level: Texas!" premieres on Disney XD.
Streaming
- 2023 - The What If...? episode "What if... Happy Hogan Saved Christmas?" premieres on Disney+.
- 2024
- The What If...? episode "What If...The Red Guardian Stopped the Winter Soldier?" premieres on Disney+.
- The Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode "You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates" premieres on Disney+.
Online
- 2022 - The Mickey Mouse & Friends Chibi Tiny Tales short "Gingerbread Brat" is released on Disney Channel's YouTube channel.
Home media
People
Births
- 1931 - Robert Ridgely † (actor, voice actor, and vocal artist)
- 1956 - Stephanie Hodge (actress and stand-up comedian)
- 1960 - Glenn McQueen † (animator)
- 1962 - Stephen Kearin (actor and voice actor)
- 1966 - Diedrich Bader (actor, voice actor, and comedian)
- 1970 - Keith Silverstein (actor and voice actor)
- 1971 - Ricky Martin (singer, songwriter, actor, and author)
- 1974 - Ryan Seacrest (television host, radio personality, and producer)
- 1982 - Robert Schwartzman (actor and singer)
Deaths
- 2012 - Charles Durning (actor)