1986 WALT DISNEY WORLD'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS DAY PARADE (ABC 12/25/86)

Hosted by Joan Lunden, Regis Philbin and Ben Vereen. Highlights include a segment from Regis Philbin detailing “Ear Force One,” a large hot air balloon bearing the likeness of Mickey Mouse; Ben Vereen featured in a medley of Christmas songs and dance, including “Frosty the Snowman” and “Jingle Bells”; the start of the parade, heralded by an opening performance from Walt Disney World Honor Band; the appearance of Disney characters throughout the parade include “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”; “Cinderella” and her assorted entourage, “Alice in Wonderland”, various characters from “The Jungle Book,” Herbie the Love Bug, characters from “Pinocchio”; “the Country Bears” and Mary, Burt and the chimney sweeps from “Mary Poppins”; a segment documenting the making of the animated film “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”; a video segment on the history of Walt Disney World’s creation and development in honor of the 15th anniversary of its opening; a float dedicated to the 15th anniversary featu