Disney’s “Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol” Trailer Released
Disney has released a trailer and new details on the upcoming animated holiday special “Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol”, which is coming to Disney+ and the Disney Channel later this year.
The Emmy-winning franchise returns after more than a decade, following Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne as their holiday mission unfolds with many merry mishaps. The fourth instalment continues the holiday adventures of an elite team that prepares homes worldwide for Santa’s arrival.
The returning cast includes Dave Foley as Wayne, Sarah Chalke as Magee, and Derek Richardson as Lanny. Joining the cast is Manny Jacinto as Renato, Dulcé Sloan as Janice, Danny Pudi as Chef Geoff and Christopher Swindle as The Big Guy, a.k.a. Santa. Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton return to their roles as executive producers, and Colleen Evanson is co-producer and story editor. “Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol” is produced by Disney Television Animation, part of Disney Branded Television.
Check out the “Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol” trailer below:
It’s also been revealed that an official single from the special, “Where Would We Be Without Magee,” will be available on digital platforms on November 21st 2025, and there will also be a new limited-edition merchandise collection from Toddland that features items inspired by the new holiday special.
The new special will be released on Disney+ on November 28th 2025, the day after its Thanksgiving Day premiere on Disney Channel, on November 27th 2025, at 7:00 p.m. EST/PST.
The first three animated specials, “Prep & Landing” (2009), “Prep & Landing: Operation: Secret Santa” (2010) and “Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice” (2011) are also available to stream on Disney+.
It has also been announced today that a new special will also air on ABC on Sunday, 30th November 2025, at 9:00 p.m. EST/PST, following encore airings of the previous specials “Prep & Landing” and “Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice” beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST/PST. “Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol” will join Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” on December 13th at 2:40 p.m. EST/PST, following the original “Prep & Landing” at 2:10 p.m. EST/PST.
It’s also been revealed that a new “Prep & Landing”-focused “Chibi Tiny Tales” and “How Not To Draw” shorts will join YouTube, Disney Channel and Disney+. “Prep & Landing: As Told By Chibi” premieres Saturday, 15th November 2025, on YouTube and Disney Channel and streams on Disney+ on November 26th 2025. “How Not to Draw” short “Lanny and Wayne” premieres on Saturday, 29th November 2025 on YouTube and Disney Channel, and will be available to stream on Disney+ in February 2026.
Are you looking forward to watching “Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol”? Let me know on social media!
