On Christmas morning, fans enjoyed the annual event Magical Christmas Day Parade at Disney Parks on ABC – but it seems it wasn’t a success for everyone this year.
The parade, which was hosted by Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, featured some incredible performances this year from singers John Legend, Elton John, Carly Pearce and K-pop band SEVENTEEN.
The cast of Descendants: The Rise of Red also performed an elaborate concert for the audience, while showing off their impeccable choreography and vocals.
Of course, the parade also included Disney favorites like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, and Disney princesses.
The parade was filmed from Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando, Florida, but also included segments that were filmed at other Disney Park locations, such as its Aulani resort in Ko Olina, Hawaii.
But while some may have enjoyed the fun television tradition, others were skeptical this year and took to X, formerly Twitter, to criticize the event.
Some criticized the number of ads that were included in this year’s show, saying they looked like they were watching a Disney cruise commercial.
‘Hello, Disney. I love you, but can we have a little more PARADE and a little less ads?, one person wrote.
On Christmas morning, fans enjoyed the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade on ABC, but it looks like it wasn’t a hit for everyone this year.
The parade, hosted by Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, featured some incredible performances this year from singers John Legend, Elton John and Carly Pearce.
Of course, the parade also included Disney favorites like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, and Disney princesses.
Another agreed in response: ‘Right? I just told my husband that this sounds more like a Disney Cruise Line commercial than a Christmas parade.
‘Why does the Disney Parade forget what Walt wanted? Be a child again. Rather, it is a theatrical production and not so much about the characters. “I’m so disappointed again,” someone else complained.
“It’s mostly advertising,” one viewer agreed.
Another person said the popular Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade “far surpassed it.”
‘As an adult, you start to realize that the Disney Christmas Parade is not. Because where is the actual parade? And why the fuck do people wear shorts? another injured.
Others weren’t too pleased with Legend’s performance of his song, This Christmas.
The star donned a bright red suit as a full orchestra played alongside him.
‘Dear John Legend, with all due respect, your version of This Christmas doesn’t hit the same note. “Sir Chris Brown has set the bar so high that he is untouchable,” wrote one X user.
The parade was filmed from Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando, Florida, but also included segments that were filmed at other Disney Park locations, such as the resort in Ko Olina, Hawaii.
But while some may have enjoyed the fun TV tradition, others were skeptical this year and took to X, formerly Twitter, to share their feelings about this year’s edition.
Another admitted: “The red suit is chic but I hate hearing John Legend sing lmao.”
But this Christmas it wasn’t all doom and gloom, as some spectators were delighted with this year’s parade and its performances.
Many shared X-rated photos of themselves watching the parade on their TV as part of their Christmas morning traditions.
‘I always watch the 2024 Disney Christmas Day Parade on TV every year on Christmas morning. I love this,” someone gushed.
“Watching this Disney Christmas parade really makes me want to be the voice in a Disney movie or sing a little lol,” a second user shared.