On Christmas morning, fans were treated to the annual Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade on ABC – but it looks like it wasn’t a hit with everyone this year.
The parade, which was hosted by Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, featured some amazing 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 put on an elaborate concert for the audience, as they showed off their flawless choreography and vocals.
Of course, the parade also included Disney favorites like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, and the Disney princesses.
The parade was filmed from Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando, Florida, but also featured segments that were taped at other Disney Park locations, like its Aulani resort in Ko Olina, Hawaii.
But while some may have enjoyed the fun television tradition, others were skeptical this year, taking to X, formerly Twitter, to slam the event.
Some criticized the amount of ads that were included in this year’s program, and said it felt like they were just watching a commercial for Disney cruises.
‘Hi, Disney. I love you but can we have a little more PARADE and a little less ads,’ one person wrote.
On Christmas morning, fans were treated to the annual Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade on ABC – but it looks like it wasn’t a hit with everyone this year
The parade, which is hosted by Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro , featured some amazing 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 the Disney princesses
Another agreed in response, ‘Right? I just told my husband this feels more like an ad for Disney Cruise Line than a Christmas parade.’
‘Why does the Disney Parade forget what Walt wanted? To be a kid again. Instead, it’s a play production and not so much about the characters. So disappointed again,’ someone else complained.
‘It is mostly ads,’ a viewer agreed.
Another person said the popular Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade ‘far surpassed’ it.
‘As an adult, you really start to realize how the Disney Christmas Parade ain’t it. Because where is the actual parade? And why the f**k are people wearing shorts?!’ another scathed.
Others were less-than-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. Sir Chris Brown has set the bar so high, it’s untouchable,’ an X user typed.
The parade was filmed from Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando, Florida , but also featured segments that were filmed at other Disney Park locations, like the resort in Ko Olina, Hawaii
But while some may have enjoyed the fun television tradition, others were skeptical this year, taking to X, formerly Twitter , to share their feelings on this year’s edition
Another admitted, ‘The red suit is sharp, but I hate listening to John Legend sing lmao.’
But it wasn’t all doom and gloom this Christmas, as some viewers were thrilled with this year’s parade and its performances.
Many shared photos on X of themselves watching the parade on their TV as part of their Christmas morning traditions.
‘I always watch the Disney Christmas Day Parade 2024 on TV every year on Christmas Morning. Love this so much,’ someone gushed.
‘Watching this Disney Christmas parade really makes me want to be a voice in a Disney movie or sing a little bit lol,’ a second user shared.