Demi Lovato recently proved that she is still a Disney kid at heart as she shared a nostalgic and heartwarming video from her visit to Disneyland. The 32-year-old singer and actress delighted fans by posting the clip on both Instagram and TikTok, bringing back a signature move from her Disney days on Tuesday, March 18th.
In the video, Demi Lovato recreated her iconic “Disney knees” move, a dance pose she first performed in Camp Rock. Set to the background of her hit song This Is Me from the beloved Disney Channel movie, the clip featured Demi Lovato striking the well-known pose at various locations around Disneyland. Holding an imaginary microphone, she bent her head down, raised one hand in the air, and shook her knees inwards to the rhythm—just as she had done years ago in the film that launched her career.
The nostalgic moment instantly resonated with fans, bringing back fond memories of Demi Lovato’s time as a Disney star. “Couldn’t go to Disney without doing the dis-knees,” the Sorry Not Sorry singer captioned the post, embracing her Disney legacy with humor and enthusiasm.
The video quickly gained traction, with fellow Disney alum Olivia Rodrigo chiming in with a comment, “forreal.” Fans also flooded the comments section, with one writing, “The most iconic thing ever,” while many others praised Demi Lovato for embracing her Disney roots.
The “Disney knees” move has recently seen a resurgence on TikTok, becoming a microtrend where users highlight how it was once a signature move among Disney Channel stars. Fans have nostalgically revisited clips of their favorite actors performing similar dance steps in classic Disney productions, making Demi Lovato’s post even more meaningful.
Reflecting on the trend, Demi Lovato previously told Teen Vogue, “I bust out into these, like these knees. That’s the only way I can describe it … I love that people still remember it.”
By revisiting this iconic dance move, Demi Lovato once again proved that she will always hold a special place in the hearts of Disney fans, seamlessly blending her past with her present in a way that only she can.