Selena Gomez has hit her fans right in the feels with a new wave of nostalgia by recreating the Wizards of Waverly Place set in the highly anticipated music video for her latest track, Younger And Hotter Than Me.
The singer-actress, known for her role as Alex Russo in the hit Disney show, managed to blend the past with the present in a way only she could, instantly sparking a collective trip down memory lane. As @PopBase announced it,
"Selena Gomez recreates the ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ set in upcoming music video for ‘Younger And Hotter Than Me.’"
Talk about serving up those golden Disney days, all while keeping things fresh and relevant for her current era. It's the glow-up we didn’t know we needed.
Selena Gomez takes fans on a nostalgic journey, recreating her iconic Disney Channel days in her latest music video
The second Selena Gomez dropped even a hint of the Wizards of Waverly Place throwback in her latest music video, Twitter went into overdrive. Fans couldn't help but express their joy, shock, and overwhelming nostalgia.
"Everyone is going back to their roots," @hardtingz tweeted, perfectly summing up the collective feels.
Selena’s throwback move was like a time machine for everyone who grew up watching her cast spells and outsmart the wizarding world.
"Selena is really out here giving her all for this era and I'm here for it," @itzDango enthusiastically chimed in, clearly appreciating the lengths Selena has gone to make this moment special.
Not only is Selena walking down memory lane, but she’s also taking her fans with her, offering a perfect blend of old-school charm and modern-day Selena vibes And it doesn’t stop there. @Freakyehhh declared,
"She’s gonna be walking through her memories in the music video WE ARE NOT READY," which pretty much sums up everyone’s emotional state when they saw the familiar setting of the Russo family lair.
The memories are real, folks.
“MY SHAYLA,” @bippitycabello cried out, and honestly yeah - she was all of our shaylas!
“Bring back golden Disney Channel era,” @zacknys tweeted, essentially voicing what the whole world was thinking.
This music video, while modern and on-trend, taps into the fond memories of Disney’s golden days, with Selena at the center of it all. @GlitterBomb64 hit the nail on the head by saying,
“Not my house but I’d know the way around 😭🥺,” which, honestly, is exactly how it feels.
The Wizards of Waverly Place set is so iconic that it’s practically a second home for many fans. To round it all out, a tweet from @FerIzqMunguia featuring a gif of a woman saying “I’m sat” encapsulated the emotional rollercoaster perfectly.
Selena’s fans were more than ready to sit back and enjoy this nostalgia-filled ride.
Behind the scenes: Selena Gomez’s homage to her Disney roots
The music video for Selena's Younger And Hotter Than Me is a sentimental masterpiece tailored for her old Disney fans - in addition to being a great song of course. With a replica of the Wizards of Waverly Place set that is likely to make any fan cry, the video not only referenced but also thoroughly embraced her Disney history. Gomez ensured that every detail was captured, from the recognizable brick walls of the Russo family's sub-store to the warm, magical hideout where so many special occasions took place.
Along with these flashbacks, Gomez's video also honors her development as a person and an artist. Fans may recall her as the young magician, but she's demonstrating to them that she's changed by merging her past and present in a way that seems joyful and genuine. The title, Younger And Hotter Than Me, is itself a playful nod to her evolving career, showcasing her confidence and willingness to poke fun at herself.
Gomez’s decision to incorporate such a major part of her past into this new era proves she knows exactly what her fans want—nostalgia with a modern twist. It’s no wonder she’s got fans begging for more throwbacks and shouting for the return of the golden Disney days. She’s mastered the art of walking the fine line between past and present, and this music video proves it.

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