"forreal” - Olivia Rodrigo reacts to Demi Lovato recreating nostalgic Camp Rock “Disney Knees” trend at Disneyland

Through a viral TikTok video shot at Disneyland, Demi Lovato took Disney fans on a trip down memory lane by performing the original "Disney knees" pose from Camp Rock. A social media wave of nostalgia swept through when this vintage moment occurred, and Olivia Rodrigo, who also worked with Disney, commented on the post writing "forreal."

The video shows Lovato playfully performing her celebrated "Disney knees" stance, which originally appeared in Camp Rock in 2008 before it launched her career in Disney. During that time, Disney performers used an exaggerated knee-bending technique with dramatic singing to establish their unique style, which Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, and Selena Gomez commonly applied to their performances as well.

Demi Lovato's TikTok video used "This Is Me," one of the songs she sang for Camp Rock, while she posed at different Disneyland stops, including the Sleeping Beauty Castle and the Star Wars section. People began reacting enthusiastically to the post, so it quickly received massive attention through comments that showcased their nostalgic appreciation.

The Disney Channel breakout star Olivia Rodrigo acknowledged the video among other fans who found it fascinating. The 21-year-old Rodrigo expressed her approval of the post by writing "forreal" in its comment section, displaying her recognition of Disney history along with the cultural significance of the "Disney knees" pose.

The Ressurection of “Disney Knees” by Demi Lovato

Through her TikTok video Demi Lovato reactivated the Camp Rock fashion style, which inspired TikTok users to make their versions of the "Disney knees" dance move. The move served as a signature element for Disney Channel performances with young actors showing their excitement through it during musical numbers in the early days.

Audiences currently commemorate the musical revival because they miss the classic Disney Channel musical period.

In a past interview with Teen Vogue, Demi Lovato described the process that went behind the "Disney Knees" pose.

The period she spent with Disney seemed to bring pleasure to Lovato as she acknowledged her origin and showed how Camp Rock maintains its lasting power after almost two decades.

From Disney Stars to Global Icons

Rodrigo and Lovato have experienced major professional development beyond their early days on Disney Channel. Lovato transformed into a musician with diverse genres after releasing her rock album, Revamped, and Rodrigo achieved massive chart success with the critically successful SOUR and GUTS albums.

Both artists continue to maintain their Disney Channel roots apart from their artist careers, as these shared moments restore memories about their origins.

TikTok brings back Disney Channel memories in a way that proves Camp Rock dancing sequences will forever remain treasured by viewers and Disney Channel alumni.

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