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Guests Love New ‘American Idol’ Scotty McCreery ‘This Big’ During Celebratory Parade

(MAY 30, 2011): Newly crowned 'American Idol' Scotty McCreery takes a celebratory ride May 30, 2011, with Mickey Mouse through Disney's Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Scotty was honored in a parade at the Disney theme park and performed his new single 'I Love You This Big.' On Wednesday, the 17-year-old singer was crowned the new 'American Idol' on the season finale which was viewed by an estimated 29.3 million people. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

What a week it’s been for Scotty McCreery. One night he is having his name announced as the newest “American Idol” to an estimated 29.3 million viewers by Ryan Seacrest on the hit television show, and a few days later he is at Walt Disney World riding in a gala parade with Mickey Mouse by his side.

The humble and personable 17-year-old country crooner from Garner, N.C., was the star May 30 in a morning parade through Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Riding next to Mickey (who knows a few things about celebratory parades himself), Scotty waved to the thousands of fans gathered along Hollywood Blvd. In front of “The American Idol Experience” attraction, Scotty thanked the fans for their dedication and support. He then treated the crowd to a live performance of “I Love You This Big,” his new hit single, and later made a surprise, walk-on appearance inside “The American Idol Experience.”

(MAY 30, 2011): Newly crowned 'American Idol' Scotty McCreery poses May 30, 2011, with Mickey and Minnie Mouse in front of 'The American Idol Experience' attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. McCreery was honored in a parade at the Disney theme park and performed his new song, 'I Love You This Big.' On Wednesday, the 17-year-old singer was crowned the new 'American Idol' on the season finale which was viewed by an estimated 29.3 million people. (Gene Duncan, photographer) (MAY 30, 2011): Newly crowned 'American Idol' Scotty McCreery performs his new single 'I Love You This Big' May 30, 2011, in front of 'The American Idol Experience' attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. McCreery was honored in a parade at the Disney theme park. On Wednesday, the 17-year-old singer was crowned the new 'American Idol' on the season finale which was viewed by an estimated 29.3 million people. (Gene Duncan, photographer) (MAY 30, 2011): Newly crowned 'American Idol' Scotty McCreery performs his new single 'I Love You This Big' May 30, 2011, in front of 'The American Idol Experience' attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. McCreery was honored in a parade at the Disney theme park. On Wednesday, the 17-year-old singer was crowned the new 'American Idol' on the season finale which was viewed by an estimated 29.3 million people. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
(MAY 30, 2011): Newly crowned 'American Idol' Scotty McCreery poses May 30, 2011, with Mickey and Minnie Mouse in front of 'The American Idol Experience' attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. McCreery was honored in a parade at the Disney theme park and performed his new song, 'I Love You This Big.' On Wednesday, the 17-year-old singer was crowned the new 'American Idol' on the season finale which was viewed by an estimated 29.3 million people. (Matt Stroshane, photographer) (MAY 30, 2011): Newly crowned 'American Idol' Scotty McCreery (right) signs an autograph May 30, 2011, for fan Sarah Solley (left), age 15, from Orlando, Fla., at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. McCreery was honored in a parade at the Disney theme park and performed his new single 'I Love You This Big.' On Wednesday, the 17-year-old singer was crowned the new 'American Idol' on the season finale which was viewed by an estimated 29.3 million people. (Matt Stroshane, photographer) (MAY 30, 2011): Newly crowned 'American Idol' Scotty McCreery takes a celebratory ride May 30, 2011, with Mickey Mouse through Disney's Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. McCreery was honored in a parade at the Disney theme park and performed his new single 'I Love You This Big.' On Wednesday, the 17-year-old singer was crowned the new 'American Idol' on the season finale which was viewed by an estimated 29.3 million people. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

Scotty said he’s looking forward to the nationwide “American Idols LIVE! 2011 Tour” and coming back to central Florida when the tour stops in Orlando on July 24.

Comments

  • Great Job today, He looked like he was having a blast

  • What a thrill for him it must have been to be the star in a Disney parade with Mickey Mouse! Great story and pix of a singer who I hope will go far. I wish him well in his career and its a great way to start with a big Disney day.

  • Did he not do a “I’m Going to Disney World!” commercial?

    • Banks,
      You didn’t miss it. There was not an “I’m Going to Disney World!” commercial this year with Scotty.

  • I am from Garner, NC and we went to many of the events for Scotty during his run to being the IDOL. He deserves every success that comes his way. It is very satisfying to see our local hero going to my favorite place on earth! Thanks for the story.

    • Brian,
      That’s great to hear! I even met a family at the event yesterday from Garner, N.C., who happen to be at Walt Disney World on vacation and had a chance to see Scotty perform. They also were full of pride and it was great to hear Scotty talk on-stage about how much his hometown support meant to him during the season.

  • I’m so excited that Scotty won! I had been rooting for him since the moment he walked into the American Idol auditions. I have dibs on him being Country Musics’s NEXT Biggest Star!!! I’m so happy for you Scotty. I’ll be first in line to buy his first CD!!! Love you Scotty!

  • I did the American Idol Experience 2 years ago and it was amazing!! 🙂 Oh, and the stools that the bottom 3 sit on in American Idol are actually very comfortable – and bouncy. lol 🙂

  • Never got an autograph despite being the first one at the park ( Scotty you were awesome!! So much cuter in person too <3

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