I would not support that argument. Johnny Appleseed takes all the whimsy of a Disney cartoon, mixes in the musical mastery the studio is known for, and pairs it with some really beautiful sequences and shots along with one of the most interesting portrayals of death on screen that I've seen from any kids film. It's a nearly perfect segment.
I only faintly recall that shot, though the sequence where the family gets to the island is pretty decent I guess.