The co-creators of Disney show Phineas And Ferb have teased the return of the beloved characters during a panel at D23, the Disney fan event in California.

Dan Povenmire and Jeff Marsh both got emotional about the show’s revival before sharing a teaser of the upcoming new series, which was a rough animatic of the original characters singing a new song about a “brand new summer vacation”.

The Phineas and Ferb Revival: A Summer of Nostalgia and New Adventures

The original show ran for four seasons from 2007 until 2015, with a later film Phineas And Ferb The Movie: Candace Against The Universe airing in 2020.

The upcoming season is set to bring back familiar faces and voices, including High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale, who voiced Candace Flynn in the original series. Tisdale can be heard singing in the sneak peek of the new series.

Povenmire mentioned that he originally drew the dance poses for the original series, but due to time constraints for the reboot, he asked TikTok star Cost n’ Mayor to choreograph a sequence for the new summer song.

A Return to the Show with Renewed Energy

Speaking about the revival, Povenmire expressed his initial doubts, stating that he “was afraid it would be like pulling teeth” due to the commitment of two seasons with 40 episodes. However, he quickly changed his tune, stating that the experience has been “so fantastic”.

He emphasized the renewed energy that the show has brought, saying “It feels like the show, it has this energy of the (original) show but it also sort of feels like it is elevated in some ways, we just have a lot more energy because we’ve had a break from it.”

The anticipation for the new season is high, with Povenmire boldly stating that “eight or nine episodes of this season alone will be some people’s favourite episodes of all time.”

A Collaboration of Old and New

The creative team behind the show has included a mix of both original writers and fresh talent. The pair revealed that half of the writers from the original show have returned for the reboot, while the other half are writers “who grew up with the original show”.

Olivia Olson, who voiced Vanessa Doofenshmirtz in the original series, has also returned to the show, this time as a writer.

A Long-Awaited Reunion and the Genesis of Phineas and Ferb

Povenmire and Marsh, who first met on the set of The Simpsons, first conceived the characters of Phineas and Ferb in 1992. They shared original sketches of the beloved cartoon characters with the D23 audience, showcasing the evolution of the iconic duo.

Marsh revealed that the sketch of the characters' evolution is framed and displayed in his house, a testament to the long and cherished journey of Phineas and Ferb.

The duo shared the story of pitching the show to various networks, including Disney, who initially turned them down because they wanted to create a girls’ program. However, a year and a half later, Disney came back and commissioned the show in 2005.

A Dream Come True and a Glimpse into the Future

Reflecting on their journey, Povenmire joked about the 13-year break they took after creating the show: “We created the show and then didn’t work together for 13 years.”

Povenmire also shared a dream he has for the future of the Phineas and Ferb franchise: a rollercoaster at Disneyland. He even suggested a specific ride to “skin” – the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster.

The news that season five is “coming soon” is sure to excite fans, and Povenmire's confidence that it will be “some of the best stuff we have ever done” is a promising testament to the upcoming season. The long-awaited return of Phineas and Ferb promises a summer full of fun, adventure, and nostalgia.