The Newest Season of Phineas and Ferb launches for the Next 104 Days of Summer Vacation

Photo with Dr. Doofenshmirtz (left) and Agent Perry the Platypus (right). Photo credit: Aiden An.

Disney Channel released the newest season of Phineas and Ferb, nearly 18 years after the premiere of the show’s first season. The brothers’ adventures live on as Phineas Flynn and step-brother Ferb Fletcher are back for more during their next 104 days of summer break. Their sister, Candace, is still on her mission to reveal the truth about her brothers. Dr. Doofenshmirtz is back to his evil ways, which means Perry the Platypus must again stop him at all costs! Episodes from the new season are available now on Disney+.

Last month, Creator Day for Phineas and Ferb was hosted in Disney Television Animation’s headquarters in Glendale, California. I had the opportunity to speak with two co-producers and voice actors from the show. 

Kid Reporter Aiden An (middle) with Ashley Tisdale (left), who voices Candace, and Vincent Martella (right), who voices Phineas. Photo Credit: Disney.

The Show Goes On

Dan Povenmire voices Dr. Doofenshmirtz and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh voices Major Monogram. They were thrilled to discuss the newest season. “We just wanted it to feel like the show had just continued, so, hopefully, if we’ve done our job correctly, you can watch all of the existing episodes and then start the newest ones, [and] it just feels like more of the same,” explained Marsh.

They both hope that the newest season inspires kids to get more creative and be more active. “I wish the new season makes kids want to go, do, and make stuff. And not just sit at home and play video games,” said Povenmire. “Put your phone down! Go do something!” said Marsh.

“I hope this show inspires young people and families to go outside and do things together. I hope families come together and plan out their summers to make each day the best day ever! Just like Phineas and Ferb.” Povenmire added.

Voice Acting

Povenmire and Marsh described their work as voice actors as play. “You get to go into a room with a microphone and headphones, and just be silly!” said Marsh. The work of a voice actor also requires creativity and critical thinking.

Povenmire explained that “you get to do every line in as many different ways as you want to do it, to see what’s the funniest way to do it. Is it funnier if I go UP here or get more LOW and SERIOUS there?” Marsh shared, “For me, voice acting always feels musical. I always want to have a richness in tone, so that it has flavors.”

Creator Day

Vincent Martella, who voices Phineas, and Ashley Tisdale, who voices Candace, were also present at Creator Day. They showed exclusive clips from the newest season. Additionally, animators from the show shared how to draw characters Phineas and Candace.

During the event, there were lots of Phineas and Ferb-themed food items, such as Slushy Dogs, Doof’s Cheesy Fries, Doonkleberry Hand Pies, Submarine Sandos, Buford’s Hot Tub Dips, and Candace’s Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup. Many people have worked together to bring different aspects of the show to life.