The WIZARDS BEYOND WAVERLY PLACE series is gearing up for its world debut on October 29th and will feature some familiar names in the director’s chair for some episodes including Disney alums Raven-Symoné and Danielle Fishel.

Here’s what we know so far about WIZARDS BEYOND WAVERLY PLACE.

Disney confirmed that the new series premieres with two episodes Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel. The first eight episodes will be available on Disney+ and Disney Channel On Demand the next day, Wednesday, Oct. 30.. They also confirmed that Raven-Symoné (“Raven’s Home”) and Danielle Fishel (“Girl Meets World”) will direct episodes in season one.

Raven-Symoné and Danielle Fishel are iconic figures in Disney Channel history. Raven-Symoné starred in That’s So Raven, one of the network’s most successful series, which also led to the spin-off Raven’s Home. Danielle Fishel became a household name as Topanga in Boy Meets World, a role she reprised in the sequel series Girl Meets World.

It was also previously confirmed that the series stars David Henrie (as Justin Russo), Janice LeAnn Brown (as Billie), Alkaio Thiele (as Roman Russo), Max Matenko (as Milo Russo), Taylor Cora (as Winter) and Mimi Gianopulos (as Giada Russo). Selena Gomez (as Alex Russo) will guest star in the first episode.

WIZARDS BEYOND WAVERLY PLACE follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman and Milo. When Justin’s sister Alex brings Billie to his home seeking help, Justin realizes he must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities — and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.

Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas serve as writers and executive producers, along with Gary Marsh, Gomez and Henrie. Andy Fickman directed and executive-produced the pilot and will direct multiple episodes.

See it for Yourself

WIZARDS BEYOND WAVERLY PLACE premieres with two episodes Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel.

The first eight episodes will be available on Disney+ and Disney Channel On Demand the next day, Wednesday, October 30, 2024.