The Planning of the Royal Wedding is a short animated series based on the Descendants franchise, which follows the lives of the teenage children of Disney villains and heroes. The series was released on August 28, 2020, as a prequel to the television special Descendants: The Royal Wedding, which aired on August 13, 2021. The series consists of four episodes, each about three minutes long, and features the voice talents of Dove Cameron as Mal and Sofia Carson as Evie. The series was produced by Bad Angels Productions, 5678 Productions, and Disney Television Animation.
Background[]
The series focuses on the preparations for the royal wedding of Mal, the daughter of Maleficent, and Ben, the son of Belle and Beast. Evie, the daughter of The Evil Queen, helps Mal with choosing a wedding dress, a cake, a venue, and a guest list. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and surprises, such as Mal's magic mirror malfunctioning, Evie's cake being stolen by goblins, and Hades crashing the rehearsal dinner. The series also features cameo appearances by other Descendants characters, such as Jay, Carlos, Uma, Audrey, Dizzy, Chad, and Fairy Godmother.
Reception[]
The series was well received by fans of the Descendants franchise, who praised its humor, animation, and references to the previous films. The series also paid tribute to Cameron Boyce, who played Carlos in the films but passed away in 2019. In the first episode, Mal and Evie visit Carlos' memorial statue in Auradon Prep and express their love and gratitude for him. The series also hinted at Carlos' absence in the wedding special, which was later explained in the broadcast.
