Disney Jr. marks 'Sofia the First: Royal Magic' premiere with L.A. breakfast

Disney Jr. celebrated the upcoming premiere of "Sofia the First: Royal Magic" with a themed event in Los Angeles on Saturday, drawing cast members and series creator Craig Gerber ahead of the show's May 25 debut, ABC7 Los Angeles reported.

The new series marks the return of one of Disney Jr.'s signature animated franchises, with Sofia beginning a fresh chapter at a school for royal magic — a launch with particular resonance for Southern California families who grew up watching the original character.

The event, billed as "Sofia's Enchanted Breakfast," offered themed food, crown-decorating activities and a character meet-and-greet with Sofia the First, according to ABC7 Los Angeles. Cast members Ariel Winter, Kai Harris, Darcy Rose Byrnes and Yonas Kbreab attended alongside creator Craig Gerber.

For Winter, joining the Disney princess roster carries deep personal meaning. "As a little girl you look at the Disney princesses and you go 'oh my gosh, that's something I'm going to remember forever,' they imprint on you," Winter told On The Red Carpet. "And so to know that I am one of them, it's crazy."

Gerber said the energy at the event affirmed the work his team put into the show. "It's really nice to work so hard on creating a character and creating a world that kids want to be in," Gerber said. "That energy and excitement, if you see it translated in the real world, you think to yourself, 'Yeah, we did it.'"

In the new series, Sofia begins her journey at Charmswell School for Royal Magic. Rapunzel makes a guest appearance in the premiere episode, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.

The show premieres May 25 on Disney Jr. and streams on Disney+ the following day.

"Sofia the First: Royal Magic" premieres May 25 on Disney Jr. and is available to stream on Disney+ beginning May 26.