The highly anticipated surf and song sequel to "Teen Beach Movie" picks up at the close of summer. With surf season over and high school back in session, laid-back Brady and studious Mack's relationship is headed for a wipeout when they receive a surprise real-world visit from their 1960s silver screen friends, Lela and Tanner, who have remarkably departed "Wet Side Story," quickly followed by their 1960s bikers and surfer friends led by Butchy, Cheechee and Seacat.
Knowing first-hand that the "real" world and the movie world don't mix, Mack, Brady and all of the "Wet Side Story" friends must quickly devise a plan and use the magic of Lela's necklace to get everyone back to their movie world before it's too late. MACARONI KID REVIEWS TEEN BEACH MOVIE 2
It is a cute family friendly movie and sequel to “Teen Beach Movie.” It is alternately funny and touching and filled with great musical numbers.
We loved that most of the cast form the original movie is back along with some fun new characters. My favorite song was the heart tugging “On My Own” with Ross Lynch singing lead and performed by R5 (his family band). 
My 8 year old loved the fun “Silver Screen,” and my 10 year old really enjoyed the upbeat “Gotta Be Me.” There were even reprises of a couple of songs from the first movie “Meant to Be” and “Falling for You.” They also did a fun reinterpretation of “Falling For You.” Fans of the first movie will notice that they appear to have changed Brady and Mack’s back story but it doesn’t detract from your enjoyment of the movie. 
MACARONI KID TALKS WITH THE STARS OF TEEN BEACH MOVIE 2
Ross Lynch (Brady) said it was a great movie for families because it was fun and had a great message. “It’s about female empowerment, friendship, and following your dreams.” When asked what he considered himself he said he’d like to say an actor, but he spend most of his time singing. He is very excited about the upcoming R5 tour which starts in July. It will be a long tour with many cities and he said they keep extending it to even more cities.
Garrett Clayton (Tanner) said his favorite scene was his slow walk down the hallway. He said he always wanted to do a slow walk in a movie so he suggested it to the director. The director not only liked the idea but added the “John Travolta” flip up the collar spin and point.
Ross Butler (Spencer) said he wanted his character to convey the message that you should follow your passions. He described how Spencer was passionately into Oceanography and that he didn’t care what others thought. Although he said he couldn’t dance Grace Phipps (Leila) popped by and said “Don’t believe him. He did a great job dancing.” He also shared that his villain character on KC Undercover will be back in July. 
Mollee Gray (Giggles) is a dancer and veteran of Disney’s musical comedies having been in all 3 High School Musicals and both Teen Beach movies. She love the message of female empowerment in the movie. She said it was important for girls to know that they can be whatever they want to be and not to let anybody tell them they can’t do something just because they are a girl.
Piper Curda (Alyssa) who also plays Jasmine in “I Didn’t Do It” loved the feeling of family among the cast. Although her character was a new addition and she was new to the group she said they immediately welcomed her and made he feel like she belonged.
My kids thoroughly loved the experience of meeting and interviewing the cast. We also loved the movie and are looking forward to watching it again when it premiers on Disney Channel. We recommend seeing it for yourself.
Disclaimer: Macaroni Kid was invited to attend the Red Carpet, and view a screening of the movie and check out a copy of the DVD. No other form of compensation was received.
**** Teen Beach Movie 2 pictures provided courtesy of Disney Channel and Walt Disney Studios.
**** Red Carpet screening pictures taken by Harold Rosenthal, Macaroni Kid Camarillo-Oxnard-Ventura.
