The show was a huge success and ran for three seasons, ending in 2008. Lakenbill then reprised his role as Cody Martin in the spin-off series "The Suite Life on Deck" which aired from 2008 to 2011. Following the end of "The Suite Life on Deck", Lakenbill continued to act, appearing in several movies and television shows, including the Disney Channel movie "Lemonade Mouth" (2011) and the ABC Family series "Melissa & Joey" (2012-2015).
In recent years, Lakenbill has focused on his music career and has released several albums and singles. He has also continued to act, appearing in movies such as "The Outfield" (2015) and "The Honor List" (2018).
In addition to his acting and music career, Lakenbill is also an entrepreneur and has his own clothing line called "The Lakenbill Line". He is also a philanthropist and has worked with several charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Children's Hospital of Orange County.