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Country | United Kingdom |
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Headquarters | 3 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, West London W6 9PE, United Kingdom |
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Picture format | SDTV 576i (16:9) HDTV 1080i |
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Owner | The Walt Disney Company Limited (Disney Entertainment) |
Sister channels | Disney Channel |
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Closed | December 2017 | (Hungary)
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GOtv | Channel 60 |
DStv | Channel 309 |
Disney Jr. (formerly known as Disney Junior), officially Disney Jr. Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)[5] is a British-managed preschool pay television channel targeting younger viewers aged 2–7, owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company Limited, the international division of The Walt Disney Company serving Central and Eastern Europe, Western Europe, the Middle East and Africa.[6] Launched on 1 June 2011 as a replacement for Playhouse Disney outside Africa and headquartered at Hammersmith, West London,[7] it broadcasts in 11 languages.[8]
It is available through Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, Poland, Romania, Turkey with the Middle East (except, Iran, Israel, and Syria), most of Africa, the Baltics, the Nordics, and the Balkan countries[9] (Including Albania).
Disney Jr. is partially available in the Czech Republic[10] through some satellite services, but does not air through its native language (Czech),[citation needed] unlike the former block on Disney Channel. It was previously available in Hungary between 2015 and 2017 in a Hungarian language track.[11] Since May 2016, it added an Arabic language counterpart for the MENA transmission via OSN.[12] Since April 2022, Disney Jr. is currently the only Disney-branded TV channel in Turkey since Disney Channel closed.
Disney Jr. programs are currently available on Disney+ which launched in South Africa on 18 May 2022, the Middle East and North Africa on 8 June; and Greece, Turkey, and in Central and Eastern Europe on 14 June,[13] concluding Europe's release.
Programming[edit]
Current Programming[edit]
- Doc McStuffins (2013–present)
- Handy Manny (2011–present)
- My Friends Tigger and Pooh (2013–present)
- Octonauts (2011–present)
- Puppy Dog Tales (2019–present)
- Noddy: Toyland Dectective (2018–present)
- Gigantosus (2020–present)
- Mickey's Mixed Up Adventures (2021–present)
- Tayo the Little Bus (2012–present)
- Fancy Nancy Clancy (2019–present)
- Chuggington (2016–present)
- The Chicken Squad (2021–present)
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (2011–present)
- Bluey (2020–present)
- PJ Masks (2016–present)
- Muppet Babies (2018–present)
- Sofia the First (2014–present)
- The 7D (2017–present)
- Little Einsteins (2011–present)
- The Lion Guard (2016–present)
- Henry Hugglemonster (2014–present)
- Jungle Junction (2011–present)
- Vamperina (2018–present)
- Goldie and Bear (2017–present)
- Jake and the Neverland Pirates (2011–present)
- Miles From Tomorrowland (2017–present)
- Mira: Royal Detective (2020–present)
- Erueka! (2023–present) Only at the Weekends
- Special Agent Oso (2011–present)
- Mickey and the Roadster Racers (2018–present)
- Space English (2011–present)
- Peppa Pig (2014–present)
- Robocar Poli (2017–present)
- Unknown Show (2021–present)
- Hey Duggee! (2019–present) Only at the Weekends
- Sheriff Callie's Wild West (2 June 2014 – present)
- Give Me That Cookie (2021–present)
- Stanley (2011–present)
- Thomas & Friends (2024 present) Only at the Weekends
- Quack Pack
- Aladdin
- Chip'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
- The Lion King's Timon and Pumbaa
- 101 Dalmatians: The Series
- JoJo's Circus
- Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
- The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- T.O.T.S.
- The Rocketer
- Spidey and the Amazing Friends
- Firebuds
- Alice's Wonderland Bakery
- BunnyTown
- My Little Pony
- Earth to Luna!
- Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
- Caillou
- Milly, Molly
- Little Princess
- Mickey Mouse Funhouse
- PJ Masks: Power Heroes
- Captain Jake and the Neverland Pirates
- Doc Mcstuffins: Toy Hospital
- Mission Force One
- Elena of Avalor
- Tangled: The Series
- Molang and PiuPiu
- Me and Mickey
- Me and Winnie the Pooh
- Playdate with Winnie the Pooh
- Disney Tsum Tsum
- Tsum Tsum Land
- Meet Spidey and the Amazing Friends
- Play Break with Spidey and the Amazing Friends
- Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears
- Disney Junior's Ariel
- Mako Mermaids
- Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch
- Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Pure
- PJ Masks: Power Heroes Shorts
- Me and Ariel: Mermaid Tales
Former Programming[edit]
- The Hive (2011-January 2018)
- The Mr. Men Show (2011-15 April 2018)
- Mouk (2011) (2011-6 August 2016)
- The Backyardigans (2011-Early 2013)
- Babar and the Adventures of Badou (2011-4 January 2015)
- Charlie and Lola (2011-4 February 2016)
- Fun with Claude (2011-7 September 2014)
- Chiro (2011-November 2013)
- WordWorld (2011-2021)
- Olivia (2011-2022)
- Gaspard and Lisa (2012-2022)
- Higglytown Heroes (2011-2022)
- Wanda and the Alien (5 January 2015 – 31 October 2015)
- Oliver Discovers (2011-1 June 2014)
- Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! (2011-3 February 2012)
- Maya the Bee (2012) (1 February 2012 – 9 June 2017)
- 64 Zoo Lane (2011-2020)
- The Little Mermaid (1992) (2011-2014)
- Bert and Ernie (2011-2014)
- Zou (2012-2020)
- Sarah and Duck (2015-2022)
- Kazoops! (2017-2021)
- The Save Ums! (2011-2016)
- Poppets Town (2011-2015)
- Little Robots (2011-2017)
- Dot. (2016-2018)
- Puffin Rock (2015-2022)
- Small Potatoes (2011-2015)
- Dino Ranch
- PB&J Otter
- Timmy Time
- The Koala Brothers
- Postman Pat
- Curious George
- Ella the Elephant
- Rolie Polie Olie
- Tickety Toc
- Mama Mirabelle's Movie Time
- Pororo the Little Penguin
- Pinky Dinky Doo
- Franny's Feet
- Kate and MimMim
- Little Vikings
- Calimero
- Pupstruction
- Beat bugs
- Creative Galaxy
- SuperKitties
- SuperKitties: Su-Purr Charge!
- Little Madasgacar
- Thomas and Friends
- Morphle and Magical Pets
- Little Monsters
- Cry Babies Magic Tears
- Baby Tayo Song Kids
- Baby Zoo Song
- Baby Tayo Song
- Elmo's World
- Doraemon
- Numberblocks
- Engie Benjy
- Lunar Jim
- Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs
- Fireman Sam
- Shaun the Sheep
- Animal Mechanicals
- Esme and Roy
- Paw Patrol
- Dive Olly Dive!
- Mr. Moon
- Oswald
- Tinga Tinga Tales
- Goof Troop
- DuckTales
- Bear in the Big Blue House
- Madeline
- The Book of Pooh
- Minnie's Bow-Toons
- Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
- Rhyme Time Town
- Care Bears
- Let's Go Pocoyo!
- Kiya and the Kimoja Heroes
- My Disney Junior
- Art Attack
- Planet English
- Hi-5
- Hi-5 House
- Imagination Movers
- Can You Teach My Alligator Manners?
- Pete's Pets
- Trotro
- Big Block SingSong
- Playing with Skully
- Lou and Lou: Safety Patrol
- Friends of Higleytown
- Tigga & Togga
- Fuzzy Tales
- The Bite-Sized Adventures of Sam Sandwich
- Captain Carlous
- Dear Sofia
- The Doc Files
- Handy Manny's School for Tools
- Veggie Tales
- Dipdap
- Ooh, Aah & You!
- A Poem Is...
- Quiet Is...
- Hooray for Fish!
- Happy Monster Band
- Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps
- Tasty Time with ZeFronk
- Lulu and Lolo - Tiny Twin Bears
- Nina Needs To Go!
- Socks
- Calling all T.O.T.S.
- Mini Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Muppet Moments
- Whisker Haven Tales with the Palace Pets
- ZooBabu
- Muppet Babies: Show and Tell
- Goomies
- Disney Animals
- BunnyTown Shorts
- Boom and Reds
- Rita et Machin
- Penelope Ukarri
- Playtime with Puppy Dog Pals
- Gigantosus Short
- Olobob Top
- Hi Five
- Muppet Babies Play Date
- Sesame Street
- Coconut the Little Dragon
- Lucky Duck
- Dear Dracula
- Chip 'N Dale's Nutty Tales
- Mickey Mouse: Hot Diggity-Dog Tales
- Fancy It Yourself
- Elena of Avalor: The Secret Life of Sirenas
- Vamperina Ghoul Girls Rock!
- DuckTales (2017)
- Hercules: The Series
- The Three Caballeros
- PJ Masks Music Video
- PJ Masks Short
- Tale Spin
- The Beachbuds
- Disney Junior Music Nursery Rhymes
- Disney Junior Ready for Preschool
- Learning Time with Timmy
- Mickey's Mousekersize
- Mickey Mouse
- Oddbods (short)
- Super Wings!
- The Super Mario Bro. Super Show!
- Poncyo
- KBS
- Cinderella
- 101 Dalmatian Street
- My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
- Lilo and Stitch: The Series
- The Penguins Of Madagascar
- Team Umizoomi
- Toopy and Binoo
- The Magic School Bus
- Go, Diego, Go!
- Dora the Explorer
- The Wiggles
- The Electric Company
- Martha Speaks
- Guma-chan
- The Aptoide Show
- Artzooka!
- Oobi
- Numberjacks
- Dinosaur Train
- The Doodlebops
- Doodlebops Rockin' Road Show
- The Numtums
- Hello Kitty (2004)
- Pikwik Pack
- Plim Plim
- Poppy Cat
- Mason and Stacey
- Little Parker
- My Magic Pet Morphle
- Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave
- AdanTheKing
- Chowder
- Check and X
- Healthy Habits
- Peep and the Big Wide World
- Guess with Jess
- BabyBus
- Octonauts (Above and Beyond)
- Aladdin: the series
- Ricky Zoom
- Mr. Men and Little Miss
- Miraculous Ladybug
- Tayo Kinder Song
- Doggyland
- Tsvetnyashki
- Messy Goes to Okido
- Mush-Mush and the Mushables
- Mike the Knight
- Rupert Bear, Follow the Magic...
- Butterbean's Cafe
- Little Charmers
- Rainbow Fish
- Rube & Crew
- Marvel Super Hero Adventures
- Little Red Tractor
- Back at the Barnyard
- Casper's Scare School
- Amphibia Chibi Tiny Tales
- PBS Battle Ultimate
- P-Head and Pals
- Super Why!
- Teletubbies
- Titi Pangpang
- Titi Pangpang Rescue
- The Gruffalo
- The Gruffalo's Child
- Room on the Broom
- Stick Man
- The Highway Rat
- Zog
- The Snail and the Whale
- Disney Junior Lullabies
- Out of the Box
- Mofy
- Wonder Pets
- Global Grover
- The Wiggles Live at Disneyland
- The Adventures of Gracie Lou
- Ready, Steady, Wiggle!
- House of Mouse
- A Mouse Story: The Adventures of George and Gerald
- Dance with Mira
- Minnie's Bow-Toons: Party Palace Pals
- Maisy Mouse
- Puppy Dog Pals Playcare
- Friday Night Funkin'
- Tommy the Little Dragon
- Tweetville
- Colin and the Thumpies
- Baby Sharks Big Show
- Realm Craft
- Disney Junior Birthday Book
- Mickey Mornings
- I Am a Princess
- Disney Fairies Shorts
- Disney Poetry Shorts
- Schnuffel
- Topsy and Tim
- Hilltop Hospitsal
- Abadas
- Songs For Littles (2021)
- The Gummy Bear Show
- Disney Junior's The Wonderful World of Songs
- Work It Out Wombats!
Availability[edit]
Current[edit]
France[edit]
Originally launched as Playhouse Disney on 2 November 2002, along with Disney Channel +1 and Toon Disney; later rebranded as Disney Junior on 28 May 2011 in both SD and HD.[14][15][16][17] Available through France and its overseas territories, Francophone Africa, Haiti, Luxembourg, Belgium, and Switzerland.
Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)[edit]
A pan-regional feed available through Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, Poland, Romania, Turkey with the Middle East (except, Iran, Israel, and Syria), most of Africa, The Baltics, The Nordics, and the Balkan countries.[18] Launched on 1 June 2011,[19] while 1 March 2012 in Romania.[20] The Polish and Romanian transmissions airs local advertisements. The Hungarian version was initially available between 1 July 2015[21] to December 2017 with a Hungarian language audio track. Since 2016, it began broadcasting in Arabic.[22] In the Czech Republic,[23] it only aired with Czech subtitles.[citation needed] In Turkey, it is the only Disney-branded TV channel since April 2022.
Spain[edit]
Disney Junior launched on 11 June 2011,[24] replacing Playhouse Disney (which was launched on 16 November 2001[25]) with a Spanish language track. It is also available in Andorra.[26]
Israel[edit]
Launched on 18 July 2011 on Yes satellite[27] and on 27 November 2013 on HOT Cable, under The Walt Disney Company Israel. The programming' not synced with the other EMEA feeds.
Belgium[edit]
Launched on 10 September 2011,[28] and available in Dutch.
Portugal[edit]
The Portuguese version of the channel launched on 1 November 2012, replacing Disney Cinemagic.[29][30] An HD version of the channel debuted in March 2021.[31] It is also available in Angola and Mozambique via Zap and DStv packages.
Defunct[edit]
Netherlands[edit]
Initially available between 10 September 2011[28] to 1 April 2019. Selected programs moved to Disney Channel in 2020.
Italy[edit]
Launched on 14 May 2011 replacing Playhouse Disney and closed on 1 May 2020, with select programming moving to Disney+.
UK and Ireland[edit]
It was the first Disney Junior to launch in the EMEA; originally launched as Playhouse Disney on 29 September 2000.[32] Later rebranded as Disney Junior on 7 May 2011. It ceased broadcast on 1 October 2020 with programs moving to Disney+.
Germany[edit]
It was available across Germany, Austria and Switzerland between 14 July 2011[33] to 30 September 2021.[34] Programs continues to air morningly on Disney Channel.
[edit]
Launched on 10 September 2011, available through Nordic countries. Broadcasting in Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Russian and Swedish languages; airing local advertisements. The channel closed on Allente on 28 February 2023,[35] with the availability on satellite remains unknown.
The channel ceased transmission in Denmark on 1 March 2024.
On 1 April 2024, in other Scandinavian countries, its selected programs moved to Disney Channel on the same day with its programs airing during mornings and at weekends.[36][37][38]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Disney Junior sets U.K. launch". Variety. 27 January 2011. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ^ Dziadul, Chris (19 July 2022). "Disney kids channels go on Hrvatski Telekom". Broadband TV News. Archived from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Kanali". Total TV (Montenegro) (in Montenegrin). 10 March 2020. Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Канали". Total TV (Macedonia) (in Macedonian). 10 March 2020. Archived from the original on 24 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Disney Junior (CEMA Language Service)". Ofcom. Archived from the original on 17 October 2019. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Disney Channels". Disney General Entertainment Content. Archived from the original on 4 May 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ^ "Disney Junior launches in SA". news24. 1 June 2011. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ "Disney Junior Romania & Bulgaria". Lyngsat. Archived from the original on 28 December 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Disney Junior • Channel • TvProfil". TVProfil. Archived from the original on 24 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Televizní kanál Disney Junior". Telly (in Czech). 5 September 2019. Archived from the original on 26 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ Dziadul, Chris (6 July 2015). "Hungarian launch for Disney Junior". Broadband TV News. Archived from the original on 29 December 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ Staff Reporter (31 May 2016). "Disney Junior launches in Arabic on OSN". BroadcastPro ME. Archived from the original on 4 July 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ Szalai, Georg (29 March 2022). "Disney+ Sets South Africa, Middle East Launch Dates, Prices". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 29 April 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ "TV broadcast licensing monthly updates". Ofcom. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ "Playhouse Disney devient Disney Junior le 28 mai prochain". Disney Corporate France. 26 May 2011. Archived from the original on 26 May 2011. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ Sitbon, Prescilia (5 May 2011). "Playhouse Disney devient Disney Junior". média+ (in French). Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "Playhouse Disney devient Disney Junior". Toutelatele (in French). 4 May 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "Disney Junior • Channel • TvProfil". TVProfil. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Disney Junior launches in SA". news24. 1 June 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ "Disney to expand in Romania". Broadband TV News. 24 February 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Hungarian launch for Disney Junior". Broadband TV News. 6 July 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Disney Junior launches in Arabic on OSN". BroadcastPro ME. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Televizní kanál Disney Junior". Telly (in Czech). 5 September 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Pérez, Antonio (26 April 2011). "Disney Junior sustituirá a Playhouse Disney a partir del 11 de junio". mundoplus.tv (in Spanish). Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Novedades 2001". mundoplus.tv (in European Spanish). Archived from the original on 29 November 2011. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ "Consulta el llistat dels canals disponibles". Andorra Telecom. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ בר-און, ערן (17 July 2011). "ערוץ נולד: "דיסני" השיקה את "דיסני ג'וניור"". ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Disney Junior to launch in Holland, Belgium". Broadband TV News. 1 May 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Santos, Joaquim Pedro (6 October 2012). "Disney Junior chega a Portugal em novembro". Espalha-Factos (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Ribeiro, Rui (1 November 2012). "Disney Junior – Novo Canal dia 1 de Novembro na ZON". MHD (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Oliveira, Diogo (25 March 2021). "Canal Panda HD e Disney Junior HD estreiam em Portugal". Unimado (in Portuguese). Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Disney launches new channels". www.campaignlive.co.uk. 13 September 2000. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Fernsehsender Playhouse Disney wird zu Disney Junior (für Kinder)". kabel-internet-telefon.de. 18 June 2011. Archived from the original on 23 June 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Disney to close Fox and Disney Junior in Germany". Broadband TV News. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Disneykanaler utgår". Allente (in Swedish). 16 January 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ^ "Norlys varsler prisstigning og kanalændringer på tv-pakker fra 1. marts - den lille tv-pakke stiger med 45,- / måned". digitalt.tv (in Danish). 19 January 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Disney combines Junior with Disney Channel in the Nordics". Broadband TV News. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Ny Disney-kanal lanseras i Sverige i april". MovieZine. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
External links[edit]
- Disney Junior Africa schedule
- Disney Junior Belgium (Dutch) schedule
- Disney Junior Belgium (French) schedule
- Disney Junior Bulgaria schedule
- Disney Junior Czech Republic schedule
- Disney Junior France schedule
- Disney Junior Greece schedule
- Disney Junior MENA (Arabic) schedule
- Disney Junior MENA (English) schedule
- Disney Junior Portugal schedule
- Disney Junior Poland schedule
- Disney Junior Romania schedule
- Disney Junior Spain schedule
- Disney Junior Sweden schedule
- Disney Junior Norway schedule
- Disney Junior Denmark schedule