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Disney Jr. Europe, Middle East and Africa[1]
CountryUnited Kingdom
Broadcast area
Headquarters3 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, West London W6 9PE, United Kingdom
Programming
Language(s)
Picture formatSDTV 576i (16:9)
HDTV 1080i
Ownership
OwnerThe Walt Disney Company Limited (Disney Entertainment)
Sister channelsDisney Channel
History
Launched
  • 1 June 2011; 13 years ago (2011-06-01)
  • 1 March 2012; 12 years ago (2012-03-01) (Romania)
  • 1 July 2015; 9 years ago (2015-07-01) (Hungary)
  • 5 June 2023; 13 months ago (2023-06-05) (Nordics distribution)
ClosedDecember 2017; 6 years ago (2017-12) (Hungary)
Former names
Links
Website
Availability
Terrestrial
GOtvChannel 60
DStvChannel 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]

  1. Doc McStuffins (2013–present)
  2. Handy Manny (2011–present)
  3. My Friends Tigger and Pooh (2013–present)
  4. Octonauts (2011–present)
  5. Puppy Dog Tales (2019–present)
  6. Noddy: Toyland Dectective (2018–present)
  7. Gigantosus (2020–present)
  8. Mickey's Mixed Up Adventures (2021–present)
  9. Tayo the Little Bus (2012–present)
  10. Fancy Nancy Clancy (2019–present)
  11. Chuggington (2016–present)
  12. The Chicken Squad (2021–present)
  13. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (2011–present)
  14. Bluey (2020–present)
  15. PJ Masks (2016–present)
  16. Muppet Babies (2018–present)
  17. Sofia the First (2014–present)
  18. The 7D (2017–present)
  19. Little Einsteins (2011–present)
  20. The Lion Guard (2016–present)
  21. Henry Hugglemonster (2014–present)
  22. Jungle Junction (2011–present)
  23. Vamperina (2018–present)
  24. Goldie and Bear (2017–present)
  25. Jake and the Neverland Pirates (2011–present)
  26. Miles From Tomorrowland (2017–present)
  27. Mira: Royal Detective (2020–present)
  28. Erueka! (2023–present) Only at the Weekends
  29. Special Agent Oso (2011–present)
  30. Mickey and the Roadster Racers (2018–present)
  31. Space English (2011–present)
  32. Peppa Pig (2014–present)
  33. Robocar Poli (2017–present)
  34. Unknown Show (2021–present)
  35. Hey Duggee! (2019–present) Only at the Weekends
  36. Sheriff Callie's Wild West (2 June 2014 – present)
  37. Give Me That Cookie (2021–present)
  38. Stanley (2011–present)
  39. Thomas & Friends (2024 present) Only at the Weekends
  40. Quack Pack
  41. Aladdin
  42. Chip'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
  43. The Lion King's Timon and Pumbaa
  44. 101 Dalmatians: The Series
  45. JoJo's Circus
  46. Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
  47. The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  48. T.O.T.S.
  49. The Rocketer
  50. Spidey and the Amazing Friends
  51. Firebuds
  52. Alice's Wonderland Bakery
  53. BunnyTown
  54. My Little Pony
  55. Earth to Luna!
  56. Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
  57. Caillou
  58. Milly, Molly
  59. Little Princess
  60. Mickey Mouse Funhouse
  61. PJ Masks: Power Heroes
  62. Captain Jake and the Neverland Pirates
  63. Doc Mcstuffins: Toy Hospital
  64. Mission Force One
  65. Elena of Avalor
  66. Tangled: The Series
  67. Molang and PiuPiu
  68. Me and Mickey
  69. Me and Winnie the Pooh
  70. Playdate with Winnie the Pooh
  71. Disney Tsum Tsum
  72. Tsum Tsum Land
  73. Meet Spidey and the Amazing Friends
  74. Play Break with Spidey and the Amazing Friends
  75. Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears
  76. Disney Junior's Ariel
  77. Mako Mermaids
  78. Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch
  79. Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Pure
  80. PJ Masks: Power Heroes Shorts
  81. Me and Ariel: Mermaid Tales

Former Programming[edit]

  1. The Hive (2011-January 2018)
  2. The Mr. Men Show (2011-15 April 2018)
  3. Mouk (2011) (2011-6 August 2016)
  4. The Backyardigans (2011-Early 2013)
  5. Babar and the Adventures of Badou (2011-4 January 2015)
  6. Charlie and Lola (2011-4 February 2016)
  7. Fun with Claude (2011-7 September 2014)
  8. Chiro (2011-November 2013)
  9. WordWorld (2011-2021)
  10. Olivia (2011-2022)
  11. Gaspard and Lisa (2012-2022)
  12. Higglytown Heroes (2011-2022)
  13. Wanda and the Alien (5 January 2015 – 31 October 2015)
  14. Oliver Discovers (2011-1 June 2014)
  15. Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! (2011-3 February 2012)
  16. Maya the Bee (2012) (1 February 2012 – 9 June 2017)
  17. 64 Zoo Lane (2011-2020)
  18. The Little Mermaid (1992) (2011-2014)
  19. Bert and Ernie (2011-2014)
  20. Zou (2012-2020)
  21. Sarah and Duck (2015-2022)
  22. Kazoops! (2017-2021)
  23. The Save Ums! (2011-2016)
  24. Poppets Town (2011-2015)
  25. Little Robots (2011-2017)
  26. Dot. (2016-2018)
  27. Puffin Rock (2015-2022)
  28. Small Potatoes (2011-2015)
  29. Dino Ranch
  30. PB&J Otter
  31. Timmy Time
  32. The Koala Brothers
  33. Postman Pat
  34. Curious George
  35. Ella the Elephant
  36. Rolie Polie Olie
  37. Tickety Toc
  38. Mama Mirabelle's Movie Time
  39. Pororo the Little Penguin
  40. Pinky Dinky Doo
  41. Franny's Feet
  42. Kate and MimMim
  43. Little Vikings
  44. Calimero
  45. Pupstruction
  46. Beat bugs
  47. Creative Galaxy
  48. SuperKitties
  49. SuperKitties: Su-Purr Charge!
  50. Little Madasgacar
  51. Thomas and Friends
  52. Morphle and Magical Pets
  53. Little Monsters
  54. Cry Babies Magic Tears
  55. Baby Tayo Song Kids
  56. Baby Zoo Song
  57. Baby Tayo Song
  58. Elmo's World
  59. Doraemon
  60. Numberblocks
  61. Engie Benjy
  62. Lunar Jim
  63. Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs
  64. Fireman Sam
  65. Shaun the Sheep
  66. Animal Mechanicals
  67. Esme and Roy
  68. Paw Patrol
  69. Dive Olly Dive!
  70. Mr. Moon
  71. Oswald
  72. Tinga Tinga Tales
  73. Goof Troop
  74. DuckTales
  75. Bear in the Big Blue House
  76. Madeline
  77. The Book of Pooh
  78. Minnie's Bow-Toons
  79. Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
  80. Rhyme Time Town
  81. Care Bears
  82. Let's Go Pocoyo!
  83. Kiya and the Kimoja Heroes
  84. My Disney Junior
  85. Art Attack
  86. Planet English
  87. Hi-5
  88. Hi-5 House
  89. Imagination Movers
  90. Can You Teach My Alligator Manners?
  91. Pete's Pets
  92. Trotro
  93. Big Block SingSong
  94. Playing with Skully
  95. Lou and Lou: Safety Patrol
  96. Friends of Higleytown
  97. Tigga & Togga
  98. Fuzzy Tales
  99. The Bite-Sized Adventures of Sam Sandwich
  100. Captain Carlous
  101. Dear Sofia
  102. The Doc Files
  103. Handy Manny's School for Tools
  104. Veggie Tales
  105. Dipdap
  106. Ooh, Aah & You!
  107. A Poem Is...
  108. Quiet Is...
  109. Hooray for Fish!
  110. Happy Monster Band
  111. Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps
  112. Tasty Time with ZeFronk
  113. Lulu and Lolo - Tiny Twin Bears
  114. Nina Needs To Go!
  115. Socks
  116. Calling all T.O.T.S.
  117. Mini Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  118. Muppet Moments
  119. Whisker Haven Tales with the Palace Pets
  120. ZooBabu
  121. Muppet Babies: Show and Tell
  122. Goomies
  123. Disney Animals
  124. BunnyTown Shorts
  125. Boom and Reds
  126. Rita et Machin
  127. Penelope Ukarri
  128. Playtime with Puppy Dog Pals
  129. Gigantosus Short
  130. Olobob Top
  131. Hi Five
  132. Muppet Babies Play Date
  133. Sesame Street
  134. Coconut the Little Dragon
  135. Lucky Duck
  136. Dear Dracula
  137. Chip 'N Dale's Nutty Tales
  138. Mickey Mouse: Hot Diggity-Dog Tales
  139. Fancy It Yourself
  140. Elena of Avalor: The Secret Life of Sirenas
  141. Vamperina Ghoul Girls Rock!
  142. DuckTales (2017)
  143. Hercules: The Series
  144. The Three Caballeros
  145. PJ Masks Music Video
  146. PJ Masks Short
  147. Tale Spin
  148. The Beachbuds
  149. Disney Junior Music Nursery Rhymes
  150. Disney Junior Ready for Preschool
  151. Learning Time with Timmy
  152. Mickey's Mousekersize
  153. Mickey Mouse
  154. Oddbods (short)
  155. Super Wings!
  156. The Super Mario Bro. Super Show!
  157. Poncyo
  158. KBS
  159. Cinderella
  160. 101 Dalmatian Street
  161. My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
  162. Lilo and Stitch: The Series
  163. The Penguins Of Madagascar
  164. Team Umizoomi
  165. Toopy and Binoo
  166. The Magic School Bus
  167. Go, Diego, Go!
  168. Dora the Explorer
  169. The Wiggles
  170. The Electric Company
  171. Martha Speaks
  172. Guma-chan
  173. The Aptoide Show
  174. Artzooka!
  175. Oobi
  176. Numberjacks
  177. Dinosaur Train
  178. The Doodlebops
  179. Doodlebops Rockin' Road Show
  180. The Numtums
  181. Hello Kitty (2004)
  182. Pikwik Pack
  183. Plim Plim
  184. Poppy Cat
  185. Mason and Stacey
  186. Little Parker
  187. My Magic Pet Morphle
  188. Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave
  189. AdanTheKing
  190. Chowder
  191. Check and X
  192. Healthy Habits
  193. Peep and the Big Wide World
  194. Guess with Jess
  195. BabyBus
  196. Octonauts (Above and Beyond)
  197. Aladdin: the series
  198. Ricky Zoom
  199. Mr. Men and Little Miss
  200. Miraculous Ladybug
  201. Tayo Kinder Song
  202. Doggyland
  203. Tsvetnyashki
  204. Messy Goes to Okido
  205. Mush-Mush and the Mushables
  206. Mike the Knight
  207. Rupert Bear, Follow the Magic...
  208. Butterbean's Cafe
  209. Little Charmers
  210. Rainbow Fish
  211. Rube & Crew
  212. Marvel Super Hero Adventures
  213. Little Red Tractor
  214. Back at the Barnyard
  215. Casper's Scare School
  216. Amphibia Chibi Tiny Tales
  217. PBS Battle Ultimate
  218. P-Head and Pals
  219. Super Why!
  220. Teletubbies
  221. Titi Pangpang
  222. Titi Pangpang Rescue
  223. The Gruffalo
  224. The Gruffalo's Child
  225. Room on the Broom
  226. Stick Man
  227. The Highway Rat
  228. Zog
  229. The Snail and the Whale
  230. Disney Junior Lullabies
  231. Out of the Box
  232. Mofy
  233. Wonder Pets
  234. Global Grover
  235. The Wiggles Live at Disneyland
  236. The Adventures of Gracie Lou
  237. Ready, Steady, Wiggle!
  238. House of Mouse
  239. A Mouse Story: The Adventures of George and Gerald
  240. Dance with Mira
  241. Minnie's Bow-Toons: Party Palace Pals
  242. Maisy Mouse
  243. Puppy Dog Pals Playcare
  244. Friday Night Funkin'
  245. Tommy the Little Dragon
  246. Tweetville
  247. Colin and the Thumpies
  248. Baby Sharks Big Show
  249. Realm Craft
  250. Disney Junior Birthday Book
  251. Mickey Mornings
  252. I Am a Princess
  253. Disney Fairies Shorts
  254. Disney Poetry Shorts
  255. Schnuffel
  256. Topsy and Tim
  257. Hilltop Hospitsal
  258. Abadas
  259. Songs For Littles (2021)
  260. The Gummy Bear Show
  261. Disney Junior's The Wonderful World of Songs
  262. 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.

Scandinavia[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]

  1. ^ "Disney Junior sets U.K. launch". Variety. 27 January 2011. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
  2. ^ 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.
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  4. ^ "Канали". Total TV (Macedonia) (in Macedonian). 10 March 2020. Archived from the original on 24 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
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  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "TV broadcast licensing monthly updates". Ofcom. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ Sitbon, Prescilia (5 May 2011). "Playhouse Disney devient Disney Junior". média+ (in French). Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  17. ^ "Playhouse Disney devient Disney Junior". Toutelatele (in French). 4 May 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  18. ^ "Disney Junior • Channel • TvProfil". TVProfil. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
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  23. ^ "Televizní kanál Disney Junior". Telly (in Czech). 5 September 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  24. ^ 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.
  25. ^ "Novedades 2001". mundoplus.tv (in European Spanish). Archived from the original on 29 November 2011. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  26. ^ "Consulta el llistat dels canals disponibles". Andorra Telecom. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  27. ^ בר-און, ערן (17 July 2011). "ערוץ נולד: "דיסני" השיקה את "דיסני ג'וניור"". ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  28. ^ a b "Disney Junior to launch in Holland, Belgium". Broadband TV News. 1 May 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  29. ^ Santos, Joaquim Pedro (6 October 2012). "Disney Junior chega a Portugal em novembro". Espalha-Factos (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  30. ^ Ribeiro, Rui (1 November 2012). "Disney Junior – Novo Canal dia 1 de Novembro na ZON". MHD (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  31. ^ Oliveira, Diogo (25 March 2021). "Canal Panda HD e Disney Junior HD estreiam em Portugal". Unimado (in Portuguese). Retrieved 21 February 2023.
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  34. ^ "Disney to close Fox and Disney Junior in Germany". Broadband TV News. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
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  36. ^ "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.
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