Disney Jr. is a British-managed French kids television preschool channel owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company Limited,[1] aimed for kids 3 to 7 years old.

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Disney Jr.
Logo used since 1 June 2024
CountryFrance
Broadcast area
HeadquartersQuai Panhard-et-Levassor, Paris, France
Programming
Language(s)French (dubbing/subtitles)
English
Picture formatHDTV 1080i
SDTV 576i (downscaled)
Ownership
OwnerThe Walt Disney Company Limited
ParentDisney Branded Television
Sister channelsDisney Channel
History
Launched
  • 2 November 2002; 21 years ago (2002-11-02) (as Playhouse Disney)
  • 28 May 2011; 13 years ago (2011-05-28) (rebranded as Disney Junior)
Former namesPlayhouse Disney (2002-2011)
Disney Junior (2011-2024)
Links
Websitetv.disney.fr/guide-tv/disney-junior
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It was launched on 2 November 2002, as Playhouse Disney, and rebranded as Disney Junior on 28 May 2011.

History

It was launched on 2 November 2002 as Playhouse Disney, along with Disney Channel +1 and Toon Disney (which was replaced by Disney Cinemagic in 2007), and was previously broadcast 15 hours a day from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm (UTC+01:00).

In July 2010, Disney Channel announced to rebrand Playhouse Disney to Disney Junior.[2] It takes place back on 28 May 2011, follows the launch of the HD version.[3][4]

References

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