Disney Junior (block)

2011 - Current


On May 26, 2010, Disney announced that they were going to pull the plug on SOAPnet and launch a new channel called "Disney Junior" in its place, with a planned launch in early 2012. The logo above came with the announcement.

The Disney Junior brand first launched on February 14, 2011 when it replaced the Playhouse Disney block on the US Disney Channel.

The first new programs were Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Doc McStuffins, Little Princesses, Babar and the Adventures of Badou. Carrying over from Playhouse Disney were Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy Manny, Little Einsteins, Jungle Junction, Chuggington, Imagination Movers and Special Agent Oso.


 * Disney/ABC Television Group Announces Disney Junior, a New 24-hour Channel for Preschooler and their Families

Special Logos
