1995–1997 | 1997–1999 | 1999–2003 | 2003-2011 |
2011–2014 | 2014–2017 | 2017–2024 | 2024–present |
The Disney Channel[]
1995–1997[]
The Disney Channel launched in the UK on Sky on 1 October 1995 as the first Disney Channel in Europe and the second Disney Channel international network outside the United States.
Disney Channel[]
1997–1999[]
In 1997, Disney Channel adopted a new Mickey Mouse head-shaped logo. Early versions of this logo bearing the subtitle "The Disney Channel" were used in promotional material from late 1996.[1] The idents mainly used red and blue colors on irregularly shaped objects that formed the logo.
1999–2003[]
On 1 September 1999, another new logo was launched, with three symmetrical circles forming the iconic Mickey Mouse head shape.
2003–2011[]
On 26 May 2003, a new logo and graphics were introduced. It began broadcasting in 16:9 widescreen on 14 May 2010. A new set of programme mini-idents that would play before the programme would start were launched on 11 September 2010.
2011–2014[]
On 1 September 2011, a new logo was adopted. On 15 September 2011, an HD version launched on Sky. On 1 June 2012, Disney Channel introduced a refreshed logo and new bumpers and promo layouts. In July 2013, a new website was launched with On Demand services and commercial advertisements started to air.
2014–2017[]
2017–2024[]
Disney Channel ceased broadcasting on 1 October 2020, its YouTube channel remains active.