Disney Channel (Latin American TV channel) facts for kids
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| Country | Argentina Brazil Caribbean Central America Chile Colombia Dominican Republic Ecuador Mexico Paraguay Peru United States (Depends on network) Uruguay Venezuela |
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| Broadcast area | Latin America and the Caribbean |
| Headquarters | California, United States With studios in: Mexico City, Mexico Caracas, Venezuela São Paulo, Brazil Bogotá, Colombia Vicente López, Argentina |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Spanish Portuguese (only in the Brazilian feed of the channel) English (via SAP audio track) |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 480i/576i for the SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | The Walt Disney Company Latin America Disney Branded Television (Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer and International) |
| Sister channels | |
| History | |
| Launched | July 27, 2000 |
| Availability | |
| Cable | |
| NET | channel 102 (Brazilian feed) |
| TVA | channel 27 (Brazilian feed) |
| Flow Trinidad | channel 39 / 202 (Central feed, English audio track only) |
| Satellite | |
| Dish Network Mexico | 302 (north feed) |
| DirecTV Latin America | Channel 312 (SD; Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Ecuador) Channel 314 (Colombia, Venezuela) 1312 (HD) |
| Sky México | Channel 320 (SD) Channel 1320 (HD) |
| VTR | Channel 21 |
| DirecTV Caribbean | Channel 314 (North Atlantic feed, English) |
Disney Channel is a popular TV channel in Latin America and the Caribbean. It started broadcasting in 2000. At first, it was a special channel you had to pay extra for. In 2004, it became a basic channel that most TV packages included.
The channel is mainly for kids and teens. But many older viewers also enjoy its shows. Disney Channel is run by The Walt Disney Company. This big company owns many other famous brands.
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What are Disney Channel Feeds?
Disney Channel has five different versions, called "feeds." Each feed shows programs at different times. This helps make sure shows air at the right local time. It also allows for different ads in each region.
- Mexico Feed: This version is just for Mexico.
- Central Feed: This feed covers Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, the Caribbean, and the Dominican Republic. It uses the time zone of Colombia.
- South Feed: This version is for Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It uses Argentina's time zone.
- South Feed +1: This feed is for Chile, Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. It shows the same programs as the South feed, but one hour later. It also has local ads for these countries.
- Brazil Feed: This version is only for Brazil. It broadcasts in Portuguese. It often has a different schedule from the other feeds.
What Shows Can You Watch?
Disney Channel shows many series made by Disney. These include cartoons and live-action shows. Some popular shows are Phineas and Ferb and Gravity Falls.
The channel also airs shows not made by Disney. These have included Patito Feo, Casi Ángeles, and Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir. Disney Channel also produces its own local shows. Examples are Soy Luna, Violetta, and Bia.
Special Programming Blocks
Disney Channel often has special blocks of shows. These blocks group similar programs together.
Disney Junior Block
This block was for younger kids, usually aged 2 to 7. It aired every morning. It featured shows from Playhouse Disney. The block was removed in 2012. But it came back in 2016 on the HD channel. Later, it aired only on the Mexican feed.
Cartoon Block
After the Disney Junior block, there was a cartoon block. It showed animated series from Disney. Shows like Phineas and Ferb and Fish Hooks were part of this block. The shows and times changed depending on your region.
Movies on Disney Channel
Disney Channel used to show many movies. The Wonderful World of Disney block aired movies from Walt Disney Pictures. This block was usually on weekdays. There was also a block for Disney Channel Original Movies. These movies premiered on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
However, after October 1, 2020, movies from the Walt Disney Studios library were removed. This happened because Disney+ launched in Latin America. Now, you can watch these movies on the Disney+ streaming service.
Holiday Specials
Disney Channel celebrates holidays with special programming. The timing of summer specials changes by region. This is because summer happens at different times in Latin America. For example, in the North, summer is from June to September. In the South, it's from December to February.
For Halloween and Christmas, the channel airs themed movies and episodes. Disney Channel Latin America also has its own New Year's Eve event. It's called Celebratón. Viewers vote for their favorite shows and movies. The most popular ones are shown on December 31. The hosts of Zapping Zone used to host this event.
Other Disney Channels
Disney has other channels for different age groups. These are called sister channels.
Disney XD
Disney XD is another pay TV channel. It started in 1996 as Fox Kids. Then it became Jetix in 2004. In 2009, it changed to Disney XD. This channel is mostly for boys aged 6 to 14. It shows action, comedy, and animated series.
Disney Junior
Disney Junior is a TV channel for preschoolers. It launched in 2008 as Playhouse Disney Channel. Before that, it was a block on Disney Channel. Its shows are similar to the Disney Junior channel in the US. It also airs other non-Disney shows. In 2011, it officially became Disney Junior.
Online and Social Media
The Walt Disney Company Latin America has its own website. It's called Disneylatino.com for Spanish speakers. There's also disney.com.br for Brazil. On these websites, you can find videos, play games, and learn about shows.
Disney and its channels also have pages on social media. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. This lets fans connect and get updates.
Past Shows and Blocks
Some popular shows and blocks are no longer on the channel.
Zapping Zone
Zapping Zone was a special show made by Disney Channel Latin America. It aired on weekdays from 2000 to 2012. The show had hosts who played games and trivia with viewers. Viewers could call in to participate. They could win prizes like T-shirts, caps, DVDs, and video games.
The hosts also introduced new episodes of Disney Channel series. They would premiere new music videos and trailers too. Zapping Zone was a very popular part of the channel's evening schedule.
See also
In Spanish: Disney Channel (Latinoamérica) para niños
