Disney Channel (Portuguese TV channel) facts for kids
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| Country | Portugal |
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| Broadcast area | Portugal Angola Mozambique Cape Verde |
| Network | Walt Disney Television |
| Headquarters | Paço d'Arcos, Oeiras |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Portuguese |
| Picture format | 576i SDTV |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | The Walt Disney Company |
| Sister channels | Disney Junior |
| History | |
| Launched | November 28, 2001 |
| Availability | |
| Cable | |
| NOS | 40 |
| Nowo | 55 |
| AR Telecom | 27 |
| TV Cabo ao | 48 |
| TV Cabo Mz | 48 |
| Satellite | |
| NOS | 40 |
| MEO | 40 |
| ZAP ao | 48 |
| ZAP mz | 48 |
| DStv ao | 600 |
| IPTV | |
| Vodafone | 51 |
| MEO | 40 |
| ZAP cv | 13 |
Disney Channel is a fun Portuguese pay television channel. It started on November 28, 2001. At first, it was a special channel you had to pay extra for. Later, it became part of the regular TV packages.
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What Shows Can You Watch on Disney Channel?
Disney Channel shows many different types of programs. You can watch exciting live-action shows and cool animated series. They also air short series and movies. Sometimes, they even show programs from Disney XD.
Since July 2013, most Disney Channel and Disney XD shows have a special feature. You can choose to listen to them in Portuguese or English. This is called "dual audio."
What Was Disney Junior on Disney Channel?
Disney Junior in Disney Channel was a special block of shows for younger kids. It used to air every morning. These shows were made for children aged 2 to 6 years old.
This block of shows no longer airs. Now, you can find Disney Junior shows on a separate channel. It is called Disney Junior.
Past Shows from the Disney Junior Block
Here are some of the shows that used to be part of the Disney Junior block:
- Art Attack
- Manny Mãozinhas
- Jake e os Piratas da Terra do Nunca
- Selva Sobre Rodas
- Lalaloopsy
- Little Einsteins (Little Einsteins)
- A Casa do Mickey Mouse
- Agente Especial Oso
How Popular is Disney Channel in Portugal?
Disney Channel Portugal is very popular! In October 2012, it was one of the top channels. It was often the second most-watched channel among paid TV services.
Disney Channel also had many shows in the top 15 most-watched programs each month. It is the most-watched channel for kids in Portugal. Overall, it is the 4th most-watched channel in the country!
