Disney Channel (Ukrainian TV channel) facts for kids
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| Country | Ukraine |
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| Headquarters | Kyiv |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Ukrainian, Russian, English |
| Picture format | 4:3 (576i, SDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Disney-ABC Television Group |
| Sister channels | Disney Channel Romania |
| History | |
| Launched | 10 August 2010 |
| Closed | 1 January 2013 |
Disney Channel was a special TV channel that showed Disney shows in Ukraine. It was a "pay television" channel, which means you had to pay to watch it. This channel was managed from Europe.
What Was Disney Channel Ukraine?
Disney Channel Ukraine brought many popular Disney cartoons and live-action shows to Ukrainian viewers. It was a place where kids and families could watch their favorite Disney stories. The channel offered shows in different languages, including Ukrainian, Russian, and English.
When Did It Start and End?
The Disney Channel in Ukraine started on 10 August 2010. It took the place of another channel called Jetix. Jetix was a popular channel known for its action and adventure cartoons. The Ukrainian Disney Channel was the very last Jetix channel in the world to close down.
The channel shared its video feed with other countries like Romania, Moldova, and Bulgaria. This meant they all got the same basic shows. However, Disney Channel Ukraine had a special "Ukrainian track." This track allowed viewers to watch shows with Ukrainian voices, also known as dubs. This was great for watching animated series and live-action programs in their own language.
What Happened to Disney Shows in Ukraine?
Sadly, Disney Channel Ukraine stopped broadcasting on 1 January 2013. The channel removed its Ukrainian language option and was no longer available in Ukraine. But don't worry, Disney shows didn't disappear!
After the channel closed, Disney content moved to other Ukrainian TV channels. You could find Disney shows in special blocks on channels like PLUSPLUS and NLO TV. This meant that even though the dedicated Disney Channel was gone, fans could still enjoy their favorite Disney cartoons and movies on other networks.
