Disney Channel Saturday morning block facts for kids
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Commercial Free Weekend Mornings was a special block of cartoons shown on the Disney Channel in the United States. It was a time when you could watch your favorite animated shows without any commercials!
This block had a few different names over the years. It started as Toonin' Saturdays in 2011. Then it became Disney Channel Saturday Mornings, followed by Get Animated, and Animation Cram Session. Finally, it was known as Commercial Free Weekend Mornings before it ended in 2020.
It featured many popular animated shows, both original ones from Disney and others that Disney Channel acquired. Sometimes, brand new episodes of cartoons would even premiere during this special morning block.
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What Was Commercial Free Weekend Mornings?
Imagine waking up on a weekend and being able to watch cartoons for hours without any ads! That's what the "Commercial Free Weekend Mornings" block was all about. It was a dedicated time on the Disney Channel for animated shows.
This block was a way for Disney Channel to give viewers a fun, uninterrupted cartoon experience. It ran on weekend mornings, usually for a few hours. Over its history, it changed its name several times, but the main idea was always to bring you awesome animation.
Shows You Could Watch
The Commercial Free Weekend Mornings block, and its earlier versions, showed a variety of animated series. These included popular Disney Channel originals and other cartoons.
Popular Shows Over the Years
Here are some of the shows that were part of the "Get Animated!", "Animation Cram Session", and "Commercial Free Weekend Mornings" eras, from 2017 onwards:
| Name | Premiere date | Distributor |
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| Hotel Transylvania: The Series | July 1, 2017 | Sony Pictures Television |
| Big City Greens | June 23, 2018 | Walt Disney Television |
| Amphibia | June 22, 2019 | |
| Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir | September 2019 | AB International Distribution |
| The Owl House | January 11, 2020 | Walt Disney Television |
Former Shows
Many shows came and went from the block over the years. Some moved to other channels like Disney Junior or Disney XD.
| Name | Premiere date | End date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravity Falls | January 7, 2017 | 2020 | |
| Milo Murphy's Law | March 25, 2017 | May 18, 2019 | |
| Phineas and Ferb | 2018 | 2020 | |
| Elena of Avalor | January 7, 2017 | 2017 | Moved to Disney Junior |
| Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure | March 1, 2020 | ||
| Star vs. the Forces of Evil | May 19, 2019 | ||
| The ZhuZhus | 2017 | ||
| DuckTales (2017) | September 17, 2017 | February 16, 2020 | Moved to Disney XD |
| Pat the Dog | June 3, 2017 | October 21, 2017 | |
| Big Hero 6: The Series | June 28, 2018 | February 16, 2020 | Moved to Disney XD |
| Go Away, Unicorn! | February 8, 2019 | April 17, 2020 | |
| Lego Friends | September 9, 2017 | 2017 |
Toonin' Saturdays Era (2011–2012)
When the block first started as "Toonin' Saturdays," these were some of the cartoons you could catch:
| Name | Premiere date | End date |
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| Phineas and Ferb | June 18, 2011 | September 7, 2013 |
| Fish Hooks | June 18, 2011 | September 7, 2013 |
| Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil | June 18, 2011 | September 7, 2013 |
Disney Channel Saturday Mornings Era (2012–2014)
During the "Disney Channel Saturday Mornings" period, these shows were featured:
| Name | Premiere date | End date |
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| Tron: Uprising | May 18, 2012 | January 28, 2013 |
| Gravity Falls | August 25, 2012 | March 12, 2017 |
| Wander Over Yonder | September 14, 2013 | January 25, 2014 |
Mini-series and Short Cartoons
The block also showed shorter animated series or cartoon shorts. These were often quick, fun stories.
| Name | Premiere date | End date |
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| Cars Toons | October 27, 2008 | March 22, 2013 |
| Have a Laugh! | October 26, 2009 | December 2, 2012 |
| Take Two with Phineas and Ferb | December 3, 2010 | November 25, 2011 |
| Toy Story Toons | June 24, 2011 | 2013 |
| Where's My Water?: Swampy's Underground Adventures | October 18, 2012 | March 1, 2013 |
| Descendants: Wicked World | January 7, 2017 | May 27, 2017 |
