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Disney Junior
Country Canada
Broadcast area Nationwide
Slogan Where the magic begins!
Headquarters Toronto, Ontario
Programming
Language(s) English
Picture format 1080i HDTV
(downscaled to letterboxed 480i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
Owner Corus Entertainment
Sister channels
History
Launched December 1, 2015; 9 years ago (2015-12-01)
Availability
Cable
Available on many cable providers Channel slots vary on each operator
Satellite
Bell Satellite TV Channel 565 (SD)
Channel 1651 (HD)
Shaw Direct Channel 178 / 539 (SD)
Channel 458 / 207 (HD)
IPTV
Bell Aliant Fibe TV Channel 511 (HD)
Bell Fibe TV Channel 1550 (HD)
Bell MTS Channel 156 (SD)
Channel 1156 (HD)
Optik TV Channel 602 (HD East)
Channel 9602 (SD West)
SaskTel Channel 95 (SD)
Channel 395 (HD)
VMedia Channel 59 (HD)
TotalTV Channel 149 (SD)

Disney Junior is a Canadian English-language TV channel. It is owned by Corus Entertainment. The channel started on December 1, 2015.

Disney Junior is a local version of the U.S. network. It shows animated programs for young children. These shows are usually for kids aged 2 to 7.

What's on Disney Junior?

Disney Junior shows many fun animated series. Some are original Disney shows. Others are shows they get from other companies.

Current Shows

These are some of the animated series you can watch on Disney Junior right now.

Disney Junior Original Series

Show Title First Aired
Fancy Nancy July 14, 2018
Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures January 21, 2017
Mira, Royal Detective March 22, 2020
Muppet Babies March 23, 2018
Puppy Dog Pals April 23, 2017
T.O.T.S. June 22, 2019
Vampirina October 7, 2017

Popular Reruns

Some older Disney Junior shows are still shown as reruns.

Show Title When it Aired
Doc McStuffins December 1, 2015 – September 1, 2020; November 6, 2020 – present

Shows from Other Companies

Disney Junior also buys shows from other companies to air.

Show Title First Aired
Bluey October 4, 2020
Gigantosaurus January 19, 2019
PJ Masks February 7, 2016

Reruns of Acquired Series

Here are some acquired shows that are currently airing as reruns.

Show Title When it Aired
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! August 17, 2020 – present
Little Charmers December 31, 2018 – present
Mike the Knight January 1, 2018 – present
Trucktown September 1, 2018 – present
The ZhuZhus November 20, 2017 – present

Past Shows

Many animated series have aired on Disney Junior since it started. Here are some of the shows that are no longer on the channel.

Former Disney Junior Series

Show Title Aired From - To
Elena of Avalor July 23, 2016 – September 1, 2020
Goldie & Bear December 1, 2015 — September 1, 2019
Handy Manny December 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016
Henry Hugglemonster December 1, 2015 – August 26, 2017
Imagination Movers December 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016
Jake and the Never Land Pirates December 1, 2015 – August 28, 2017
Little Einsteins December 1, 2015 – August 26, 2017
The Lion Guard January 17, 2016 – September 1, 2020
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse December 1, 2015 – September 1, 2019
Miles from Tomorrowland December 1, 2015 – September 1, 2019
The Rocketeer November 10, 2019 – August 30, 2020
Sheriff Callie's Wild West December 1, 2015 – August 28, 2017
Sofia the First December 1, 2015 – August 31, 2019
Special Agent Oso December 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016

Former Acquired Series

These are some of the shows from other companies that used to air on Disney Junior.

Show Title Aired From - To
The Berenstain Bears September 3, 2016 – August 30, 2018
Chuggington January 23, 2017 – January 1, 2021
Dinopaws August 28, 2017 – December 30, 2018
Guess with Jess December 1, 2015 – September 2, 2016; December 5 – 30, 2016
Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs January 6 – August 15, 2020
Jane and the Dragon December 1, 2015 – September 2, 2016
My Big Big Friend September 1, 2018 – February 25, 2019
My Friend Rabbit December 1, 2015 – August 30, 2018
Rolie Polie Olie December 1, 2015 – August 30, 2018
Timothy Goes to School September 3, 2016 – August 27, 2017
Willa's Wild Life December 1, 2015 – August 30, 2018
Zigby January 2 – May 28, 2017

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