Disney Junior (Latin American TV channel) facts for kids
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Latin America and The Caribbean |
| Slogan | Spanish: La fiesta es aquí Portuguese: A festa é aqui ("The party is here") |
| Headquarters | Burbank, California Buenos Aires, Argentina São Paulo, Brazil Mexico City, Mexico Bogota, Colombia |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Spanish/Portuguese (for Brazil) English (only available as SAP) |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | The Walt Disney Company Latin America Disney Branded Television (Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer and International) |
| Sister channels | |
| History | |
| Launched | June 1, 2008 |
| Former names | Playhouse Disney Channel (2008–2011) |
| Availability | |
| Cable | |
| Flow Trinidad | channel 94 (north feed) |
| Satellite | |
| Dish Network Mexico | channel 303 |
| DirecTV Caribbean | channel 315 (north feed) |
Disney Junior is a special TV channel in Latin America. It's like the American Disney Junior, but made for kids in Latin American countries. This channel is perfect for young children, especially preschoolers.
It broadcasts in three main versions: North Zone, South Zone, and Brazil. Disney Junior is managed by Disney & ESPN Media Networks Latin America and The Walt Disney Company Latin America. Both are part of The Walt Disney Company.
The channel first started on June 1, 2008. Back then, it was called Playhouse Disney Channel. Before it became its own channel, Playhouse Disney was a block of shows on Disney Channel Latin America. Even today, you can still find a "Disney Junior" block of shows on Disney Channel. The shows on Disney Junior Latin America are very similar to those on Disney Junior in the United States. However, the channel also airs shows that aren't originally from Disney.
On December 23, 2010, The Walt Disney Company Latin America announced a big change. Playhouse Disney Channel would become Disney Junior in 2011. This change happened on April 1, 2011. It was also when a new show called The Garden of Clarilu first aired.
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Different Versions (Feeds)
Disney Junior Latin America has four different versions, or "feeds." These feeds help the channel show programs at the right time for different countries. Each feed might also have different hosts or special content.
- Disney Junior North: This version is for Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, Colombia, and Venezuela.
- Disney Junior South: This version broadcasts in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
- Disney Junior Pacific: This version covers Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru.
- Disney Junior Brazil: This special version is just for Brazil and is broadcast in Brazilian Portuguese.
When Did It Start?
Here are the important dates for Disney Junior Latin America:
- June 1, 2008: The North and South feeds first launched as Playhouse Disney Channel.
- September 5, 2008: The Brazilian feed began broadcasting.
- April 1, 2011: The channel changed its name and became Disney Junior.
- April 1, 2015: The Pacific feed was launched, reaching even more countries.
What Shows Can You Watch?
Disney Junior shows many fun and educational programs. These include popular Disney shows and other cartoons. You can find a full list of all the shows that have aired on the channel by clicking the link above.
Online Fun: The Website
The Disney Junior website, Disneylatino.com/Junior, launched on June 1, 2008. It replaced the smaller website that was part of the Disney Channel site. There are two main versions of the website: one for the North Zone and one for the South Zone.
Brazil has its own special website, Disney.com.br. On these websites, each show has its own mini-site. These mini-sites offer information about the show and things you can download. You can also find many different games and activities to play. Kids can listen to music from their favorite shows, read stories, or check the TV schedule.
Watch Shows Online: Disney Junior Video
Disney Junior Video is a special online service. It lets users watch shows from the channel whenever they want. This service uses a similar system and look to "Disney Channel Play" and "Disney XD Play." It's a great way to catch up on your favorite episodes!
See also
In Spanish: Disney Junior (Latinoamérica) para niños
