Disney Junior (Scandinavian TV channel) facts for kids
| Broadcast area | Nordic countries, Baltic states |
|---|---|
| Slogan | Where the Magic Begins |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | The Walt Disney Company |
| Sister channels | Disney Channel Disney XD |
| History | |
| Launched | October 2006 (Playhouse Disney) 11 September 2011 present-(Disney Junior) |
| Closed | 10 September 2011 (Playhouse Disney) |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| dna Welho (Finland) | Channel 89 |
| Cable | |
| Com Hem (Sweden) | Channel 156 |
| Tele2 (Sweden) | Channel 94 |
| Anvia (Finland) | Channel 77 |
| dna Welho (Finland) | Channel 162 |
| Satellite | |
| Canal Digital (Finland) | Channel 107 |
| IPTV | |
| FastTV (Sweden) | Channel 29 |
| Telia Digital-TV (Sweden) | Channel 85 |
Disney Junior Scandinavia is a TV channel made just for young kids. It shows fun programs for preschoolers. This channel is available in countries like Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. It also reaches the Baltic states and the Arab world.
You won't see any commercials on Disney Junior Scandinavia. Instead, it gets its money from people who subscribe to it.
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Disney Junior Scandinavia is a special TV channel. It focuses on shows for children who are still very young. The channel aims to be a safe and fun place for them to watch TV.
When Did It Start?
The channel first launched in October 2006. Back then, it was called Playhouse Disney. It started on satellite TV platforms like Canal Digital and Viasat. Later, it became available on cable TV networks too. For example, Com Hem in Sweden started showing it on April 2, 2007.
On September 10, 2011, the channel changed its name. It became Disney Junior. The very last show aired under the Playhouse Disney name was Special Agent Oso.
Who Owns the Channel?
Disney Junior Scandinavia is owned by The Walt Disney Company. This is the same company that created Mickey Mouse and many other famous characters. Their slogan for the channel is "Where the Magic Begins."
Where Can You Watch It?
Disney Junior Scandinavia is available in many homes. You can find it through different TV providers.
- In Finland:
- dna Welho (Channel 89 for terrestrial, Channel 162 for cable)
- Canal Digital (Channel 107 for satellite)
- Anvia (Channel 77 for cable)
- Elisa (cable)
- In Sweden:
- Com Hem (Channel 156 for cable)
- Tele2 (Channel 94 for cable)
- FastTV (Channel 29 for IPTV)
- Telia Digital-TV (Channel 85 for IPTV)
- Other areas:
- Viasat (satellite)
- Orbit Showtime (satellite)
- Yousee (cable)
- Canal Digital (cable)
- Get (cable)
Sister Channels
Disney Junior Scandinavia has sister channels. These are other channels also owned by The Walt Disney Company. They include:
These channels offer different types of shows. They cater to slightly older kids and teens.
