Disney Jr. (Israeli TV channel)

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Disney Jr.
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CountryIsrael
Broadcast areaNationwide
Headquarters Ramat Gan
Programming
Language(s)
Picture format 576i (16:9 SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerThe Walt Disney Company Israel
Sister channels Disney Channel
History
Launched9 September 2009;14 years ago (9 September 2009)
Former namesPlayhouse Disney (2009-2011)

Disney Jr. Israel is a digital Israeli-language television channel owned by The Walt Disney Company. In Israel, the channel launched on 9 September 2009 as Playhouse Disney (having its own channel and morning block on the Israeli version of Disney Channel) became Disney Junior on 18 July 2011 on Yes satellite [1] and on 27 November 2013 on HOT Cable. Its programming is aimed at young children and their parents.

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References

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