History
Initially, like in the United States, Playhouse Disney was a programming block on Disney Channel, airing from 8:30am to 12:30pm. [4] [5]
An independent Playhouse Disney channel launched on 1 May 2005 Sky (channel 611 of the Primo Sky package), becoming the fourth Disney-branded channel to launch. This coincided with the launch of four new channels on the platform that same day. [6] During commercial breaks, the Bocconcini presenters announced the following program. [7] In 2008, these segments were replaced by Ooh, Aah & You. [8] At night, the channel initially closed down with the Goodbye Song from Bear in the Big Blue House . [9] It was later replaced by a local song featuring the mascots Frù and Pelù. [10]
On 8 December 2008, the channel launched on Mediaset Premium through the Mediaset 1 multiplex as part of the new Premium Fantasy package of kids channels. [11]
On 31 July 2009, Playhouse Disney + launched on Sky, as a 25-minute timeshift. [12]
In 2010, it launched Playhouse Disney Live!, a stage show featuring the characters of the channel's key shows. [13] [14] [15]
On 14 May 2011, as part of a global rebranding plan, the channel was renamed Disney Junior. [16]
In October 2019, Disney Junior began broadcasting in Switzerland, replacing Disney XD, However on April 1, 2020, the channel would also stop airing in Switzerland. [17] [18]
Disney Junior and its timeshift ceased broadcasting on May 1, 2020, due to Disney failing to renew a deal with Sky Italy, with content moving to Disney+. [19] The channel was relaunched on 1 December 2025, using the current Disney Jr. branding introduced in 2024. [20]
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