Disney Channel (Netherlands)
{{short description|Dutch edition of the Disney Channel}}
{{merge|Disney Channel (Belgium)|discuss=Talk:Disney Channel (Belgium)|date=May 2025}}
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Disney Channel
| logo = 2022 Disney Channel logo.svg
| logo_caption = Logo since 22 August 2022
| launch_date = {{start date and age|2009|10|3|df=y}}
| picture_format = {{plainlist|
}}
| owner = The Walt Disney Company (Benelux) BV
| country = Netherlands
| language = {{plainlist|
- Dutch (dubbing/subtitles)
- English
}}
| area = {{plainlist|
- Netherlands
- Belgium (satellite)
}}
| headquarters = Bergweg 50, Hilversum
| sister_channels = Disney Jr. (Netherlands)
| replaced_by =
| website = {{URL|tv.disney.nl}}
| online_serv_1 = Ziggo GO
| online_chan_1 = [https://www.ziggogo.tv ZiggoGO.tv] (Europe only)
| online_serv_2 = KPN iTV
| online_chan_2 = [https://www.interactievetv.nl KPN iTV] (Europe only)
| online_serv_3 = XS4All
| online_chan_3 = [https://webtv.xs4all.nl/# WebTV] (Netherlands only)
| online_serv_5 = Online.nl TV app
| online_chan_5 = [https://www.online.nl/klantenservice/app/ Watch live]
(Netherlands only)
}}
Disney Channel is the Dutch version of the same name owned by the Walt Disney Company. The channel is broadcasting free-to-cable, and all content is dubbed in Dutch. The channel features a mix of original sitcoms, teen drama series, animation movies and original movies (presented as DCOMs). English audio is also available on the operators Ziggo, Canal Digitaal, TV Vlaanderen, Caiway, Proximus and Telenet. There are two different versions with local advertisements. While currently not using a slogan, the tagline 'Dat moet je meemaken!' (English: 'You have got to experience this!') has been used in the past.
Since 2012, a dedicated version is proposed for Belgium (except on satellite).
History
The channel first launched on UPC Netherlands on 3 October 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2009/09/15/disney-channel-exclusive-on-upc/|title=Disney Channel exclusive on UPC|publisher=Broadband TV News|author=Robert Briel|date=15 September 2009}} On 30 October 2009 it launched in Flanders on Telenet and Belgacom.{{cite web|url=http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2009/10/14/disney-channels-lands-in-flanders/|title=Disney Channel lands in Flanders|publisher=Broadband TV News|author=Robert Briel|date=14 October 2009}} On 22 June 2010 it was added to analogue. In September 2011 the Playhouse Disney block became Disney Junior. On 1 September 2011 it launched on Ziggo.{{cite web|url=http://www.totaaltv.nl/nieuws/6106/Compleet_aanbod_Disney_Channel_vanaf_1_september_bij_Ziggo.html|title=Compleet aanbod Disney Channel vanaf 1 september bij Ziggo|publisher=Totaal TV|author=Jarco Kriek|date=22 August 2011}} The channel was scheduled for a release on Caiway in October 2011, but that has been cancelled.{{cite web|url=http://www.totaaltv.nl/nieuws/5066/Disney_Channel_voorlopig_niet_bij_Caiway.html|title=Disney Channel voorlopig niet bij Caiway|publisher=Totaal TV|author=Jarco Kriek|date=29 April 2011}}
In early 2012 hours were expanded and a new logo was adopted. On 16 August 2012 it launched on CanalDigitaal and TV Vlaanderen at Astra 23.5 East.{{cite web|url=http://www.totaaltv.nl/nieuws/9966/Disney_Channel_start_bij_CanalDigitaal.html|title=Disney Channel start bij CanalDigitaal|publisher=Totaal TV|author=Jarco Kriek|date=16 August 2012}} In July 2013 subtitled programs were moved to late night.{{cite web|url=http://www.disney.nl/faq/disneychannels.jsp#faq13|title=Waarom zijn alle series op Disney Channel en Disney XD in het Nederlands gesproken?|publisher=Disney|author=Disney|access-date=2013-07-31|archive-date=2014-10-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007231741/http://www.disney.nl/faq/disneychannels.jsp#faq13|url-status=dead}} In October 2013 subtitled programs were moved to the weekend nights.{{cite web|url=http://www.disney.nl/faq/disneychannels.jsp#faq13|title=Waarom zijn alle series op Disney Channel en Disney XD in het Nederlands gesproken?|publisher=Disney|author=Disney|access-date=2013-07-31|archive-date=2014-10-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007231741/http://www.disney.nl/faq/disneychannels.jsp#faq13|url-status=dead}} On 1 April 2014, Disney Channel started transmitting with dual audio channels (Dutch and Original). There are standard no Dutch subtitles, however in most cases subtitles can be activated with text page 888.{{cite web|url=http://www.totaaltv.nl/nieuws/16092/disney-channel-ook-met-engels-audiospoor.html|title=Disney Channel ook met Engels audiospoor|publisher=Totaal TV|author=Jan-Hein Visser|date=2 May 2014}}
Disney Channel, 24 hours version of Disney XD and Disney Junior became available on KPN Interactive TV and on KPN's subsidiary Telfort on 2 April 2014. However, the Disney channels are solely in Dutch dub on these two operators. It is currently unknown when the original English audio channel will become available on KPN.
From 25 March 2015 Disney Channel HD and Disney XD HD is available at KPN, XS4All and Telfort.
From 1 July 2015 Disney Channel HD, 24 hours Disney XD and Disney Junior become available through Caiway and Caiway Albrandswaard. However, in Albrandswaard only the SD version of Disney Channel is available.
On 2 November 2015 Disney Channel is available through KPNs web IPTV service KPN Play however it was sooner available for the Play beta testers.
On 1 April 2019, Disney Junior closed in the Netherlands, but was relaunched on 1 May 2025 replacing Disney XD.
Programming
=Current=
== Animated series ==
An asterisk (*) means that the program is a acquired programming
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="width:75%;text-align: center;"
! scope="col" style="width:20%;" | Title !! scope="col" style="width:10%;" | Premiere date !! scope="col" style="width:10%;" | Number of Seasons | ||
| scope="row" style="text-align:left;" | Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir* | May 16, 2016 – present | 4 |
| scope="row" style="text-align:left;" | Big City Greens | 2018 – present | 3 |
| scope="row" style="text-align:left;" | 101 Dalmatian Street | 2019 – present | 1 |
| scope="row" style="text-align:left;" | Best Bugs Forever* | June 2, 2019 – present | 1 |
| scope="row" style="text-align:left;" | Amphibia | September 2, 2019 – present | 3 |
| scope="row" style="text-align:left;" | The Owl House | August 24, 2020 – present | 2 |
| scope="row" style="text-align:left;" | I, Elvis Riboldi* | November 14, 2020 – present | 1 |
| scope="row" style="text-align:left;" | Ghostforce* | 2021 – present | 1 |
| scope="row" style="text-align:left;" | The Ghost and Molly McGee | November 9, 2021 – present | 1 |
| scope="row" style="text-align:left;" | Droners* | 2022 – present | 1 |
== Live-action series ==
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="width:75%;text-align: center;"
! scope="col" style="width:20%;" | Title !! scope="col" style="width:10%;" | Premiere date !! scope="col" style="width:10%;" | Number of Seasons | ||
| scope="row" style="text-align:left;" | Bunk'd | 2016 – present | 6 |
| scope="row" style="text-align:left;" | Raven's Home | 2017 – present | 4 |
| scope="row" style="text-align:left;" | Gabby Duran & the Unsittables | 2020 – present | 2 |
== Disney Junior ==
- Alice's Wonderland Bakery (2022-present)
- Mira, Royal Detective (2020-present)
- PJ Masks (2015-present)
- Puppy Dog Pals (22 January 2018-present)
- The Chicken Squad (2021-present)
- T.O.T.S. (2019-present)
- Spidey and His Amazing Friends (2021-present)
- Mickey Mouse Funhouse (2021-present)
=Former=
An asterisk (*) indicates that the program is an acquired programming
== Live-action series ==
- Shake It Up (8 March 2011 – 20 December 2013)
- Hannah Montana (3 October 2009 – 2 June 2011)
- Wizards of Waverly Place (3 October 2009 – 11 November 2012)
- Sonny with a Chance (18 January 2010 – 27 April 2011)
- So Random! (30 January 2012-September 2012)
- The Suite Life on Deck (17 December 2010 – 27 October 2012)
- The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (3 October 2009 – 3 December 2010)
- Groove High* (4 October 2009 – 6 January 2012)
- Art Attack (10 September 2011 – )
- My Babysitter's a Vampire* (3 October 2011 – 1 March 2013)
- Lightning Point* (25 June 2012 – 2013)
- Zoomix*
- Really Me*
- Bia (TV series)*
- Good Luck Charlie
- A.N.T. Farm
- Jessie (2012–2022)
- Austin & Ally
- Dog with a Blog
- Violetta*
- Liv and Maddie (2012-2022)
- I Didn't Do It
- Girl Meets World
- K.C. Undercover
- Soy Luna*
- Once*
==Animated series==
- Totally Spies!*
- The Replacements (2009-2010)
- Recess*
- Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch*
- The Weekenders*
- Kim Possible
- American Dragon: Jake Long (1 November 2009 - 2011)
- The Emperor's New School (2009 - 2012)
- W.I.T.C.H.*
- Famous 5: On the Case*
- A Kind of Magic*
- Jacob Two-Two* (10 June 2009 - 2010)
- The Legend of Tarzan*
- Lilo & Stitch: The Series
- Dave the Barbarian
- DuckTales*
- DuckTales (2017 TV series) (2017-2022)
- Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers*
- Timon & Pumbaa*
- 101 Dalmatians: The Series*
- Brandy & Mr. Whiskers
- The Buzz on Maggie
- Jimmy Two-Shoes*
- Casper's Scare School*
- Braceface* (2009-2013)
- Stoked*
- Pat & Stan*
- Wunschpunsch* (2011-2013)
- The Tofus* (2009-2016)
- The Kids from Room 402*
- Monster High*
- Phineas and Ferb (2009–2022)
- Fish Hooks
- Gravity Falls (2013-2022)
- Wander Over Yonder
- Star vs. the Forces of Evil
- LoliRock
- The ZhuZhus
- Winx Club*
==Disney Junior==
References
{{Reflist|2}}
Logos
File:2002 Disney Channel logo.svg|alt=2002-2010|2009-2011
File:2014 Disney Channel logo.svg|2014-2017
File:2017 Disney Channel logo.svg|alt=2014-2017|2017-2022
File:2022 Disney Channel logo.svg|2022-present
External links
{{Portal|Belgium|Media|Disney|Netherlands}}
- [http://www.disneychannel.nl/ Official site] (Netherlands)
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20180722082049/http://disneychannel.be/ Official site] (Flanders)
- [https://www.youtube.com/disneychannelbenelux Disney Channel NL] on YouTube
- [https://www.youtube.com/disneychannelbelgie Disney Channel FL] on YouTube
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Category:Television channels in the Netherlands
Category:Television channels in Flanders
Category:Television channels in Belgium
Category:Television channels and stations established in 2009