

Playhouse Disney also premiered two new original series in 2001 ( Stanley and The Book of Pooh). block's promo announcer at this time, a capacity she would hold until March 30, 2007, being replaced by Margit Furseth. On April 16, 2001, Playhouse Disney received a new rebrand produced by motion graphics company Beehive actress Allyce Beasley began serving as the U.S. Following each program, which usually ran 23 minutes (most of which, except for films, aired without promotional interruption), the remainder of the time period was filled by either short segments and music videos (the latter of which were originally aired under the banner "Feet Beat") or an episode of an acquired short series. Eastern Time, and weekends from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. įor the first three years of its run, the Playhouse Disney block originally aired each weekday from 8:30 a.m.

One of Playhouse Disney's most popular series was Bear in the Big Blue House, which debuted on Octothe series was named by TV Guide as one of the "top 10 new shows for kids" that year. After Disney Channel's preschool block premiered three new original series in 1998 ( PB&J Otter, Rolie Polie Olie (produced by Nelvana), and Out of the Box), the block officially launched as Playhouse Disney on February 1, 1999. On April 6, 1997, Disney Channel underwent a relaunch that signified the beginning of its full conversion into a commercial-free basic cable channel, and its preschool block now utilized a similar graphics package for its promotions as that used for the channel's afternoon children's programs. (which were mixed alongside animated series aimed at older children) during the morning hours since its debut in April 1983. Prior to Playhouse Disney's launch, Disney Channel had aired a lineup of preschool-targeted programs to compete with Nick Jr. History Early years (1997–2002) Logo used from Februto September 29, 2002

The remaining channels and blocks using the Playhouse Disney brand outside the US relaunched under the Disney Junior brand over the next three years, concluding with the rebranding of the Playhouse Disney block on Disney Channel Russia on September 1, 2013. The Playhouse Disney block on Disney Channel was rebranded as the Disney Junior block on Disney Channel on February 14, 2011.

Aimed mainly at children at two to five years of age, its programming featured a mix of live-action and animated series. It originated in the United States as a morning program block on the Disney Channel. Playhouse Disney was a brand of programming blocks and international cable and satellite television channels that were owned by the Disney Channels Worldwide unit (now Disney Branded Television) of The Walt Disney Company's Disney–ABC Television Group. October 20, 1997 26 years ago ( ) (as Disney Channel Little Kids)įebruary 1, 1999 24 years ago ( ) (as Playhouse Disney) Final logo used from to February 13, 2011.
