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	{{Short description\|Defunct ~~television~~ ~~preschool~~ channel}}		{{Short description\|Defunct Southeast Asian channel feed of Disney Junior}}
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	{{Use dmy dates\|date=May 2022}}{{about\|Disney Junior in Asia\|the original American version\|Disney Junior\|other international versions\|List of Disney Junior TV channels}}
	{{Infobox television channel		{{Infobox television channel
	\| name = Disney Junior		\| name = Disney Junior
	\| logo =		\| logo =
	\| launch_date = {{Start date ~~and age~~\|df=y\|2004\|04\|02}} (Hong Kong and Indonesia; Playhouse Disney ~~Channel~~)		\| launch_date = {{plainlist\|
			* {{Start date\|df=y\|2004\|04\|02}} (first broadcast in Hong Kong and Indonesia; as Playhouse Disney)
			* {{Start date\|df=y\|2011\|07\|11}} (as Disney Junior)
			}}
	\| closed_date = {{plainlist\|		\| closed_date = {{plainlist\|
	* {{End date ~~and age~~\|df=y\|~~2021~~\|10\|01}} (~~Southeast Asia & Hong Kong~~)		* {{End date\|df=y\|2020\|06\|01}} (Singapore)
	* {{End date ~~and age~~\|df=y\|2021\|12\|31}} (~~Taiwan~~)		* {{End date\|df=y\|2021\|01\|01}} (Malaysia)
			* {{End date\|df=y\|2021\|10\|01}} (Pan-Asian, and Hong Kong feeds)
			* {{End date\|df=y\|2021\|12\|31}} (Taiwan; programming block)
	}}		}}
	\| picture_format = {{~~plainlist~~\|		\| picture_format = {{ubl\|
	* ] ~~(])~~		* HDTV 1080i
	* ] (]/]) ~~(downscaled~~)		* (downscaled to 480i/576i for the SDTV feed)
	}}
	\| owner = {{plainlist\|
	* '''Southeast Asia:''' The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) Pte. Ltd.
	* '''Hong Kong:''' The Walt Disney Company (Asia-Pacific) Ltd.
	* '''Taiwan:''' The Walt Disney Company (Taiwan) Ltd.
	}}
	\| parent =
	\| country = {{plainlist\|
	* ]
	* ]
	* ]
	}}		}}
			\| owner = The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) Pte. Ltd.
	\| language = {{plainlist\|		\| language = {{plainlist\|
	* ]		* English
	* ] (Cantonese/Mandarin)		* ] (Cantonese/Mandarin)
	* ]		* ]
	* ]		* ]
	* ]		* ]
	* ]		* ] (Voice-over)
	}}
	\| area = {{plainlist\|
	* ]
	* ]
	* Hong Kong
	* ]
	}}
	\| headquarters = {{plainlist\|
	* '''Southeast Asia:''' Sandcrawler, ], Singapore
	* '''Hong Kong:''' ]
	* '''Taiwan:''' ], ]
	}}		}}
			\| area = * Singapore<br>(until 31 May 2020)
			* Malaysia<br>(until 31 December 2020)
			* South Korea<br>(until 30 June 2011)
			* Rest of Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, and parts of ]<br>(until 30 September 2021)
			* Taiwan<br>(block; until 31 December 2021)
			\| headquarters = 1 ] View, #06-01 Sandcrawler Building, Singapore 138577
	\| replaced_by = {{plainlist\|		\| replaced_by = {{plainlist\|
	* ] (Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapore & Taiwan; ~~content~~)		* ] (Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan; de facto)
	* ] (Indonesia, Malaysia & Thailand; ~~content~~)		* ] (Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand; de facto)
	* ] (Astro, (Malaysia); TrueVisions (Thailand))
	}}		}}
	\| former_names = Playhouse Disney (~~2004–2011~~)		\| former_names = Playhouse Disney (2000–2011)
	\| sister_channels = {{ubl\|]\|]}}		\| sister_channels = {{ubl\|]\|]}}
			\| founded = 2000 (as a programming block on Disney Channel)
	}}		}}
			'''Disney Junior''' was a Southeast Asian preschool ] ] owned by the Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia that was active from 2 April 2004 to 31 December 2021. Aimed mainly at children between ages 2 to 7 years old,<ref name="press">{{cite web \|title=Disney Channels – About Us \|url=https://www.wdtvpress.com/waltdisneytelevision/about-us/disney-channels/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107135308/https://www.wdtvpress.com/waltdisneytelevision/about-us/disney-channels/ \|archive-date=November 7, 2019 \|access-date=26 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Toh \|first=Christopher \|date=2014-09-24 \|title=Don’t dumb down children’s shows \|url=https://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/television/dont-dumb-down-childrens-shows \|access-date=2023-12-26 \|website=Today Online \|language=en}}</ref> its ] consisted of original first-run ] and theatrically released and made-for-DVD movies, as well as other select third-party programming; some of which originally having aired on ] in the United States.
	'''Disney Junior''' (formerly '''Playhouse Disney''') was a Southeast Asian ] preschool channel owned by The Walt Disney Company Asia-Pacific.

			Launched in 2004 as '''Playhouse Disney''', Disney Junior also lent its name to an early morning ] seen on sister channels ], where it was branded as ''Disney Junior on Disney Channel'' until 31 July 2018. The channel itself ceased operations at the end of 2021 to due to the launch of ] in the region.
	Aimed mainly at children between ages 2 to 7 years old,<ref name="press">{{cite web \|title=Disney Channels – About Us \|url=https://www.wdtvpress.com/waltdisneytelevision/about-us/disney-channels/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107135308/https://www.wdtvpress.com/waltdisneytelevision/about-us/disney-channels/ \|archive-date=November 7, 2019 \|access-date=26 April 2020}}</ref> its ] consisted of original first-run ] and theatrically released and made-for-DVD movies, as well as other select third-party programming, some of which originally having aired on ] in the United States.

	Disney Junior also lent its name to an early morning ] seen on sister network ], branded as Disney Junior on Disney Channel until it discontinued since July 31, 2018, using the Disney Channel moniker. The preschool channel ceased operations at the end of 2021.

	== History ==		== History ==
	Negotiations for an Asian version of Playhouse Disney started in January 2001 as a block on Disney Channel.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Osborne \|first=Magz \|date=2004-04-05 \|title=Mouse net gets Asia bows \|url=https://variety.com/2004/tv/news/mouse-net-gets-asia-bows-1117902823/ \|access-date=2022-12-08 \|website=Variety \|language=en-US}}</ref> It was first broadcast in Hong Kong and Indonesia as Playhouse Disney on April 2, 2004.<ref name="Disney, Playhouse hit Hong Kong">{{cite web\|title=Disney, Playhouse hit Hong Kong\|url=http://www.multichannel.com/news/orphan-articles/disney-playhouse-hit-hong-kong/139429\|access-date=3 March 2004\|website=Multichannel\|date=3 March 2004\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2004-03-08 \|title=Disney readies bow \|url=https://variety.com/2004/tv/news/disney-readies-bow-1117901396/ \|access-date=2022-12-08 \|website=Variety \|language=en-US}}</ref> From 2004 to 2005, Disney launched ] in several countries in ].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Disney launches Playhouse in Singapore \|url=https://www.c21media.net/news/disney-launches-playhouse-in-singapore/ \|access-date=2022-12-08 \|website=C21media \|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Disney adds Malaysia to Playhouse mix \|url=https://www.c21media.net/news/disney-adds-malaysia-to-playhouse-mix/?ss=Disney+Malaysia \|access-date=2022-12-08 \|website=C21media \|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Playhouse Disney Channel Launches in Brunei \|url=https://www.awn.com/news/playhouse-disney-channel-launches-brunei \|access-date=2022-12-08 \|website=Animation World Network \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Ball \|first=Ryan \|date=2005-06-20 \|title=Disney Channels Swim to Cambodia \|url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/2005/06/disney-channels-swim-to-cambodia/ \|access-date=2022-12-16 \|website=Animation Magazine \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Whiteman \|first=Bobbie \|last2=Whiteman \|first2=Bobbie \|date=2005-05-17 \|title=Vietnam tunes in Disney TV \|url=https://variety.com/2005/tv/news/vietnam-tunes-in-disney-tv-1117923029/ \|access-date=2022-12-16 \|website=Variety \|language=en-US}}</ref> In the Philippines, the channel was broadcast in English language<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Playhouse gets dedicated Philippines feed \|url=https://www.c21media.net/news/playhouse-gets-dedicated-philippines-feed/ \|access-date=2022-12-08 \|website=C21media \|language=en-us}}</ref> without the usage of native ].

			=== Launch ===
	On 30 June 2011, Laura Wendt, announced that Playhouse Disney will be rebranded as Disney Junior in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong on 11 July 2011. Laura said that Disney Junior will feature the hallmarks of the Disney brand, story, and character. They will take classic Disney characters, beloved, through generations, and bring them to life on TV with elements that encourage early childhood learning.<ref name="Disney Junior launch">{{Cite web\|title=Magical, musical stories on all new Disney Junior\|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2011/06/30/700862/magical-musical-stories-all-new-disney-junior\|date=30 June 2011\|access-date=5 November 2021\|website=Philstar.com\|language=en}}</ref>
			The Asian version of Playhouse Disney started in 2000 as a block on Disney Channel, with plans for the standalone channel on the cards since October 2002.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Osborne \|first=Magz \|date=2004-04-05 \|title=Mouse net gets Asia bows \|url=https://variety.com/2004/tv/news/mouse-net-gets-asia-bows-1117902823/ \|access-date=2022-12-08 \|website=Variety \|quote=Playhouse Disney was initially launched in Asia back in 2000 as a program block on the flagship Disney Channel \|language=en-US}}</ref> It later launched as a channel for Hong Kong and Indonesia on 2 April 2004, with the aim of reaching more territories (in South East Asia and Korea) in due course.<ref name="Disney, Playhouse hit Hong Kong">{{cite web\|title=Disney, Playhouse hit Hong Kong\|url=http://www.multichannel.com/news/orphan-articles/disney-playhouse-hit-hong-kong/139429\|access-date=3 March 2004\|website=Multichannel\|date=3 March 2004\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2004-03-08 \|title=Disney readies bow \|url=https://variety.com/2004/tv/news/disney-readies-bow-1117901396/ \|access-date=2022-12-08 \|website=Variety \|language=en-US}}</ref> From 2004 to 2005, it expanded in several Southeast Asian countries. ] became the third country to receive the channel, launching on ]on 15 May 2004.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Waller \|first=Ed \|date=2004-05-05 \|title=Disney launches Playhouse in Singapore \|url=https://www.c21media.net/news/disney-launches-playhouse-in-singapore/ \|access-date=2022-12-08 \|website=C21Media \|language=en-us}}</ref> It was followed by Korea in June 2004, Malaysia in early July 2004,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Davidson \|first=Jenny \|date=2004-07-02 \|title=Disney adds Malaysia to Playhouse mix \|url=https://www.c21media.net/news/disney-adds-malaysia-to-playhouse-mix \|access-date=2022-12-08 \|website=C21Media \|language=en-us}}</ref> Brunei in late August, in tandem with Disney Channel, on ],<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Baisley \|first=Sarah \|date=2004-08-30 \|title=Playhouse Disney Channel Launches in Brunei \|url=https://www.awn.com/news/playhouse-disney-channel-launches-brunei \|access-date=2022-12-08 \|website=Animation World Network \|language=en}}</ref> Cambodia in June 2005, in tandem with Disney Channel,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Ball \|first=Ryan \|date=2005-06-20 \|title=Disney Channels Swim to Cambodia \|url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/2005/06/disney-channels-swim-to-cambodia/ \|access-date=2022-12-16 \|website=Animation Magazine \|language=en-US}}</ref> Vietnam in December 2005, also in tandem with Disney Channel, on Hanoi Cable and Ho Chi Minh Cable, entirely in English without Vietnamese dubbing, in a market that at the time had an under-14 population of 24 million<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Whiteman \|first=Bobbie \|date=2005-05-17 \|title=Vietnam tunes in Disney TV \|url=https://variety.com/2005/tv/news/vietnam-tunes-in-disney-tv-1117923029/ \|access-date=2022-12-16 \|website=Variety \|language=en-US}}</ref> and the Philippines in the same month, with a separate feed. At the time, it was the first - and only - preschool-oriented television network in ].<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2005-12-12 \|title=Playhouse gets dedicated Philippines feed \|url=https://www.c21media.net/news/playhouse-gets-dedicated-philippines-feed/ \|access-date=2022-12-08 \|website=C21media \|language=en-us}}</ref>

			On 11 July 2011, Playhouse Disney later rebranded as Disney Junior.<ref name="Disney Junior launch">{{Cite web\|title=Magical, musical stories on all new Disney Junior\|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2011/06/30/700862/magical-musical-stories-all-new-disney-junior\|date=30 June 2011\|access-date=5 November 2021\|website=Philstar.com\|language=en}}</ref>

	Due to increasing localization of the Indian feeds of Disney Channel and Disney XD, they were banned from broadcasting in Bangladesh in 2013. Later, in 2016, the Southeast Asian feeds of the Disney channels, including Disney Junior Asia, became available on certain cable operators in Bangladesh.		Due to increasing localization of the Indian feeds of Disney Channel and Disney XD, they were banned from broadcasting in Bangladesh in 2013. Later, in 2016, the Southeast Asian feeds of the Disney channels, including Disney Junior Asia, became available on certain cable operators in Bangladesh.

	On March 1, 2016, Disney Junior changed to its ] format in some countries, while launching its high-definition channel.

	On 31 July 2018, the Disney Junior on Disney Channel block was discontinued with no explanation given.

	=== Closure ===		=== Closure ===
	On 1 June 2020, ], ] and Disney Junior ceased transmission in ] on both ] and ] after failing the contract renewal with both service providers in the country.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Disney+ Singapore Incoming: Disney Channels dropped from StarHub & Singtel\|url=https://www.asiaone.com/digital/disney-singapore-incoming-disney-channels-dropped-starhub-singtel\|language=en\|date=2 June 2020\|access-date=5 November 2021\|website=Asiaone.com}}</ref> Select programs from these 3 channels were moved to, replaced by and made it available via ] on 23 February 2021.		On 1 June 2020, ], ] and Disney Junior ceased transmission in ] on both ] and ] after failing the contract renewal with both service providers in the country.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Disney+ Singapore Incoming: Disney Channels dropped from StarHub & Singtel\|url=https://www.asiaone.com/digital/disney-singapore-incoming-disney-channels-dropped-starhub-singtel\|language=en\|date=2 June 2020\|access-date=5 November 2021\|website=Asiaone.com}}</ref> Select programs from these 3 channels were moved to, replaced by and made it available via ] on 23 February 2021.

	On 5 August 2020, Disney Junior upgraded to ] on ] alongside ]. On 1 January 2021, the channels ceased operations across ] and Astro-owned TV providers (including NJOI and Kristal-Astro) in ] due to the launch of Astro's Refreshed Kids Pack, while airing ],<ref>{{Cite web\|last=MaxDex\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=591wyOJ_YvE\|title=All Disney Channels Closedown (Malaysia & Brunei Feed) - 1 January 2021\|website=YouTube\|language=en-my}}</ref> that announced back on 14 December 2020. While its shows moved to ] in the said country on 1 June 2021.		On 5 August 2020, Disney Junior upgraded to ] on ] alongside ]. On 1 January 2021, the channels ceased operations across ] and Astro-owned TV providers (including NJOI and Kristal-Astro) in ] due to the launch of Astro's Refreshed Kids Pack that announced back on 14 December 2020. While its shows moved to ] in the said country on 1 June 2021.

	After 17 years of broadcasting, Disney Junior ~~Asia~~, ~~Disney~~ ~~Junior~~ ~~Hong Kong, ]~~, ~~] along with~~ ] in Southeast Asia ~~have~~ ~~closed~~ on 1 October 2021,<ref name="SEAShutdownBundle">Multiple sources:		After 17 years of broadcasting, Disney Junior, along with Disney Channel, and most of its ] in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong ceased on 1 October 2021,<ref name="SEAShutdownBundle">Multiple sources:
	*{{Cite web \|last=Frater \|first=Patrick \|date=27 April 2021 \|title=Disney Slashes Linear TV in Asia With 18-Channel Closure, Shifts Focus to Disney Plus \|url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/asia/disney-closing-tv-channels-in-asia-1234961166/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921002441/https://variety.com/2021/tv/asia/disney-closing-tv-channels-in-asia-1234961166/ \|archive-date=21 September 2021 \|access-date=21 September 2021 \|website=]}}		*{{Cite web \|last=Frater \|first=Patrick \|date=27 April 2021 \|title=Disney Slashes Linear TV in Asia With 18-Channel Closure, Shifts Focus to Disney Plus \|url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/asia/disney-closing-tv-channels-in-asia-1234961166/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921002441/https://variety.com/2021/tv/asia/disney-closing-tv-channels-in-asia-1234961166/ \|archive-date=21 September 2021 \|access-date=21 September 2021 \|website=]}}
	*{{Cite web \|last=Kanter \|first=Jake \|date=27 April 2021 \|title=Disney Closes 18 Asia TV Channels As It Shifts Focus To Disney+ \|url=https://deadline.com/2021/04/disney-closes-asia-tv-channels-1234744754 \|url-status=~~live~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921002426/https://deadline.com/2021/04/disney-closes-asia-tv-channels-1234744754/ \|archive-date=21 September 2021 \|access-date=21 September 2021 \|website=]}}		*{{Cite web \|last=Kanter \|first=Jake \|date=27 April 2021 \|title=Disney Closes 18 Asia TV Channels As It Shifts Focus To Disney+ \|url=https://deadline.com/2021/04/disney-closes-asia-tv-channels-1234744754 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921002426/https://deadline.com/2021/04/disney-closes-asia-tv-channels-1234744754/ \|archive-date=21 September 2021 \|access-date=21 September 2021 \|website=]}}
	*{{Cite web \|last=Lai \|first=Adrian \|date=29 April 2021 \|title=Disney To Shut Down 18 Channels In Southeast Asia \|url=https://sea.ign.com/walt-disney/171433/news/disney-to-shut-down-18-channels-in-southeast-asia \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921002411/https://sea.ign.com/walt-disney/171433/news/disney-to-shut-down-18-channels-in-southeast-asia \|archive-date=21 September 2021 \|access-date=21 September 2021 \|website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Disney to shut down most of its TV channels in Southeast Asia, eyes growth in streaming services\|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/disney-shut-down-tv-channels-southeast-asia-hong-kong-14704918\|access-date=2021-05-05\|website=CNA\|language=en}}</ref> at exactly 1:00 am (])/12:00 am (]), concluding with ].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Bebas\|first=Jenis\|title=Disney Junior Southeast Asia Feed Closing/Shut Down\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb1wdaG52x4\|date=1 October 2021\|access-date=1 October 2021\|website=YouTube\|language=en}}</ref>		*{{Cite web \|last=Lai \|first=Adrian \|date=29 April 2021 \|title=Disney To Shut Down 18 Channels In Southeast Asia \|url=https://sea.ign.com/walt-disney/171433/news/disney-to-shut-down-18-channels-in-southeast-asia \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921002411/https://sea.ign.com/walt-disney/171433/news/disney-to-shut-down-18-channels-in-southeast-asia \|archive-date=21 September 2021 \|access-date=21 September 2021 \|website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Disney to shut down most of its TV channels in Southeast Asia, eyes growth in streaming services \|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/disney-shut-down-tv-channels-southeast-asia-hong-kong-14704918 \|access-date=2021-05-05 \|website=] \|language=en}}</ref> at exactly 1:00 am (])/12:00 am (]), concluding with '']'',<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bebas \|first=Jenis \|date=1 October 2021 \|title=Disney Junior Southeast Asia Feed Closing/Shut Down \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb1wdaG52x4 \|url-status=bot: unknown \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211001045005/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb1wdaG52x4 \|archive-date=1 October 2021 \|access-date=1 October 2021 \|website=YouTube \|language=en }}</ref> thus the channel space originally created by Playhouse Disney Channel in 2004 folded and ceased to exist.

	Most of Disney Junior shows will be shown instead on ] and ] ~~depends~~ on ~~its~~ ~~countries~~.~~<ref>{{Cite~~ ~~web\|last=\|date=2021-02-24\|title=Disney+Hotstar~~ ~~expected to end 2022 with over 50 million subscribers\|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/over-~~the-top-services/disneyhotstar-expected-to-end-2021-with-over-50-million-subscribers-210224\|url-status=live\|access-date=2021-05-14\|website=Indian Television Dot Com\|language=en\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225185824/https://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/over-the-top-services/disneyhotstar-expected-to-end-2021-with-over-50-million-subscribers-210224 \|archive-date=2021-02-25 }}</ref> Nevertheless, Disney Junior Taiwan block on Disney Channel~~, along with the ] channels,~~ will continue to operate after this date.<ref name="Taiwan">{{Cite web\|date=2021-04-29\|title=Disney Group set to close five cable channels in Taiwan - Taipei Times\|url=https://taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2021/04/29/2003756539\|access-date=2021-05-05\|website=taipeitimes.com}}</ref> But the block ended at ] (31 December 2021).		Most Disney Junior shows will be shown instead on ] and ] on selected territories. Nevertheless, the Disney Junior Taiwan block on Disney Channel will continue to operate after this date. But the block ended on ] (31 December 2021).

	==Final Feeds==		==Final Feeds==
			Throughout the expansion, it was owned and operated by the former Walt Disney Television International.
	* ''Main'': Available in the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Papua New Guinea, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. It was formerly provided in Singapore and Malaysia. It ceased operations on October 1, 2021.
			{\| class="wikitable"
	* ''Hong Kong'': Available in Hong Kong with its own schedule differing from the main pan-Asian feed. It broadcast in both Cantonese and English language. Along with the pan-Asian feed, it ceased operations on October 1, 2021.
			\|+
	* ''Taiwan'': Available in Taiwan with its own TV block on Disney Channel, runs from 6 am to 1 pm (UTC+08:00). It broadcast in ] and English, and it also aired continuities and promos. It ceased operations on December 31, 2021, due to the launch of Disney+ on November 12 of that year.
			!Broadcast feed

			!Availability
	==Programming==
			!Launched
	{{Main\|Draft:List of programmes broadcast by Disney Junior (Southeast Asia)}}
			!Type
			!Broadcast language(s)
			!Closed/replaced
			!Replaced by
			\|-
			\| rowspan="12" \|Pan-Asian
			\|Indonesia
			\|{{DTS\|2004\|4\|2\|format=dmy}} (Playhouse Disney); {{DTS\|2011\|7\|11\|format=dmy}} (Disney Junior)
			\| rowspan="11" \|Television channel
			\| rowspan="11" \|English, ], ] (former), ], ] (voice over),
			\|{{DTS\|2021\|10\|1\|format=dmy}}
			\|]
			\|-
			\|Singapore
			\|{{DTS\|2004\|5\|15\|format=dmy}} (Playhouse Disney); {{DTS\|2011\|7\|11\|format=dmy}} (Disney Junior)
			\|{{DTS\|2020\|6\|1\|format=dmy}}
			\|]
			\|-
			\|Malaysia
			\|{{DTS\|2004\|7\|3\|format=dmy}} (Playhouse Disney); {{DTS\|2011\|7\|11\|format=dmy}} (Disney Junior)
			\| rowspan="2" \|{{DTS\|2021\|1\|1\|format=dmy}}
			\|]
			\|-
			\|Brunei
			\|{{DTS\|2004\|8\|format=dmy}} (Playhouse Disney); {{DTS\|2011\|7\|11\|format=dmy}} (Disney Junior)
			\|{{N/a}}
			\|-
			\|Thailand
			\|{{DTS\|2005\|1\|\|format=}} (Playhouse Disney); {{DTS\|2011\|7\|11\|format=dmy}} (Disney Junior)
			\| rowspan="7" \|{{DTS\|2021\|10\|1\|format=dmy}}
			\|]
			\|-
			\|VIetnam
			\|{{DTS\|2005\|5\|\|format=}} (Playhouse Disney); {{DTS\|2011\|7\|11\|format=dmy}} (Disney Junior)
			\|{{N/a}}
			\|-
			\|Cambodia
			\|{{DTS\|2005\|6\|20\|format=dmy}} (Playhouse Disney); {{DTS\|2011\|7\|11\|format=dmy}} (Disney Junior)
			\|{{N/a}}
			\|-
			\|Philippines
			\|{{DTS\|2005\|12\|\|format=}} (Playhouse Disney); {{DTS\|2011\|7\|11\|format=dmy}} (Disney Junior)
			\|]
			\|-
			\|Papua New Guinea
			\| rowspan="2" \|{{DTS\|2011\|7\|11\|format=dmy}}
			\|{{N/a}}
			\|-
			\|Myanmar
			\|{{N/a}}
			\|-
			\|Bangladesh
			\|{{DTS\|2016}}
			\|{{N/a}}
			\|-
			\|multiple Asian markets
			\|{{DTS\|2000\|1}} (Playhouse Disney); {{DTS\|2011\|7\|11\|format=dmy}} (Disney Junior)
			\|Programming block on ]
			\|multiple
			\|{{DTS\|2018\|7\|31\|format=dmy}}
			\|{{N/a}}
			\|-
			\| colspan="2" \|Hong Kong
			\|{{DTS\|2004\|4\|2\|format=dmy}} (Playhouse Disney); {{DTS\|2011\|7\|11\|format=dmy}} (Disney Junior)
			\|Television channel
			\|], English
			\|{{DTS\|2021\|10\|1\|format=dmy}}
			\| rowspan="2" \|]
			\|-
			\| colspan="2" \|Taiwan
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Defunct Southeast Asian channel feed of Disney Junior

Television channel

Disney Junior
Programming
Broadcast area	Singapore (until 31 May 2020) Malaysia (until 31 December 2020) South Korea (until 30 June 2011) Rest of Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, and parts of Oceania (until 30 September 2021) Taiwan (block; until 31 December 2021)
Headquarters	1 Fusionopolis View, #06-01 Sandcrawler Building, Singapore 138577
Language(s)	English Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) Malaysian Indonesian Thai Vietnamese (Voice-over)
Picture format	HDTV 1080i (downscaled to 480i/576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
Owner	The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) Pte. Ltd.
Sister channels	Disney Channel Disney XD (closed)
History
Founded	2000 (as a programming block on Disney Channel)
Launched	2 April 2004 (2004-04-02) (first broadcast in Hong Kong and Indonesia; as Playhouse Disney) 11 July 2011 (2011-07-11) (as Disney Junior)
Closed	1 June 2020 (2020-06-01) (Singapore) 1 January 2021 (2021-01-01) (Malaysia) 1 October 2021 (2021-10-01) (Pan-Asian, and Hong Kong feeds) 31 December 2021 (2021-12-31) (Taiwan; programming block)
Replaced by	Disney+ (Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan; de facto) Disney+ Hotstar (Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand; de facto)
Former names	Playhouse Disney (2000–2011)

Disney Junior was a Southeast Asian preschool pay television channel owned by the Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia that was active from 2 April 2004 to 31 December 2021. Aimed mainly at children between ages 2 to 7 years old, its programming consisted of original first-run television series and theatrically released and made-for-DVD movies, as well as other select third-party programming; some of which originally having aired on PBS Kids in the United States.

Launched in 2004 as Playhouse Disney, Disney Junior also lent its name to an early morning program block seen on sister channels Disney Channel, where it was branded as Disney Junior on Disney Channel until 31 July 2018. The channel itself ceased operations at the end of 2021 to due to the launch of Disney+ in the region.

History

Launch

The Asian version of Playhouse Disney started in 2000 as a block on Disney Channel, with plans for the standalone channel on the cards since October 2002. It later launched as a channel for Hong Kong and Indonesia on 2 April 2004, with the aim of reaching more territories (in South East Asia and Korea) in due course. From 2004 to 2005, it expanded in several Southeast Asian countries. Singapore became the third country to receive the channel, launching on StarHub TVon 15 May 2004. It was followed by Korea in June 2004, Malaysia in early July 2004, Brunei in late August, in tandem with Disney Channel, on Kristal-Astro, Cambodia in June 2005, in tandem with Disney Channel, Vietnam in December 2005, also in tandem with Disney Channel, on Hanoi Cable and Ho Chi Minh Cable, entirely in English without Vietnamese dubbing, in a market that at the time had an under-14 population of 24 million and the Philippines in the same month, with a separate feed. At the time, it was the first - and only - preschool-oriented television network in Southeast Asia.

On 11 July 2011, Playhouse Disney later rebranded as Disney Junior.

Due to increasing localization of the Indian feeds of Disney Channel and Disney XD, they were banned from broadcasting in Bangladesh in 2013. Later, in 2016, the Southeast Asian feeds of the Disney channels, including Disney Junior Asia, became available on certain cable operators in Bangladesh.

Closure

On 1 June 2020, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior ceased transmission in Singapore on both Singtel and StarHub after failing the contract renewal with both service providers in the country. Select programs from these 3 channels were moved to, replaced by and made it available via Disney+ on 23 February 2021.

On 5 August 2020, Disney Junior upgraded to HD on Astro alongside Disney Channel. On 1 January 2021, the channels ceased operations across Astro and Astro-owned TV providers (including NJOI and Kristal-Astro) in Malaysia due to the launch of Astro's Refreshed Kids Pack that announced back on 14 December 2020. While its shows moved to Disney+ Hotstar in the said country on 1 June 2021.

After 17 years of broadcasting, Disney Junior, along with Disney Channel, and most of its Fox channels in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong ceased on 1 October 2021, at exactly 1:00 am (UTC+08:00)/12:00 am (UTC+07:00), concluding with Mira, Royal Detective, thus the channel space originally created by Playhouse Disney Channel in 2004 folded and ceased to exist.

Most Disney Junior shows will be shown instead on Disney+ Hotstar and Disney+ on selected territories. Nevertheless, the Disney Junior Taiwan block on Disney Channel will continue to operate after this date. But the block ended on New Year's Eve (31 December 2021).

Final Feeds

Throughout the expansion, it was owned and operated by the former Walt Disney Television International.


Broadcast feed	Availability	Launched	Type	Broadcast language(s)	Closed/replaced	Replaced by
Pan-Asian	Indonesia	2 April 2004 (Playhouse Disney); 11 July 2011 (Disney Junior)	Television channel	English, Indonesian, Malay (former), Thai, Vietnamese (voice over),	1 October 2021	Disney+ Hotstar
	Singapore	15 May 2004 (Playhouse Disney); 11 July 2011 (Disney Junior)			1 June 2020	Disney+
	Malaysia	3 July 2004 (Playhouse Disney); 11 July 2011 (Disney Junior)			1 January 2021	Disney+ Hotstar
	Brunei	August 2004 (Playhouse Disney); 11 July 2011 (Disney Junior)			1 January 2021	—
	Thailand	January 2005 (Playhouse Disney); 11 July 2011 (Disney Junior)			1 October 2021	Disney+ Hotstar
	VIetnam	May 2005 (Playhouse Disney); 11 July 2011 (Disney Junior)				—
	Cambodia	20 June 2005 (Playhouse Disney); 11 July 2011 (Disney Junior)				—
	Philippines	December 2005 (Playhouse Disney); 11 July 2011 (Disney Junior)				Disney+
	Papua New Guinea	11 July 2011				—
	Myanmar	11 July 2011				—
	Bangladesh	2016				—
	multiple Asian markets	January 2000 (Playhouse Disney); 11 July 2011 (Disney Junior)	Programming block on Disney Channel	multiple	31 July 2018	—
Hong Kong		2 April 2004 (Playhouse Disney); 11 July 2011 (Disney Junior)	Television channel	Cantonese, English	1 October 2021	Disney+
Taiwan		2004 (Playhouse Disney); 1 September 2011 (Disney Junior)	Programming block on Disney Channel (Taiwan)	Taiwanese Mandarin, English	31 December 2021	Disney+

Disney Junior Magazine Philippines

Disney Junior Magazine Philippines (known as Disney Junior Magazine and formerly known as Playhouse Disney Magazine Philippines) was an educational magazine published in the Philippines by Summit Media in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia.

References

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"Disney readies bow". Variety. 8 March 2004. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
Waller, Ed (5 May 2004). "Disney launches Playhouse in Singapore". C21Media. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
Davidson, Jenny (2 July 2004). "Disney adds Malaysia to Playhouse mix". C21Media. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
Baisley, Sarah (30 August 2004). "Playhouse Disney Channel Launches in Brunei". Animation World Network. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
Ball, Ryan (20 June 2005). "Disney Channels Swim to Cambodia". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
Whiteman, Bobbie (17 May 2005). "Vietnam tunes in Disney TV". Variety. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
"Playhouse gets dedicated Philippines feed". C21media. 12 December 2005. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
"Magical, musical stories on all new Disney Junior". Philstar.com. 30 June 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
"Disney+ Singapore Incoming: Disney Channels dropped from StarHub & Singtel". Asiaone.com. 2 June 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
Multiple sources:
- Frater, Patrick (27 April 2021). "Disney Slashes Linear TV in Asia With 18-Channel Closure, Shifts Focus to Disney Plus". Variety. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- Kanter, Jake (27 April 2021). "Disney Closes 18 Asia TV Channels As It Shifts Focus To Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- Lai, Adrian (29 April 2021). "Disney To Shut Down 18 Channels In Southeast Asia". IGN. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
"Disney to shut down most of its TV channels in Southeast Asia, eyes growth in streaming services". CNA. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
Bebas, Jenis (1 October 2021). "Disney Junior Southeast Asia Feed Closing/Shut Down". YouTube. Archived from the original on 1 October 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

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