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LET’S PLAY! ESPN AND DISNEY JR. TEAM UP WITH EVERY KID SPORTS TO GET PRESCHOOLERS IN THE GAME

(BURBANK, Calif. – June 23, 2025) ESPN and Disney Jr. are encouraging preschoolers to get in the game through a new preschool-focused initiative with national nonprofit Every Kid Sports which provides access to sports grants for families who are facing financial hardship. As part of ESPN’s “Take Back Sports” initiative and the “Disney Jr. Let’s Play!” campaign, this groundbreaking collaboration marks the first time preschoolers will benefit from the grants that will be distributed through the Fall 2025 Every Kid Sports Pass and is part of Disney’s commitment to bringing happiness to kids, families and communities. Registrations for the grants are now open for qualifying families with kids between the ages of 3-7 from Los Angeles, Fresno, San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Raleigh-Durham and New York. Please visit https://everykidsports.org/letsplaysports to review qualifications and submit an application. The average cost for preschool sports registrations in the U.S. is e

Press Release - Specials

June 20, 2025

JULY 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Saturday, July 5 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Big City Greens “Swashbuckled/Nick Scouts” (4-25) (8:00-8:30 a.m. EDT) “Swashbuckled” – Gramma assembles a seaworthy crew to retrieve packages stolen by Big City’s porch pirates. “Nick Scouts” – Nick creates a fake scouting troop to trick Cricket and Tilly into raising money for him. TV-Y7 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Phineas and Ferb “The Chronicles of Meap Ep. 42 Meap Me in St. Louis” (5-09) (9:00-9:30 a.m. EDT) Meap enlists Candace and the kids to help bust his nemesis Mitch before he can steal a long-lost treasure hidden somewhere on Earth. TV-G Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Kiff “Kristophe’s Big Day Out/Annoying, Freaky, Cool” (2-15) (10:00-10:30 a.m. EDT) “Kristophe’s Big Day Out” – Kiff and Barry take Kristophe to the aquarium. “Annoying, Freaky, Cool” – Kiff worries that she’s annoying. TV-Y7 Thursday, July 10 Original M

Press Release - Series

June 18, 2025

‘DISNEY JR. LET’S PLAY!,’ A THREE-DAY CELEBRATION DEDICATED TO DISNEY JR. FANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO BE HELD AT DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK ON FRIDAY, AUG. 8, AND DOWNTOWN DISNEY DISTRICT ON SATURDAY, AUG. 9, AND SUNDAY, AUG. 10

Click HERE to download the “Disney Jr. Let’s Play!” logo. “Disney Jr. Let’s Play!,” a three-day event inspired by Disney Jr.’s beloved characters and stories, will bring the joy of play and imagination to preschoolers and their families at Disney California Adventure Park on FRIDAY, AUG. 8, and at Downtown Disney District on SATURDAY, AUG. 9, and SUNDAY, AUG. 10. The celebration will kick off Friday, Aug. 8, at Disney California Adventure Park with the following fun interactive offerings: “Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Block Party” featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and other fan-favorite characters Special “Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Live” stage shows “Confection Purrfection with the SuperKitties” cupcake decorating “Learn to Draw Disney Jr. Characters” at Animation Academy Character greetings with Disney Jr. favorites Throughout the weekend, guests will be able to participate in multiple limited-time photo opportunities, including a themed wall in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventur

Press Release - Corporate

June 12, 2025

♪♪♪♪♪♪♪ It’s the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Come Inside, It’s Fun Inside ♪♪♪♪♪♪♪

LINK TO THEME SONG HERE “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+,” a continuation of the beloved Disney Jr. series “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” is set to premiere Monday, July 21, at 9:00 a.m. PDT/EDT on Disney Jr., with the first 10 episodes available to stream on Disney+ in the U.S. and select international markets and Disney Jr. On Demand the next day, Tuesday, July 22. The series will continue to roll out globally throughout 2025. From Disney Branded Television, “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+” continues the adventures of Mickey and pals from the original global hit which aired from 2006-2016 and is still breaking records as a Top 3 series for preschoolers on streaming and over 5 billion views on YouTube, including for the iconic “Hot Dog!” song, which alone has amassed over 1.1 billion views to date and has officially been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Performed by the GRAMMY® Award-winning They Might Be Giants, the song is featured in the new series and also

Press Release - Series

June 9, 2025

DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION UNVEILS NEW AND RETURNING ANIMATED SLATE AHEAD OF ANNECY INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL

(BURBANK, Calif. – June 7, 2025) Today, Disney Branded Television announced a slate of new and returning animated kids’ content for Disney+, Disney Jr., and Disney Channel – including the new Disney Jr. series “Sam Witch,” created by Mia Resella and produced by Brown Bag Films, new holiday special “Dasher” from Trustbridge Entertainment and 9 Story Media Group, an enhanced acquisition with Disney Branded Television, that will stream on Disney+ and air on Disney Jr. during the 2026 holiday season, and the acquisition of “Miraculous Stellar Force” from Miraculous Corp, the first original spin-off for the franchise. Also announced were the renewal of top streaming preschool series “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” (season six), “SuperKitties” (season four), “Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid” (season two), and “RoboGobo” (season two). Disney Branded Television’s original shorts slate will include a fourth season of the kids series “Chibiverse,” as well as preschool-focused sh

Press Release - Series

June 4, 2025

‘DISNEY JR. LET’S PLAY!’ CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES ACROSS THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY, ENCOURAGING PRESCHOOLERS TO GET LAUGHING, MOVING AND PLAYING

Link to download key art (BURBANK, Calif. – June 4, 2025) Today, Disney announced “Disney Jr. Let’s Play!,” a multiplatform global campaign designed to inspire preschoolers to experience the joy of play through Disney Jr.’s beloved characters and stories. Spanning original content, consumer products, music, live events, community activations and more, the campaign is supported by a cross-company commitment designed to bring meaningful activities and experiences — inspired by Disney Jr.’s playful storytelling — into communities and the lives of preschoolers around the world. The campaign, which is part of Disney’s commitment to delivering happiness to kids, families and communities, was announced today on “Good Morning America” (7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT) with additional “Disney Jr. Let’s Play x GMA” segments planned throughout the summer. Also announced: a first-of-its-kind collaboration between ESPN’s “Take Back Sports” initiative, Disney Jr., and national nonprofit Every Kid Sports to offe

Press Release - Corporate

May 29, 2025

WEBS AHOY! ‘MARVEL’S SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS’ SEASON FOUR PREMIERES JUNE 16 ON DISNEY JR. AND NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+

LINK to Download Key Art LINK to “Webs Ahoy” Short Season four of the hit Disney Jr. series “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends,” from Disney Branded Television, will premiere Monday, June 16, on Disney Jr. (8:00 a.m. PDT) and later that day on Disney Channel and Disney Jr. on Demand, with six episodes available the following day, Tuesday, June 17, on Disney+. The series, which originally premiered in August 2021, continues to grow in popularity as the No. 2 streaming series for kids and boys 2-5.* It has 2.3 billion views across Disney Jr. and Marvel HQ YouTube channels and 896 million hours streamed globally on Disney+ to date.** Season four will introduce a new “Water-Webs” story arc in which Team Spidey receives water-themed powers and pirate suits. It also continues the popular “Dino-Webs” story arc from season three. A new batch of “Meet Spidey and his Amazing Friends” shorts will also premiere Monday, June 16, on Disney Channel, Disney Jr., Disney Jr. YouTube and Marvel

Press Release - Series

May 20, 2025

JUNE 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Wednesday, June 4 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel Pupstruction “A Present for PawPaw/Petsburg Falls” (2-11) (7:00-7:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Jr./7:30-8:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel) “A Present for PawPaw” – Harry wants to help Pupstruction build PawPaw a great Father’s Day gift. *Craig T. Nelson (“The Incredibles”) guest stars as PawPaw. “Petsburg Falls” – Bailey and her classmates are excited for their first class trip, but a broken road stands in their way. TV-Y Thursday, June 5 Original Series – Season Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Phineas and Ferb “Summer Block Buster/Cloud With a Chance of Mom” (5-01) (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT) “Summer Block Buster” – The boys decide to ramp up their local summer block party with supersized attractions. “Cloud With a Chance of Mom” – The kids work to save Mom after she is hit by Doof’s inator. TV-G Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Phineas and Ferb “Submarine Sandwich Submari

Press Release - Series

May 6, 2025

‘MARVEL’S IRON MAN AND HIS AWESOME FRIENDS’ ASSEMBLES TONY HALE, VANESSA BAYER AND TALON WARBURTON TO VOICE VILLAINS ULTRON, SWARM AND ABSORBING MAN

(BURBANK, Calif. – May 6, 2025) Disney Branded Television has revealed the cast of lead villains for Disney Jr.’s highly anticipated new animated series “Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends.” Emmy® Award winner Tony Hale (“Veep,” “Toy Story 4”) voices the comically nefarious android Ultron, with Vanessa Bayer (“Saturday Night Live”) as the mischievous Swarm, and Talon Warburton (“Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate”) as Absorbing Man. The series, which features young versions of Tony Stark (Iron Man), Riri Williams (Ironheart) and Amadeus Cho (Iron Hulk), premieres this summer on Disney Jr. and Disney+ and is the first Iron Man preschool series. Of joining the cast, Hale, Bayer and Warburton had the following to say: Tony Hale: “It’s really fun playing a villain because it gives me permission to yell at people and get paid for it. Yes, please.” Vanessa Bayer: “It’s an honor to be part of the Marvel Universe and have the opportunity to voice Swarm. Often, I get typecast as a nice per

Press Release - Series

May 6, 2025

BRANDY AND RITA ORA RETURN AS CINDERELLA AND THE QUEEN OF HEARTS IN ‘DESCENDANTS: WICKED WONDERLAND’

(Burbank, Calif. – May 6, 2025) Today, Disney Branded Television announced that superstars Brandy and Rita Ora will reprise their roles of Cinderella and the Queen of Hearts, respectively, in the fifth installment of the smash hit Disney Channel Original Movie “Descendants” franchise, officially titled “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland.” Also returning are Paolo Montalban as King Charming and Melanie Paxson as Fairy Godmother, making her the only actor to appear in all five “Descendants” films. “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” is currently in production and set to release in 2026 on Disney Channel and Disney+. With these four iconic stars joining the line-up, casting for “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” is now complete! The full cast includes: Kylie Cantrall as the Queen of Hearts’ daughter Red Malia Baker as Cinderella’s daughter Chloe Liamani Segura as Red’s sister Pink Brendon Tremblay as Maddox Hatter’s son Max Alexandro Byrd as Luisa Madrigal’s son Luis Kiara Romero as Captain Hook

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LET’S PLAY! ESPN AND DISNEY JR. TEAM UP WITH EVERY KID SPORTS TO GET PRESCHOOLERS IN THE GAME

JULY 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

‘DISNEY JR. LET’S PLAY!,’ A THREE-DAY CELEBRATION DEDICATED TO DISNEY JR. FANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO BE HELD AT DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK ON FRIDAY, AUG. 8, AND DOWNTOWN DISNEY DISTRICT ON SATURDAY, AUG. 9, AND SUNDAY, AUG. 10

♪♪♪♪♪♪♪ It’s the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Come Inside, It’s Fun Inside ♪♪♪♪♪♪♪

DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION UNVEILS NEW AND RETURNING ANIMATED SLATE AHEAD OF ANNECY INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL

‘DISNEY JR. LET’S PLAY!’ CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES ACROSS THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY, ENCOURAGING PRESCHOOLERS TO GET LAUGHING, MOVING AND PLAYING

WEBS AHOY! ‘MARVEL’S SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS’ SEASON FOUR PREMIERES JUNE 16 ON DISNEY JR. AND NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+

JUNE 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

‘MARVEL’S IRON MAN AND HIS AWESOME FRIENDS’ ASSEMBLES TONY HALE, VANESSA BAYER AND TALON WARBURTON TO VOICE VILLAINS ULTRON, SWARM AND ABSORBING MAN

BRANDY AND RITA ORA RETURN AS CINDERELLA AND THE QUEEN OF HEARTS IN ‘DESCENDANTS: WICKED WONDERLAND’

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