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August 18, 2023

Top preschool brand Disney Junior makes major new series, specials and cast announcements at ‘Disney Junior & friends playdate’ event at Disney California Adventure Park

New Projects – New Iteration of Flagship Series ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse’ to Debut in 2025 – – ‘Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats’ Halloween Special Premieres Oct. 1 – Special Holiday Episodes – Halloween Episodes of ‘SuperKitties’ (Sept. 25), ‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse’ (Sept. 26), ‘Pupstruction’ (Sept. 27) – – Rosh Hashanah-themed Episode of ‘Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends’ Airs Sept. 15 – – Dia de los Muertos Episode of ‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse’ (Oct. 6) – Casting – Taye Diggs, Amber Riley and Mykal-Michelle Harris to Star in ‘Disney Junior’s Ariel’ – – Cynthia Erivo, Valerie Bertinelli, Alan Cumming, Susan Kelechi Watson, Ana Gasteyer, Alison Pill and Dulé Hill Join Talented Young Voice Cast in Recurring Guest Star Roles for ‘RoboGobo’ – Premiere Date Announcements – ‘Doc McStuffins: The Doc & Bella Are In!’ Stop-Motion Shorts Premiere Sept. 6 – – Season Two of ‘Firebuds’ Debuts This November – – New episodes of ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Premieres Nov. 8 – Disney Ju

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November 19, 2020

'Doc McStuffins' TV Special Set for Friday, Dec. 4, on Disney Junior; 'Wash Your Hands' Singing Doll Added to Award-Winning Retail Line

‘DOC MCSTUFFINS’ TV SPECIAL SET FOR FRIDAY, DEC. 4, ON DISNEY JUNIOR; ‘WASH YOUR HANDS’ SINGING DOLL ADDED TO AWARD-WINNING RETAIL LINE Amplifying “Doc McStuffins” themes of health and wellness, “The Doc Is In,” a special featuring the beloved animated icon interacting with real kids, families and medical professionals about healthy habits, premieres FRIDAY, DEC. 4 (7:30 p.m. EST/PST), on Disney Junior. It coincides with National Handwashing Awareness Week. Set to some of the series’ iconic songs, the special includes real medical professionals Dr. Myiesha Taylor, MD, founder of the Artemis Medical Society and the “We Are Doc McStuffins” movement, and Mark Lee, RN, who provides tips to preschoolers about ways to prevent spreading germs. The Peabody Award-winning series inspired a new addition to its award-winning retail line with the Doc McStuffins “Wash Your Hands” Singing Doll from Just Play. Nominated for The Toy Association’s 2021 “Toy of the Year Awards,” the doll comes with an i

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March 12, 2019

Doc McStuffins: Season 5 Fact Sheet

Title: “Doc McStuffins” Network: Disney Junior, Disney Channel and in the DisneyNOW app Original Premiere: March 23, 2012 Parental Guideline: TV-Y Synopsis: The Peabody and NAACP Award-winning “Doc McStuffins” is an imaginative animated series about Doc McStuffins, a young girl who aspires to be a doctor like her mom and communicates with and heals broken toys and stuffed animals. Showcasing the hallmarks of great Disney storytelling—fantasy and wish fulfillment—the series models compassion and good health for kids age 2-7. Background: “Doc McStuffins” premiered in March 2012 and since then has become one of the most beloved preschool television properties of all time. Described by Emmy® Award-winning producer, socio-political comedian and dad to three girls W. Kamau Bell as “one of the most important shows in the history of television,” the series has been credite

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March 12, 2019

Doc McStuffins: Season 5 Lead Sheet

The Peabody and NAACP Award-winning “Doc McStuffins” is an imaginative animated series about Doc McStuffins, a young girl who aspires to be a doctor like her mom and communicates with and heals broken toys and stuffed animals. Showcasing the hallmarks of great Disney storytelling—fantasy and wish fulfillment—the series models compassion and good health for kids age 2-7. Each episode follows Doc and her much-loved stuffed animal friends, Stuffy, Lambie, Hallie and Chilly, as they diagnose and nurture a toy in need. Season five continues the storyline of Doc serving as chief resident of the Toy Hospital in McStuffinsville, a magical, make-believe town made up entirely of toys. “Doc McStuffins” premiered in March 2012 and since then has become one of the most beloved preschool television properties of all time. Described by Emmy® Award-winning producer, socio-political comedian and dad to three girls W. Kamau Bell as “one of the most important shows in the history of television,” the ser

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February 22, 2019

March 2019 Programming Highlights for Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior

– All programming subject to change – Friday, March 1 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel Doc McStuffins “Adventures in Baby Land” (10:00–10:30 A.M. EST) Doc and the toys embark on a rollicking adventure through McStuffinsville to find a missing baby doll. *Vanessa Williams (“Desperate Housewives”) reprises her roles as Delilah, head of Baby Doll Headquarters. TV-Y Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel Andi Mack “Mount Rushmore Or Less” (8:00–8:30 P.M. EST) Andi attempts to enlist her friends in an epic group costume; Amber continues to vie for Jonah’s attention; Bex makes a confession to Andi. TV-G Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel Sydney to the Max “Shaved By The Bell“ (8:30–9:00 P.M. EST) Sydney is invited to a pool party but is self-conscious her legs are too hairy and contemplates shaving. Her predicament reminds her dad Max when he was eager to start shaving to prove his manhood. TV-G Saturday, March 2 Original Series – Episode

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October 17, 2018

Season Five of Disney Junior's Groundbreaking Animated Series 'Doc McStuffins' Premieres Friday, Oct. 26, on Disney Channel

SEASON FIVE OF DISNEY JUNIOR’S GROUNDBREAKING ANIMATED SERIES ‘DOC MCSTUFFINS’ PREMIERES FRIDAY, OCT. 26, ON DISNEY CHANNEL — ‘The Doc McStuffins Christmas Special’ to Debut on Disney Junior in December, With Subsequent Airings on Disney Channel, ABC and Freeform — Season five of Disney Junior’s Peabody Award-winning “Doc McStuffins” will premiere FRIDAY, OCT. 26 (11:00-11:30 a.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel and the DisneyNOW app. The series, which tells the story of a young girl who aspires to be a doctor like her mom and communicates with and heals toys, has been lauded by parents, educators and health-care professionals around the world for having a lasting impact on how children see themselves and their future. The new season will bring the series to a total of more than 150 episodes, shorts and specials. Included in season five will be “The Doc McStuffins Christmas Special,” premiering this December on Disney Junior. The special, which is part of Disney|ABC Television’s annual “2

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May 25, 2017

Robin Roberts Guest Stars in a Special Episode of Disney Junior’s Acclaimed Animated Series ‘Doc McStuffins,’ Premiering on National Cancer Survivors Day, Sunday, June 4

Beloved “Good Morning America” anchor and cancer survivor Robin Roberts guest stars in a special episode of Disney Junior’s “Doc McStuffins” premiering on National Cancer Survivors Day, SUNDAY, JUNE 4 (8:00-8:30 a.m. EDT), on Disney Channel. Modeling compassion and care for kids age 2-7, the Peabody Award-winning animated series tells the imaginative story of six-year-old Doc McStuffins who communicates with and heals stuffed animals and broken toys. Roberts plays the voice of “Audrey’s Mom” in an episode titled “Hannah the Brave.” In the heartwarming story, Audrey is a four-year-old chemotherapy patient whose doll Hannah has an issue that leads to her hair loss too. The episode includes an original song, “Brave Like You.” Chris Nee, creator and executive producer of “Doc McStuffins,” said, “Since ‘Doc McStuffins’ premiered, we’ve been contacted by numerous families of children who have been dealing with very serious illnesses. With this episode, we set out to tell a story for those k

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January 5, 2017

Doc and Friends Go ‘Into the Hundred Acre Wood!’ in a Special Episode of Disney Junior’s ‘Doc McStuffins,’ Debuting on National Winnie the Pooh Day, Wednesday, January 18

Doc McStuffins and her team have helped toys of all shapes and sizes, and on a particularly blustery day in McStuffinsville, they must help none other than Winnie the Pooh. In this very special episode of Disney Junior’s Peabody Award-winning hit series “Doc McStuffins,” Doc ventures “Into the Hundred Acre Wood!” with her toys and welcomes Winnie the Pooh and friends to McStuffinsville. The episode is set to debut on Disney Junior on National Winnie the Pooh Day, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 (7:30-8:00 p.m. EST). “Winnie the Pooh books and animation have always been hugely important to me, so it’s a personal dream come true to be able to bring together the worlds of the Hundred Acre Wood and McStuffinsville, especially since Christopher Robin is the original human famous for talking to his stuffed animals and toys,” creator and executive producer Chris Nee says. “This episode is an homage to the original Disney animation and storytelling styles, from the original songs, including a hat tip t

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November 16, 2016

Disney Junior Orders Fifth Season of Peabody Award-Winning Series ‘Doc McStuffins’

Disney Junior has ordered a fifth season of its Peabody Award-winning hit “Doc McStuffins.” Since its premiere in March 2012, the animated series has received acclaim for its portrayal of a young girl who aspires to be a doctor like her mom. Showcasing the hallmarks of great Disney storytelling — fantasy and wish fulfillment — the series models compassion and good health for kids age 2-7. The announcement was made today by Nancy Kanter, executive vice president and general manager, Disney Junior Worldwide. Kanter said, “‘Doc McStuffins’ is an unmistakable example of our commitment to powerful storytelling that enriches and enlightens kids. I can think of no other children’s television show in recent history that has touched as many lives and made the kind of impact around the world that Doc has. Our viewers have forged a deep connection with this series and are very vocal about how strongly they believe in these characters. We are excited to share with them many more stories about Doc

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August 4, 2016

Season Four Premiere of Award-Winning ‘Doc McStuffins’ Checks In As Disney Junior’s No. 1 Series Telecast of 2016 Among Kids 2–8

The season four premiere (7/29/16, 9:00-10:00 a.m.) of the Peabody Award-winning animated series “Doc McStuffins” — titled “Doc McStuffins: Toy Hospital” and guest starring Anthony Anderson (ABC’s “black-ish”) — is the channel’s #1 series telecast of 2016 among Kids 2-8 (2.8 rating) and is the third most-watched series telecast ever in Total Viewers (1.4 million), behind only the 10th anniversary of “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” (5/6/16) and the series launch of “Elena of Avalor” (7/22/16). For its premiere and encores, the episode reached over 11 million Total Viewers, including 4.4 million Kids 2-8 and 3.7 million Adults 18-49. The “Welcome to McStuffinsville” episode has also generated over 1.1 million viewer engagements to date – including nearly 1 million on the Disney Junior app alone. On YouTube, the series has generated over 35 million video views launch to date. In Live + 3 day ratings versus Live + Same Day ratings, “Doc McStuffins: Toy Hospital” soared by solid double-digit perc

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Top preschool brand Disney Junior makes major new series, specials and cast announcements at ‘Disney Junior & friends playdate’ event at Disney California Adventure Park

'Doc McStuffins' TV Special Set for Friday, Dec. 4, on Disney Junior; 'Wash Your Hands' Singing Doll Added to Award-Winning Retail Line

Doc McStuffins: Season 5 Fact Sheet

Doc McStuffins: Season 5 Lead Sheet

March 2019 Programming Highlights for Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior

Season Five of Disney Junior's Groundbreaking Animated Series 'Doc McStuffins' Premieres Friday, Oct. 26, on Disney Channel

Robin Roberts Guest Stars in a Special Episode of Disney Junior’s Acclaimed Animated Series ‘Doc McStuffins,’ Premiering on National Cancer Survivors Day, Sunday, June 4

Doc and Friends Go ‘Into the Hundred Acre Wood!’ in a Special Episode of Disney Junior’s ‘Doc McStuffins,’ Debuting on National Winnie the Pooh Day, Wednesday, January 18

Disney Junior Orders Fifth Season of Peabody Award-Winning Series ‘Doc McStuffins’

Season Four Premiere of Award-Winning ‘Doc McStuffins’ Checks In As Disney Junior’s No. 1 Series Telecast of 2016 Among Kids 2–8

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