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Disney Channel and Disney Jr. Celebrate Halloween With Festive ‘Monstober’ and ‘Disney Jr. Trick or Treats’ Programming All Season Long

(BURBANK, Calif. – Sept. 23, 2024) This Halloween season, Disney Channel and Disney Jr. have kids and families covered with an abundance of festive and fun programming for the whole family to enjoy together. “Monstober” on Disney Channel Disney Channel’s “Monstober” is the destination for Halloween content across linear and YouTube with movies and series that highlight everyone’s favorite villains, monsters and magic. The lineup includes the two-episode series premiere of “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place”; a new full-length “Kiff” Halloween special; “Wickedly Sweet: A Descendants Short Story” stop-motion short; plus all-new Halloween episodes of “Big City Greens,” “Primos” and “ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series.” Additionally, featured “Descendants” encores will air all Monstober long. “Disney Jr. Trick or Treats” The “Disney Jr. Trick or Treats” Halloween programming will serve up delightful treats for preschoolers and their families. The lineup includes the premiere of new stop-motion sh

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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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June 13, 2023

Disney Branded Television and Disney EMEA Original Productions Celebrate Next 100 Years of Disney Animated Storytelling at Annecy International Animation Film Festival

Today, Disney Branded Television and Disney Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) took to the stage at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival to announce new projects, debut sneak-peeks, and highlight the expansion of current hit series that are poised to usher in the next century of Disney storytelling. Titled “The Next 100,” the presentation centered on both Disney’s storied legacy in animation, as well as how the company is creating the next generation of hits. Hélène Etzi, country manager and general manager of media for The Walt Disney Company France, opened the presentation with Orion Ross, vice president of Animation for The Walt Disney Company EMEA, and Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, making several announcements. Ross announced greenlights for the all-new preschool adventure series “Magicampers,” set to premiere globally on Disney+ and Disney Junior next year, and the original comedy series “The Sunnyridge 3.” He also gave attendees a first look

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April 20, 2023

May 2023 Programming Highlights

Thursday, May 4 Original Series – Series Simulcast Premiere on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures “The Young Jedi/Yoda’s Mission” (1-01) (9:00-9:25 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD) “The Young Jedi” – Jedi younglings Kai, Lys and Nubs go on their first adventure. “Yoda’s Mission” – Yoda gives the younglings a mission. TV-Y Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures “Nash’s Race Day/The Lost Jedi Ship” (1-02) (9:25-10:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel and Disney Junior; 9:30-10:00m a.m. EDT on Disney XD) “Nash’s Race Day” – Nash’s Jedi friends help her compete in a race. “The Lost Jedi Ship” – The young Jedi find a long-lost Jedi ship. TV-Y Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior Firebuds “Shelter Island/Escape from Shelter Island” (1-20) (10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel/12:55-1:25 p.m. EDT on Disney Junior)

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March 20, 2023

UPDATE: April 2023 Programming Highlights

Saturday, April 1 Original Series – Series Two Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD The Ghost and Molly McGee “The New (Para)Normal” (2-01) (8:00-8:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel and Disney XD) When a new family moves in across the street, the McGees are put in a sticky situation. Scratch avoids his duties in the Ghost World. TV-Y7 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Kiff “Farley/Two for One Hot Dogs” (1-07) (8:30-9:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel and Disney XD) “Farley” – When Kiff ruins Kristophe’s favorite toy, she takes its place while Barry tries to clean the doll. *Kate Flannery (“The Office”) guest stars as Helen’s sister, Agnes. “Two for One Hot Dogs” – Kiff and Barry spiral when they learn their best days are behind them. TV-Y7 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Kiff “Halfway There Day/Be Still My Harp” (1-08) (9:00-9:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel and Disney XD) “Halfway There Day” – Kiff is in charge of the

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January 20, 2023

February 2023 Programming Highlights

Friday, Feb. 3 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior SuperKitties “Blueberry Bonanza/Snow Day” (10:30-11:00 a.m. EST on Disney Channel/11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST p.m. on Disney Junior) “Blueberry Bonanza” – Zsa-Zsa steals all the blueberries from the blueberry festival. “Snow Day” – It’s Bitsy’s first snow day, and the team must stop Lab Rat from zapping away all the snow. TV-Y Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior Firebuds “Puppy Pursuit/The Ice Cream Truck Bandits” (11:00-11:30 a.m. EST on Disney Channel/1:25-1:45 p.m. EST p.m. on Disney Junior) “Puppy Pursuit” – Bo forgets to feed his puppy, which causes the hungry pup to travel to the local dog bone factory, where he gets caught. “The Ice Cream Truck Bandits” – Wayne and Wiley go on an ice cream truck robbing spree. *Aimee Carrero (“Elena of Avalor”) guest stars as newscaster Marina Ramirez. Atticus Shaffer (“The Middle”) recurs as art thief Wayne Riley. TV-Y

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December 16, 2022

January 2023 Programming Highlights

Monday, Jan. 2 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel BUNK’D: Learning the Ropes “Hope You Geyser Ready to Go!” (8:00-8:30 p.m. EST) Lou wants a group picture in front of an active geyser that only erupts every 15 years, so Parker must get everyone up and ready so they can make it there in time. TV-G Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel BUNK’D: Learning the Ropes “The Song Remains a Pain” (8:30-9:00 p.m. EST) Lou wins an award from a magazine, but Bill is suspicious of the reporter’s motives. Parker and Jake prep Noah for a date. Destiny and Winnie try to write a song for their cabin. TV-G Friday, Jan. 6 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends “Liberty on the Loose/Green Goblin’s Dino Disaster” (8:30-9:00 a.m. EST on Disney Channel/12:30-1:00 p.m. EST on Disney Junior) “Liberty on the Loose” – It’s up to Miles, Ant-Man and Wasp to save the Statue of Liberty after Black Cat steals i

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November 18, 2022

December 2022 Programming Highlights

Thursday, Dec. 1 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior Puppy Dog Pals “Wrap Party Pups/Fixing Santa’s Sleigh” (7:00-7:30 p.m. EST) “Wrap Party Pups” – The pets go on a mission to find Grace’s gift before she needs to swap presents. “Fixing Santa’s Sleigh” – When Santa’s sleigh breaks down mid-delivery, the pets make it their mission to fix it. TV-Y Friday, Dec. 2 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel The Villains of Valley View “How the Villains Stole Christmas” (8:00-8:30 p.m. EST) Set in the past, Onyx issues an annual ruin Christmas challenge. The villain family breaks up into two teams to win it all but gets more than they bargained for. TV-Y7 FV Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel BUNK’D: Learning the Ropes “Hauntin’ Around the Christmas Tree” (8:30-9:00 p.m. EST) While planning an over-the-top Christmas bash, Parker encounters several ghostly visitors who teach him the true meaning of the holiday. TV-G Original Series – Episo

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October 27, 2022

Disney Branded Television Presents Cheerful Holiday Programming for Kids and Families, Premiering Throughout the Holiday Season on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD

Disney Branded Television, the leader in kids and family entertainment content, will present an abundance of cheerful and festive programming for the whole family to enjoy throughout the holiday season. Beginning FRIDAY, NOV. 25, through MONDAY, JAN. 2, Disney Channel’s Fa-la-la-lidays and Disney Junior’s Magical Holidays will serve as the hub for Disney Branded Television’s holiday-themed content, including the brand-new special “Mickey Saves Christmas” and holiday-themed episodes of “The Villains of Valley View,” “Raven’s Home,” “BUNK’D: Learning the Ropes,” “Big City Greens,” “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends,” “Puppy Dog Pals,” “Alice’s Wonderland Bakery,” “Eureka!” and new hit series “Firebuds,” which will include both a Hanukkah and Christmas story in its 22-minute holiday episode. Presented as a simulcast on SUNDAY, NOV. 27, at 7:00 p.m. EST on ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD, “Mickey Saves Christmas” is a new stop-motion holiday special that follows M

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October 20, 2022

November 2022 Programming Highlights

Tuesday, Nov. 1 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel The Mysterious Benedict Society “A Gold Bar in Fort Knox” (7:00-7:40 p.m. EDT) The children make some dangerous wagers while Benedict takes a gamble with Curtain. TV-PG Friday, Nov. 4 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior Firebuds “Transmission Impossible/Carkour” (10:30-11:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel/7:00-7:30 p.m. EDT on Disney Junior) “Transmission Impossible” – When Gearbox Grove’s 100th Van-iversity cake is stolen by Wayne and Wiley Riley, the Firebuds must rescue it. *Oscar Nuñez (“The Office”) recurs as food truck Chef Fernando. José Andrés (“We Feed People”) recurs as Chef Fernando’s culinary pal, Chef Al. Atticus Shaffer (“The Middle”) recurs as art thief Wayne Riley. “Carkour” – Piston tries to learn carkour to impress his hero. TV-Y Original Series – Season Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior Mickey Mouse Funhouse “The Enchanted Tea Party!/Unhappy Campers” (11:00

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Disney Channel and Disney Jr. Celebrate Halloween With Festive ‘Monstober’ and ‘Disney Jr. Trick or Treats’ Programming All Season Long

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

Disney Branded Television and Disney EMEA Original Productions Celebrate Next 100 Years of Disney Animated Storytelling at Annecy International Animation Film Festival

May 2023 Programming Highlights

UPDATE: April 2023 Programming Highlights

February 2023 Programming Highlights

January 2023 Programming Highlights

December 2022 Programming Highlights

Disney Branded Television Presents Cheerful Holiday Programming for Kids and Families, Premiering Throughout the Holiday Season on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD

November 2022 Programming Highlights

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