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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:2019_Disney_Channel_logo.svg|thumb|2019_Disney_Channel_logo]] '''Disney Channel''' is an American [[pay television]] channel that serves as the flagship property of [[Disney Branded Television]], a unit of the [[Disney General Entertainment Content]] division of [[The Walt Disney Company]]. The channel was originally established on April 18, 1983, as a premium channel, and later transitioned to a basic cable channel in 1997.<br />
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== History ==<br />
Disney Channel was launched on April 18, 1983, under the name "The Disney Channel." The channel initially aired 16 hours of programming daily, featuring a mix of [[classic Disney films]], [[television series]], and original programming. In 1997, Disney Channel transitioned from a premium service to a basic cable channel, significantly increasing its viewership.<br />
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== Programming ==<br />
Disney Channel's programming consists of original first-run television series, theatrically released and original made-for-TV movies, and select other third-party programming. The channel is known for its original series such as ''[[Lizzie McGuire]]'', ''[[Hannah Montana]]'', ''[[The Suite Life of Zack & Cody]]'', and ''[[Phineas and Ferb]]''. <br />
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=== Original Movies ===<br />
Disney Channel is also known for its [[Disney Channel Original Movies]] (DCOMs), which have included popular titles such as ''[[High School Musical]]'', ''[[Camp Rock]]'', and ''[[Descendants]]''.<br />
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== International Versions ==<br />
Disney Channel operates several international versions, including [[Disney Channel (UK & Ireland)]], [[Disney Channel (India)]], and [[Disney Channel (Australia and New Zealand)]]. Each international version features a mix of localized content and programming from the U.S. channel.<br />
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== Related Channels ==<br />
Disney Channel has several sister channels, including:<br />
* [[Disney Junior]] – Aimed at preschoolers.<br />
* [[Disney XD]] – Targeted towards older children and teenagers.<br />
* [[Freeform (TV channel)|Freeform]] – Focuses on young adults.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[List of programs broadcast by Disney Channel]]<br />
* [[List of Disney Channel original series]]<br />
* [[List of Disney Channel original films]]<br />
* [[Disney Channel (international)]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
{{Official website|https://disneychannel.disney.com}}<br />
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