Disney Channel (Australian TV channel)

Disney Channel
CountryAustralia
Broadcast area
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
HeadquartersRichmond, Victoria
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture formatSDTV 576i, 16:9
Ownership
OwnerThe Walt Disney Company (Australia) Pty Ltd.
Sister channels
History
Launched8 June 1996; 28 years ago (1996-06-08) (Australia)
24 December 2003; 20 years ago (2003-12-24) (New Zealand)
Closed30 November 2019; 4 years ago (2019-11-30) (New Zealand)
1 March 2020; 4 years ago (2020-03-01) (Australia, Foxtel feed)
30 April 2020; 4 years ago (2020-04-30) (Australia, Fetch TV feed)
Replaced byDisney+ (most of its content)
Former namesThe Disney Channel (1996–97) (Australia)

Disney Channel (originally called The Disney Channel from 1996 to 1997) was an Australian pay television channel. It was the flagship television property owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company in Australia. Launched in 1996, the network targeted towards children and their families, with original series and movies.

The network's programming consisted of original animated and live action television series sourced from the Disney Channel in the United States, including their original made-for-cable movies, as well as screenings of Disney's theatrical releases and other acquired programming.

The network closed in New Zealand on 30 November 2019 on Sky, and in Australia on 1 March 2020 on Foxtel. It was discontinued on 30 April 2020 on Fetch TV.