Disney Jr. (UK & Ireland)

Disney Jr.
Logo used since 13 November 2025
CountryUnited Kingdom
Broadcast areaUnited Kingdom, Ireland, Malta
Headquarters3 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9PE, United Kingdom
Programming
Picture format1080i HDTV
Timeshift serviceDisney Junior +1 (closed)
Ownership
OwnerThe Walt Disney Company Limited
Disney Channels Worldwide
(Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International)
Sister channels
History
Launched29 September 2000 (2000-09-29) (original, as Playhouse Disney)
7 May 2011 (2011-05-07) (original, as Disney Junior)
13 November 2025 (2025-11-13) (relaunch, as Disney Jr.)
Closed1 October 2020 (2020-10-01) (original)
Replaced byDisney+ (original)
Former namesPlayhouse Disney (2000–2011)
Disney Junior (2011–2020)

Disney Jr., previously known as Playhouse Disney, is a British and Irish preschool pay television channel that initially ran from 29 September 2000 to 1 October 2020 and restarted on 13 November 2025. Owned by the Walt Disney Company Limited, with branding obtained from Disney Channels Worldwide unit of Disney's Disney–ABC Television Group division, the channel focuses on preschool programming. The channel was rebranded as Disney Junior on 7 May 2011. It originally closed on 30 September 2020 due to the launch and refocus of Disney+ in the region. It relaunched on Sky's television platforms on 13 November 2025.