Disney Channel.com
is a cable television network run by
The Walt Disney Company.

Disney Channel.com features family-oriented programming, much of it aimed at children of all ages. There is a morning programming block for younger viewers called Playhouse Disney.

Launched as a commercial-free premium channel (with the exception of advertisements for Disney entertainment products, see Mike's Super Short Show), the Disney Channel began with basic family programming of shows and movies.

Disney chanel.com's first programming day began on April 18, 1983 at 7:00 A. M. Eastern, with an episode of Good Morning, Mickey!, which featured classic Disney short cartoons. Disney Channel Games are also popular.

Most of Disney Channel's programming today, surprisingly, does not heavily feature the "classic" Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, and Goofy.

The late night had The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, and other programming. Detailed information about The Disney Channel.com's early programming can be found in back issues of The Disney Channel Magazine. The Disney Channel had an 18 hour program day (running from 7 AM to 1 AM) from its inception until December of 1986, at which time it began 24 hour a day programming.

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Early programs shown on the network included Good Morning, Mickey!, Donald Duck Presents, Dumbo's Circus, You and Me Kid, and Welcome to Pooh Corner.

Disney Channel.com Today

The channel has become well known in recent years for its Disney Channel Original Series. Today's Disney Channel runs original programming such as That's So Raven which is the currently the network's highest rating original series. However, the all-time ratings champion is Lizzie McGuire. That's So Raven made history as the first Disney Channel series to beat the 65 episode mark and get 100 episodes.

Other hit shows on Disney are Phil of the Future, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and Kim Possible (which have been shown on ABC after debuting on Disney Channel), along with former ABC sitcoms such as Boy Meets World and Sister, Sister.

Other shows aired by Disney Channel include: The Emperor's New School, The Proud Family, Brandy & Mr. Whiskers, American Dragon: Jake Long, The Buzz on Maggie, Lilo & Stitch: The Series, Naturally, Sadie, Life With Derek, and Hannah Montana. Hannah Montana is, as of 2006, the Disney Channel's most successful premiere. Bringing in 5.4 million viewers on premiere night alone. Disney owns many other tourist destinations such as

Waltdisneyworld, Disney World, Disney Vacations, DisneyLand and DisneyCruises.

The characters appear on occasion, especially during the holidays on movies such as Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas, and were also featured on the show House of Mouse, which used to air every weekday afternoon on the channel. Limo Service in Los Angeles/Hollywood

The DISNEY network is based in Burbank, Calif., a short distance from Disney world headquarters.