Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 I don't really mind the current Disney Channel, as it fits it's market. What I do mind is a lack of classic Disney stuff on any channel. I wish Disney would take the Nickelodeon route and create a totally separate "Vault Disney" channel that only showed the classic stuff. If TVLand can exist, can't a Disney equivalent work as well?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Even if there are some kids awake in the middle of the night, what is to say that they won't get interested in the old things. Sure, they might not like them right away, but I'm sure they will catch up with the stories, and maybe get more connected to the series. "Leroy & Stitch will be on at 8:00, 7:00 central, etc" That's what I used to say too! : )
Originally Posted By DAR I think Playhouse Disney is great for the younger kids. And I think that shows like Raven and Phil of the Future are fine for their target audiences. However, I see nothing wrong with showing Vault Disney programming starting at 10:00. Most of Disney's target audience should be in bed by then.
Originally Posted By azgroves I have a ten year old and the Disney Channel is on most of the time that the TV is on. There is not much programming aimed at this age group (appropriate for this age group). Disney Channel fills it. It is great. The way I see it is that the rest of the channels out there are mostly for adults. I encourage the programming that Disney Channel offers. And my daughter LOVES their orginal movies, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Hannah Montanna ect.
Originally Posted By DAR ^^^^ Disney does a great job of appealing toddlers, kids and tweens. But remember this company didn't become what it is today by just appealing to them.
Originally Posted By joeysmommy They need to quit playing repeats of Little Einsteins. make some new episodes for pete's sake! i can almost lip sync every show by now. Don't get me wrong, my son has learned many great things from Little Einsteins and other Disney Channel shows but i just wish they would get some new episodes on. My son gets very disappointed when it is one he has already seen. I do appreciate the fact that they do not show commercials of sugary cereals and toys. My son discovered Saturday morning cartoons and nickelodeon at Grandma's house and begs to watch it. But no way, he gets a bad case of the gimmees after watching those commercials.
Originally Posted By califtink Well, I don't have any young children, and I used to LOVE the Disney Channel. But since they quit showing any of the vintage Disney programming, I haven't had any interest in it at all. I realize it is meant for kids - but they had a big fan in this adult regardless. Not any more, though, and I'm not working right now so I can't afford to buy the Disney Treasures DVD's. Oh, well - it was really fun while it lasted! (sighs, and wanders off....)
Originally Posted By TVPhan For those of you who do happen to still be ABC Disney fans, or have kids who are - there will be an interview with Sara Paxton, star of Return to Halloweentown, on www.mediavillage.com tomorrow. Just look out for the column by Ed Martin and Maya Motavalli. There's already great photos of the movie up too: check it out!
Originally Posted By maliasmommy My 4-year old loves the Playhouse Disney stuff. We usually watch the movie in the evening as well. I was so excited that they were showing Halloween movies in October. But it was just the same 5 or 6 movies the whole month. I had to watch Cartoon Network for a showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Originally Posted By Pirate Mickey The Disney Channel used to be for the whole family. Everyone was considered the target audience.
Originally Posted By mickey_ring I would like to see some promotion of the theme parks on the Disney Channel. Gimme a walk-through of Disneyland, California Adventure and the international places.
