Disney Channel Games

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American TV series or program

Disney Channel Games

Disney Channel Games logo. 2007–2008

Genre| Sports
Created by| Art Spigel
Developed by| Walt Disney Television
Presented by|

* Phill Lewis
* Brian Stepanek

Opening theme| "Let's Go!" (2008)
Country of origin| United States
Original language| English
No. of seasons| 3
No. of episodes| 24
Production
Executive producers| Danny Kallis
Kevin Lima
Production locations| Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex
Orlando, Florida
Camera setup| Multi-camera
Original release
Network| Disney Channel
Release| June 10, 2006 (2006-06-10) –
August 30, 2008 (2008-08-30)

Disney Channel Games are a Battle of the Network Stars-based annual television series that aired on the Disney Channel during the summer from 2006 to 2008.[1][2][3] Phill Lewis was the co-host of the first two editions in 2006 and 2007, and Brian Stepanek hosted all three editions. The show had various stars from Disney Channel and its international iterations competing for charity as team-based contestants. The Games were filmed at Disney's Wide World of Sports in Orlando.[4]

Disney Channel Games were not aired after 2008, but a similar series called Disney's Friends for Change Games aired in 2011.

## Series overview[edit]

Season| Episodes| Originally aired

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First aired| Last aired
1| 9| June 10, 2006 (2006-06-10)| August 19, 2006 (2006-08-19)
2| 10| June 15, 2007 (2007-06-15)| August 25, 2007 (2007-08-25)
3| 5| July 27, 2008 (2008-07-27)| August 30, 2008 (2008-08-30)

The Disney Channel Games began as a series of shorts[citation needed] that aired during summer 2006. A second edition followed in summer 2007, with the final edition of the series airing in summer 2008.

A Disney spokesperson confirmed in February 2009 that the Disney Channel Games would not be held that year due to actor availability and Disney's "focusing on the launch of a new pro-social initiative with Disney Channel and Disney XD stars".[5][6] The result was Disney's Friends for Change initiative.[7] The series also did not air in 2010.[8]

## Disney's Friends for Change Games[edit]

Disney's Friends for Change Games logo

Disney's Friends for Change Games aired on the Disney Channel as part of Disney's Friends for Change initiative. It replaced the Disney Channel Games. The series was hosted by Jason Earles and Tiffany Thornton,[9] and again featured various Disney Channel stars as team-based contestants competing for their chosen charity. Disney's Friends for Change Games premiered on June 24, 2011, and aired five episodes through July 31, 2011, plus a recap special.

The first event was viewed by between 3.4 million and 4.9 million viewers.[10] The finale special was viewed by 3.6 million viewers, with Kids 6–11 (1.9 million/7.7 rating) and Tweens 9–14 (1.6 million/6.4 rating) making up a sizable portion of the total.[11] The entire series was viewed by over 37 million unique viewers.[11]

## References[edit]

1. ^ Richard Huff (April 6, 2008). "Disney's kid 'Games': It's a big World after all". New York Daily News.
2. ^ Jacci Lewis (April 28, 2008). "Disney Channel Games To Begin This Week in Orlando". TV Envy.
3. ^ "Hannah Montana: The Disney Channel Games Are Underway". Buddy TV. July 29, 2008. Archived from the original on February 24, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
4. ^ Kristin Ford (June 17, 2009). "Find the Disney Channel stars at WDW". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
5. ^ "POPSTAR! » Disney Channel Games...CANCELLED!". Popstar!. February 4, 2009. Archived from the original on January 18, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
6. ^ "Farewell, Disney Channel Games". Orlando Sentinel. February 5, 2008.
7. ^ "The Walt Disney Company Launches Friends for Change". Disney Channel. May 15, 2009. Archived from the original on May 19, 2009. Retrieved June 5, 2009.
8. ^ "Disney Channel: No Disney Channel Games this year". Orlando Sentinel. February 16, 2011. Archived from the original on February 18, 2011.
9. ^ Kristin Ford (June 22, 2011). "Jason Earles co-hosts Disney Friends for Change Games, stars in 'Kickin' It'". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
10. ^ Robert Seidman (June 27, 2011). "Friday Cable Ratings: TNT Movie, 'American Restoration' Lead Cable; 'Smackdown' Steady + "A.N.T. Farm," "Phineas and Ferb" & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011.
11. ^ a b Robert Seidman (August 3, 2011). "'Disney Friends for Change Games' Scores Across Multiple Platforms". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on August 16, 2011.

## External links[edit]

* The Disney Channel Games (2006) at IMDb
* The Disney Channel Games (2007) at IMDb
* The Disney Channel Games (2008) at IMDb
* Disney Friends for Change Games (2011) at IMDb

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1980s debuts|

* Good Morning, Mickey! (1983–1992)
* Contraption (1983–1989)
* EPCOT Magazine (1983–1999)
* Welcome to Pooh Corner (1983–1986)
* Donald Duck Presents (1983–1985)
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* You and Me Kid (1983–1986)
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* D-TV (1984–1989)
* Dumbo's Circus (1985–1989)
* Adventures of the Gummi Bears (1985–1991)
* Sidekicks (1986–1987)
* DuckTales (1987–1990)
* Videopolis (1987–1989)
* The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1988–1991)
* The All-New Mickey Mouse Club (1989–1997)
* Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (1989–1990)
* Teen Angel (1989)
* Teen Angel Returns (1989)

1990s debuts|

* TaleSpin (1990–1991)
* Disney Channel in Concert (1991–1997)
* Darkwing Duck (1991–1992)
* The Secret of Lost Creek (1992)
* Adventures in Wonderland (1992–1995)
* Goof Troop (1992–1993)
* Donald's Quack Attack (1992–2003)
* Bonkers (1993–1994)
* Walt Disney World Inside Out (1994–1996)
* Aladdin: The Series (1994–1995)
* Gargoyles (1994–1997)
* The Shnookums & Meat Funny Cartoon Show (1995)
* The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa (1995–1999)
* Flash Forward (1995–1997)
* Quack Pack (1996)
* Mighty Ducks (1996–1997)
* Going Wild with Jeff Corwin (1997–1999)
* 101 Dalmatians: The Series (1997–1998)
* The Ink and Paint Club (1997–1998)
* Bug Juice (1998–2001)
* Mad Libs (1998–1999)
* Off the Wall (1998–1999)
* Disney's Hercules: The Animated Series (1998–1999)
* The Famous Jett Jackson (1998–2001)
* So Weird (1999–2001)
* The Jersey (1999–2004)

2000s debuts|

* Totally Circus (2000)
* Even Stevens (2000–2003)
* In a Heartbeat (2000–2001)
* Totally Hoops (2001)
* Lizzie McGuire (2001–2004)
* The Legend of Tarzan (2001–2003)
* The Proud Family (2001–2005)
* Kim Possible (2002–2007)
* Totally in Tune (2002)
* That's So Raven (2003–2007)
* Lilo & Stitch: The Series (2003–2006)
* Dave the Barbarian (2004–2005)
* Phil of the Future (2004–2006)
* Brandy & Mr. Whiskers (2004–2006)
* American Dragon: Jake Long (2005–2007)
* The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005–2008)
* The Buzz on Maggie (2005–2006)
* The Emperor's New School (2006–2008)
* Hannah Montana (2006–2011)
* Disney Channel Games (2006–2008)
* The Replacements (2006–2009)
* Shorty McShorts' Shorts (2006–2007)
* Cory in the House (2007–2008)
* As the Bell Rings (2007–2009)
* Phineas and Ferb (2007–2015)
* Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012)
* Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream (2008–2010)
* The Suite Life on Deck (2008–2011)
* Cars Toons (2008–2014)
* Sonny with a Chance (2009–2011)
* Jonas (2009–2010)
* Have a Laugh! (2009–2012)

2010s debuts|

* Good Luck Charlie (2010–2014)
* Fish Hooks (2010–2014)
* Shake It Up (2010–2013)
* Take Two with Phineas and Ferb (2010–2011)
* A.N.T. Farm (2011–2014)
* So Random! (2011–2012)
* PrankStars (2011)
* Jessie (2011–2015)
* Austin & Ally (2011–2016)
* Gravity Falls (2012–2016)
* Code: 9 (2012)
* Dog with a Blog (2012–2015)
* Wander Over Yonder (2013–2016)
* Liv and Maddie (2013–2017)
* Mickey Mouse (2013–2019)
* I Didn't Do It (2014–2015)
* Win, Lose or Draw (2014)
* Girl Meets World (2014–2017)
* K.C. Undercover (2015–2018)
* Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2015–2019)
* Best Friends Whenever (2015–2016)
* Descendants: School of Secrets (2015)
* Descendants: Wicked World (2015–2017)
* Stuck in the Middle (2016–2018)
* Walk the Prank (2016)
* Bizaardvark (2016–2019)
* Elena of Avalor (2016–2018)
* Milo Murphy's Law (2016–2019)
* Mech-X4 (2016–2018)
* Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure (2017–2020)
* Andi Mack (2017–2019)
* DuckTales (2017–2021)
* Big Hero 6: The Series (2017–2021)
* Star Wars Resistance (2018–2020)
* Bug Juice: My Adventures at Camp (2018)
* Coop & Cami Ask the World (2018–2020)
* Sydney to the Max (2019–2021)
* Fast Layne (2019)
* Just Roll with It (2019–2021)
* Amphibia (2019–2022)
* Gabby Duran & the Unsittables (2019–2021)

2020s debuts|

* The Owl House (2020–2023)
* Disney Fam Jam (2020)
* Secrets of Sulphur Springs (2021–2023)
* Disney's Magic Bake-Off (2021)
* The Ghost and Molly McGee (2021–2024)
* Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion (2022)
* Saturdays (2023)

See also|

* 25 Days of Christmas
* The Disney Afternoon
* Current original series
* Disney Channel Storytellers
* Disney Television Animation
* It's a Laugh Productions

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