Development Alert: Disney Junior To Close In Scandinavia By The End Of March, Merges With Disney Channel
As mentioned moments ago , Disney will continue to reduce their linear portfolio in parts of Europe with Disney Junior exiting Scandinavia by the end of March. This comes a month after the channel closed in Nordic as the latter folds under Disney Channel . In Africa, these brands will continue to operate separately for another 3 years as Disney and MultiChoice extended their partnership . This also includes factual and wildlife brands National Geographic and National Geographic Wild and the two ESPN channels. Press release regarding the closure On April 1 this year, the existing channels Disney Channel and Disney Junior will merge, forming a new Disney Channel. The new Disney Channel is described as a flagship channel for all ages, and will, among other things, offer a special Disney Junior block on mornings and weekends. Series to look forward to on the channel include "Spidey and his Amazing Friends," "Star Wars: The Adventures of Young Jedi&q