Disney also owns a bunch of channels that live in the darker corners of your cable package. Think Freeform—formerly ABC Family, home of Pretty Little Liars and endless Christmas movie marathons. It’s the channel for “cool” Disney, I guess.
What Tv Channels Does Disney Own
They also have Disney Jr. and Disney XD. If you have a toddler, you’ve probably watched Doc McStuffins on repeat. If you have a pre-teen, you’ve seen Marvel’s Spider-Man on XD. No judgment here—I’ve personally watched Bluey alone in my apartment.
The Alphabet Soup: A&E, History, and Lifetime
Okay, buckle up. This gets a little corporate. Disney doesn’t fully own A&E, History, or Lifetime, but through a joint venture called A+E Networks, Disney owns 50% of these channels. What does that mean for you? When you watch Storage Wars, Ancient Aliens (I love believing in aliens), or those terrifying Married at First Sight episodes, half of your entertainment soul belongs to Disney.
So next time your dad puts on History Channel to watch a show about ice road truckers, you can gently whisper: “That’s Disney, Dad.” He will not be amused. But you’ll know.
