The Disney Channel has undergone several transformations in recent years. It was initially called The Disney Channel, and this name lasted between 1983 and 1997. Next, it was simply called Disney. After 2002, it began to be called Disney Channel. The American television channel is a product of The Walt Disney Company and runs as part of the pay-per-view system.

On the Disney Channel, there are a variety of series and movies to enjoy – and they are primarily original titles. At first, there were only programs aimed at families. However, after the 2000s, the channel started to offer more programs for children.

Now, Disney Channel is aimed at children between the ages of 6 and 16. That said, its other branches, such as Disney Junior, target younger children. In 2016, Disney Channel reached more than 93 million households in the United States.

Disney Channel has set some notable industry records. The most-watched title is High School Musical 2, which made its debut back in 2007 and had a record audience of 17.2 million viewers.

In 2003, the channel created the first musical film in its history, and it was an international success. In fact, it was watched worldwide by over 84 million people. Similarly, The Cheetah Girls films were notable when it came to sales and merchandise, as well as their soundtrack albums and concert tour. The second movie was enjoyed by 8.1 million viewers in the United States. The concert tour was one of the top 10 in 2006 and managed to break the record set by Elvis Presley in 1973, selling out 73,500 tickets in the first 3 minutes.

Disney Channel also has a network sister, Freeform, through which it broadcasts theater-style feature films. Other famous movies that have run and been successful, either as original titles or from other production studios, are Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein and The Chipmunk Adventure.

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