Disney Related TV ~ Week of May 26 - June 1

[Melanie]

It's Pixar time! Enjoy the Pixar story, then watch the new Food Network challenge of creating a Pixar themed cake.


Jon & Kate Plus 8 Hit the Road
8 kids, 7 states, and 15 hours in one car...it's a road trip like no other road trip! This summer, all 10 Gosselins will pile into their gigantic blue bus and head south, to where else...Disney World!

Airing on TLC
Monday, May 26 from 10:00pm – 11:00pm
Tuesday, May 27 from 1:00am – 2:00am

Original Airdate: December 10, 2007.


The Pixar Story
Pixar's turbulent beginnings from its days under the wing of George Lucas, to its independence, and subsequent purchase by Disney, this film covers all the studio's crafts and major players, including Steve Jobs, who funded it in its early years. This film premiered at San Diego's Comic Con, 2007. Directed by Leslie Iwerks, granddaughter of Ub Iwerks.

Airing on Encore
Sunday, May 31 from 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Premiere Date: July 26, 2007.


Passport to Europe with Samantha Brown: Bavaria, Germany
Enter the fairytale atmosphere of the Bavarian Alps, complete with a mountaintop castle that served as the inspiration for Cinderella castle at Walt Disney World. Drive the Autobahn to tiny hamlets packed with local music, food, and even some yodeling!

Airing on The Travel Channel
Tuesday, May 27 from 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Original Airdate: 2005.


Food Network Challenge: Disney Pixar Cakes - NEW!
Four of the nation's top cake designers compete to make cakes that represent some of Pixar's most famous characters. Toy Story, Cars, Ratatouille, Monsters Inc. are just four of the films from which the decorators can choose. With $10,000 on the line, the four competitors have to create 3-foot cakes in just 7 hours.

Airing on Food Network
Sunday, June 1 from 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Monday, June 2 from 3:00am – 4:00am

Original Airdate: June 1, 2008.




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~*~Disney Movies~*~

Mulan II (2004)
Mulan and Shang must escort the emperor's three daughters to a neighboring province. Animated, rated G.

Airing on Toon Disney
Tuesday, May 27 from 5:00pm – 6:45pm


Brother Bear (2003)
A young man turns into a bear, befriends a cub and meets a pair of misguided moose. Animated, rated G.

Airing on The Disney Channel
Tuesday, May 27 from 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Wednesday, May 28 from 12:00pm – 1:30pm


Tarzan (1999)
A man raised by apes in the African jungle encounters a professor, his daughter and a suspicious hunter. Animated, rated G.

Airing on Toon Disney
Wednesday, May 28 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm


Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch (2005)
A malfunction threatens to destroy Stitch and his friendship with Lilo! Animated, rated PG.

Airing on Toon Disney
Thursday, May 29 from 5:00pm – 6:30pm


Kronk's New Groove (2005)
Newly established restaurateur Kronk (Patrick Warburton) tries to whip his business into shape before the arrival of his father. Animated, rated G.

Airing on Toon Disney
Friday, May 30 from 5:05pm – 6:45pm
Saturday, May 31 from 9:05am – 10:45am


Chicken Little (2005)
After ruining his reputation with the town, a courageous chicken must come to the rescue of his fellow citizens when aliens start an invasion. Animated. Rated G.

Airing on The Disney Channel
Friday, May 30 from 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, May 31 from 12:00pm – 1:30pm


The Ugly Dachshund (1966)
A man raises a Great Dane with his wife's litter of dachshunds, causing a canine identity crisis.

Airing on The Hallmark Channel
Saturday, May 31 from 11:00am – 1:00pm


102 Dalmations (2000)
Released from prison, Cruella De Vil teams with designer Jean Pierre Le Pelt in resuming her quest for a Dalmatian coat. Live action, rated G.

Airing on ABC Family
Saturday, May 31 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Sunday, June 1 from 10:00am – 12:00pm


Sky High (2005)
Set in a world where superheroes are commonly known and accepted, young Will Stronghold, the son of the Commander and Jetstream, tries to find a balance between being a normal teenager and an extraordinary being.Live Action, rated PG.

Airing on The Disney Channel
Saturday, May 31 from 9:00pm – 10:45pm
Sunday, June 1 from 12:00pm – 1:45pm


The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
Basil, the rodent Sherlock Holmes, investigates the kidnapping of a toy-maker and uncovers its link to his archenemy, Professor Ratigan. Animated, rated G.

Airing on Toon Disney
Sunday, June 1 from 9:00am – 11:00am


Big Red (1962)
Boy and his dog story, set in Canada. The lad goes to work for a wealthy but lonely man. Live action, rated G.

Airing on The Hallmark Channel

Sunday, June 1 from 10:00am – 12:00pm