Disney Records has created the ultimate musical playhouse for preschoolers (and whoever knows how to use the CD player in the house) with this release, a collection of favorite songs from The Disney Channel's popular block of preschool programming. The album features an assortment of popular singalongs from all of Playhouse Disney's programs, including Rolie Polie Ollie, The Book of Pooh, Out of the Box, Bear in the Big House, PB & J Otter, and Stanley. It's so interesting to listen to the diverse modern styles here and compare them to previous preschool generations' much less-interesting sing-songy tunes. The Bear, for instance, uses shuffling and bluesy folk-rock grooves for the unity-minded "We're All Different" and the spirited "Dancing the Day Away." "Let the Rhythm Take You" is a rapper's delight, all hip-hop and funky. Pooh's "Find the X" has a playful reggae groove, while Otter's "Oodelay-O" has a percussive, island flavor to it. All told there are more than 25 interactive tunes, including the Playhouse Disney theme song. As with all Disney recordings for kids, this collection comes with tips for parents, as well as a CD web link to a special Playhouse Disney, complete with fun activities for preschoolers. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide
Tracks
Track Title
Composers
Performers
Time
We're All Different [Bear in the Big Blue House]
(2:30)
Dancing the Day Away [Bear in the Big Blue House]
(1:47)
You Will Find Your Way [Bear in the Big Blue House]
(1:55)
It's Great to Be at Home [Bear in the Big Blue House]
(1:41)
Let the Rhythm Take You [Bear in the Big Blue House]
(1:45)
Everyone Knows He's Winnie the Pooh [The Book of Pooh]
Brian Woodbury
(1:06)
Mental Altitiude [The Book of Pooh]
(1:46)
Your Best Wishes [The Book of Pooh]
(1:56)
Who Is Me [The Book of Pooh]
(1:01)
Find the "X" [The Book of Pooh]
(1:41)
Goodbye for Now [The Book of Pooh]
(1:05)
Oodelay-O (Theme Song) [Disney's Pbandj Otter]
(1:01)
Bubble-O Popple-O [Disney's Pbandj Otter]
(1:04)
Noodle Dance [Disney's Pbandj Otter]
(:38)
Friends [Disney's Pbandj Otter]
(1:16)
Go Slow, You Know [Disney's Pbandj Otter]
(1:09)
Out of the Box (Theme Song)
(1:09)
You Can Do It [Out of the Box]
(1:41)
You Never Know [Out of the Box]
(2:10)
Listen to the Rhythm [Out of the Box]
(1:32)
Until We Meet Again [Out of the Box]
(:57)
Rolie Polie Olie (Theme Song)
(:59)
Totally Chocolate Dinner [Rolie Polie Olie:]
(:33)
The Twirl [Rolie Polie Olie:]
(2:16)
My Man Stanley (Theme Song) [Stanley Claret]
(1:03)
The Great Big Book of Everything [Stanley Claret]
(1:40)
Credits
Randy Thornton (Mastering), Randy Thornton (Mixing), Jeff Sheridan (Mastering), Jeff Sheridan (Mixing), Steve Sterling (Art Direction), Steve Sterling (Design)
This article is about the Playhouse Disney programming block that airs in the United States. For the equivalent network or programming block in other countries, see Playhouse Disney around the world.
Playhouse Disney is the brand name for Disney Channel's preschool programs, often airing as its own channel outside the United States. The target age for this segment of the channel is from age 2+. The brand name was rolled out in 1997 when Disney Channel moved from premium cable to basic cable. It is the main competitor to Nick Jr. in most countries.
Playhouse Disney started on the Disney Channel on May 25, 1997. In 2007, it received substantial upgrades to their on-air show, and Clay was replaced with two monkey hosts, Ooh and Aah. Before the Ooh and Aah, era, Playhouse Disney had an animated clay ball named Clay, who's catchphrase was, "Are you with me?" The previous programming announcer was actress Allyce Beasley, best known for her role as Agnes DiPesto on Moonlighting and also as Miss Grotke on Recess.
Every summer since 2007, usually starting sometime in May, Playhouse Disney's end time on weekdays airs only 4 hours. Disney Channel original series are aired over this time slot during the change of lineup. On weekends, Playhouse Disney still airs 6 hours.
From April 6, 2009 they forwarded the Playhouse Disney block from end time 12:00 noon (ET) to 11:00AM (ET).
Playhouse Disney broadcasts from 6:00 AM to 12:00 Noon ET seven days a week. Two separate sechedules run; a weekday schedule and a different schedule on Saturdays and Sundays. Additionally, on Mondays a feature length Disney movie generally runs from 10:30-12:00, pre-empting the normal shows at that time. The schedule features 22-minute standard length shows, interspersed with short 3-5 minute shorts and music videos. Introducing each show are two monkey puppets, Ooh and Aah. Between 8:00 AM and noon, there are no commercials played during Playhouse Disney, though short "promotional spots" do run every so often, such as often seen on PBS.[1] (Between 6:00 and 8:00, when Playhouse Disney programs air under the regular Disney Channel branding, there are commercials shown.)
