 ABC1's slot itself on Sky would be used to launch a 25-minute timeshift (currently 1-hour) of Playhouse Disney, called Playhouse Disney + in October 2007.The Playhouse Disney brand, which existed as 22 channels or blocks in 156 countries and territories, rebranded as Disney Junior in 2011.In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Disney Junior began on Saturday 7 May 2011 with its first show as "Handy Manny".