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It’s time to check out what’s coming up from Family Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD next month, along with a few hints about July’s special and summer viewing offerings:

Family Channel –All times ET/PT

New on Family in June

• Zapped (Disney Channel Original Movie) Premiere
• Girl Meets World (Disney Channel Original Series) Sneak Peek
• The Next Step (Canadian Original Series)Mid-Season Finale
• Phineas and Ferb (Disney Channel Original Series) Special Father’s Day Episode
• LEGO Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles New Episode

Coming to Family in July

• Big Ticket Summer Playlist
• Jessie (Disney Channel Original Series) Special Episode guest starring First Lady Michelle Obama
• Disney XD Takeover

ZAPPED – Friday, June 27 at 8 p.m.- Fans of the hit series Shake It Up can catch Zendaya as she stars in the new Disney Channel Original Movie, Zapped. Zoey Steven’s life is turned upside down when her mother remarries into a family of rambunctious, chaotic and messy boys. She finds salvation in the unlikeliest of places when she unwittingly comes into possession of a smartphone app that magically controls the boys around her. Disney XD’s Spencer Boldman (Lab Rats) stars as Jackson, the one guy at school who stands apart from everyone else.

GIRL MEETS WORLD – Friday, June 27 at 9:30 p.m.  – What happens when Cory and Topanga Matthews have a family of their own? Their daughter meets the world! In a special sneak peek of the highly anticipated new series, Girl Meets World, Family Channel introduces Riley Matthews, a bright-eyed, 7^th grader, who takes on the ups and downs of teenage life, just as her parents did before her in the beloved series, Boy Meets World.

THE NEXT STEP – Friday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. – Family Channel pirouettes into the sunny weather with the mid-season finale of The Next Step. In the explosive episode titled “Game On,” the pressure is on for nationals when a key dancer leaves the studio and two members of A-Troupe compete for a solo spot. Immediately following the finale episode, Victoria Baldesarra (Michelle) takes over Family Channel’s twitter account. For a full hour, fans can tweet their questions to @Family_Channel with #AskVictoriaTNS to learn more about the star.

PHINEAS AND FERB FATHER’S DAY EPISODE – Friday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. – Dad’s Day comes early to  Family Channel with a special Father’s Day episode from Phineas and Ferb. In the brand new episode, a distraught Doof tracks down the precious lawn gnome that was repossessed many years ago from his father in an effort to heal old wounds. Meanwhile, Phineas and Ferb build an antique biplane to fulfill their dad’s dream for Father’s Day.

LEGO STAR WARS: THE NEW YODA CHRONICLES – Friday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m. – The intergalactic saga continues with the second installment of LEGO Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles. In the brand new episode, titled “Race for the Holocrons,” Obi-Wan tells Luke of the existence of the Jedi Holocrons and urges him to go to Tatooine where they’ve been hidden all these years. Unfortunately for the good guys, Darth Vader is also on the hunt, resulting in a frantic race to get to the buried Holocrons.

Disney Junior – All times ET only

New on Disney Junior in June

• Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (Disney Junior Original Series) Donald Duck’s Birthday Celebration
• Yee-Haw Party For Pa!
• Disney Junior Summer Vacation Special: The Princess and the Frog (Feature Film) Network Premiere

Coming to Disney Junior in July

• Lucky Duck (Disney Junior Original Movie) Premiere
• Pirate and Princess Summer Event

New For You Morning

DONALD DUCK’S BIRTHDAY – Sunday, June 8 beginning at 2 p.m. – Happy Birthday Donald Duck! Disney Junior celebrates the much-loved duck’s birthday with a marathon of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse episodes featuring Donald himself. The fun-filled afternoon leads up to a brand new episode at 5 p.m., titled “Donald Jr.,” where Donald teaches a special song and dance to his young duckling prodigy.

YEE-HAW PARTY FOR PA! – Sunday, June 15 at 11 a.m. – The sun is shining, the birds are singing and Disney Junior lines up Father’s Day morning with brand new episodes of Sofia The First, Sheriff Callie’s Wild West and Doc McStuffins. The festivities include a special episode of Doc McStuffins at 11 a.m. where Doc fixes her dad’s favourite childhood toy.

DISNEY JUNIOR SUMMER VACATION SPECIAL – Sunday, June 22 beginning at 11 a.m. – School’s out, and that means it’s time to relax! Disney Junior winds down with vacation-themed episodes from Sofia The First, Handy Manny and Special Agent Oso. The morning includes a never-before-seen episode of Tickety-Toc at 11:50 a.m., where the town makes their annual journey to the beach to set sail on their inflatable ship.

THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG – Saturday, June 28 at 6 p.m. – Disney Junior takes a voyage through the mystical bayous of Louisiana with the network premiere of The Princess and the Frog. A modern twist on a classic tale, the animated film follows Tiana, a young girl who meets a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again. Part of Magical Mix Up Saturday, the evening kicks off at 5 p.m. with special episodes of Jake and the Never Land Pirates and Sofia The First, filled with spells that have gone awry.

Disney XD – All times ET only

New on Disney XD in June

• Try It (Disney XD Canada Original) Series Pilot
• Phineas and Ferb(Disney Channel Original Series) “Mr. Fletcher” Father’s Day Marathon
• Pac-Man Monster Marathon
  
• Phineas and Ferb (Disney Channel Original Series) Save Summer Marathon and Special Episode

Coming to Disney XD in July

• 7D (Disney Channel Original Series) Premiere
• Summer Shark Event – Lemonade Mouth (Feature Film) Network Premiere

TRY IT – Sunday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m. – This June, Disney XD takes a chance with the Canadian original pilot Try It. Featuring a compilation of fan-favourite clips, the sketch-comedy puts a spotlight on improv-acting and music. Viewers won’t want to miss this action-packed, one-of-a-kind, hilarious episode.

PHINEAS AND FERB “MR. FLETCHER” FATHER’S DAY MARATHON – Sunday, June 15 beginning at 4:30 p.m. – Disney XD celebrates Father’s Day with a Mr. Fletcher-inspired marathon from top series Phineas and Ferb. The hilarious afternoon includes a special Father’s Day episode at 6 p.m., where the stepbrothers take Mr. Fletcher out on a stroll in a special antique car and Doof tries to bond with his own father by buying him a sentimental gift.

PAC-MAN MONSTER MARATHON – Sunday, June 22 beginning at 4:30 p.m. – It’s a Pac-attack of monster proportions with six back-to-back episodes of Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures. The colossal marathon features a brand new, hour-long episode at 6:30 p.m., where Pac adopts a new pet monster from the Netherworld. Together, they work to try and defeat the evil Dr. Buttocks. Immediately following the Pac-Man marathon, Star Wars fans won’t want to miss the network premiere of the second installment of LEGO Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles titled “Race for the Holocrons.”

PHINEAS AND FERB SAVE SUMMER – Sunday, June 29 beginning at 1:30 p.m. – Summer is here and it’s kicking off with a non-stop Phineas and Ferb marathon. The excitement all leads up to a special one-hour episode titled “Phineas and Ferb Save Summer,” at 7 p.m. where Phineas, Ferb and the gang host a global summer concert – just as Doofenshmirtz’s latest “-inator” invention moves the Earth, putting summer itself in jeopardy. Comedian Jay Leno (The Tonight Show with Jay Leno) guest stars as the voice of Major Monogram’s boss, Colonel Contraction of the O.W.C.A. (Organization Without a Cool Acronym).