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Disney Jr. and ESPN Launch Me & Mickey: Let’s Play Sports Shorts

A 10‑short Mickey collection is paired with Every Kid Sports grants to make preschool‑age play and organized sport more accessible to income‑restricted families.

Overview

  • The 10‑short collection of Me & Mickey episodes will debut June 29 on Disney+, Disney Jr., and Disney Jr. On Demand.
  • The shorts use the Me & Mickey vlog format to teach basic motor skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship for 3‑ to 7‑year‑olds through Mickey, Minnie and friends.
  • Disney Jr. developed the content with expert consultation and guidance from the Positive Coaching Alliance to ensure age‑appropriate coaching and life‑skill messaging.
  • Registration is open now for Every Kid Sports Pass grants that help income‑restricted families cover youth sports registration fees, building on a 2025 pilot that reached more than 1,200 families across eight U.S. cities.
  • The program expands free, preschool sports clinics into cities including Chicago, Philadelphia, Oakland, and Los Angeles to connect families with local resources and widen early access to organized play.