Disney Channel is the epitome of what our childhood was all about. Disney is a magical place inside and out and the fact that there is a channel for all things Disney was and continues to be a dream. Disney might be known for it's enchanting films and the theme park that goes a long with it, but we would be lying if we said that their channel didn't produce just as good television programs. But as a millennial, it is safe to say that our generation had the best ones. From Even Stevens to Hannah Montana, the world deserves more shows like the one's we got. Some shows are more current, but lets admit it, we still watched them because they were that great. Here is a list of 11 shows that made our childhood magical:
1. Even Stevens (2000-2003)
Even Stevens is what brought us Shia LaBeouf and is one of the earliest Disney shows of a millennial's childhood. It ran for 3 seasons, earned it's own movie in 2003, and was hilarious with the perfect balance of quirky family... tell me why it only ran for three seasons again?
2. Lizzie McGuire (2001-2004)
Lizzie will always be our favorite. Hillary Duff was our childhood. Lizzie McGuire was one of the most critically acclaimed shows Disney ever produced, she earned herself a movie, even the show only lasted two seasons... wait, what? Can she come back and make our lives better, because lets face it, we all miss her. She was what our dreams were made of.
3. The Proud Family (2001-2005)
The Proud Family was one of the best cartoons that Disney Channel ever produced because it was hilarious and chaotic. It was a family that we all wanted to be a part of at some point in our lives.
4. That's So Raven (2003-2007)
That's So Raven will forever be an iconic Disney Channel show from the 2000s. Starring Raven Symone, the show was the perfect balance of family oriented, funny, and relatable. Raven was sassy and always there for her friends, perhaps that's why we all loved her. And did I mention how excited we were when Disney released Cory in the House in 2007? Then 10 years later, Raven's Home is making our dreams come true by playing on Disney Channel here in 2017.
5. The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (2005-2008), Suite Life On Deck (2008-2011)
Okay, I know that I said this before, but these two shows were actually my favorite. The twins stole my heart from the time they moved into the Tipton Hotel and all the way through their last day on the cruise ship. This is one of the shows you could watch every re-run over and over again and never get tired of it. The twins will go down in history.
6. Hannah Montana (2006-2011)
Sweet niblets! Hannah Montana was the longest running show on this list and there is no denying it was the most iconic in all of Disney history. It was the perfect balance of reality and humor and dreams coming true. Miley Cyrus is known for her role as Hannah, which proved to the world her ability to carry a note and act. But Miley isn't the only one who made this show irresistible. The entire cast was incredible in this show about life, love, and everything in between. Hannah Montana will forever be one of the best shows to ever be produced.
7. Sonny with a Chance (2009-2011)
Sonny with a Chance was a cheesy show about kids chasing their dreams of being actors. But the humor was infectious and made us to be their best friend. Demi Lovato shined on this show with her bright smile and fun personality.
8. Lilo and Stitch (2003-2006)
Who doesn't love Lilo and Stitch? The movies were great but then they brought us the show that made our love for the duo even deeper. Lilo and Stitch were friendship goals.
9. Good Luck Charlie (2010-2014)
Good Luck Charlie was a classic that only ended a few years ago but it was everyone's favorite family and proved itself to be one of the few good quality shows on television. Teddy was just like us because she dealt with heartache and life and stress just like all of us and she kept video diaries that made us fall in love with her.
10. Jessie (2011-2015)
You might remember her from Suite Life on Deck, yep Debby Ryan stole our hearts once again, this time as a nanny to four rich kids in New York. This show was a memorable one just because the kids were crazy and as babysitters, we can feel Jessie's pain.
11. Girl Meets World (2014-2017)
Disney made all of our lives better when they brought back the Boy Meets World reboot. Maya is Cory and Topanga's daughter and she took on the world with her best friend Maya. Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel are back, teaching their daughter their ways on being a good friend, getting through high school, and learning how to love.
