To: Disney Kids & Family Executive Leadership

We, the dedicated viewers of Disney XD, demand the immediate cancellation of the Disney XD Throwback sitcom programming block and the full reinstatement of the channel's standard animated programming.

While we appreciate Disney's rich history, the decision to transform Disney XD into a "legacy content network" by airing live-action sitcoms like Wizards of Waverly Place, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Even Stevens, Lizzie McGuire, That’s So Raven, and Hannah Montana actively harms the modern animation community.

Since 2018, Disney XD has served as a crucial sanctuary for high-quality animated reruns and select premier content. This sudden shift has completely stripped modern classics like Amphibia, The Owl House, Star vs. the Forces of Evil, Fish Hooks, and Future-Worm!  from the scheduled network lineup. While we welcome the return of animated classics like Kim Possible, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers, and Recess, we strongly oppose sacrificing our favorite modern animated series for live-action sitcoms that already exist on Disney+ and previously ran on Disney Channel.

We love Disney XD, but the current scheduling decisions and the live-action throwback block are pulling the network away from what it does best: delivering top-tier animated content. To save the channel, we need a smarter, more balanced lineup that respects fan favorites, restores missing classics, and optimizes the daily viewing schedule.

Below is our definitive, realistic plan to fix Disney XD’s weekday mornings and bring back the modern cartoons we actually want to see.

1. Optimize the Weekday Morning Marathon Window

Currently, the weekday morning marathons run from 5:00 AM ET to 1:00 PM ET. We propose shifting the start time to 6:00 AM ET (ending at 1:00 PM ET). This trims the block to a tighter, more engaging 7-hour window and frees up the 5:00 AM hour for alternative programming or essential variety.

2. The Revised Weekday Marathon Schedule

We want to preserve what works while aggressively fixing the days that don't. Here is how the new Monday–Friday marathon lineup should look:

• Mondays: Big City Greens Marathon (Preserved) — A proven anchor to start the week strong.
• Tuesdays: Star vs. the Forces of Evil Marathon (NEW) — To replace the current DuckTales (2017) slots. This rightfully restores Star to the lineup after its abrupt and unfair final airing on August 3, 2026.
• Wednesdays: Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil Marathon (NEW) — To replace the Big Hero 6: The Series slots. This brings back a massive fan-favorite that has been completely neglected. It hasn't had a regular airing since November 6, 2020, and hasn't been seen at all since its last marathon on July 30, 2024, and its holiday special on December 25, 2024.
• Thursdays: Kiff Marathon (Preserved) — Keeps modern, fresh animation in rotation.

• Fridays: Phineas and Ferb Marathon (Preserved) — The ultimate feel-good classic to kick off the weekend.

3. The Revised Weekday Evening Marathon Schedule (3:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET)

To completely save Disney XD, optimizing the morning slot isn't enough. We must also fix the critical weekday evening marathon block from 3:30 PM ET to 6:00 PM ET. Right now, this window is bogged down by repetitive slots and shows that fail to capture the network's true potential.

By replacing underperforming blocks with beloved heavy-hitters and exciting new animation, we can build the ultimate after-school viewing experience. Here is the definitive evening schedule plan:

• Mondays: Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man Marathon (NEW) — To replace the current Marvel's Spider-Man (2017) slots. This triumphantly restores Ultimate Spider-Man to the network after its last regular marathon airing on August 28, 2023, and its last holiday special broadcast on December 25, 2023.
• Tuesdays: Star Wars Rebels Marathon (NEW) — To replace the Star Wars Resistance slots. This brings back a massive fan-favorite that hasn't had a regular airing since May 14, 2021, and hasn't been seen anywhere on the channel since its last event marathon on Star Wars Day (May 4, 2026).
• Wednesdays: Armorsaurs Marathon (NEW) — To replace the Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur slots. This provides consistent real estate for a great show that hasn't aired on the channel since July 19, 2026.
• Thursdays: Zombies: The Re-Animated Series Marathon (NEW) — To replace the Lilo & Stitch: The Series slots. This replaces older, recycled Disney Channel content with a fresh, highly requested modern animated series.
• Fridays: Gravity Falls Marathon (Preserved) — The ultimate weekend kickoff. This flawless fan-favorite block stays right where it belongs to anchor Friday nights.

4. Optimizing the Primetime & Live-Action Schedule

While our main goal is to bring back modern cartoons, we must address how Disney XD structures its active Live-Action Throwback Block. If the network is going to run live-action reruns, the schedule needs to be tighter, smarter, and respectful of the shows that actually fit Disney XD's historic identity.

Right now, the primetime block starts too late at 7:00 PM ET and drags out endlessly until 5:00 AM or 6:00 AM ET. We propose a restructured Primetime Block from 6:00 PM ET to 1:00 AM ET, cleaning up the late-night rotation and swapping out overplayed or mismatched series with highly requested fan favorites.

1. Shift and Tighten the Primetime Window

• Current Schedule: 7:00 PM ET to 5:00 AM / 6:00 AM ET.
• Proposed Schedule: 6:00 PM ET to 1:00 AM ET.

• The Goal: Starting an hour earlier captures the post-dinner audience, while wrapping up at 1:00 AM ET stops the channel from feeling like a continuous, unorganized overnight graveyard loop.

2. The Revised Nightly Live-Action Lineup

Here is the exact blueprint to optimize the nightly 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM ET slots:

• Mondays: Phil of the Future Marathon — To replace Even Stevens. This brings Phil of the Future back to a prominent spot for the first time since December 11, 2009.
• Tuesdays: Lab Rats Marathon — To replace Wizards of Waverly Place. This returns an action-comedy staple that belongs on Disney XD, ending its long absence since March 23, 2022.
• Wednesdays: Wizards of Waverly Place Marathon — To replace That's So Raven. Moving Wizards to Wednesdays preserves a powerhouse show while keeping the rotation fresh.
• Thursdays: Even Stevens Marathon — To replace Lizzie McGuire. This gives Even Stevens a dedicated home later in the week instead of removing it entirely.
• Fridays: The Suite Life on Deck Marathon — To replace Hannah Montana. This restores the fan-favorite spin-off to the rotation for the first time since May 6, 2014.
• Saturdays: Kim Possible Reruns (Preserved) — Keep this classic animated bridge right where it is to anchor the weekend animation blocks.

• Sundays: Kickin' It Marathon — To replace The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. Bringing back this definitive, martial-arts Disney XD original perfectly fixes Sunday nights, ending its hiatus since June 9, 2020.

Disney XD needs to remain a dedicated home for animation, including upcoming projects like Dragon Striker. We urge Disney Kids & Family to return the live-action sitcoms to Disney Channel or streaming platforms, and give our beloved animated series their regular airtime back.

Sign this petition to tell Disney: Keep Disney XD animated!