In general, I am a huge fan of Disney. I even own stock. However, I am not pleased with what's happened to the programming lately. I know what's going on, but it doesn't make me happy.
So, Disney XD was launched to try to capture the male "tween" audience. Phineus and Ferb, Zeke and Luther, Pair of Kings..... (they're very into the male duo.) I would much prefer the Babysitter is a Vampire series was reserved for that channel. However, Disney is due to launch a new channel that is all "Playhouse Disney" all the time. That is due out next year and will be taking the channel vacated by the Soap Opera Channel.
I also am not pleased with the new Disney Junior block, nor the fact that a lot of my son's favorite programming is now on between 4am and 8 am. Thank goodness for DVR and On Demand.
I also think that the only reason for Shake it Up is to try to bring back everything that was bad about '80's fashion. Ick! I do, however, enjoy Phineus and Ferb a lot. I think it is about something pure of the childhood spirit and there is no lying or deception. We're taking our kids to see the stage production this fall. I am so looking forward to that.
Look for the new Disney Channel next year. In the meantime, I would definitely curb the afternoon viewing.