Best quests for Kids on DStv this July

Help your kids get the best out of their remaining holiday time with delightful series and movies on DStv.

Beat the winter chill with funny thrills. Comedy shows like the must-see brand-new puppet series The Barbarian And The Troll, and Big City Green Season 3, are perfect for snuggling up and laughing along with as a family. You won’t even need a Live, Laugh, Love sign!

And if you’re worried about getting your kids back in the school mood after the 15th, sit them down in front of the new series Vikingskool and they’ll remember what an adventure it can be learning anything with your friends. Amazing Animal Friends will get them excited not just for the cute animals, but the idea of being able to see their school friends every day.

And get the tinies moving and jiving with tiny sing-alongs on Cocomelon.

PS: The Kids’ Open Window remains in effect throughout the school holidays, until Friday, 15 July. So DStv Family viewers will be able to see everything on Disney Channel (DStv Channel 303) and DreamWorks (DStv Channel 304), DStv Compact viewers can enjoy access to Nickelodeon (DStv Channel 305) and Nick Jr (DStv Channel 307), and DStv Access viewers can see shows on NickToons (DStv Channel 308) and Boomerang (DStv Channel 302).

So, send your kids on their own quest for adventures, with DStv this July!

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The Barbarian And The Troll Season 1

Puppet fantasy comedy series? Yes please! Ex-princess Brendar The Barbarian and rebellious troll prince Evan become adventurous companions as they set out to complete the ultimate quest. While there’s plenty to enchant little kids, it’s the slightly older ones who’ll really catch the genre-bending absurdist jokes (including some soap opera-style romantic drama between Steve the knight and wizard Horus Scum’s ex-wife, Gnarlia), and the loopy script that makes this series such fun.

Watch The Barbarian And The Troll Season 1 from Monday, 18 July at 08:40 on Nickelodeon (DStv Channel 305)

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Vikingskool Season 1

This “kool” animated series for 6-11-year-old comes from Ireland’s Cartoon Saloon (The Secret Of Kells) and French animation studio Samka Productions. It centres on three teen Viking warriors-in-training – disgraced hero’s son Erik, and artistic storyteller Arnie, and former feral child Yiva (who wants to be a Valkyrie) – and their adventures at an elite school where they’re learning everything from axe throwing, to boat racing, to troll wrestling.

Watch Vikingskool Season 1 Mondays-Fridays from Monday, 4 July at 15:15 on Disney Channel (DStv Channel 303)

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Amazing Animal Friends Season 1

Sit your animal-mad kids of all ages down for this one, because they’re about to meet some unusual real-life animal best friends. Better still? Some of them are local, including orphaned rhino calf Esme and her best friends, David the dog and Millie the lamb. And we’ll see Zimbabwe’s famous Nzou, the elephant who thinks she’s a buffalo. Classic Disney fans will even meet real-life fox and hound best buddies. Also look out for Baby Animals Season 1, Saturdays & Sundays from Sunday, 10 July at 19:40.

Watch Amazing Animal Friends Season 1 from Saturday, 16 July at 17:05 on Da Vinci (DStv Channel 318)

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Cocomelon Season 1

Singalong time! This joyful, bright-eyed and brightly coloured computer animated series with toddler and baby characters teaches classic nursery rhymes and new learn-along songs about everything from potty training to saving water, along with highlighted words. If you have a child aged one to three, this hits the sweet spot of showing things from a child’s perspective and will become a new addiction.

Watch Cocomelon Season 1 from Monday, 4 July at 06:30 on Boomerang (DStv Channel 302)

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Big City Greens Season 3

Animated adventure comedy series about the Green family, who move to their grandma’s farm… a tiny green patch of land in the middle of Big City. This season begins with a Halloween episode, so the pumpkin harvest is all-important. There’s a big business lesson in store for Cricket Green (and viewers) when he gets involved in the cafe his grandmother bought at the end of season 2. And the show uncovers the terrifying power of the Live Love Laugh sign. Like Gravity Falls, this is an easy watch-along for the whole family.

Watch Big City Greens Season 3 Mondays-Thursdays from Monday, 18 July at 18:15 on Disney Channel (DStv Channel 303)

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Where to watch

• DaVinci (DStv Channel 318): DStv Access
• Nickelodeon (DStv Channel 305): DStv Compact Plus
• Boomerang (DStv Channel 302): DStv Family
• Disney Channel (DStv Channel 303): DStv Compact

More fun for kids on DStv this July

New series/seasons

• Aquaman: King Of Atlantis Season 1 from Friday, 2 July at 10:10 on Cartoon Network (DStv Channel 301)
• Mister Maker Season 3 from Friday, 1 July at 11:35 on CBeebies (DStv Channel 306)
• Baby Animals Season 1 Saturdays & Sundays from Sunday, 10 July at 19:40 on Da Vinci (DStv Channel 318)
• Bajillionaires Season 1 Mondays & Tuesdays from Monday, 11 July at 16:40 on Da Vinci (DStv Channel 318)
• Milo Season 1 from Friday, 1 July at 06:40 on JimJam (DStv Channel 310)

Movies

• Swindle on Sunday, 24 July at 13:20 on Nickelodeon (DStv Channel 305)
• Splitting Adam on Sunday, 31 July at 13:20 on Nickelodeon (DStv Channel 305)
• Lucky on Sunday, 3 July at 09:30 on NickToons (DStv Channel 308)
• Paw Patrol Mighty Pups on Sunday, 3 July at 08:45 on NickToons (DStv Channel 308)
• Blaze Of Glory on Sunday, 10 July at 08:45 on NickToons (DStv Channel 308)
• The Loud House: Schooled on Sunday, 10 July at 09:30 on NickToons (DStv Channel 308)
• Middlemost Post Movie on Monday, 11 July at 09:30 on NickToons (DStv Channel 308)
• Race To The Top Of The World on Sunday, 17 July at 08:45 on NickToons (DStv Channel 308)
• SpongeBob SquarePants Atlantis on Thursday, 14 July at 14:30 on NickToons (DStv Channel 308)
• Dora The Explorer on Sunday, 24 July at 08:45 on NickToons (DStv Channel 308)
• SpongeBob: Truth Or Square on Monday, 22 July at 09:30 on NickToons (DStv Channel 308)
• Dora Saves The Mermaid on Sunday, 31 July at 08:45 on NickToons (DStv Channel 308)
• Maya The Bee 3: The Golden Orb on Saturday, 2 July at 16:00 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• The Elfkins: Baking A Difference on Saturday, 9 July at 16:00 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• The Paw Patrol Movie on Saturday, 16 July at 16:00 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• Dino Dana: The Movie on Saturday, 23 July at 16:00 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• The Lady Bug on Saturday, 30 July at 16:00 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)

New episodes

• Thomas & Friends Season 25 from Monday, 18 July at 07:05 on Boomerang (DStv Channel 302)
• Taffy Season 1 Mondays-Fridays from Monday, 11 July at 08:25 on Boomerang (DStv Channel 302)
• Bionic Max Season 1 from Monday, 18 July at 08:05 on Cartoon Network (DStv Channel 301)
• Apple & Onion Season 2 from Saturday, 30 July at 11:25 on Cartoon Network (DStv Channel 301)
• Mira Royal Detective Season 2 Saturdays & Sundays from Saturday, 2 July at 10:30 on Disney Junior (DStv Channel 309)
• Dragons Race To The Edge Season 1 from Monday, 4 July at 07:00 on DreamWorks (DStv Channel 304)
• George Of The Jungle Season 1 from Monday, 4 July at 13:00 on DreamWorks (DStv Channel 304)
• Curious George Season 1 Saturdays & Sundays from Saturday, 2 July at 09:00 on JimJam (DStv Channel 310)
• The Adventures Of Paddington Season 1 from Monday, 18 July at 08:15 on Nick Jr (DStv Channel 307)
• Alvin And The Chipmunks Season 5 from Monday, 4 July at 10:15 on Nickelodeon (DStv Channel 305)
• SpongeBob SquarePants Season 25 from Monday, 4 July at 15:40 on NickToons (DStv Channel 308)
• It's Pony Season 1 from Monday, 25 July at 16:00 on NickToons (DStv Channel 308)
• Elinor Wonders Why Season 1 from Monday, 4 July at 16:00 on PBS Kids (DStv Channel 313)

Stunts & specials

• Holidays Movies Mondays-Fridays from Monday, 4 July at 09:10 on Boomerang (DStv Channel 302)
• Boomerang World Tour Mondays-Fridays from Monday, 11 July at 09:10 on Boomerang (DStv Channel 302)
• CN Climate Champion from Monday, 11 July at 09:40 on Cartoon Network (DStv Channel 301)
• Holiday Fun Club from Wednesday, 27 July at 06:00 on CBeebies (DStv Channel 306)
• International Friendship Day on Saturday, 30 July at 12:00 on Da Vinci (DStv Channel 318)
• Mega Movie Stars from Saturday, 2 July at 10:30 on DreamWorks (DStv Channel 304)
• Paw Patrol Marathon from Saturday, 2 July at 12:00 on Nick Jr (DStv Channel 307)
• Santiago Of The Season Stunt from Thursday, 7 July at 09:30 on Nick Jr (DStv Channel 307)
• Paw Patrol Dino Stunt from Saturday, 16 July at 12:00 on Nick Jr (DStv Channel 307)
• Deer Squad Season 1 Marathon from Saturday, 30 Juky at 12:00 on Nick Jr (DStv Channel 307)
• The Casagrandes Holiday from Monday, 4 July at 14:20 on Nickelodeon (DStv Channel 305)
• The Thundermans Holiday from Monday, 11 July at 14:20 on Nickelodeon (DStv Channel 305)
• Nicky Deuce Stunt on Sunday, 17 July at 13:20 on Nickelodeon (DStv Channel 305)
• United Colours Of Bikini Bottom: Yellow Week on Monday, 18 July at 14:20 on Nickelodeon (DStv Channel 305)
• United Colours Of Bikini Bottom: White Week on Sunday, 25 July at 13:20 on Nickelodeon (DStv Channel 305)
• The Casagrandes Stunt from Monday, 4 July at 09:30 on NickToons (DStv Channel 308)
• Alvin & The Chipmunks from Monday, 18 July at 09:30 on NickToons (DStv Channel 308)
• SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blow Out from Sunday, 24 July at 09:30 on NickToons (DStv Channel 308)
• Patrick Star Holiday Stunt from Monday, 25 July at 09:30 on NickToons (DStv Channel 308)

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