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The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (Disney Channel)

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Classic characters will delight preschoolers.

parents & educators say
  • 33% say violence is an issue
  • 33% say there are positive role models
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Disney's late-'80s incarnation of the well-known yellow bear was a big hit with kids and families. All of the original characters appear -- Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Rabbit, Eeyore, and Owl -- allowing the show to stick to the same themes as the original cartoons, but with new adventures and songs. Lessons are kid-friendly and relevant to the age group.

Positive messages: Age-appropriate lessons on friendship and sharing.
Violence & scariness: Not applicable.
Sexy stuff: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
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What to talk about

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Families can talk about the series and the lasting impact Winnie has had on several generations. What is it about these characters and their situations that continue to draw kids and families? Who do kids identify with most? When they feel sad like Eeyore, what do they do?

What's the story?

What's the story?

THE NEW ADVENTURES OF WINNIE THE POOH is based on A.A. Milne's Pooh character and Pooh's well-known animal friends who live together in the Hundred Acre Wood.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Although these are supposed to be the "new" adventures, the lessons are just as classic and time-tested as the characters. Kids will be drawn to these characters because their personalities are so distinct: Pooh (voiced by Jim Cummings) is still simple and loves "hunny"; Eeyore (Peter Cullen) is still charming in a self-effacing sort of way; Rabbit (Ken Sansom) is still a little stand-offish and impatient.

The only hints at newness occasionally appear in the dialogue. For example, in one episode Tigger (Paul Winchell) remarked to viewers that he thought another animal was "one taco short of a combination plate." These touches probably make the show a little more relatable to today's generation, but the messages -- such as the importance of friendship, sharing, and believing in yourself -- will always hold up.

TV themes & details

TV Details
TV Rating: TV-Y
Network: Disney Channel
Cast: Jim Cummings, John Fiedler, Paul Winchell
Genre: Kids' Animation
Where to watch: Disney Channel
This review was written by Tara Swords
 
 

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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
  • 33% say violence is an issue
  • 33% say there are positive role models
  • 33% say there are positive messages
  • 33% say it's educational
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RainforestGal
teen, 15 years old
2
 
Sweet as Honey!
Its ADORABLE! A true Disney classic, good for kids and just honey-sweet!
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GeodeGem
teen, 15 years old
2
 
Winnie the Pooh where are you!?
The cutest and most inoccent show i've ever seen! Where on Earth did it go? It's a true classic Disney! How dare they take it off! They don't even show it on ToonDisney! Oh, wait, infact there IS no ToonDisney anymore! It's just a bunch of skater junk! I am getting confused. I want Winnie The Pooh back, and I heard just cuz he's got the word "Pooh" in his name, people think its nasty, only those with gutter minds think that's what it is about. Any word can have a good meaning, just like any person, anyrhing can have a good meaning. I want this show back. And I want real Disney back.
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Kryssy
teen, 16 years old
4
 
I still sing the theme song today
Very cute. I've been a Pooh Bear fan all my life.
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ink
teen, 15 years old
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cagseg
adult
 
Love This Show
This half hour show may not be faithful to the classic, but it is very enjoyable. Somebody always learns a lesson, friendships are always important, and these guys seem to get into more trouble than any group of toddlers. Start watching around three or four, but can be enjoyed for years.
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MordecaiRigby2001
kid, 10 years old
3
 
So Cute and Tame
Teaches Good Lessons Its Run Through 1988-1991 R.I.P Better Than Junk Nowadays
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BlueSunday
teen, 15 years old
3
 
A Disney Classic
It was a really sweet show I use to watch when it was on, I miss it so much and it would be perfect for the younger kids in my family. Rabbit can be a little snappy, but only if something goes wrong and he gets stressed, and there's really nothing bad about this show. It was kid friendly and everyone was pretty nice to eachother.
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NorthernNights
teen, 15 years old
2
 
I miss it
People need to grow up on the Pooh deal, get your minds out of the gutter. Plus, I think its cute and intertaning, its better than all of the junk they try to pull off as 'shows' Infact if it was on Disney today, it would be the only kid friendly thing on.
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Nectaria
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NoseStuckInABook
teen, 15 years old
3
 
Better than that computer-generated crap.
Show this instead!
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Miranda ...
kid, 11 years old
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My all time favorite disney classic!
THIS IS THE BEST WALT DISNEY CLASSIC EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No other disney classic is better than this! It is my favorite disney movie!!!!!! Winnie the pooh rocks! Very cute cartoon.
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MidnightCresent
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It was so dang cute, and fun, it had a good welcoming feeling with it
Okay, NorthernNights took the words out of my mouth, well out of my fingers.. whatever. Well, I agree, its classic Disney, it was good and friendly, and its not disturbed by annoying tween town! Bring it on!
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DexterSmith
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Cute Pooh series sure to delight kids
Sexual Content (Not an Issue): None. Violence (Not an Issue): Comic peril. Language (Not an Issue): None. Social Behavior (On): Friendship and sharing are major themes of the show. Commercialism (Not an Issue): Part of the huge Winnie the Pooh marketing empire. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Not an Issue): None.
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