For anyone who grew up in the 2000s, Disney Channel was must-see TV after school. Wizards of Waverly Place, Hannah Montana, That's So Raven and Lizzie McGuire each launched a star and a long list of catchphrases. This One Gotta Go card asks which show you would erase from your after-school memories.
Think about the theme songs, the outfits and the episodes you rewatched over and over after school. Then pick the one you could live without, and get ready for some strong nostalgia from everyone at the table.
The 4 choices on this card
A. Wizards of Waverly Place
Wizards of Waverly Place starred Selena Gomez as Alex Russo, a teen wizard learning magic with her brothers above the family sandwich shop. Fans loved the spells and the sibling chaos. The case against it is that it came later than the others, so some people have less nostalgia for it.
Keep it if: You loved Alex Russo's attitude, the spells gone wrong and the family wizard competition.
B. Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana starred Miley Cyrus as a regular girl with a secret life as a pop star. The songs were real hits and the wig gag never got old. The case against it is that the music was the main draw, so non-fans of the songs might cut it first.
Keep it if: You still know the theme song and secretly think the Hannah Montana songs hold up.
C. That's So Raven
That's So Raven starred Raven-Symoné as a teen with psychic visions that always went a little wrong. Her comedy and costumes made the show. The case against cutting it is that it's one of the funniest on the card, which makes this a hard choice.
Keep it if: Raven's visions, disguises and comedy were the best part of your afternoons.
D. Lizzie McGuire
Lizzie McGuire starred Hilary Duff as a regular middle schooler, with an animated Lizzie sharing her real thoughts. It felt the most relatable of the four. The case against it is that it's the oldest show here, so it might feel the most dated.
Keep it if: Animated Lizzie said what you were thinking, and the show felt like your actual school life.
Our take
We'd cut Wizards of Waverly Place. It's great, but it's the one on this card that arrived latest and has a little less of that early Disney Channel nostalgia. Hannah Montana had the music, That's So Raven had the comedy and Lizzie McGuire had the relatability. Expect the most fun debate between the Hannah Montana fans and the That's So Raven crowd. Bonus question: which theme song can the whole table still sing together without looking up the words?
How to play this card with friends
- Read the four choices out loud.
- Everyone picks the one they'd eliminate at the same time.
- Explain your pick. This is where the fun starts.
- Use the follow-up questions below to keep it going.
Follow-up questions to keep the debate going
- Which Disney Channel show had the smartest storytelling under the family-friendly surface?
- Which theme song is stuck in your head right now?
- Which star went on to the biggest career after the show?
- Which Disney Channel show deserves a spot on this card instead?
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2000s Disney Channel Shows: quick answers
What were the most popular Disney Channel shows in the 2000s?
Lizzie McGuire, That's So Raven, Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place were four of the biggest Disney Channel shows of the 2000s. Others like The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and Phineas and Ferb were huge too, which makes this card a great nostalgia question.
Who starred in Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place?
Hannah Montana starred Miley Cyrus as Miley Stewart, a teen who secretly lived a double life as pop star Hannah Montana. Wizards of Waverly Place starred Selena Gomez as Alex Russo, a teenage wizard in training. Both shows helped launch long careers in music and acting.
