Disney Channel New Year Star Showdown

 is a New Year's celebration that will take place on December 31st, 2009 and January 1, 2010 on Disney Channel US. It will feature episodes from current Disney Channel series that are voted on by visitors to the New Year Star Showdown website. The broadcast begins on December 31st at 6/5 Central (evening is implied), with the winning episodes being played on January 1st at 11/10 Central (morning is implied).

Starting on November 20th, the site will have a new set of voting options and trivia games for each of the following weeks until New Year's. During voting, clips are played for each choice. The trivia games are hosted by stars of the various shows that are being voted on.

Participating in the voting will permit access to a Digital Download, plus a piece of the secret puzzle. Obtaining all 6 pieces unlocks an "ultimate sneak peek video".

The site has a link for "Music", which takes you to the Radio Disney page for "Music Videos of 2009!" Visitors may also send New Year's resolutions and wishes.

Series involved in this event

 * Phineas and Ferb
 * The Suite Life on Deck
 * Sonny with a Chance
 * Jonas
 * Wizards of Waverly Place
 * Hannah Montana

Week 1: November 20-26
Voting themes: Super Siblings, Online Games, Favorite Wizards of Waverly Place episodes, Fun with a Friend.

Trivia game: Wizards of Waverly Place. Hosted by Jason Earles of Hannah Montana.

Digital download: printable bingo cards.

Week 2: November 27-December 3
Voting themes: Favorite On-Screen Couple, Favorite Phineas and Ferb Episode, Favourite Guest Star, Favorite Suite Life On Deck Episode.

Trivia game: Phineas and Ferb. Hosted by Chelsea Staub from Jonas.

Digital download: Video preview of an upcoming Hannah Montana episode.

Week 3: December 4-10
Voting themes: Favorite Hannah Montana, School Rules, Favorite Wizards of Waverly Place, Pets

Trivia game: The Suite Life on Deck. Hosted by Phineas and Ferb.

Digital download: Party Kit for New Year's Eve party

Week 4: December 11-17
Voting themes:

Trivia game:

Digital download:

Week 5: December 18-24
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Trivia game:

Digital download:

Week 6: December 25-31
Voting themes:

Trivia game:

Digital download: