The Vanellope Show

Vanellope & Friends is a American animated educational children's series created by Jule Selbo and Jenny Wingfield. A spin-off and segment to Disney Pals, it aired its first episode on Disney Junior on July 9, 2015 and ended on November 12, 2019. The show features Disney Pals ' popular character, Vanellope von Schweetz, who conveys educational messages through song-and-dance routines with a friendly, optimistic attitude. Although the series received mixed reviews from critics, as well as some controversy, it was still acclaimed by viewers under 9 years, as well as longtime Disney Pals fans. Reruns of the program aired on Disney Junior from 2019 to present. After the show ended, it became available to watch digitally on Disney+, which was launched shorty afterward.

Reception
Critical reception toward Vanellope & Friends was mixed, despite being loved by children under nine years and longtime fans of Disney Pals.

Criticism
While many critics found it an excellence in children's target marketing, some others have criticized it for its "one-dimensionality" and lack of educational value, as well as false advertising. Some even complained that Vanellope's role as the host caused roles to be reduced for older Disney Pals characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, and Buzz Lightyear. One specific criticism is:

- "Though the Disney Pals character may have done well at getting her own segment, her show somehow does not assist children in learning to deal with negative feelings and emotions like we hoped it would. At least Disney could have made a conscious decision to make Vanellope more simple. Along with her steady giggles and unconditional love, Vanellope offers kids a one-dimensional playground where everyone must be happy and everything must be resolved right away".

In November 2019, in response to this criticism, Disney offered refunds for Vanellope & Friends products in case they "left kids for angered than entertained".