Everything You Need to Know about Disney Plus

Looking for a streaming service that would do the trick better than any other? One that would bring TV entertainment without the hassle of installation and all, so you can get going right after subscription? Well, if you thirst for quality TV, who could give you that better than The Walt Disney Company? And, what could be a better OTT option than one of the most recent top rated ones. Yes. You guessed it right. We’re talking about Disney Plus!

 

What is Disney Plus?

Disney Plus is an ad-free American subscription-based streaming service where you can watch your favorite Disney content—from the Walt Disney Studios and Walt Disney Television. The service features a wide range of shows and movies from Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic as well.

Owned by The Walt Disney Company, this service offers a massive library of great content for people of all ages. The service bagged 10 million subscribers by the end of the first day of its launch. And, in about a years time this number has exploded to 86.8 million worldwide. Besides the U.S., Disney Plus is available in Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand too.

The OTT streaming service was much appreciated for its library of content at launch. It is believed, Disney Plus has about 7k shows and 500 films—inclusive of originals from the Disney Channel and Freeform. Eventually, the service aims to host the entire Disney film library along with content that is kept safe in the “Disney Vault”. And, also plans to tap into original unscripted content that holds the ability to engage a wider audience. With more content flowing into its library, the service sure holds great promise for avid TV watchers. So, whether or not you are a Disney fan, investing in this service can turn out to be great for you and your family.  

 

How Much Is Disney Plus?

With that said, the thing is there is no contract that you need to sign with a Disney Plus subscription. And, the monthly subscription does not cost you a fortune either. So you can always sign up for one month at $6.99—check out the factors that matter the most to you in a streaming service, and once you have assessed you can discontinue or carry on with your Disney Plus subscription. Also, you can choose to go for an annual subscription, and pay $69.99 for 12 months—which would save you nearly $14 annually, and give you 24/7/365 access to the best from the world of televisual entertainment. 

 

Does Disney Plus Offer a Free Trial?

Disney offered a seven-day FREE trial to new subscribers for about 6 months after its universal launch. But the free trial option is no longer available in regions other than where the service is new. So in the U.S., U.K. and any other country where the service has established itself, the option to bag a FREE trial is not possible. But, in Japan where it was introduced this summer, new customers were able to check the service with a FREE trial. In Indonesia too, the service launched with an offer to watch several movies FREE for a limited time.

Disney believes the subscription fee has been set at an “attractive price-to-value position”, albeit they say they would continue to evaluate different promotional offers as the service grows—meaning if you stay on the look out, you may just land a great promo deal on your Disney subscription.

 

What Does a Disney Plus Bundle Have in Store for You?

Disney Plus comes with some great bundling offers too—a smart move on part of Disney for sure. For $12.99 per month you can subscribe to Disney , Hulu and ESPN to get yourself a great mix of shows, movies and sports. Which is quite a bargain indeed, because it saves you nearly $6 a month. So if your family has a diverse taste in TV entertainment, access to Disney Plus, ESPN , and Hulu means that you have pretty much something for everyone in the family—for under $15 that is!

 

So, Is Disney Plus Really Worth It?

As we said, at launch the streaming service was received well in terms of its content library. Albeit, it did attract some criticism for technical glitches—which Disney attributed more so to “demand exceeding expectation”. But, with over a year gone by, and millions of subscriptions under its belt, you can now feel more confident about a Disney Plus subscription.

Disney Plus comes with a user-friendly interface which may feel a little too barren or straightforward relative to Netflix, but then Disney wanted user experience to be “simple, elegant and easy—without the product getting in the way of the content”. The best part is device compatibility—besides smartphones and tabs you can stream on many other devices—for instance, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku, Xbox Series X/S—and you can also stream via the web on your PC or Mac.

As for content, without a doubt, Disney Plus gets you access to the fountain house of the most rich TV content created in the U.S. entertainment industry under The Walt Disney Company. And, you even get to watch exclusive streams of Disney films—as was the case with Captain Marvel, Dumbo (2019) and Avengers: Endgame—the first theatrically released Disney films to stream exclusively on Disney Plus. Variety of fresh content is something that you can bank on with the service. Because Disney Plus is intended to showcase almost everything Disney creates—and act as the exclusive home for streaming theatrical blockbusters from Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel and Disney’s own studios.

The high-profile streaming service is very significant a development for Disney as a company. So much so, Disney forsake the millions of dollars Netflix was paying the company to stream its blockbuster movies. From the looks of it Disney is all set to make sure Disney Plus turns out to be a worthwhile bet in the realm of OTT streaming—and so can you!

 

Comparing Disney Plus and Other Major Streaming Services

Although the Disney Plus library of movies and TV series isn’t as large as that of Prime Video or Netflix, the service was aimed to focus on Disney content—of which there is simply loads. Plus, most of its content is family-friendly which makes the deal even sweeter.

Amazon Prime boasts the biggest selection of movies and shows, and takes pride in showcasing the most high-rated movies (7.5 IMDb rating or higher). While Netflix and Hulu carry the most high-rated TV shows (8.0 IMDb rating or higher). But, given the size of the Disney Plus library at launch, and the fact the service has access to the source of the best in TV entertainment, it is not unlikely that with more time Disney Plus will come to stand atop. Streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu have been around for too long to make it a fair comparison at this point in time. But for the sake of it, lets take a quick look at the features that come along each of these streaming services.

Disney Plus allows you to the most number of user profiles. This is where you can customize your watchlist according to your taste, and get viewing recommendations as per your unique interests. You can stream 4 shows at once—and you can view downloaded content on up to 10 devices. For streaming 4 shows at a time via Netflix, you are required to pay $17.99 per month. While Netflix also limits offline viewing to 4 devices. Moreover, Disney gives you the permission to download any number of titles unlike its counterparts.

The best part is Disney Plus despite its cheap subscription cost does not let a single ad in your sight. All in all, a one-stop-shop for Disney content at less than $10 a month is a bargain deal, more so when compared to the other leading streaming services.

 

	Disney Plus	Amazon Prime	Netflix	Hulu
Price	$6.99/mo. or $69.99/yr.	$12.99/mo. or $119/yr.	$8.99/mo. to $17.99/mo. (Basic to Premium)	$5.99/mo. or $11.99/mo. (ad-free)
User Profiles	7	6	5	6
Downloads	Unlimited shows and movies	15-25 shows and movies depending on your location	100 shows and movies	25 shows and movies
Streams	4	3	1-4	2
Compatible Devices	10	10	10	10
Offline Viewing	10 devices	2 devices	1-4 devices	5 devices

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What Shows and Movies Are Available on Disney Plus?

Most of the content on Disney Plus consists of Disney’s massive library of shows and movies that have already been released. The service gets you access to all-time favorites from among animated films and live-action movies in the “Disney Vault”, as well as classics like The Lion King, Cinderella, Snow White, and more.

In addition to pre-existing Disney content, Disney Plus offers popular Pixar movies. And, if you are a Marvel fan, you will find a variety of your movie favorites with the service. TV shows from the National Geographic Channel are in the Disney Plus library. While newer and exclusive content such as the Star Wars series is also available for viewing. Disney Plus offers access to some of the all-time best Musicals too. And, exclusive content such as the film version of the hit Broadway show Hamilton, and Beyoncé’s new musical i.e. Black is King. So whether you are longing to watch the Live-action Lady & the Tramp or What If…? from Marvel, or The Mandalorian, Disney Plus is the only place you can find them all!

Of course, there are some Disney titles that are temporarily missing from the service. But that is because of existing contracts with streaming services like Netflix and TV networks like HBO®. This doesn’t mean these shows and movies won’t make their way to Disney Plus—it is only a matter of time.

As we said earlier, Disney Plus includes a variety of all-new, exclusive original programming as well. The count is relatively low for now, given how young the service is. But with time there is no doubt the stockpile of original Disney Plus content is bound to grow. Here is are some titles you shouldn’t be missing out on:

Exclusive TV Shows & Movies	Current & Upcoming Originals
The World According to Jeff Goldblum  The Imagineering Story  Pixar Sparkshorts High School Musical – The Musical: The Series Forky Asks A Question  Encore  The Mandalorian Marvel Hero Project  Pixar in Real Life ‘’ Noelle Lady and the Tramp  One Day at Disney	WandaVision  Loki  Andors Obi-Wan Kenobi  Hawkeye ·Ms. Marvel  The Falcon and The Winter Soldier  Moon Knight  What If…? She-Hulk

To Conclude

With lockdown situation changing fast here and there, uncertainty prevailing even during the most anticipated and awaited time of the year, it is natural you would want to keep yourself and family entertained. And, a subscription to Disney Plus looks like a perfect idea.

Without a doubt Disney Plus has become one of the top-most streaming services for families around the world. Because it has a library of great timeless Disney originals which can be watched on a variety of compatible devices.   

So, if you are someone who craves more time indoors in the wintry months, Disney Plus would bring you good value for money. Also, if you’re looking for a family-friendly entertainment option at an affordable price, and you love what Disney creates, Disney Plus subscription is absolutely a no-brainer!

Keep in mind though, that you must have a reliable internet connection to be able to stream Disney content without glitches. Don’t currently enjoy a reliable and fast connection? Before you subscribe to Disney Plus, make sure you set yourself up with an affordable high-speed internet plan offered by the likes of Spectrum, Cox and AT&T. You can check available offers in your area via your ZIP code here. Or else you can speak to a professional for pro advice at 1-855-349-9328.