EntertainmentStreamingHuge Disney Plus subscription overhaul coming soonAd-supported plan to be added as well as a price hike for 4K HDR Disney+ streamingWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
EntertainmentStreamingHuge Disney Plus subscription overhaul coming soonAd-supported plan to be added as well as a price hike for 4K HDR Disney+ streamingWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Ad-supported plan to be added as well as a price hike for 4K HDR Disney+ streaming
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Rik Henderson / Future)
(Image credit: Rik Henderson / Future)
Disneyhas announced sweeping changes to itsDisney+service. New subscription tiers including a cheaper, ad-supported option are coming to the platform considered to be one of thebest streaming servicesaround.
Already launched in the US, the Standard with Ads option will be introduced to the UK, along with France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Norway, Sweden and Denmark from 1 November 2023.
New Disney Plus subscription prices
UK pricing for the new tiers starts at £4.99 per month for ad-supported membership. This enables access to the entire library of content at Full HD / 5.1, but only allows two devices to stream shows and films at the same time, and there’s no ability to download content for offline viewing.
The Standard tier will cost the same as a current Disney+ subscription – £7.99 per month or £79.90 annually. As well as the video and audio limitations, Standard subscribers will be restricted to two simultaneous streams. You will be able to download shows and movies though.
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Essentially, Disney is restructuring its streaming platform to be more likeNetflixwhen it comes to pricing, althoughNetflix’s Premium tier costs £15.99 per month and Standard is £10.99.
“The introduction of the ad-supported plan marks the next evolution for Disney+ in the UK, as we provide greater choice for our customers and our world-class advertising partners alike,” said the European president of The Walt Disney Company, Jan Koeppen.
“Disney+ continues to set itself apart in today’s streaming landscape, offering unrivalled value, genre-defining TV series and blockbuster movies set within a simple and seamless experience.”
It is also being reported that, like Netflix, the service is clamping down on password sharing, with CEO Bob Iger stating that there are plans to “roll out tactics” in 2024.
Pricing for the Standard Disney+ plan is also rising in the US – to $13.99.
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