Disney+ streaming service
09-14-22, 07:57 PM
#1602
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Re: Disney+ streaming service
Get DMI points every month by linking your Disney+ account.
https://www.disneymovieinsiders.com/...unt/disneyplus
https://www.disneymovieinsiders.com/...unt/disneyplus
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09-15-22, 05:43 PM
#1603
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Re: Disney+ streaming service
Sorta makes up for the upcoming price increase (though we’ll see if Kodi will still leave out the commercials if you don’t take that.)
10-02-22, 04:46 PM
#1604
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Re: Disney+ streaming service
This just hit my inbox:
I have the basic D+ service for $7.99/month… looks like that will become the ad supported tier and the ad-free will be $10.99/month.
WE'RE UPDATING OUR SUBSCRIBER AGREEMENT
In advance of the launch of the ad-supported tier on Disney+, we wanted to let you know that we are making some corresponding updates to our Subscriber Agreement. We also took the opportunity to streamline it to make it even easier to read and update some of our other terms.
These terms will apply as of today for new subscribers. For prior and existing subscribers, like you, these terms will be effective beginning on November 3, 2022 (and the prior version of our Subscriber Agreement will apply until then).
We encourage you to review the updated Subscriber Agreement in full and save a copy for your files. Once effective, it will govern your use and enjoyment of your Disney+ or ESPN+ subscription. We are as committed as ever to making sure you have an enjoyable streaming experience. Please visit our Help Center for more information about your subscription. We have highlighted some of the changes for your reference:
• We’re reflecting that with the launch of the ad-supported tier, subscriptions to our streaming services may be offered in tiers that differ, including with respect to features, pricing, and other factors.
• We’re clarifying that, by signing up for and using our streaming services, you consent to receive email and other forms of electronic notices and disclosures relating to your subscription and our services (for example, we will attempt to notify you via email before price changes).
• We’re explaining that subscriptions to the Disney Bundle will be subject to terms and disclosures presented during the sign-up and purchase process and related FAQs in our Help Center.
• We’re updating the arbitration agreement to be more specific about the procedures for resolving any disputes relating to your subscription and our services.
In advance of the launch of the ad-supported tier on Disney+, we wanted to let you know that we are making some corresponding updates to our Subscriber Agreement. We also took the opportunity to streamline it to make it even easier to read and update some of our other terms.
These terms will apply as of today for new subscribers. For prior and existing subscribers, like you, these terms will be effective beginning on November 3, 2022 (and the prior version of our Subscriber Agreement will apply until then).
We encourage you to review the updated Subscriber Agreement in full and save a copy for your files. Once effective, it will govern your use and enjoyment of your Disney+ or ESPN+ subscription. We are as committed as ever to making sure you have an enjoyable streaming experience. Please visit our Help Center for more information about your subscription. We have highlighted some of the changes for your reference:
• We’re reflecting that with the launch of the ad-supported tier, subscriptions to our streaming services may be offered in tiers that differ, including with respect to features, pricing, and other factors.
• We’re clarifying that, by signing up for and using our streaming services, you consent to receive email and other forms of electronic notices and disclosures relating to your subscription and our services (for example, we will attempt to notify you via email before price changes).
• We’re explaining that subscriptions to the Disney Bundle will be subject to terms and disclosures presented during the sign-up and purchase process and related FAQs in our Help Center.
• We’re updating the arbitration agreement to be more specific about the procedures for resolving any disputes relating to your subscription and our services.
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10-03-22, 06:16 PM
#1605
Re: Disney+ streaming service
I continue to wonder if any of us who did the 3-year deal will get some sort of offer...
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10-03-22, 08:08 PM
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Re: Disney+ streaming service
I'm still riding that out. Hard to believe it hasn't been three years yet!
That said, I have Verizon and they give Verizon customers the Disney bundle. Hope these changes don't have any effect on that as it is my plan once the 3-year initial buy runs out.
That said, I have Verizon and they give Verizon customers the Disney bundle. Hope these changes don't have any effect on that as it is my plan once the 3-year initial buy runs out.
10-03-22, 08:49 PM
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Re: Disney+ streaming service
10-05-22, 04:39 PM
#1608
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Re: Disney+ streaming service
Holding out hope but not optimistic that us 3 year subscribers get a special deal. I think that when it is all said and done that I will just end up buying the bundle that gets me Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ all add free. I think that maybe this bundle will be offered where we sign up for year and get a month free or perhaps $2-3 is discounted from a 1 year sign-up during the first 2-3 months or something like that. Any discount to the bundle price is better than nothing.
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10-14-22, 05:55 AM
#1609
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Re: Disney+ streaming service
Well, 3-year deal members, wonder no more. I got an email a few minutes ago detailing our "bargain," for year four...
That isn't very impressive to me. Maybe it's designed that way to get us thinking about the Disney + Hulu + ESPN stuff. I guess if the ad-free version is $11/month that's $132/year so $52 off. Still doesn't feel like an amazing deal and certainly didn't have much "thanks for being with us from the beginning" fanfare.
We have Hulu basic for $80/year and I'll be honest, I'm sick of my kids exposed to the ads. I'm definitely not going to ads for Disney+. If we stick with what we have, it's $80/year Hulu + $80/year Disney+ or $160 total. If we did the Hulu ad-free Disney ESPN then it's $240/year, or $80 extra. But the Hulu ad tier with Disney ad-free and ESPN is $168/year, so $8 for ESPN. I assume ESPN is just full of ads since it's live games and live shows. I still don't get why I wouldn't be able to watch local NBA games on it but whatever. Money's gotta money.
In the big picture the increases are not a lot for us, and I think we may find it worth going that route to become ad free, but that's getting expensive for a lot of people, if you ask me.
We wanted to remind you that your Disney+ annual subscription will automatically renew for $79.99 on November 12, 2022. Your payment method on file will be charged unless you cancel your subscription before then.
If you no longer want access to Disney+ and wish to cancel your subscription, either call 888-905-7888, or go to account settings, select the subscription you would like to cancel and click “Cancel Subscription.”
We are always here to help. For any questions, please visit our Help Center for more information.
If you no longer want access to Disney+ and wish to cancel your subscription, either call 888-905-7888, or go to account settings, select the subscription you would like to cancel and click “Cancel Subscription.”
We are always here to help. For any questions, please visit our Help Center for more information.
We have Hulu basic for $80/year and I'll be honest, I'm sick of my kids exposed to the ads. I'm definitely not going to ads for Disney+. If we stick with what we have, it's $80/year Hulu + $80/year Disney+ or $160 total. If we did the Hulu ad-free Disney ESPN then it's $240/year, or $80 extra. But the Hulu ad tier with Disney ad-free and ESPN is $168/year, so $8 for ESPN. I assume ESPN is just full of ads since it's live games and live shows. I still don't get why I wouldn't be able to watch local NBA games on it but whatever. Money's gotta money.
In the big picture the increases are not a lot for us, and I think we may find it worth going that route to become ad free, but that's getting expensive for a lot of people, if you ask me.
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10-14-22, 07:55 AM
#1610
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Disney+ streaming service
Well, 3-year deal members, wonder no more. I got an email a few minutes ago detailing our "bargain," for year four...
That isn't very impressive to me. Maybe it's designed that way to get us thinking about the Disney + Hulu + ESPN stuff. I guess if the ad-free version is $11/month that's $132/year so $52 off. Still doesn't feel like an amazing deal and certainly didn't have much "thanks for being with us from the beginning" fanfare.
We have Hulu basic for $80/year and I'll be honest, I'm sick of my kids exposed to the ads. I'm definitely not going to ads for Disney+. If we stick with what we have, it's $80/year Hulu + $80/year Disney+ or $160 total. If we did the Hulu ad-free Disney ESPN then it's $240/year, or $80 extra. But the Hulu ad tier with Disney ad-free and ESPN is $168/year, so $8 for ESPN. I assume ESPN is just full of ads since it's live games and live shows. I still don't get why I wouldn't be able to watch local NBA games on it but whatever. Money's gotta money.
In the big picture the increases are not a lot for us, and I think we may find it worth going that route to become ad free, but that's getting expensive for a lot of people, if you ask me.
That isn't very impressive to me. Maybe it's designed that way to get us thinking about the Disney + Hulu + ESPN stuff. I guess if the ad-free version is $11/month that's $132/year so $52 off. Still doesn't feel like an amazing deal and certainly didn't have much "thanks for being with us from the beginning" fanfare.
We have Hulu basic for $80/year and I'll be honest, I'm sick of my kids exposed to the ads. I'm definitely not going to ads for Disney+. If we stick with what we have, it's $80/year Hulu + $80/year Disney+ or $160 total. If we did the Hulu ad-free Disney ESPN then it's $240/year, or $80 extra. But the Hulu ad tier with Disney ad-free and ESPN is $168/year, so $8 for ESPN. I assume ESPN is just full of ads since it's live games and live shows. I still don't get why I wouldn't be able to watch local NBA games on it but whatever. Money's gotta money.
In the big picture the increases are not a lot for us, and I think we may find it worth going that route to become ad free, but that's getting expensive for a lot of people, if you ask me.
The best deal is obviously the bundle, but there's no annual price which I don't get... I guess like Netflix they think their service is good enough that they don't need an annual price to lock people in.
10-14-22, 01:56 PM
#1611
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Re: Disney+ streaming service
Yep, just got the same thing. Not really a deal at all, seems like regular price.
(I actually had a renewal come in today for a magazine, saying it would be full price upon renewal. I clicked through the cancel, and it immediately said "Wait a minute, do you still want your 50% off intro price that you had last year?" I said Yes. SiriusXM as well, when your renewal comes up, it's actually built in to the phone IVR now to let you renew at a big discount rather than cancelling.)
Everything I've seen about Disney is there is no way they will be offering deals soon. I am open to being wrong on that though. The streamers are starting to struggle.
I did the math and it looks like the Disney bundle on Hulu (with ads) is cheaper than Hulu and D+ annual, so I'll probably due that. Don't care at all about ESPN.
I was wondering about the lack of annual as well. Either as you say they don't they need it, or maybe they just don't want an overwhelming number of options.
Streaming is getting more and more expensive. It's not yet to cable/satellite pricing, but getting there. And unless you sign up for a year, there's no contract term - yet. I'm definitely at the point where I will let some annual subs cancel, and review the monthlies as well.
(I actually had a renewal come in today for a magazine, saying it would be full price upon renewal. I clicked through the cancel, and it immediately said "Wait a minute, do you still want your 50% off intro price that you had last year?" I said Yes. SiriusXM as well, when your renewal comes up, it's actually built in to the phone IVR now to let you renew at a big discount rather than cancelling.)
Everything I've seen about Disney is there is no way they will be offering deals soon. I am open to being wrong on that though. The streamers are starting to struggle.
I did the math and it looks like the Disney bundle on Hulu (with ads) is cheaper than Hulu and D+ annual, so I'll probably due that. Don't care at all about ESPN.
I was wondering about the lack of annual as well. Either as you say they don't they need it, or maybe they just don't want an overwhelming number of options.
Streaming is getting more and more expensive. It's not yet to cable/satellite pricing, but getting there. And unless you sign up for a year, there's no contract term - yet. I'm definitely at the point where I will let some annual subs cancel, and review the monthlies as well.
10-14-22, 02:12 PM
#1612
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Disney+ streaming service
I don't think there's even an option for Disney+ ad free and Hulu with ads (post December 8). How much did you see it for?
There is a
Disney plus with ads and Hulu with ads for 10 bucks a month.
Disney+ (ads), Hulu(ads), ESPN+: 13 a month
Disney+ (ad free), Hulu(ads) and ESPN+: 14 a month going up to 15 a month (separately without espn this would be 10.99 + 7.99 so cheaper just to get ESPN+ and never watch it unless you are grandfathered into the the old Disney+ annual plan)
Disney+ (ad free), Hulu (ad free), ESPN+: 20 bucks a month, price not changing (separately without espn 10.99 + 14.99)
There is a
Disney plus with ads and Hulu with ads for 10 bucks a month.
Disney+ (ads), Hulu(ads), ESPN+: 13 a month
Disney+ (ad free), Hulu(ads) and ESPN+: 14 a month going up to 15 a month (separately without espn this would be 10.99 + 7.99 so cheaper just to get ESPN+ and never watch it unless you are grandfathered into the the old Disney+ annual plan)
Disney+ (ad free), Hulu (ad free), ESPN+: 20 bucks a month, price not changing (separately without espn 10.99 + 14.99)
10-14-22, 03:07 PM
#1613
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Re: Disney+ streaming service
Sorry, yeah, I was looking at the 13.99 bundle - Hulu with ads, ESPN, and D+ which currently says ad-free in the bundle description.
Maybe that'll change Dec 8 to be an ad-version, that's just what it's showing me in my current Hulu profile.
Maybe that'll change Dec 8 to be an ad-version, that's just what it's showing me in my current Hulu profile.
10-14-22, 03:10 PM
#1614
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Disney+ streaming service
And that bundle will remain ad free for Disney but will go up by a buck.
I think I'm going to grandfather in for a year and maybe do the bundle next year. If there was a way for them to get the grandfathered annual and pay extra for the bundle, I would, but IIRC they don't do that.
10-14-22, 05:33 PM
#1615
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Re: Disney+ streaming service
My annual hulu with ads expired in August so I was going to do the bundle (no ads) in November when the 3 year prepay expired. I was really tired of the hulu ads. What I discovered last month is that if I sign up for the bundle now along with the bundle discount, it discounts the prepaid Disney at the regular monthly rate so that the hulu (no ads)/ESPN+ portion was actually cheaper ($12) than the hulu no ads was by itself ($13).
I got the same $79.99 email, but my renewal next month on Disney+ still lists at $69.99. Obviously I'll monitor that, but based on my scheduled future hulu withdrawals it appears to be cheaper to sign up for the bundle then take the annual Disney+ plan which deducts the regular monthly fee from the bundle.
I got the same $79.99 email, but my renewal next month on Disney+ still lists at $69.99. Obviously I'll monitor that, but based on my scheduled future hulu withdrawals it appears to be cheaper to sign up for the bundle then take the annual Disney+ plan which deducts the regular monthly fee from the bundle.
10-14-22, 05:40 PM
#1616
DVD Talk Godfather & 2020 TOTY Winner
Re: Disney+ streaming service
I get Hulu with Ads through Sprint so I will just re-up D+ at the current price.
Funny aside : My daughter's friend works at Disneyland. They give every employee a pass that allows them to bring up to three additional friends with them for free entry to the park up to 16 times a year. They can, if they so choose, surrender that pass in exchange for.... One Year of Disney+ (ad free)! Shockingly, some people do apparently take Disney up of that offer.
Funny aside : My daughter's friend works at Disneyland. They give every employee a pass that allows them to bring up to three additional friends with them for free entry to the park up to 16 times a year. They can, if they so choose, surrender that pass in exchange for.... One Year of Disney+ (ad free)! Shockingly, some people do apparently take Disney up of that offer.
10-14-22, 05:47 PM
#1617
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Disney+ streaming service
Yeah, I barely watch hulu because I have ads, and I only paid a buck for it. I'm not paying significantly more for hulu with ads so it's either the ad free bundle or no hulu (unless they do another black friday deal)
10-14-22, 06:06 PM
#1618
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Re: Disney+ streaming service
Yeah I know your a Clip show fan.
10-14-22, 06:27 PM
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10-14-22, 06:31 PM
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10-14-22, 06:37 PM
#1621
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Re: Disney+ streaming service
Meanwhile I watched all of Rings of Power because I thought there'd be discussion and nobody (including me) can be bothered to make a thread for the finale.
Back to Disney + and bundles, the main thing that tempts me to get the hulu bundle is stuff like Bleach, because apparently in the US they're going to put all their anime on hulu instead of Disney + which kinda sucks.
10-15-22, 08:26 AM
#1623
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Re: Disney+ streaming service
I was gonna, but it looked like others had typically done it for the series and I'm not the kind of person who likes to steal thunder nor feel the need to be "the one who posts threads." Maybe I should've gone for it. Next time.
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10-25-22, 11:11 AM
#1624
DVD Talk Godfather & 2020 TOTY Winner
Re: Disney+ streaming service
I'll definitely watch this. Wonder if it will "live online" or if it's just a live-event only. Since it starts at 11pm ET, I figure it will have to be streamable the next day, but I guess we'll find out.
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10-25-22, 11:35 AM
#1625
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Re: Disney+ streaming service
I still have a year left on my initial 3+1 and hoping it doesn’t price itself out of me renewing by then.
Disney+ is the new home for Doctor Who and the new Russel T. Davies run starting next year.
https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-fe...-on-doctor-who
Disney+ is the new home for Doctor Who and the new Russel T. Davies run starting next year.
https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-fe...-on-doctor-who