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Disney's new streaming platform, Disney Plus, is now available in several regions around the world. The subscription service offers access to a growing collection of movies and TV shows, including original content developed exclusively for Disney Plus. All of the studio's major brands and franchises are represented, and the library features a mix of classic titles from Disney's vault, recent blockbusters, and new releases. Disney Plus subscriptions cost $6.99 per month. There's also an annual subscription plan for $69.99 per year. This means that buyers who opt for the yearly option end up saving about $14 total for the 12-month period. For those who want even more streaming content to choose from, Disney Plus is also available as a bundle with Hulu and ESPN+ for $12.99 per month. That's about $6 less than the total monthly cost of subscribing to each service separately. Though streaming is the platform's main playback method, Disney Plus subscriptions also include support for downloads. This feature allows you to save titles to a compatible device in order to watch them offline. There are a few steps you need to follow in order to download shows and movies, so we've broken down the process to help make watching Disney Plus offline a breeze. Updated on 9/14/2020 by Steven Cohen: Added mention of download support for Premier Access purchases, like "Mulan." Removed mention of the Disney Plus free trial since it is not currently available. Added a link to our Disney Plus review. Does Disney Plus have an app?Yes, Disney Plus has an app. Not only can you stream its expansive collection of TV shows and movies on up to four devices simultaneously, but you can also download these titles as often as you'd like using the Disney Plus app on up to 10 mobile and tablet devices. From the app, subscribers can watch downloaded shows and movies on their phones and tablets without Wi-Fi or a cellular connection. In order to watch offline, you must download the app and the titles you want to watch while connected to the internet. The download icon, located on the bottom menu, allows you to access your saved shows and movies in one place. Download support is even included for Premier Access purchases, like "Mulan," which subscribers can pay an additional fee to watch. That said, there is a possibility that some downloaded titles might become unavailable at a later date. Due to shifting licensing agreements and potential rights restrictions, in rare instances, Disney may need to remove certain movies or shows from the Disney Plus streaming library. If that happens, your download will also be removed. This is a common practice on other streaming platforms as well. Unlike most competitor streaming services, however, as long as titles remain available to stream, there is no limit to the number of titles you can store and watch on Disney Plus — just make sure you have enough storage on your device and be sure to log in to the Disney Plus app from one of your devices at least every 30 days so the downloads don't expire. Additionally, you can download the same title as many times as you'd like. In comparison, on Netflix, you can only download 100 shows and movies on a single device, and depending on your subscription plan, you can only watch downloaded content on one to four devices at a given time. Additional restrictions also apply. Meanwhile, the new HBO Max streaming service limits subscribers to 30 downloads per account. Downloads automatically expire 48 hours after you start watching them, and any unwatched downloads expire after 30 days. With Hulu, you'll run into even more restrictions. Hulu users are limited to 25 episodes and movies downloaded at a time, which are only available on up to five compatible devices. Another caveat is that downloads are also temporary, and there are other limitations. How to download Disney Plus movies and shows, right on your mobile or tablet device:1. First, install the Disney Plus app and make sure you're connected to Wi-Fi.
2. Finding your downloaded content is easy.
3. Deleting titles from your downloads is easy too.
Sign up for Disney Plus here. You get a seven-day free trial before paying $6.99 per month. Read more about Disney Plus on Insider Reviews:Alyssa Powell/Business Insider
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Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here. Learn more about how we test tech and electronics. Read more Read less How do I download Disney Plus movies on my laptop?Downloading Disney+ content. Launch the Disney+ app.. Locate and select the content you want to download.. Tap the Download button on the Details page to begin downloading. Once started, you can view the progress of your download. ... . A device icon with a check mark will display when your download is complete.. Why can't I download anything on Disney Plus on my laptop?Fix #2: Clear Disney Plus App Data on Your Device
Go to Settings > Apps and select Disney+. Choose Storage and tap Clear Cache and Clear Data. Reboot your device and log in to your account. Check if you can now access your downloads when offline.
Can you download Disney Plus shows onto laptop?You can download all the stuff you want to watch instead of streaming it. This can be beneficial for laptop users, for example, who can download a movie, then head out and watch it on a train, plane or bus, without worrying about Wi-Fi.
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