Is Disney Plus On Switch
Is Disney Plus On Switch

Disney has unveiled their upcoming streaming service, Disney+, and, with that, revealed their ambition for it be on every connected screen – Nintendo Switch included. Those that choose to subscribe will be able to watch an evolving catalog of TV shows and movies, which, the company has confirmed, can be downloaded to be viewed offline. Feb 21, 2020 If you already have the bundle, you won’t be able to switch to the Disney+ regular plan without canceling your subscription first. This might not be ideal since you will lose all your recommended content, but it’s the only way. However, if you signed up with the basic plan that’s just Disney+, you can upgrade to the bundle rather easily. Disney Plus, the latest major entry in the overcrowded streaming landscape, is coming in with a bang on Nov. 12.Disney’s new streaming service boasts over 600 titles from Disney’s massive back.

© Tetra Images/Getty Images You can get Disney Plus on your TV in several different ways. Tetra Images/Getty Images

You can watch Disney Plus on most smart TVs simply by downloading the app from your TV's app store.
If you don't have a smart TV, or your smart TV doesn't offer access to the Disney Plus app, you can use a variety of streaming devices to get Disney Plus on your TV.
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If you have kids — or if you just really love Disney movies — Disney Plus is probably a no-brainer option for you as far as streaming subscriptions go. But once you've subscribed, the next obstacle is getting it on your TV.

There are a few different ways to go about it. If you have a smart TV, what you have to do is download the app from the TV's app store. Here's how to do it on a variety of TVs.

Is Disney Plus On Switch

Check out the products mentioned in this article:

Chromecast (from $30 at Best Buy)

Roku Streaming Stick+ (from $45.63 at Amazon)

Disney Plus monthly subscription (from $6.99 a month at Disney)

Samsung 50-inch Smart TV (from $399.99 at Best Buy)

How to get Disney Plus on Roku TV and Samsung smart TV

1. On your TV's home screen, scroll through the apps until you see the 'Add Channel' option and select it.

© Melanie Weir/Business Insider Select 'Add Channel' from the home screen. Melanie Weir/Business Insider

2. Scroll through the suggested options until you see the Disney Plus app, then select it.

© Melanie Weir/Business Insider Scroll until you find Disney Plus. Melanie Weir/Business Insider

3. Press 'Add channel' to add it to the list of channels on your home screen.

© Melanie Weir/Business Insider Select 'Add channel.' Melanie Weir/Business Insider

4. Return to 'Home,' open the Disney Plus app, and log in or sign up.

How to get Disney Plus on a Sony smart TV, LG smart TV, or Philips smart TV

1. From the home screen, go to the Google Play Store, Sony Select, or LG Content Store.

2. In the search box, type 'Disney+.'

3. Select the Disney Plus app when it appears.

4. Press 'Install.'

5. Once installed, go back to the home screen to open the app and log in or sign up.

Unfortunately, if you have a Panasonic smart TV, you're out of luck as far as downloading the Disney Plus app goes. According to a statement from the company, 'Panasonic recognises the importance of supporting popular video on demand services and we are continuously working to provide native support on our televisions where possible.' Coraline script.

So, while it's not available now, it may become available in the near future.

Don't worry though: If that's the TV you have, or you don't have a smart TV at all, you have other options.

How to get Disney Plus on your Chromecast built-in smart TV

If you have a smart TV that doesn't list Disney Plus in its app store, you may still be able to cast what you're watching to your TV from your phone. Many smart TVs have Chromecast built-in, meaning you can cast content onto your TV without having the Chromecast plug-in device.

1. Tap the cast icon in the top right corner of the Disney Plus app on your mobile device. If it's possible to cast Disney Plus to your TV, it will appear on the list of casting options.

© Melanie Weir/Business Insider Tap the cast icon to see if you can connect to your TV directly from your phone. Melanie Weir/Business Insider

2. Select your TV from the list of available devices, and the Disney Plus app should connect to your TV. You can select what you want to watch on the app, and it will play on the TV.

Is Disney Plus On Switch

How to get Disney Plus on your TV using a streaming device

If you don't have a smart TV, you can essentially turn yours into a smart TV using a streaming device that will plug into your TV's HDMI port.

If you choose the Amazon Fire Stick or a Roku device, you'll be able to get Disney Plus from your app store in a similar way to the methods listed above for smart TVs.

If you choose a Google Chromecast plug-in device, you'll be able to cast to your TV using the same method described for Chromecast built-in TVs — the only difference is that you need to plug the Chromecast device into your TV's HDMI port if your TV doesn't have it built in. You can Chromecast from any device, such as your iPhone, iPad, Mac computer, Android, or any Google Chrome web browser.

If all else fails, you can plug an HDMI cable into your TV, connect it to your laptop, and play your videos from the Disney Plus web browser.

So, no matter what kind of TV you have, you should be able to find a way to watch Disney Plus on it, as long as you have a working HDMI port available.

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Since the Walt Disney Company owns a majority of both ESPN and Hulu, you can bundle your Disney+ subscription with both services for significant savings vs. buying all three separately.

ESPN+ allows you to stream selected live broadcasts of major sporting events, watch original content, access the archive of their 30 for 30 sports documentary series, and read premium ESPN articles online. An ESPN+ subscription alone costs $4.99 per month.

Hulu continually updates with recently aired TV shows from several broadcast networks, including NBC and ABC. Hulu also has an extensive library of TV shows and movies, as well as original content that can only be seen on Hulu. The basic $5.99 per month Hulu package places limited ads during shows, and Hulu also offers an ad-free upgrade for $12.99 per month.

With the Disney+ bundle, you get ESPN+, basic ad-supported Hulu, plus the Disney vault and original content on Disney+ — $17.97 total if you buy them separately — for a mere $12.99 per month. (See below to find out what to do if you already have either a Hulu or ESPN+ account.)

Then click on “Buy Now” below where it lists Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ for $12.99 per month. The Disney+ bundle does not include a free 7-day trial like the unbundled Disney+ subscription.

On the next page, you enter your e-mail address. Then come up with a password. Your Disney+ password needs to be at least six characters with one number or special character. Longer passwords are more secure.

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Finally, submit your payment information. Enter your credit or debit card number, or login with PayPal to use the online payment vendor. Once you click the blue “Agree & Subscribe” button, you’ll be charged $12.99, repeating on the same day of each month. You can cancel at any time but Disney+ will not offer a partial refund if you cancel before the re-bill date — your subscription will expire one month after the last payment.

You’ll be able to watch Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu on the browser you used to subscribe right away. To watch on other screens such as a streaming TV, game console, or mobile device, you’ll need to download the separate Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu apps. When you’re asked to login to each service, use the same e-mail address and password you used to sign up for Disney+.

How do I upgrade to the bundle if I already have a basic Disney+ account?