Disney+ is legit

[CouchCoach]

I signed up for it last night. Not only are they offering the usual free month trial, but after that, it's only $6.99 a month. Really reasonable in my opinion, especially since they include 4K UHD/HDR format in the base package at that price. That is extra on Netflix. My only disagreement within this thread is that I didnt really think their library was THAT big. Unless I missed a large section of it somewhere. I can say I was pleasantly surprised to see they had some National Geographic content on there. In fact, I already watched the Titanic show with James Cameron. Haha

I did kick the idea around of their ESPN package but I'm not sure how much I'd really use it. I'll check this service out more over the next few months and see how I feel about it. So far though great content at a great value.

What do you watch it on?

 

[Reality]

I signed up for it last night. Not only are they offering the usual free month trial, but after that, it's only $6.99 a month. Really reasonable in my opinion, especially since they include 4K UHD/HDR format in the base package at that price. That is extra on Netflix. My only disagreement within this thread is that I didnt really think their library was THAT big. Unless I missed a large section of it somewhere. I can say I was pleasantly surprised to see they had some National Geographic content on there. In fact, I already watched the Titanic show with James Cameron. Haha

I did kick the idea around of their ESPN package but I'm not sure how much I'd really use it. I'll check this service out more over the next few months and see how I feel about it. So far though great content at a great value.

I think it has a lot to offer in the beginning. Disney has a vast library of a variety of movies, tv shows, etc. that people have not seen in a while or had available to watch on other services like Netflix.

It's definitely worth it at the initial $6.99 price too, but I will not be surprised to see that price increase to $9.99 sometime next year, though even that price is not unreasonable.

 

[CouchCoach]

I think it has a lot to offer in the beginning. Disney has a vast library of a variety of movies, tv shows, etc. that people have not seen in a while or had available to watch on other services like Netflix.

It's definitely worth it at the initial $6.99 price too, but I will not be surprised to see that price increase to $9.99 sometime next year, though even that price is not unreasonable.

That seems to be their plan as viewers will work their way through some of that older content from their formative years and Netflix is still the target at 12.99 per month.

They conducted research on TV streaming and the results revealed that most people interested in that would max at 4 services but at a 42 per month max price. And they were counting in Amazon Prime as one of the services. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Disney+, Apple+ with NBC and HBO Max on the way. Some companies are going to get the short end of the stick and either fold or get bought out like Disney did with Hulu. I don't know yet how HBO Max is going to differ from the premium HBO I have now. There's also HBO, Cinemax, Showtime and Starz in the mix.

I wonder if people are creating a new budget line item or replacing something else? I am also wondering if Disney is going to offer premiers of their new movies at an additional cost and cut out the theaters on some of the traffic?

 

[SlammedZero]

What do you watch it on?

My Xbox. In fact seeing the app advertised on there reminded me that I wanted to check it out as I have heard a ton of people talking it up.

 

[CouchCoach]

My Xbox. In fact seeing the app advertised on there reminded me that I wanted to check it out as I have heard a ton of people talking it up.

Anyone here watching this through their Smart TV?

 

[BigStar]

My Xbox. In fact seeing the app advertised on there reminded me that I wanted to check it out as I have heard a ton of people talking it up.

Same here, saw it advertised last night on Playstation when logging into Hulu. Then saw they have some stuff I like so going to get it too.

 

[MaaS]

The $12.99 bundle for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ is a really compelling offer. You can add live TV through Hulu during the NFL season and cancel after as well, which easily makes it the best cord-cutter option on the market IMO.

Disney+ is excellent. An absolute must for anyone with kids. There are so many Star Wars and Marvel shows coming out that I'll be a long-term subscriber. Highly recommend.

 

[viman96]

I signed up for it last night. Not only are they offering the usual free month trial, but after that, it's only $6.99 a month. Really reasonable in my opinion, especially since they include 4K UHD/HDR format in the base package at that price. That is extra on Netflix. My only disagreement within this thread is that I didnt really think their library was THAT big. Unless I missed a large section of it somewhere. I can say I was pleasantly surprised to see they had some National Geographic content on there. In fact, I already watched the Titanic show with James Cameron. Haha

I did kick the idea around of their ESPN package but I'm not sure how much I'd really use it. I'll check this service out more over the next few months and see how I feel about it. So far though great content at a great value.

Free month? I signed up last night and only saw a free 7 day trial.

 

[darthseinfeld]

The $12.99 bundle for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ is a really compelling offer. You can add live TV through Hulu during the NFL season and cancel after as well, which easily makes it the best cord-cutter option on the market IMO.

Disney+ is excellent. An absolute must for anyone with kids. There are so many Star Wars and Marvel shows coming out that I'll be a long-term subscriber. Highly recommend.

If you have Hulu already, can you just upgrade that on the same account?

 

[darthseinfeld]

Also noticed they have the full Simpsons catalogue. First time ever in Streaming.

There is a bit of a controversy over the aspect ratio as it is cutting some site gags off

 

[DanteEXT]

If you have Hulu already, can you just upgrade that on the same account?

From what I read you have to sign up for disney using the same email address you used to sign up for Hulu. There's some other details that I can't remember.

 

[CouchCoach]

If any of you have Samsung Smart TV's older than 2016, the app won't work, you'll need a fire stick or full game console. I called Samsung and only the 2017+ Smart TV's will carry the app and only the 2018+ will carry the Apple TV+ app. I ordered the Ultra Roku Steaming for 4K from Amazon. I am a neophyte with the streaming devices and have just streamed through my TV or BluRay player in the past.

 

[MaaS]

If you have Hulu already, can you just upgrade that on the same account?

@darthseinfeld They're honoring the deal for current subscribers, but you need separate accounts: https://help.disneyplus.com/csp?id=csp_article_content&sys_kb_id=b0837ec11b890010b8651f861a4bcb7a

 

[CouchCoach]

The $12.99 bundle for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ is a really compelling offer. You can add live TV through Hulu during the NFL season and cancel after as well, which easily makes it the best cord-cutter option on the market IMO.

Disney+ is excellent. An absolute must for anyone with kids. There are so many Star Wars and Marvel shows coming out that I'll be a long-term subscriber. Highly recommend.

That Hulu is the one with commercial ads.

 

[CouchCoach]

It's not just for the kids or family. You get sick, there's nothing better than a bowl of chicken noodle soup and some animated feel good film to pull you through. Really feel bad? Put on "Snow White and the 7 Dwarves" and you'll say "yeah, they're cute but I'm taller" and you will feel better.

 

[darthseinfeld]

@darthseinfeld They're honoring the deal for current subscribers, but you need separate accounts: https://help.disneyplus.com/csp?id=csp_article_content&sys_kb_id=b0837ec11b890010b8651f861a4bcb7a

Thank you for the info

 

[Stash]

Anyone here watching this through their Smart TV?

I'm watching mine through a Fire Stick.

 

[CouchCoach]

I'm watching mine through a Fire Stick.

Just ordered the latest Roku for 4K's. I am going to give that a shot.

 

[Galian Beast]

I've got a Samsung Smart TV and I cannot find the app for it, have the same problem with Apple. Selected that Apple TV+ and YouTube showed up and I don't know how to get rid of that and replace it.

If anyone can help me, I won't call you a geek......unless that works but you will be my mostest favoritist geek. A geek god.

What Model Samsung TV do you have?

 

[SlammedZero]

Free month? I signed up last night and only saw a free 7 day trial.

I'm almost certain mine said free month. I'll have to check.

Edit: You were correct. I guess it was only 7 days. Odd, wonder how in the world I got a free month out of that? LOL Oh well, whatever, it's $7.