Disney+ (Discussion & Recommendations)

[DMBZeppelin]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow25

my guess is that it's because amazon itself is a competitor in that they've got their own production studios etc. if netflix owned a streaming device unit I'm guessing it wouldn't be compatible either.

Could be that, for example I switched to Roku because Amazon won’t support YouTube TV.

Apparently Amazon has beef with Disney in general: https://gizmodo.com/so-what-did-amaz...ime-1837374037

[DMBZeppelin]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow25

gonna do the three year subscription. easy decision with two kids.

Originally Posted by Beefsteak1138

gonna do the three year subscription. easy decision with new SW content. Blah, blah, blah, kids stuff too.

The fine print on that from the D23 website:

Valid only from August 26, 2019 through September 2, 2019 at 11:59 PM PT. Promotional offer available to all D23 General, Gold or Gold Family Members who have an active membership as of 11:59PM PT on September 1, 2019. Valid for US residents with US payment method only.

The website also notes it can take up to 36 hours to get your code. So I’d sign up for D23 sooner than later even if you’re gonna wait to pay.

[MOWJO8185]

There's no way to get the 3 year deal as the bundle of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ is there?

[DMBZeppelin]

Originally Posted by MOWJO8185

There's no way to get the 3 year deal as the bundle of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ is there?

Not that I’m aware of, but how badly do you want ESPN+? If you want ESPN+ the $12.99 bundle is the best option.

Otherwise Disney+ on the 3 year deal = $3.92 a month. Hulu which is $5.99 by itself. Just those two would set you back $9.91 a month.

[MOWJO8185]

Originally Posted by DMBZeppelin

Not that I’m aware of, but how badly do you want ESPN+? If you want ESPN+ the $12.99 bundle is the best option.

Otherwise Disney+ on the 3 year deal = $3.92 a month. Hulu which is $5.99 by itself. Just those two would set you back $9.91 a month.

Yeah, that makes sense. Don't really want ESPN+ right now, just figured I had a chance to get it and Disney+ both for only a dollar more than I pay monthly right now for ad-free Hulu, but the other is a better deal for sure if I switch to ad-supported Hulu.

I do assume ESPN will start to paywall more premier content as they renew rights deals with more prominent leagues and that ESPN+ will be something I will very likely want in the next year or two, so if I could lock that in at a lower rate somehow I would be potentially interested.

[DaveHead36]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow25

my only gripe with Disney+ is that it won't initially be compatible with amazon streaming devices. I do have some chromecasts laying around but I'm kinda all in on the amazon smart home environment

Well that’s awesome... two firetvs in our house... not sure I want to buy a Roku just for Disney plus. Amazon is always pissing off companies to the point they pull their products it seems.

[DMBstandUP1984]

I only want ESPN+ for the Manning show but not enough to buy it..but with this bundle I'm all in

[MOWJO8185]

Originally Posted by DaveHead36

Well that’s awesome... two firetvs in our house... not sure I want to buy a Roku just for Disney plus. Amazon is always pissing off companies to the point they pull their products it seems.

Roku's are pretty damn cheap (start at $30) and support basically every video service. Some of the better models are pricier but $30 for a Roku Express is a pretty low one-time entry price if Disney+ seems worthwhile to you otherwise.

[DaveHead36]

Originally Posted by MOWJO8185

Roku's are pretty damn cheap (start at $30) and support basically every video service. Some of the better models are pricier but $30 for a Roku Express is a pretty low one-time entry price if Disney+ seems worthwhile to you otherwise.

I mean, I personally would do it. But my wife will not be happy to learn that in order to get a new streaming service that will cost us more money, we have to spend more money to get a device to play it on

She also hates learning new devices. She likes to just turn on the tv and select a program. She gets frustrated when you have to swap back and forth because this device has that and that device has this.

[drop2d]

Just 'accidentally' smash one of the FireTV's and get a new RokuTV. Problem solved.

[DMBZeppelin]

Apparently the 3 year deal is really popular and breaking the D23 website: https://comicbook.com/movies/2019/08...website-crash/

[daveshookme]

Originally Posted by DMBZeppelin

Chances are shows like West Wings won’t be on Netflix long term. Currently everyone is scrambling to start their own streaming service.

That’s why it was big news when the Office and Friends were pulled from Netflix. Friends will be on HBO Max because that’s Warner’s service, NBC pulled Office to put it on their upcoming NBC service.

West Wing aired on NBC, but was made by Warner Bros. So I’d assume Warner owns the rights and it will go to HBO Max eventually.

Well, whoever has West Wing gets my money. I really don't have much use for anything else. I can find docs elsewhere, my movie library is already over 400 titles... Netflix has West Wing and Lucifer. That's all I use it for, really.

[UCFish]

Grabbed the 3 year deal.

[TheLastPig]

Havent read anything about this really, is it ever going to have a live tv option?

[MOWJO8185]

Originally Posted by TheLastPig

Havent read anything about this really, is it ever going to have a live tv option?

I don't think so, unless they end up merging Hulu into this down the road. It's more their version of Netflix, an on-demand streaming platform.

[smokew11]

if i was a d23 member i'd def get the 3 year deal

[DMBZeppelin]

Originally Posted by TheLastPig

Havent read anything about this really, is it ever going to have a live tv option?

People on the Hulu side claim Disney+ will be available as an add-on: https://www.slashfilm.com/hulu-disney-add-on/

Since Disney owns Hulu, it makes sense. So if you want Hulu to be your main hub you can add Live TV and Disney+

Originally Posted by smokew11

if i was a d23 member i'd def get the 3 year deal

D23 is free to join, but you need to be signed up before Sept 1st to qualify for the offer and sign up for the 3 year deal by Sept 2nd.

[smokew11]

oh i didnt realize that. I took a look and saw some membership packages earlier, didnt know it was free. just signed up!

[monkeyman420]

Originally Posted by MOWJO8185

I don't think so, unless they end up merging Hulu into this down the road. It's more their version of Netflix, an on-demand streaming platform.

Disney won't fully own Hulu until 2024, so it will be a while.

[daveshookme]

Originally Posted by daveshookme

Yeah, if I get it (not in the immediate plans but I just may) it won't replace Netflix. They'd have to add West Wing for that to happen.

Originally Posted by DMBZeppelin

Chances are shows like West Wings won’t be on Netflix long term. Currently everyone is scrambling to start their own streaming service.

That’s why it was big news when the Office and Friends were pulled from Netflix. Friends will be on HBO Max because that’s Warner’s service, NBC pulled Office to put it on their upcoming NBC service.

West Wing aired on NBC, but was made by Warner Bros. So I’d assume Warner owns the rights and it will go to HBO Max eventually.

Originally Posted by daveshookme

Well, whoever has West Wing gets my money. I really don't have much use for anything else. I can find docs elsewhere, my movie library is already over 400 titles... Netflix has West Wing and Lucifer. That's all I use it for, really.

Well West Wing is going to HBO's streaming service. Which is fine, I wanted to check out that Steve Carrell show.

[JRS1386]

Getting this to watch Brink! back to back to back

[DMBZeppelin]

Since the thread got bumped, just a note for Verizon subscribers. If you're eligible for the free year to Disney+ you can add it to whatever plan you already bought.


https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/22/...data-star-wars

The deal, which is valued at $84, is available to new and existing 4G LTE and 5G unlimited customers as well as Fios broadband or 5G home wireless internet customers, according to a press release. The announcement comes as part of a broad new partnership between Disney and Verizon. Under the new deal, Verizon will become the exclusive US wireless carrier partner for Disney+.

Verizon has confirmed that customers who pre-purchased a Disney+ subscription can still take advantage of the free one-year offer. Pre-purchased Disney+ subscriptions will effectively be paused while the one-year free offer is in effect, and then kick in after the 12-month period is over.

[DMBZeppelin]

Originally Posted by daveshookme

Well West Wing is going to HBO's streaming service. Which is fine, I wanted to check out that Steve Carrell show.

The HBO Max lineup is pretty decent. I think the only downside for AT&T is they're the most expensive streamer at $14.99. I wonder how much Peacock is going to cost. Once that gets going how many fan favorite shows will remain on Netflix?


Cost Per Month

HBO Max - $14.99
Netflix - $12.99
Hulu - $11.99 (ad supported $5.99)
Showtime - $10.99
CBS - $9.99 (ad supported $5.99)
Prime - $8.99
Starz - $8.99
Disney+ - $6.99
AppleTV+ - $4.99

[YouNeverKnow25]

ahhhh--being able to stack the free verizon year on top of my already-bought 3 year deal is the best news I'll get today

[Ascf33]

HBO Max will be included with any AT&T TV account that has HBO, which is nice.

[dontdrink36]

I have a firestick so I'll be needing a new streaming device for Disney+ what do y'all have/recommend?

[TheLastStop123]

Originally Posted by DMBZeppelin

Since the thread got bumped, just a note for Verizon subscribers. If you're eligible for the free year to Disney+ you can add it to whatever plan you already bought.


https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/22/...data-star-wars

thank you for posting this

my gf has verizon unlimited and I wouldn't have known about this otherwise. great looking out!

[trd1610]

Originally Posted by dontdrink36

I have a firestick so I'll be needing a new streaming device for Disney+ what do y'all have/recommend?

chromecast is the way to go, works with basically all mobile apps and from your internet browser.

[Ascf33]

If we're talking physical devices, i think the Apple TV is the best. But for practical use, you really can't go wrong with a Roku. The OS is so simple and it works with everything.

[dontdrink36]

Originally Posted by Ascf33

If we're talking physical devices, i think the Apple TV is the best. But for practical use, you really can't go wrong with a Roku. The OS is so simple and it works with everything.

I'm leaning Roku, I like the the fact that it has a remote and that the remote is similar to a TV one.