Introduction
Disney Plus was released in November of 2019 to…average reception. However, when Disney started releasing its exclusive series—The Mandalorian, for instance—its service quickly became one of the biggest streaming services available. That said, nothing is perfect, especially when it comes to streaming services. Fortunately, improving the Disney Plus viewing experience is as easy as tinkering with a few settings and taking a few minutes out of your day to set things up!
5 Ways to Improve the Disney Plus Experience
Parents, Set Up Parental Controls
The Internet has made managing what kids have access to and what they see much harder. The good news is, tech companies have realized how much of a hassle managing how our kids access the Internet can be and have strived towards proper parental controls.
Parental controls are settings that allow parents to limit what their kids can see, do, and interact with certain apps and sites. Disney Plus, being the streaming service of a company with a family-friendly reputation, has a bunch of parental settings that every parent should take advantage of.
Access Disney Plus Outside the Country With a VPN
While Disney Plus is a huge hit all over the world, it’s not accessible in every country, and depending on where you go, you might find yourself without access to Disney Plus. But don’t change your vacation plans yet! There is a way to remedy this: a VPN for your Disney Plus experience. A major function of VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) is that it disguises your real location while routing your data through a server of the location of your choice. In other words, you can trick Disney Plus into believing you’re in an entirely different country.
Watch Deleted Scenes Plus Other Bonus Features
All streaming services attempt to separate themselves from the competition by offering originals, series, and movies exclusive to that service. For example, Stranger Things is only available on Netflix, which means that a Netflix subscription is required for a season or two. Disney Plus has taken the same route. Shows like The Mandalorian and future Star Wars/Marvel series and movies will be exclusive to the service. However, Disney has taken things a step further by giving subscribers exclusive access to deleted scenes and other bonus features.
If you’re someone that likes watching behind the scenes, deleted scenes, and how shows and movies were made, then Disney Plus offers hours of content for you to binge.
Customize Subtitles to Your Heart’s Content
Some view subtitles as obstructions that distract viewers from what’s happening on screen. For others, however, subtitles are necessary for enjoying the content they’re watching. But some streaming services don’t allow much customization when it comes to subtitles (size, appearance, etc.). Disney Plus does. If subtitles are essential to you, be sure to take some time while setting up the service customizing the subtitles the way you want them. While there aren’t many customization options, some are better than none.
Take Advantage of Profiles
Let’s say you share your Disney Plus account with a friend or family member. You both watch your shows and movies at different times but on the same profile. After a month or two, you notice your recommendation list is filled with shows and movies you’ve never clicked on or even seen before. This situation happens to many people, and it’s why Netflix introduced its profile system, which allows multiple users to separate their viewing content and recommendations. Luckily, Disney Plus uses the same system.
If you use an account with multiple people, make sure to split everyone up by creating one profile for each person. And yes, Disney Plus allows you to create kid profiles for children.
Conclusion
Disney Plus is another fantastic streaming service in an age where streaming has replaced traditional cable and satellite. However, there are ways to improve your Disney Plus viewing experience, and with these tips, you’ll be able to watch Disney Plus in comfort.
“A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well.” – Jeff Bezos.
