Disney Plus Family before price increase (New Subscribers)

Aquos76 · 02-02-2021 10:09am #1

Just a heads up, Disney plus is increasing its prices for both monthly and yearly plans from 23/2/2021 Monthly is going from 6.99 to 8.99 and yearly is going from 69.99 up to 89.90 so now is a great time to avail of a yearly plan and possibly set up some Disney + families.

Also, there is a bundle of new content being added from 23rd of February also

https://www.cnet.com/news/disney-plus-reveals-full-lineup-star-movies-and-shows/#:~:text=Disney%20Plus%20on%20Thursday%20unveiled,streaming%20service%20on%20Feb.%2023.

fergiesfolly · 02-02-2021 10:15am

Got it at the discount price last year and was debating whether to get it this year.
The price increase has decided it for me.
Very underwhelmed with their offering.
The addition of Star won't improve that.

griffdaddy · 02-02-2021 10:17am

Is there anyway of vpning a different region price on these? The last time I checked it seemed to be impossible

db · 02-02-2021 10:26am

fergiesfolly wrote: »

Got it at the discount price last year and was debating whether to get it this year.
The price increase has decided it for me.
Very underwhelmed with their offering.
The addition of Star won't prove that.

Same here. I just checked and my renewal date is 21/3 so I will be hit by the price increase. No way am I renewing at that price. Can I renew before the price increase and have it ready to start on 21/3 or would I lose a month?

Aquos76 · 02-02-2021 10:27am

griffdaddy wrote: »

Is there anyway of vpning a different region price on these? The last time I checked it seemed to be impossible

Its not available in any of the cheaper countries yet, anytime I tried to access signup page via VPN's it only ever showed prices in Euro, Dollars and Aus Dollars.

fergiesfolly wrote: »

Got it at the discount price last year and was debating whether to get it this year.
The price increase has decided it for me.
Very underwhelmed with their offering.
The addition of Star won't prove that.

I get where you are coming from, I subscribed for a month last year and didn't think much of it, however I just set up a family yesterday and split it with my brother so €35 for the year isn't to bad and will have 2 screens here which will surely keep my 11 year old daughter happy anyway.

gabbo is coming · 02-02-2021 10:32am

fergiesfolly wrote: »

Got it at the discount price last year and was debating whether to get it this year.
The price increase has decided it for me.
Very underwhelmed with their offering.
The addition of Star won't prove that.

Yep, it's ****e

Sup08 · 02-02-2021 10:34am

If you have a sub it won't increase until August. So if you signed for a year plan and it renews before August, it won't increase this year.

From the site

With the addition of Star, Disney+ adds a broader array of general entertainment films and series to its catalog. When Star content becomes available on 23 February, 2021, the price of the monthly subscription will increase to €8.99 and the price of the annual subscription will increase to €89.90, for new subscribers. For existing monthly and annual subscribers, the price will not increase until the subscriber’s first bill date after 22 August, 2021. Pricing and currencies may vary across platforms.

Tazium · 02-02-2021 10:36am

On the home page:

Price for existing subscribers will not increase until first bill after 22/08/21

Edit! Beaten to it by Sup08

TheDriver · 02-02-2021 10:38am

I too am underwhelmed. Feel it's rarely watched now. And Star content isn't exciting. I doubt I'd bother renewing or even going to the trouble to shared ownership.

dulpit · 02-02-2021 10:39am

Just to note that the lower price remains valid for existing customers until August:

Will existing subscribers keep the same price?

In Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, current prices for existing subscribers will be honoured for 6 months, with the price change taking effect on 23 August 2021.
Existing monthly customers will continue to be charged the current lower price for all monthly recurring payments that occur before 23 August. All subsequent recurring payments ON OR AFTER 23 August will be at the new higher price.
Existing annual customers who are due to renew for another year BEFORE 23 August will be charged the current lower price. Existing annual customers who are due to renew for another year ON OR AFTER 23 August will be charged the new higher price.

This is from their FAQs: https://help.disneyplus.com/csp?id=csp_article_content&sys_kb_id=936f7b091b8de8187c1f5246624bcbde

Sup08 · 02-02-2021 10:40am

I do have it split 3 ways with family already, so €30 a year ain't that bad when it does go up. Never have an issue with screens been available and with 3 kids that love Disney movies/Shows and Marvel, worth it for me.

theteal · 02-02-2021 10:43am

I saw an ad the other day that they're adding so kinda of regular TV channel bit to it (quick google, it's called Star) which I suppose has to be paid for. Apart from the kids re-watching movies ad nauseam there really isn't much on there - Mando can't carry it on his own

Zaney · 02-02-2021 10:47am

I agree the content is limited, especially for adults. But we’ve definitely got value out of it this year - three young kids, so a compatible demographic. I do like the national geographic content as well as the usual stuff.
We’re watching a lot more stuff because of lockdowns- I’d say they’ll get another year out of us and then we’ll quit unless content changes.

Sup08 · 02-02-2021 10:48am

There are mote shows, spin offs, from Mando confirmed this year.

https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/star-wars-mandalorian-spin-offs-confirmed/

dulpit · 02-02-2021 10:49am

Does anyone know if you can switch from the monthly to annual subscription without paying higher cost? I spoke with someone via live chat who didn't know for sure. My monthly sub ends on 28th Feb...

Sappy404 · 02-02-2021 11:00am

dulpit wrote: »

Does anyone know if you can switch from the monthly to annual subscription without paying higher cost? I spoke with someone via live chat who didn't know for sure. My monthly sub ends on 28th Feb...

We're monthly ATM and I was considering this. I assumed we could just buy an annual sub this month before the February charge went through.

Sup08 · 02-02-2021 11:18am

dulpit wrote: »

Does anyone know if you can switch from the monthly to annual subscription without paying higher cost? I spoke with someone via live chat who didn't know for sure. My monthly sub ends on 28th Feb...

Just close current account and start new one with new email address.

Shlippery · 02-02-2021 11:23am

I'm seeing last Payment 23 March 2020 - €59.99
Next Payment date: 24 March 2021 & €69.99/year up top.

Not overly clear whether it'll renew at €59.99 or €69.99 or the 'newer' increased price?

https://help.disneyplus.com/csp?id=csp_article_content&sys_kb_id=936f7b091b8de8187c1f5246624bcbde

If it's existing, that would be the €59.99 again right?

Sup08 · 02-02-2021 11:33am

Shlippery wrote: »

I'm seeing last Payment 23 March 2020 - €59.99
Next Payment date: 24 March 2021 & €69.99/year up top.

Not overly clear whether it'll renew at €59.99 or €69.99 or the 'newer' increased price?

https://help.disneyplus.com/csp?id=csp_article_content&sys_kb_id=936f7b091b8de8187c1f5246624bcbde

If it's existing, that would be the €59.99 again right?

There was €10 off if you pre-ordered last year before launch date. Therefore your sub is actually €69.99 and should renew for this amount and not the new higher amount of €89.99

poitinstill · 02-02-2021 11:42am

thinking of getting it 3 kids who would like nat geo stuff.. have netflix and it doesnt get looked at that much either.. is amazon prime any better ?

Aquos76 · 02-02-2021 11:47am

poitinstill wrote: »

thinking of getting it 3 kids who would like nat geo stuff.. have netflix and it doesnt get looked at that much either.. is amazon prime any better ?

I now have all three, Netflix gets used the most, but at a €5 a month that’s a no brainer to keep. Disney+ for €35 a year works out cheap when a yearly sub is split. I paid for prime as I use Amazon quite a bit and only time I watch Prime Video is for the Premier league (which now requires a dns service to continue viewing) and the odd documentary which they make. My yearly sub to prime is up at end of Feb and I’m thinking of cancelling now as Brexit has caused major issues with deliveries of late.

Irishphotodesk · 02-02-2021 11:51am

poitinstill wrote: »

thinking of getting it 3 kids who would like nat geo stuff.. have netflix and it doesnt get looked at that much either.. is amazon prime any better ?

They are all pretty much the same - content limited and changes every now and again, we have both Disney and Netflix ...kids are 4.5 (twins) so a lot of the Disney stuff and Netflix stuff can get watched, when we allow them TV time. (Pretty much every evening from 3/4ish till 5.30/6 while we tidy up and make dinner)

If yours will watch National Geographic then try a months subscription and you could always upgrade to annual if you feel it’s worth it after a week or two.

Zardoz · 02-02-2021 1:28pm

I signed up when it launched and in total I've watched about 10 minutes of the first episode of the Mandalorian.

Lucas Hood · 02-02-2021 1:45pm

I signed up when it launched here and found it underwhelming tbh.

Will see how this star thing is but I'd probably be cancelling.

chrislad · 02-02-2021 1:52pm

I think it's clear that Disney+ depends on your family. I have three kids, 12, 2, and 1, and Disney+ is essential.

Personally, I get a good bit out of it too - Star Wars, Marvel, plus the amazing new series like The Mandalorian, and WandaVision, make it more than worth the price. Star looks fine, and it may be used, but considering I got the year sub, I will get it again for 69.99 this year.

baldbear · 02-02-2021 1:53pm

Sup08 wrote: »

There was €10 off if you pre-ordered last year before launch date. Therefore your sub is actually €69.99 and should renew for this amount and not the new higher amount of €89.99

That's my account information too. I'll keep it anyway at that price. Its another option to keep the kids happy. It's been a long year.

BobbyT28 · 02-02-2021 2:17pm

Looking to join a family sub if anyone has a spot available?

I can send a payment using PayPal or revolut. Let me know

Thanks,
BobbyT28

ted1 · 02-02-2021 2:49pm

Sup08 wrote: »

There was €10 off if you pre-ordered last year before launch date. Therefore your sub is actually €69.99 and should renew for this amount and not the new higher amount of €89.99

We get great value out if it. Will renew

Netflix just sent a mail about price updates.

BobbyT28 · 02-02-2021 3:05pm

ted1 wrote: »

We get great value out if it. Will renew

Netflix just sent a mail about price updates.

Need a son to join the family? :pac::D:D

gussieg · 02-02-2021 3:17pm

myself and neighbours and family member have enjoyed it so far but couldnt work out how to change over to yearly as currently on monthly sub. even found there is a youtube video explainin how to but didnt work for me so i guess id have to cancel to resubscribe, bit of a pain.
netflix and prime used quite a bit early lockdown last year, currently mostly watching peacock via vpn, with ads, so just cost of internet and vpn.

antodeco · 02-02-2021 3:44pm

So if you're currently on monthly, you can only resubscribe on monthly.

Created a new account and subscribed annually just there (my monthly actually expires tomorrow). Took less than 5 minutes

gussieg · 03-02-2021 4:38am

yep, managed to sort this out by resubscribing.

qaz123 · 03-02-2021 8:05am

BobbyT28 wrote: »

Looking to join a family sub if anyone has a spot available?

I can send a payment using PayPal or revolut. Let me know

Thanks,
BobbyT28

Have you got sorted yet Bobby?
Interested in setting up a family subscription as well

vickers209 · 03-02-2021 9:07am

Have a yearly subscription to this but dont think i will renew as wasn't really used much,

Sky are offering 12 months free subscription to discovery plus new service through there sky vip,

Ive found it quite good but might be only because its new

BobbyT28 · 03-02-2021 11:51am

qaz123 wrote: »

Have you got sorted yet Bobby?
Interested in setting up a family subscription as well

Hi, no nothing, put me on your list for the family sub. I can pay PayPal or Revolut whatever suits

vintagecosmos · 03-02-2021 12:04pm

vickers209 wrote: »

Have a yearly subscription to this but dont think i will renew as wasn't really used much,

Sky are offering 12 months free subscription to discovery plus new service through there sky vip,

Ive found it quite good but might be only because its new

Where did you see that? Nothing in my sky VIP app

Found it.

cpb · 03-02-2021 12:23pm

qaz123 wrote: »

Have you got sorted yet Bobby?
Interested in setting up a family subscription as well

I would be interested as well in joining

moralcourage · 03-02-2021 12:37pm

qaz123 wrote: »

Have you got sorted yet Bobby?
Interested in setting up a family subscription as well

Would also be interested in joining in.

BobbyT28 · 03-02-2021 7:11pm

moralcourage wrote: »

Would also be interested in joining in.

qaz123 be great if you could get this setup.

Kolido · 03-02-2021 7:33pm

How much is 1 screen in the family sub?

Mrcaramelchoc · 03-02-2021 7:50pm

Aquos76 wrote: »

Its not available in any of the cheaper countries yet, anytime I tried to access signup page via VPN's it only ever showed prices in Euro, Dollars and Aus Dollars.

I get where you are coming from, I subscribed for a month last year and didn't think much of it, however I just set up a family yesterday and split it with my brother so €35 for the year isn't to bad and will have 2 screens here which will surely keep my 11 year old daughter happy anyway.

im thinking of setting up a family but whats to stop the other person watching on 3 screens then i only get one?
and if you wouldnt mind how do you actually set up a family?
i have a spotify family setup so im not completely clueless

ted1 · 03-02-2021 7:56pm

Mrcaramelchoc wrote: »

im thinking of setting up a family but whats to stop the other person watching on 3 screens then i only get one?
and if you wouldnt mind how do you actually set up a family?
i have a spotify family setup so im not completely clueless

Disney don’t have family accounts like Spotify. It’s just like Netflix where you select a profile when you open it

CorkBoyInDub · 04-02-2021 8:28am

Yeah, Disney don't have a family account, but they do allow 4 devices to be watching on the account at once

https://seawallalife.com/disney-plus-device-people-limit/#:~:text=Consumers%20can%20watch%20Disney%20Plus,of%20streams%20at%20a%20time.

If someone is interested in setting one up, I'm more than happy to pay 1/4 of the costs

ALS · 04-02-2021 11:14am

I subscribed last year at the discounted price of €59.99 and was just onto live chat @Disney plus and asked about renewing at €69, this was the response...

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I have confirmed that the new pricing applies only to new customers and for returning lapsed customers. If a customer lapses between 23 February and 23 August 2021 (no longer has an active subscription) and then wants to purchase a new subscription, they will be charged the new higher price. In your case, it will auto renew on the 24th of March which means you will still have the old pricing.
A
Auto renewal mean it will just keep paying each year from the card until cancelled.
A
It will still be €59.99 because of the €10 discount

Roberto_gas · 04-02-2021 3:41pm

Not going to renew it anyways ! Costly compared to my Turkish netflix !

Soarer · 04-02-2021 3:45pm

ALS wrote: »

I subscribed last year at the discounted price of €59.99 and was just onto live chat @Disney plus and asked about renewing at €69, this was the response...

A
I have confirmed that the new pricing applies only to new customers and for returning lapsed customers. If a customer lapses between 23 February and 23 August 2021 (no longer has an active subscription) and then wants to purchase a new subscription, they will be charged the new higher price. In your case, it will auto renew on the 24th of March which means you will still have the old pricing.
A
Auto renewal mean it will just keep paying each year from the card until cancelled.
A
It will still be €59.99 because of the €10 discount

So we keep our €60 per year subscription until we cancel?

bromley52 · 04-02-2021 4:06pm

Soarer wrote: »

So we keep our €60 per year subscription until we cancel?

I think it is that anyone who is currently subscribed will renew this year at the current price (excluding once off discount from last year). The renewal after that will be the the new price for all.

ALS · 04-02-2021 4:19pm

bromley52 wrote: »

I think it is that anyone who is currently subscribed will renew this year at the current price (excluding once off discount from last year). The renewal after that will be the the new price for all.

I asked the agent how much will I be billed and she was certain it would be €59.99
Remains to be seen on March 24th ( my renewal date)

sgarvan · 05-02-2021 1:08pm

griffdaddy wrote: »

Is there anyway of vpning a different region price on these? The last time I checked it seemed to be impossible

Any one try this at all?

I see it is available in Argentina for ARS3850 p/a which is about €36.

Was unsure about hitting complete over content and the following comment. Not sure if it is like Netflix and content is based on location.

Mrcaramelchoc · 05-02-2021 1:47pm

Any Argentinian people on boards?

When I did Netflix I used hola. Once off but like you say if the content is different.but how different can it be it's Disney and surely the language is changeable.

Thumper Long · 05-02-2021 1:48pm

has anyone tried India as a country there is a service called Disney+ Hotstar that works out at 1499 rupee a year or approx €17.15, cant take credit for this followed the guide at Linky but havent signed up yet, want to know if it will work with existing app on firestick etc. No use if the kids cant use it themselves, my D+ sub doesnt expire until March so dont need it just yet, Argentina may also be an option at about €35, have we a guinea pig?

Disney Plus Family before price increase (New Subscribers)

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