Disney+ is changing its model for how subscribers can watch the streaming service, particularly for those who are not a part of a household. Previously, the company did not monitor or enforce password sharing between people who weren’t in the same household. This is now changing. However, there are still ways to share a Disney+ account. This is through something called paid sharing.
Paid sharing is the ability to add an additional person outside of a household to a Disney+ account. This does incur an additional cost. It also can only be done with one person outside of the household. Disney shared the following information about paid sharing today that answers some questions people might have as Disney+ enters this new era.
How does paid sharing work?
Your Disney+ subscription is meant to be used within your Household, which is a collection of devices associated with your primary personal residence that are used by the individuals who reside there. But what about people outside of your Household? They will need to sign up and pay for their own subscription or be added as an Extra Member to your account for an additional monthly fee to continue enjoying Disney+.
Wait, how do I add someone outside my Household to my subscription?
Account holders who want to add someone outside of their Household to their Disney+ subscription will be able to do so with the Extra Member add-on. For example, in the U.S., an Extra Member profile will cost an additional $6.99 per month for Disney+ Basic subscriptions and $9.99 per month for Disney+ Premium subscriptions. Note that only one Extra Member slot is available per account*.
*Extra Member not available for Disney Bundle subscribers or for subscribers billed through our partners at this time.
Is there an alternative to the Extra Member add-on?
As an alternative to Extra Member, people outside of your Household can sign up for their own subscription to watch Disney+. As the account holder, you can transfer an eligible profile to a new subscription or Extra Member to keep that profile’s Disney+ watch history and settings. Note that certain profiles – including primary profiles (account holders), minors’ profiles, and those set to Junior Mode – cannot be transferred.
Okay, so can I watch Disney+ outside of my Household?
Yes, if you’re away from home or on the go, you’ll still be able to watch Disney+ on your supported devices as the account holder or member of your Household.
If you’re on the go and you see the message “This TV doesn’t seem to be part of the Household for this account”, you can mark yourself as I’M AWAY FROM HOME, or select UPDATE HOUSEHOLD if you’ve recently moved and need to reset the Household location for your Disney+ subscription. These selections will require a one-time passcode that’s sent to the email address associated with the account.
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Is there anything else I need to consider when choosing a paid sharing option for Disney+?
For more details on the benefits and differences between a Disney+ subscription and an Extra Member add-on – including eligibility, pricing, and plan features – visit the Disney+ Help Center in your region.
What do you think of this update to Disney+? Will you be utilizing paid sharing? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
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