Canceling your Disney Plus subscription is quick and easy across devices when you follow this guide.
In This Article
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- What is Disney Plus?
- Reasons to Cancel Disney Plus
- Canceling on DisneyPlus.com
- iPhone & iPad App Cancellation
- Android App Cancellation
- Re-subscribing to Disney Plus
- Managing Other Bundled Services
- FAQs About Canceling
What is Disney Plus?
Before getting into cancellation details, let‘s briefly recap what Disney+ is.
Disney Plus (stylized as Disney+) is a premium streaming service from the Walt Disney Company providing on-demand access to movies, shows, documentaries covering Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and more.
Some key details about Disney Plus:
- Launch date: November 12, 2019 in the US, Canada, and Netherlands
- Cost: $7.99 per month or $79.99 annually in United States as of 2023
- Hours available: Over 7,000 TV show episodes, 500 films according to Q3 2022 data
- Compatible devices: Smart TVs, media streaming devices, game consoles, PC web browsers, tablets, smartphones, and more
As the above chart shows, Disney Plus saw rapid adoption following its late 2019 launch. By January 2021, there were almost 95 million global subscribers just over a year from launch. There are now over 152 million subscribers worldwide as of October 2022.
This growth has come through expanding into new regions as well as adding more premium content, like recently released titles such as Marvel‘s She-Hulk series.
Pricing and Package Changes
While offered at a very competitive initial rate, Disney has said it has been underpricing Disney Plus and will raise prices. Effective starting December 2022 in the US, the monthly plan goes from $7.99 to $10.99 monthly – a 38% increase. Annual plans go up 23% to $109.99 per year.
Newly launch an ad-supported tier will cost the previous regular rate of $7.99 a month. Most other regions can also expect similar increases.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2019 Launch | $6.99 per month basic |
| 2021 | Added Premier Access for $29.99 pay per view new releases |
| 2022 | Raised prices to $7.99 monthly for ad-free |
| December 2022 | New $10.99 ad-free monthly rate New ad-supported plan stays $7.99 |
Reasons to Cancel Disney Plus
Given changes by Disney Plus when it comes to pricing, packages, and account access, you may be considering canceling your Disney Plus subscription.
Top reasons users cancel Disney Plus include:
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Price Increases – As we saw in the pricing change table above, costs are going up for current subscribers by nearly 40% on monthly plans. If you feel that is too expensive for the amount you actually watch Disney Plus, canceling could save you over $150 per year individually or much more for a family plan.
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Lack of Content Updates – While Disney Plus added many new shows initially, some users feel that new content has slowed down too much. If you‘ve made your way through the catalog and don‘t see enough exciting upcoming releases on Disney Plus, canceling frees up funds to switch streaming services.
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Switching Streaming Services – With so much competition among streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and more, the quality and depth of content libraries can vary drastically. Evaluating whether you watch Disney Plus enough to be worth the monthly expense or another service meets your preferences better is important.
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No Longer Using – Maybe you signed up for Disney Plus when it launched to get access to Star Wars series like The Mandalorian or classic animated films, but haven‘t actually streamed anything for months at this point. Just forgetting about an unused subscription can easily waste a hundred dollars or more per year.
Now let‘s get into step-by-step instructions on how to actually cancel your Disney Plus subscription across various devices.
How to Cancel Disney Plus on DisneyPlus.com
If you access Disney Plus in your web browser or signed up directly online, canceling on the DisneyPlus.com website is the fastest and easiest process.
Here is how to cancel Disney+ on DisneyPlus.com in 4 steps:
Step 1: Visit DisneyPlus.com, Log In
- Start by opening any web browser on your computer and navigating to the Disney Plus website
- In the top right corner of the screen click on "LOG IN"
This opens the login popup dialog box to enter your credentials
- Enter your email address and password associated with your Disney+ account
- Click Log In to sign in
Once logged in, you‘ll see the Disney Plus homepage showing featured content as well as viewing profiles.
Step 2: Click Your Profile, Go to Account
Along the top navigation bar you will see your PROFILE displayed to the right end.
- Hover over your profile avatar icon
- In the dropdown menu, click on "Account" to access your Disney Plus account management portal
Selecting Account opens the account dashboard with options to update billing details, user profiles and more.
Step 3: Locate Subscription Management
Next we need to navigate to where subscriptions are managed.
- Scroll about halfway down the account page to the SETTING area
- Under Settings, click on "Subscription" to go to subscription management
Here you can view plan details, change the subscription, and ultimately cancel Disney Plus.
Step 4: Click "Cancel Subscription"
Under the current active subscription details, click on the red Cancel Subscription button
- A popup dialog will appear asking "Are you sure you want to cancel?" followed by options and reasons to keep Disney+
- Click "Continue to Cancel" to proceed
Finally, after another popup asking "Are you really, really sure?"
- Click the Confirm Cancellation button
Once confirmed, you will see your subscription status change to "Canceled". The cancellation takes effect immediately, and you will not be charged again on your next billing date. Easy!
And that‘s it! By following these four simple steps, you have canceled your Disney Plus subscription directly through the website.
How to Cancel Disney Plus on iPhone/iPad
In addition to online, you can cancel Disney Plus by going through the mobile app on your iPhone, iPad or other iOS devices.
Here is how to cancel Disney Plus on an iPhone or iPad in 4 steps:
Let‘s go through the process:
Step 1: Open Disney+ iOS App
Find the Disney Plus app icon on your iOS device home screen, and tap to launch the application.
If you are already logged into the Disney Plus app:
- You will be taken right to the Disney Plus home page
- If you need to sign in, enter your account email and password at the prompt to log in before continuing
Once logged in, you will have full access to your account settings.
Step 2: Tap Your Profile Icon
At the bottom right of the app screen you will see an icon displaying your PROFILE.
Tap directly on your personal profile icon to open the account management screen.
Tapping it opens your Disney+ account portal.
Step 3: Tap "Subscription"
From your account screen, tap on the "Subscription" button near the center top.
This will take you into the payment and subscriptions management area.
Step 4: Tap "Cancel Subscription"
On the subscription screen under your active Disney Plus plan details, tap where it says Cancel Subscription.
- Confirm your choice on the popup
- Your subscription status will change to Canceled under the old plan details
And that will immediately cancel your Disney Plus account on iPhones & iPads! It‘s very quick and easy directly through the app.
How to Cancel Disney Plus on Android
You can also cancel your Disney Plus subscription through the Android mobile app on phones, tablets and more.
Here are the steps to cancel on Android devices:
Let‘s go through it:
Step 1: Open Disney+ Android App
Tap the Disney Plus app on your Android device to launch it. Sign into your account if you aren‘t automatically logged in.
Once logged in and at the app homepage, you can manage your full account.
Step 2: Tap Your Profile Icon
Just like on iPhone, tap on the profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to get into your account portal.
This will open management options.
Step 3: Tap "Subscription"
From your account screen, tap on your Disney Plus subscription option.
You will then see your subscription plan details.
Step 4: Tap "Cancel Subscription"
Finally, tap the big red Cancel Subscription button at the bottom and confirm your choice!
Once you complete this process, your Disney Plus membership is canceled immediately on Android gadgets!
Re-Subscribing to Disney Plus After Cancellation
What happens if you change your mind later and want to sign back up for Disney Plus again after canceling?
The good news is re-subscribing and getting access again is quick and painless!
On DisneyPlus.com:
- Visit account login page
- Enter your credentials to sign in
- Click Reactivate Subscription under old plan details
- Pay to reactive service!
In Mobile Apps:
- Tap profile icon
- Go to account management area
- Click subscribe button to pick new plan
- Pay subscription fee
You‘ll have full access again in seconds on web, iPhones or Androids!
Note: Your account data like profiles, watch history, downloads, and recommendations stays in Disney Plus system for minimum 6 months after cancellation. So if you rejoin in under 6 months, simply sign in and everything will still be there!
Managing Bundled Plans and Services
Something many Disney Plus members aren‘t aware of is Disney Plus is frequently bundled with OTHER streaming services, such as:
ESPN+ – A sports-focused streaming services also owned by Disney that can be purchased directly or as an add-on bundle with Disney Plus and ad-supported basic Hulu at a discounted combined rate. This is marketed as the ‘Disney Bundle‘.
Hulu – Hulu on-demand video plan also owned by Disney which contains more adult-oriented content than Disney Plus. An ad-supported basic Hulu plan comes included in Disney streaming bundles.
So what happens if you subscribed to Disney Plus as part of one of these Disney Bundle packages – does canceling Disney Plus cut off access to the other services too?
Not necessarily! The key is managing your bundle subscription correctly:
- Check account portal for options to remove JUST Disney Plus from your subscription package rather than outright canceling the full bundle
For example, if subscribed to the Disney Bundle, you will see in account settings options like:
Here you could select to keep the ad-supported basic Hulu and ESPN+ portions of your subscription, while only deactivating the Disney Plus portion by clicking Remove Disney Plus. That lets you keep enjoying some bundle perks!
You can always fully cancel those extra services later too through their own account management portals if you do want to cut them off as well.
But the key takeaway here is:
- If subscribed as part of a streaming bundle, you CAN selectively deactivate only Disney Plus while keeping other bundled service access!
FAQs About Canceling Disney Plus
What happens to my profiles if I cancel Disney Plus?
Your account along with all user profiles, watch history, downloads, and recommendations stay in Disney Plus systems for a minimum 6 months. If you rejoin within 6 months, everything will restore just as you left it!
Can I get a refund for unused months if I cancel early?
Disney Plus does not offer account credits or refunds for any unused subscription time remaining after cancellation, except in cases where you cancel within 7 days of signing up initially without watching anything.
If I cancel and rejoin later, will I still have access to the same content library?
Yes, the overall Disney Plus content catalog has remained very stable, with more additions than removals over time. So if you cancel and later rejoin, you‘ll get access to the same library of movies, series, classics, etc.
I hope this definitive guide has helped explain clearly how to easily cancel Disney Plus across different devices! Let me know if you have any other questions.
