Why is Disney cracking down on password sharing?


Why is Disney cracking down on password sharing? Disney's move to restrict password sharing has been in the works for years and aims to bring streaming costs in line with investments. Iger sees streaming as the future and wants to attract more subscribers with a sensible pricing strategy.


Is Disney plus price going up?

In December 2022, Disney+ increased from $7.99 per month to $10.99 per month. Now, at $13.99 per month starting Thursday, Disney's streaming service will have nearly doubled in price since this time last year. Hulu, ESPN+ and the Hulu + Live TV service are all seeing price increases as well.


Why is Disney Plus asking for my birthday?

The company started requiring a birth date for new users in 2019, and it began asking existing users for the detail in 2021. The company said it collects the information to provide age-appropriate experiences for users under 18.


Does Disney Plus restrict users?

Set a 4-digit Profile PIN to restrict others from accessing your profile on Disney+. You can manage your PIN at any time from the Edit profile screen.


How do I share Disney+ with family?

Sharing Disney+ links on mobile
  1. Open the Disney+ mobile app.
  2. Select the title you want to share.
  3. Tap the share icon on the title's main page.
  4. Choose to copy the link or share it directly via email, text message, or other social messaging tools*