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Disney+ open for pre-orders in US

September 23, 2019

Consumers residing in the US can now sign-up early for Disney+ and be among the first to start streaming on November 12th when the SVoD service makes its debut. Pre-order is now live for the general public through launch on Disneyplus.com with both monthly and annual subscriptions available for purchase at $6.99 (€6.38) and $69.99, respectively, with a seven-day free trial beginning on launch day.

Consumers signing up during the pre-order window will be among the first to start streaming a range of original programming being created exclusively for the service from the company’s iconic entertainment brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. In its first year, Disney+ will release more than 25 original series and ten original films, documentaries, including The Mandalorian, a live-ation Star Wars series from executive producer and writer Jon Favreau, and Lady and the Tramp, a live-action retelling of the 1955 animated classic – both streaming on November 12th. Subscribers will also enjoy unprecedented access to Disney’s vast collection of films and television shows.

Subscribers will be able to stream Disney+ on a wide selection of mobile and connected TV devices at launch, including gaming consoles, streaming media players, and smart TVs. Subscribers will enjoy high-quality and commercial-free viewing, up to four concurrent streams, unlimited downloads, personalised recommendations, and the ability to set up to seven different profiles, including the ability for parents to set Kids Profiles that have an easy to -navigate, child-friendly interface to access age-appropriate content.

As previously announced, consumers in the US will have the opportunity to purchase a bundled offering of Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu (with ads) for $12.99 per month.

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