Can you watch Disney Plus offline?
No internet? No problem! Here's how to download and watch Disney Plus movies and shows offline.
Back in March 2020, Disney Plus entered the UK market, and after just a few years they boast over 150 million subscribers and have made themselves one of the streaming world's kingpins. Those who subscribe can enjoy classic films like Toy Story and The Lion King as well as newer flics like Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Academy Award winner Poor Things.
Disney Plus isn't just home to films but also popular series such Percy Jackson and the Olympians and reality choices like The Kardashians and Banged Up Abroad. If you're signed up to Disney Plus, you can watch all of these and hundreds more without interruption.
That is, of course, until you’re not connected to the Wi-Fi. Relying on public Wi-Fi or data is a recipe for buffering. Similarly, as you can stream Disney Plus videos on up to four devices at the same time, doing so will slow your home Wi-Fi right down.
Luckily, you can download all content from Disney Plus and watch it on the go, but only if you've got the right subscription plan. If you pay for the Standard Plan or Premium Plan (from £7.99 a month) you can download series, films and shows to your heart's content.
Currently, the cost of Disney Plus varies depending on your plan, the pricing is usually as follows: the Standard with Ads plan costs £4.99 a month, the Standard plan costs £7.99 a month (or £79.90 a year) and the Premium plan costs £10.99 a month (or £109.90 a year).
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- What devices allow you to watch Disney Plus offline?
- What subscription plan do I need to watch Disney Plus offline?
- How to watch Disney Plus movies and shows offline?
- How to find and delete Disney Plus downloads?
- How to change offline settings on Disney Plus?
What devices allow you to watch Disney Plus offline?
Can you watch Disney Plus offline? Yes, but only on Android or iOS devices. This means you can only download Disney Plus's shows and movies on phones or tablets.
It means that for those of you watching Disney Plus through your PC, you won't be able to download any Disney Plus content.
You should also be aware that you can only download content to watch offline if you have a Standard or Premium subscription, as the Standard with Ads plan does not allow for this.
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What subscription plan do I need to watch Disney Plus offline?
Disney Plus recently changed its policy on downloads so that only customers with the top two subscription plans can watch offline content.
If you pay for the Standard with Ads subscription Plan, you won't be able to download any content. This plan will usually set you back £4.99.
If you pay £7.99 (or £79.90 for the year) for the Standard Plan, or £10.99 (£109.90 for a the year) for the Premium Plan, then you'll be able to download content on up to 10 devices.
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How to watch Disney Plus movies and shows offline?
The Disney Plus app offers a download function which lets you watch its library offline. Great for when you’re on the go, for quietening your kids out and about, and for never missing a minute of your favourite TV show!
So how can you watch the best Disney Plus movies and the best Disney Plus shows offline? First things first, download the Disney Plus app from the app store, then sign in to your account. Don’t have a Disney Plus account yet? Check out our handy Disney Plus guide, which includes everything you need to know about setting up a Disney Plus account.
Next, select your user profile, scroll and click on your chosen show or film. Tap the downward arrow icon underneath the title. Amazingly, you can download an entire season by clicking on the icon to the right of ‘Season’ - a life-saver for when your commute inevitably takes half an hour longer than it should.
If you're sharing Disney Plus with your children, check out our guide to Disney Plus parental controls to protect them from unsuitable content.
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How to find and delete Disney Plus downloads?
If you've got carried away and downloaded too much Disney Plus content, your phone/tablet storage might not be thanking you. To find and delete downloads on your phone or tablet, go to your Disney Plus app and click on the ‘Downloads’ tab at the bottom of the screen.
In the downloads section, you can see all of your current downloads. To delete them, find the ‘Edit’ button on the top right of your screen, then select the programme or film you’d like to remove and click the bin icon that will show up next to them.
There is no limit to the number of downloads you can make as long as you have enough storage. If you're new to Disney Plus and haven't subscribed yet then check out the latest Disney Plus offers.
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How to change offline settings on Disney Plus?
Can you watch downloaded Disney Plus movies offline? Absolutely. Will they automatically be viewed in high-definition? Not necessarily. Disney Plus automatically selects a standard quality for downloading videos.
To change this, open the Disney Plus app, tap on your ‘Profile’ tab which will be at the bottom of your screen, open ‘App settings’, click on ‘Video quality’, and select your choice of video quality (‘High’, ‘Medium’ or ‘Standard’). Remember, the higher quality a video is, the more storage it’ll take up.
You need to log into your Disney Plus account at least once every 30 days so your downloads don’t expire.
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