Disney+ Password Sharing Crackdown: Everything You Need to Know
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It looks as though some Disney+ viewers with shared accounts may soon have to give their loved ones the boot.
In a memo to customers shared on Wednesday, Sept. 25,Disney+ announcedit would be cracking down on accounts that provided passwords to individuals outside of their household.
Disney+ revealed that this week, they expanded its paid sharing program in order to make sharing with friends and family who don’t live under the same roof possible via the new Extra Member add-on.
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How much will Disney+ password sharing cost?
For users in the United States, the Extra Member add-on feature will currently cost an additional $6.99 per month for Disney+ Basic subscriptions, with Disney+ Premium subscription access for an additional $9.99 per month.
Per its website, the base Disney+ Basic subscription (with ads) currently costs $7.99 per month, but will increase to $9.99 per month on Oct. 17, 2024. The base Disney+ Premium subscription (no ads) currently costs $13.99 per month, but will increase to $15.99 per month on Oct. 17, 2024.
There are still some restrictions under these plans — only one Extra Member slot is available per account. Also, if viewers purchased their plan through Disney Bundle or are subscribed and billed through Disney+ partners, the add-on will not be available.
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Can subscribers still watch Disney+ from their account from outside of their household?
The short answer is yes.
No need to worry about violating your agreement if you are traveling or visiting others and want to view your favorite programs or movies.
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Where is the Disney+ paid sharing program available?
According to the company memo, these features launched in select markets over the summer, and in addition to the U.S., are now available in Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
What content can an Extra Member access and on how many devices?
An Extra Member is limited to a single profile and is only able to stream and download on one device at a time, but otherwise is able to access the same content and features that are available to the Disney+ account holder.
What if I still have questions about the Extra Member add-on?
Additional details regarding benefits and differences between a Disney+ subscription and an Extra Member add-on, as well as how to add or remove an Extra Member, can be found onlinehere.
source: people.com
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