Disney+ has introduced a new app for the South African market with new features and updates.
The company says it will offer personalised recommendations, enhanced viewing experiences and new parental controls, while delivering the same content customers enjoy. The app went live on Wednesday, 9 September.
WHAT TO EXPECT
All Disney+ customers will be prompted to download the new app and to sign in with their existing credentials. There will be on-screen prompts to guide customers through account confirmation and profile setup.
Customers have until 12 October to move to the new Disney+ app, thereafter the old app will not be available.
Mobile only customers from the old app will be migrated to the new Basic plan, which provided increased device access like TVs instead of mobile devices only.
Disney says that customers will be able to sign up to the Basic plan through MTN, with details on the availability to be shared in due course.
WHAT’S NEW FOR CUSTOMERS
The new app will offer a more personalised and intuitive streaming experience, featuring a dynamic homepage, simplified navigation, and recommendations inspired by what customers enjoy watching and what’s popular in their country, says Disney.
“The updated experience makes it easier to discover content across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN, while also highlighting the latest movies, series, live events, and originals.”
The new Disney+ app supports up to 25 audio and subtitles languages, plus high quality video and sound will be available on supported devices.
A new Junio Mode will be available, that has expanded parental controls, including profile PIN protection, customisable content ratings, and account notifications for profile changes to create a more family-friendly viewing experience, explains Disney+.
Customers can travel and still access their content, but titles and availability may vary.
DISNEY+ CATALOGUE
On the new app, there will be access to content customers are familiar with, such as from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Hulu and FX, alongside blockbuster movies, hit TV shows, local originals and live content.
Popular titles available to Disney+ customers in South Africa include hit TV shows such as “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Modern Family,” “The Simpsons,” “Only Murders in the Building” and “The Kardashians,” alongside FX’s “The Shards” and “High Potential,” and blockbuster movies including 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” and “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.”
Visit Disney+ for more information.
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