How To Watch Disney+: Where And When To Start Streaming

Disney+ launches Tuesday, and the streaming service seems like a surefire bet for any fan of Disney, Pixar, Marvel or even National Geographic. However, viewers will need to know how to watch Disney+ in order to start binge-watching.

First, a subscription is needed, and there are quite a few options. Anyone can pre-order the monthly package for $6.99 a month or the yearly package for $69.99 (a savings of $13.89 over the monthly subscription) from DisneyPlus.com. All subscribers will get a free seven-day trial before they are charged.

However, those who want more than Disney+ may want to hold off on the pre-order. On Nov. 12, a bundle option should become available. Disney+, ESPN+ and the ad-supported option on Hulu will be available together for $12.99 a month. So far, there is no bundle that offers Hulu without ads.

Many Verizon customers will be able to get the streaming service for free for a year. The company will offer 12 months of Disney+ to all new and existing 4G LTE and 5G unlimited wireless customers as well as new Fios Home Internet and 5G Home Internet customers. Those who qualify should head to Verizon’s website for more details.

So what can you watch Disney+ on? It seems like it can be streamed on just about everything, including desktops, mobile devices, Roku, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Disney Plus apps will be available on all Google and Apple devices. Though Amazon was initially not going to carry the new streaming service, the companies have since come to an agreement, and anyone with an Amazon Fire TV device will be able to enjoy all their Disney favorites.

“They can access the service through a growing variety of partners and platforms including Apple, Google, Microsoft, Sony and Roku, and today we're pleased to announce additional distribution partnerships with Amazon Fire, Samsung and LG,” Disney CEO Bob Iger said last week in an earnings call.

On launch day, over 500 movies and 7,500 episodes of television will be available. Recent record breakers like “Avengers: Endgame” and “Avatar” as well as older beloved hits like “Mary Poppins” and “Bambi” will be available. Disney+ will also have TV series like “The Simpsons,” “DuckTales,” “Raven’s Home” and “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.”

Disney+ is also planning tons of original content. “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” “Encore!” and “The World According To Jeff Goldblum” are among the series debuting on Tuesday along with a new live-action “Lady and the Tramp.”