Disney+ will arrive in the Philippines this November 17. This will make Disney’s iconic IP including Disney movies, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star.
“Through Disney+, we are opening new doors of entertainment to everyone with our heritage of unparalleled storytelling, creative excellence, and cutting-edge content delivery. We are excited that consumers in the Philippines can soon connect with their beloved characters and brands and enjoy access to some of the world’s most original and iconic stories, told by the world’s most talented creators.”
David Shin, The Walt Disney Company Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong
Disney+ details
Starting from November 17, subscribers will be able to unlock an exciting and ever-growing library of content on Disney+ including:
- Disney+ Originals and exclusives like Marvel Studios’ WandaVision, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Moon Knight, and Loki; Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor; Hocus Pocus 2 and the upcoming Willow and Disenchanted
- Korean content such as Big Mouth, Snowdrop, BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA, IN THE SOOP: Friendcation, Soundtrack #1, and Doctor Lawyer
- Blockbuster films from Marvel Studios including Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Black Panther, Thor: Love and Thunder, and the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
- All 12 Star Wars movies including Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
- Access to iconic Walt Disney Animation Studios’ movies including the Oscar-winning Encanto, the live-action reimagining of Pinocchio, as well as animated classics including Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, Mulan, Raya, and the Last Dragon, The Lion King, Zootopia and more
- Heartwarming and powerful storytelling from Disney and Pixar, including Lightyear, Turning Red, Soul, Luca, Coco, and more
- Documentaries and specials from National Geographic including Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, and more
- A specially curated Star content selection including Emmy Award-winning series Grey’s Anatomy, Dopesick, NCIS, and reality TV hits The Kardashians and more
- Other movies from franchises including the X-Men, Predator, Night at the Museum, Home Alone, and well-loved animated series like The Simpsons and Family Guy
- Premium live events and video-on-demand from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
- The newest season of the Emmy award-winning singing competition series, The Voice
For those who are interested in subscribing to Disney+, here are the plans and inclusions you can opt to get:
- Mobile Plan for PHP 159/month or PHP 1,150/year
- 1 screen
- Compatible devices include phones and tablets
- Video quality up to HD (720p)
- Premium Plan for PHP 369/month or PHP 2,950/year
- 4 screens
- Compatible devices include phones, tablets, laptops (web browsers), and TVs
- Video quality up to 4K Ultra HD (2160p)
Key Features
- High-Quality Streaming
- Up to 7 personal profiles per account. Each profile has an entry for a name and app language, on/off switches for autoplay, and a personal Watchlist, plus other personal settings
- Subscribers can choose an avatar from dozens of characters to personalize their own profiles
- Parents can limit access to certain content by adding a PIN to lock profiles with higher content ratings. Alternatively, parents can set age-appropriate content ratings for their children’s profiles. Once the content rating feature is set, shows and movies rated higher than the profile’s content rating will not be shown while searching Disney+
- Accessibility features enable closed captioning and descriptive audio to help subscribers with disabilities discover and enjoy their favorite stories (the availability varies by title and by language)
- Other highlights include personalized recommendations, a watch list, and more
Languages
- Subtitles are available in English
- The user interface is currently available in English only
Supporting Devices
- Web browsers – Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari (recommend using the most recent available browser version for the best experience)
- Mobiles and tablets – Android phones and tablets, Apple iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch
- Smart TV – LG TV, Panasonic TV (4K models with my Home Screen OS with product prefixes EZ, EX, FZ, FX, GZ, GX, HZ, HX, JZ, JX), Samsung (Tizen models from 2017 and newer)
- Connected TV – Google TV and other Android TV OS, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD, Chromecast
Payments Methods –
- Computer and Mobile Web
- Credit Card (American Express, Mastercard, Visa)
- Debit Card (Mastercard, Visa)
- Android/ iOS: In-App Purchase
For more info on Disney+, click here.
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