Last month, Disney surpassed Netflix in terms of overall subscriptions. When counting Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus, the total was 221.1 million subscriptions. This means that more people than ever before can partake in Disney Plus Day.
Disney Plus Day is when the company celebrates its legions of subscribers by offering new content across all its marquee brands: Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. You’ll want to make sure you have everything you need to get the most out of the event.
The first Disney Plus Day took place on Nov. 12, 2021. It was a special day set aside to celebrate the second anniversary of the launch of Disney Plus (Nov.12, 2019). While the day is primarily a streaming event, Disney Plus subscribers can also enjoy other membership perks at Disney parks and AMC theaters.
This year, Disney Plus Day arrives a little early. You do not have to wait until November to be showered with appreciation. The event takes place in just a few days on Thursday, Sept. 8.
To reap the many rewards and enjoy the perks of Disney Plus Day, all you have to do is be a Disney Plus Subscriber.
First and foremost, Disney Plus Day is a streaming event. On Sept. 8, you will be treated to over a dozen programs that are new to the streaming service. Here is some of what you can expect:
If you find yourself in Florida or California on Sept. 8, and you are a Disney Plus subscriber, you can enter the park 30 minutes before everyone else. Guests who are staying at select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels and Hotels of the Disneyland Resort can enter the park 60 minutes early and partake in a special Disney Plus screening at Movie Under the Stars. Other perks include complimentary Disney PhotoPass photo downloads at select locations, commemorative chalk art, blue-dusted churros and more.
AMC Theatres will join in the celebration this year. From Sept. 8 through Sept.19, “Encanto,” “Thor: Ragnarok,” “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “Cars” and “Newsies” will be back in the theater for just $5 plus tax. Your purchase of a discounted ticket will include a free Disney Plus poster (while supplies last). Additionally, a fountain drink and Cameo-size popcorn combo will be available for just $5. To get this deal, you need to show proof of an active Disney Plus account.
There are three components you need to get the most out of Disney Plus Day: access to streaming content, a quality TV and a quality sound system.
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The setup for the Roku involves three simple steps: plug it in, connect to the internet and stream. The remote even has a shortcut button that takes you directly to Disney Plus. For convenience, the system works with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant.
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The Sonos Ray is the company’s compact, low-end offering. However, don’t be fooled by the budget price. It still delivers an extraordinary experience with heavy bass and crisp dialogue.
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If you have a modest budget, but still want to upgrade your audio experience, iLive’s soundbar is a solid option. It is a flexible all-in-one speaker system that lets you effortlessly kick your audio up to the next level.
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