Disneyplus South Africa

2022 - 5 - 17

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Disney+ launches but apps not on Xbox or PlayStation stores ... (htxt.africa)

Many South Africans are waking up and signing up for Disney+ but if you have a console you're likely going to have to jump through some hoops for a bit.

- Android TV Supported smart TVs include: It’s more than likely taking some time to enable the Disney+ app on various storefronts and hence we have the situation we do now.

Disney+ Arrives Today in South Africa - African Business (African Business Magazine)

Download logoDisney+, the streaming service from The Walt Disney Company (https://TheWaltDisneyCompany.com), launches today in South Africa. Standard.

With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. And through Star, it offers the latest from 20th Century Studios, Disney Television Studios, FX, Searchlight Pictures, and more. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the new general entertainment content brand, Star. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ is part of the Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution segment. Subscribers will also be able to enjoy over 100 titles from Disney and Pixar, including the entire “Toy Story” franchise, the Academy Award®-winning “Soul” and the Academy Award®-nominated “Luca”. From Walt Disney Animation Studios, stream the Academy Award®-winning “Encanto” which tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, and fan favorites “Frozen” and “Frozen 2”. Disney fans can also stream the Academy Award®-winning “Cruella” starring Emma Stone as the legendary “Cruella de Vil” and Disney’s “Jungle Cruise.” Confirmed from launch, superhero fans will have access to over 60 Marvel Studios’ films including Academy Award®-nominated “Shang-Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings”, “Eternals”, “Avengers: Endgame” and “Captain Marvel”, and over 80 Marvel Studios’ series including “Moon Knight”, “Loki” and “WandaVision”.

Disney+ launch in South Africa hit with technical glitches (MyBroadband)

A few early Disney+ subscribers in South Africa have reported that they were logged into other people's accounts on Wednesday.

Technical support reportedly told prospective subscribers to sign up for the regular annual price plan and request a refund for the difference. Last month, Walt Disney announced that it was offering a discounted rate of R950 for a year’s service — or 12 months for the price of 8. How does that even happen?” one user tweeted.

Disney+ Finally Arrives in South Africa - IT News Africa - Up to date ... (IT News Africa)

Disney+ offers fans over 1000 films, more than 1500 series, and a slate of 200 exclusive Originals from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, ...

In general entertainment, subscribers will also be able to watch titles including the hit original comedy series “Only Murders in the Building,” limited series “Pam and Tommy”, “The Kardashians”, “Queens”, and mystery thriller “Death on the Nile”, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, as well as “The Simpsons” and back seasons of “Grey’s Anatomy”, “9-1-1″, and “Black-ish”. Subscribers will also be able to enjoy over 100 titles from Disney and Pixar, including the entire “Toy Story” franchise, the Academy Award-winning “Soul” and the Academy Award-nominated “Luca”. From Walt Disney Animation Studios, stream the Academy Award-winning “Encanto” which tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, and fan favorites “Frozen” and “Frozen 2”. Disney fans can also stream the Academy Award-winning “Cruella” starring Emma Stone as the legendary “Cruella de Vil” and Disney’s “Jungle Cruise.” Confirmed from launch, superhero fans will have access to over 60 Marvel Studios’ films including Academy Award-nominated “Shang-Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings”, “Eternals”, “Avengers: Endgame” and “Captain Marvel”, and over 80 Marvel Studios’ series including “Moon Knight”, “Loki” and “WandaVision”.

Disney+ announces launch in South Africa (Media Update)

Disney+, the streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, has launched in South Africa. With over 1 000 films, more than 1 500 series and a slate of 200 ...

- The Princess and the Frog, and - The Simpsons - The Kardashians

Disney+ launches in South Africa. Here's how much it costs (TechCabal)

Disney+ has launched in South Africa. Now, South Africans can access original Disney content at R119 ($7.47)/month or R1,190 ($74.64)/annum.

The only Netflix plan similar to Disney+’s Standard R119 plan is Netflix’s Premium plan which costs R199 plan and allows Ultra HD streaming on up to 4 devices. Watching just 20 hours of Netflix a month is equal to R1,560 ($98), almost twice the cost of DStv’s most expensive Premium plan. Disney’s launch will also bring more competition for DStv which has been struggling to retain its users’ on the platform. Data is expensive in South Africa with 1GB costing an average of R78.50 ($5). An hour of streaming on Netflix consumes 1GB of data at standard definition, and 3GB at high definition. Comparatively speaking, Disney+ is the cheapest international streaming service available to South Africans, beating Amazon Prime Video at R136 ($8.55)/month and Showmax at R225($14.14)/month. While Netflix does have an affordable R49/month Mobile plan in South Africa, the plan only allows 1 user and 1 device. Disney+ South Africa’s arm offers users the Standard Plan, at R119 ($7.47)/month or R1,190 ($74.64)/annum. The plan, similar to Disney+’s $8 plan in the US, allows users to stream concurrently on 4 devices and access unlimited downloads across 10 devices.