Although Disney was tied to several contracts with other companies, most notably Netflix, they eventually gathered enough material from rival streaming services to create a massive Disney+ library. You’ve probably heard a lot about Disney Plus in recent months, whether it’s its ever-growing list of originals or its huge catalog of classic Disney content. For fans of Marvel, LucasFilm, Pixar, ESPN, and Disney itself, you will no doubt enjoy what Disney+ has to offer.
Of course, to broadcast an epic show like The Mandalorian, you’ll want to have Disney Plus set to the largest screen possible. With that in mind, here’s how to watch your favorite Disney animated features and new originals on your Fire Stick.
Start by signing up for Disney+
Before you start streaming your favorite Disney movies and shows, you’ll need to sign up for a Disney+ account. Get your favorite classics, new movies, TV shows and sports for one low price or save bundling Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus into one package! If you opt for the multi-pack option and already have a Hulu or ESPN subscription, Disney adjusts your monthly payment to reflect your “already subscribed” status. In other words, you’ll still have your Hulu or ESPN payment, plus the difference in the total package price for Disney Plus.
A rivalry between Disney and Amazon
You may have heard of a disagreement between Disney and Amazon in the past, in which the Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon’s Fire TV OS would not receive Disney Plus at launch. This situation arose from the lack of an agreement between the two companies that would see the arrival of Disney Plus to the Amazon app store. The conflict arose over ad space: Amazon wanted to sell ad space in addition to Disney’s apps, which also included ESPN Plus, while Disney did not want to cede the space to Amazon.
It’s unclear what came of the negotiations between the two companies, but the end user doesn’t care. All that matters is, YeahYour Amazon Fire TV (plus your Roku, PS4, and many other devices) supports Disney Plus.
How can I add Disney Plus to my Amazon Fire TV?
- To install Disney Plus on your Amazon Fire TV, from the home screen, go to Applications.
- Next, search for “Disney Plus” with Alexa or search below Entertainment and click on it.
- Download it and register or log in.
Installing Disney+ on your Firestick remotely
- Go to Amazon App Store here to install the Disney+ app on your device remotely.
- Once you’ve installed the app, follow the instructions to register or log in to your account to start streaming.
Will Disney Plus be on my TV with Fire OS built in?
We’ve seen TVs with Fire OS included become rapidly popular in recent years. Not only does it eliminate the need to fill an HDMI port with your Fire Stick, but you can also control Fire OS directly from the same remote you use with your TV.
Of course, since a TV with Fire OS built in isn’t the same as using a Fire TV Stick or Fire TV Cube, there’s always a chance that Disney+ won’t work well on your device. Fortunately, their concerns are unfounded: just as Fire Stick users will be able to find the Disney Plus app directly in the Appstore, Fire TV users will also find that the app is just a search away.
How much does Disney Plus cost?
Disney Plus currently costs $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year. Unlike Netflix or Hulu, Disney+ does not offer a tiered streaming platform. For $6.99 a month, everyone gets the same features and streams as any other user. Of course, Disney still says the service “starts at” $6.99, and presumably that’s because the price will likely increase over time. Consumers are no strangers to price increases.
For more details on how much Disney Plus costs and how you can save money on your subscription with a bundle or annual payment, check out this. complete Disney Plus price guide.
What other devices work with Disney Plus?
Depending on how many TVs you have in your house, you may have many more devices than a single Fire Stick. If you are looking to save on HDMI space and want to consolidate, here are the other platforms compatible with Disney Plus.
- Fire TV products (cube, bar, pendant, etc.)
- Desktop web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.)
- Android
- iOS and iPad operating system
- Chromecast
- roku
- AppleTV
- android tv
- Playstation 4
- xbox one
- LG Smart TVs
- Samsung smart TVs
With the addition of Samsung and LG smart TVs plus the Amazon Fire Stick, Disney Plus appears to be available on basically all major platforms. That means no matter where you like to watch your favorite shows, you can log in and start streaming right away, assuming you’re in a country or region licensed for your desired media.
Disney+ and Amazon FireStick
So despite the rocky start to Disney+ and Amazon’s relationships and compatibility, you can now easily download Disney+ on a Firestick without having to download apps or use third-party app stores.
How was your experience with Disney+ and Amazon Firestick? What do you like to transmit? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.
