Disney Plus has become one of the most popular streaming services, offering a vast library of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic content. However, you may wish to cancel your subscription if you find you aren’t using it enough to justify the cost. Luckily, canceling Disney Plus is quick and easy.
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When to Consider Cancelling
Here are some common reasons people cancel their Disney Plus subscription:
- You signed up just for the 7-day free trial. If you only wanted to test out the service, be sure to cancel before the trial ends to avoid being charged.
- It’s too expensive. With other services like Netflix and Hulu also demanding a monthly fee, the costs can add up. If your budget is tight, Disney Plus may be one service you can cut.
- You aren’t using it enough. Disney Plus is best for fans of Disney content. If you aren’t watching much or have seen all the shows and movies that appealed to you, it may be time to say goodbye.
How to Cancel Disney Plus on Desktop
Cancelling your Disney Plus subscription via desktop is quick and straightforward:
- Go to Disneyplus.com and log into your account.
- Click your profile icon in the top right.
- Select Account from the dropdown menu.
- Under Subscriptions, click on your current Disney Plus subscription.
- Click Cancel Subscription.
- Confirm your cancellation on the next screen.
You can also choose to change your subscription to a cheaper monthly plan instead of fully cancelling.
How to Cancel Disney Plus on Mobile
The process is very similar if you want to cancel Disney Plus via the mobile app:
- Open the Disney Plus app and tap the Profile icon.
- Tap Account.
- Tap your Disney Plus subscription under Subscriptions.
- Tap Cancel Subscription.
- Confirm cancellation on the next screen.
What Happens When You Cancel Disney Plus
When you cancel Disney Plus, you will continue to have access until the end of your current billing period. So if you pre-paid for a year, you can continue streaming Disney Plus content until those 12 months are up.
Disney Plus will send a confirmation email when cancellation is complete, at which point you’ll no longer be charged new fees or have access to the service.
Can You Reactivate a Cancelled Disney Plus Account?
Yes, it’s easy to reactive a cancelled Disney Plus account within a certain window of time.
For monthly subscribers, you can reactivate cancelled accounts up to 60 days after cancellation. For annual subscribers, you have 180 days to reactive your Disney Plus membership.
Simply log back into your Disney Plus account within those windows, and you can resume your previous subscription.
Getting a Refund on Disney Plus
Unfortunately, Disney Plus does not offer refunds if you cancel your account mid-billing cycle. So if you pre-paid for a year of service, you won’t get any money back if you cancel a few months in.
You will retain access until the end of the billing period you already paid for. So while you can essentially “finish out” your subscription, the unused portion is non-refundable as per Disney’s terms of service.
Alternatives to Disney Plus
If budget or lack of use is your reason for cancelling, here are some top alternatives to consider:
Disney Plus Bundle
You can downgrade and bundle Disney Plus with Hulu (with ads) and ESPN+ for just $13.99 per month. This saves about $5 per month while still offering lots of entertainment.
Apple TV+
At just $4.99 per month, Apple TV+ is one of the most affordable “premium” streaming options out there. It offers top original content like Ted Lasso.
Netflix
Despite recent price hikes, Netflix remains the top streaming service in terms of subscribers and variety of content. Plans start at $9.99 per month.
HBO Max
HBO Max features lots of hit shows and movies for $9.99 per month with ads or $14.99 without ads. It offers content you won’t find elsewhere.
The Bottom Line
Hopefully this article covered everything you need to know to easily cancel your Disney Plus subscription. While it doesn’t offer account refunds, the cancellation process via desktop or mobile app is quick and straightforward. And you always have the option to reactivate your account within the set windows of time if you change your mind.
