On Tuesday, Disney+ announced that continuous playlists will be added to its core subscription on-demand offering in the U.S. ABC News Live and a playlist focused on preschool-aged TV series and shorts including Sofia the First, The Lion Guard, Puppy Dog Pals, and Minnie’s Bow-Toons. will be available to all subscribers beginning September 4, 2024, with four additional curated playlists to follow later this fall.
Beginning October 17, 2024, the new pricing for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ ad-supported and ad-free plans in the U.S. will be:
Disney+ with ads will cost $9.99 per month, up $2 from $7.99, while the no-ads price will increase from $13.99 to $15.99 monthly.
Prior to the 2024 Presidential Election, all Disney+ subscribers will have access to ABC News Live, a 24/7 multi-award-winning, premium streaming news channel that offers live newscasts, breaking news, live events, and in-depth special reports.
Later this fall, four new curated playlists will debut exclusively for Premium subscribers, and will feature Disney+ content refreshed on a monthly basis, including:
- Seasonal Content — a collection of seasonal-themed content from across the Disney+ catalog
- Epic Stories — a compilation of action-packed stories from marquee brands and franchises, including Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars
- Throwbacks — a destination for nostalgic pop culture content
- Real Life — a lineup of traditional documentaries, biopics, and true stories
