This article provides a complete tutorial on streaming movies, original series, and documentaries using Disney Plus on Roku devices.
Steps to Install and Activate Disney Plus on Roku
Disney+ lets you watch movies and series from Star Wars, Disney, Marvel, Pixar, National Geographic, and ESPN Films. It has a standalone channel for Roku devices, so you can add it from the built-in store. After installing the app, run it and link your Disney Plus account to stream its content on your device. If you are a new user of Disney+, you must purchase a monthly or annual membership by visiting disneyplus.com. Once activated, continue with the steps.
- Verify Roku has WiFi connectivity
Turn on your Roku device and connect it to WiFi by visiting the Network settings.
- Access Streaming Channels
Go to the home page on your Roku TV and choose the Streaming Channels option.
- Search for Disney Plus
Click the Search Channels option. Enter Disney Plus using the on-screen keypad and search for it.
- Select Disney+ and Install
Choose Disney+ from the first suggestion and click Add Channel. Within a few moments, it will be added to your Roku device.
- Open Disney+ on Roku
Click Go to Channel to launch the Disney+ application.
- Note the Activation Code
Once the welcome page appears, tap the Log In option. Note the activation code appears on the TV screen.
- Visit the Disney+ Activation Website
Go to http://disneyplus.com/begin on your phone browser, enter the 8-digit code, and click the Continue option.
- Login to Verify the Device
Input your Disney+ account credentials to finish the device verification.
- Stream Disney+ content
The Disney+ app will refresh and load the home page. Then, you can explore its library and stream your preferred on-demand content on your Roku TV.
FAQ
No. Disney+ doesn’t offer a free trial, so it can’t be streamed for free.
Highlight the Disney+ app on your Roku home screen. Press Star (*) on the Roku remote and select Update from the pop-up. If an update is available, the channel will be updated.
Visit my.roku.com/signin on your phone or PC and sign in to your account. Click Manage your subscriptions and locate the Disney+ subscription. Select Turn off auto-renew. Your subscription will be canceled on the billing cycle date.
You can turn subtitles on or off while playing a video on the Disney Plus app on Roku. Press the Star (*) button on the Roku remote. In the pop-up, select Closed captioning. Then, choose to turn on or off the subtitles.
Navigate to your profile on the Disney+ app, select Account, and choose the Log Out option.
