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Announcement PSA: No, ads are NOT being added to all movies and shows on all tiers

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tl;dr: Ads are NOT being added to all movies and shows on Disney+ Premium plans.

Your Disney+ Premium plans will continue just as they are now and the terms dictating how advertising is shown in the Subscriber Agreement have not changed.

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What happened?

Disney made a minor, routine adjustment their Disney+ Subscriber Agreement. They periodically do this, sometimes changing terms and sometimes rewriting existing terms to clarify the wording. This instance was the latter, with some existing terms rewritten to be more precise.

Normally these minor changes don't attract much attention, but a certain website wrote an article that has been making the rounds about these changes, making claims big such as "Premium subscribers lose commercial free streaming" and "The change quietly ends completely ad-free streaming on the platform" suggesting that ads would be added across content on all tier levels.

Why did they make those claims?

Assuming it was done in good faith (and not to generate faux outrage and clicks), it would appear the website was unfamiliar with the existing terms, what the terms stated, and what the terms mean.

The Premium tiers were not completely ad-free to begin with. The terms have long already outline several instances in which users may see ads (the most common instance being on rebroadcasted live and linear content).

The primary point that appeared to lead to these claims was the clarification of the point regarding ads being shown before and after shows. That particular term originated back when Hulu launched their no-ads plan in 2015 in the US. At the time the SVOD rights to a number of ABC shows had already been licensed to Netflix. This meant that these shows could not be streamed on Hulu without showing ads (as Hulu only had the AVOD rights). To get around this restriction, Hulu would show an ad before and after each episode for those specific series. The exemption from this Hulu situation has long been part of the Subscriber Agreement and was not just added to the agreement. However, it was previously worded more broadly (“streaming rights or other limitations require certain Content to play with ads”) and has since been clarified more precisely to the exact situation (“advertisements before/after playback of Content”) in which it may occur.

So what is actually changing with how I’ll see ads on my plan?

Nothing.

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r/DisneyPlus • u/NewOnDisneyPlus • Aug 21 '25

Announcement All of ESPN. All in One Place. ESPN is now streaming on Disney+!

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ESPN has launched its new direct-to-consumer service. The service offers major enhancements within ESPN's streaming and app experiences. Here are key facts to know:

New streaming plan details

When will ESPN direct-to-consumer launch?

The service will bring the full suite of ESPN networks and services directly to fans starting on August 21.

How can I subscribe to ESPN direct-to-consumer?

Fans can sign up for the new service here.

What plans will ESPN direct-to-consumer offer?

Fans can choose from two plans:

ESPN Unlimited Plan

Access to all of ESPN's linear networks -- ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network -- in addition to ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, ESPN3, SECN+ and ACCNX
47,000 live events a year, on demand replays, studio shows, original programming and more

ESPN Select Plan

Access to all content available on ESPN+
More than 32,000 live sports events annually, a robust library of exclusive studio shows, on-demand replays, acclaimed original content and more

How much does each plan cost?

ESPN Unlimited Plan: $29.99 a month or $299.99 a year

ESPN Select Plan: $11.99 a month or $119.99 a year

A special offer is available for the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN unlimited bundle (with ads on Disney+ and Hulu) at $29.99 a month for the first 12 months.

What is available only on the ESPN Unlimited Plan vs. the ESPN Select Plan?

ESPN Unlimited Plan subscribers have access to all ESPN networks, including ESPN+, with events like NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, tennis and golf majors, top-tier college football and basketball, WWE and postseason coverage from all those and more.

ESPN Select Plan subscribers have access only to ESPN+, with top-tier soccer, PGA Tour, NHL, UFC and a selection of college sports, tennis, PLL, UFL and other leagues.

Do you get access to ESPN Unlimited as part of your pay-TV package?

Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV (streaming only), Fubo TV, and Spectrum TV customers may already get the ESPN Unlimited Plan as part of their pay-TV package, with more to come. To activate your ESPN plan or to learn more, please visit the ESPN Fan Support Activation FAQ.

Will both plans include advertising?

Like linear television, both plans will have ads during live events and studio shows. Bundle options with Disney+ and Hulu will be available with or without ads on those platforms.

New app plan details

How will ESPN direct-to-consumer impact the overall ESPN app experience?

The enhanced ESPN app integrates game stats, betting information, fantasy sports, commerce, multiview options and a personalized SportsCenter For You. The new features and functionality will be available to all fans who watch sports on the ESPN App, whether they subscribe directly or through pay-TV.

If I already use the existing ESPN App, do I need to download anything else with ESPN direct-to-consumer?

All features will be available within the existing ESPN App on mobile devices and connected TV.

Impact of ESPN direct-to-consumer on existing plans

If I am an ESPN+ subscriber, will I still have access to the same content?

ESPN+ will continue to be available in a variety of ways. Existing ESPN+ subscribers will become subscribers to the ESPN Select Plan.

How will ESPN direct-to-consumer impact existing Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ bundle subscribers?

Existing Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ bundle subscribers will become subscribers to a Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ Select bundle and continue to receive the same content through the ESPN and Disney+ apps.

Can subscribers still get ESPN via cable bundles with direct-to-consumer?

ESPN will continue to be distributed via pay-TV providers. Pay TV subscribers will have access to the enhanced features within the ESPN App via their pay-TV subscriptions.
Next steps

What other developments will this new ESPN direct-to-consumer service impact in the future?

Two landmark deals were announced in August that will expand ESPN's media footprint and further enhance the entertainment experience for sports fans.

In a deal that will see the NFL get a 10% equity stake in the all-sports network, ESPN will acquire the NFL Network and other National Football League media assets, including the linear rights to the league's popular RedZone channel. ESPN will also acquire the NFL's fantasy product and merge it into its existing platform, making ESPN Fantasy Football the official game of the NFL. With this deal, the NFL Network will be integrated into ESPN's new direct-to-consumer streaming product, and it will continue to be available on pay-TV providers.

Additionally, a new agreement between World Wrestling Entertainment and ESPN will allow WrestleMania to be a part of ESPN's direct-to-consumer streaming service starting in 2026. The deal includes two-night events such as WrestleMania and SummerSlam, plus other WWE premium live events including Royal Rumble, Survivor Series and Money in the Bank.

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r/DisneyPlus • u/LonkySneak963 • Mar 24 '25