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Posted by Maggie May on 13th Nov 2019
If you’re like me, you’ve had your credit card ready since Disney first announced its upcoming streaming service. Disney+ launched on November 12, and brings a major catalogue of fan favorites you can’t get anywhere else.
The Basics
Available as a standalone streaming service for $6.99/month, or bundled with platforms like Hulu, Disney+ brings movies, TV shows, and exclusive offerings to your phone, laptop, tablet, or smart TV.
What’s exciting about the service is that it’s not just a platform for Disney movies (although it has, like, ALL of them). Disney+ earns the plus in its name with additions from Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic.
The Deets
Disney released the full catalogue on Twitter in mid-October. Starting November 12, you’ll be able to stream:
It’s important to note that a few things won’t be on Disney+ right at kickoff, including the newest live-action movies that are still making their way from theaters to Blu Ray, some of the lower-budget TV show offshoots, and Song of the South. For a longer (yet incomplete, and frequently updated) list, check out this post from Reddit user u/LordVader3000.
The Official Watch List
After some significant nerding out, the team at Nerd Kung Fu decided on our official “must watch” list when Disney+ starts streaming. These are the top ten shows, movies, or exclusives we’re the most hype about watching. There’s something here for everyone, but we hope you’ll pop some popcorn and kick up your feet with us on the big day!
(PS: We kept the obvious ones off this list, like the entire Avengers saga and the original Star Wars trilogy. Some of these are highly talked-about, but we hope you’ll enjoy the deep cuts, too!)
In all honesty, the first thing I watch once Disney+ comes out will probably be my bank account, as it dwindles by $6.99 every month.
What are you watching first on Disney+?!
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