Hey there! Have you been considering canceling your Disney Plus subscription? With price hikes coming, ongoing account maintenance fees, or maybe you simply want to switch to something new – cancelling Disney Plus is super quick and easy if you know the steps.
In this detailed guide, I‘ll provide complete instructions to walk YOU through canceling Disney Plus on both desktop and mobile. With simple screenshots for every click, you‘ll be able to cancel in just minutes.
First, let‘s look at why over 100 million subscribers signed up for Disney Plus originally, and why some may want to cancel today…
Why Cancel Disney Plus? Rising Costs and Account Maintenance
Disney Plus exploded onto the scene in 2019 with a huge library of Disney classics, Pixar animations, Marvel blockbusters, Star Wars favorites, and National Geographic documentaries. For just $7/month or $70/year it was a steal compared to rivals like Netflix.
But with inflation impacting most industries, Disney just announced their first price hike since launch – 38% higher to $10.99/month starting December 2022. Many existing subscribers may look to cancel to avoid paying over 40% more.
Beyond pricing, inactive Disney Plus accounts can be a hassle to keep open if you aren‘t regularly watching the content. Although Disney allows sharing passwords and profiles across households, tracking whose "turn" it is to pay for the subscription this month introduces logistical challenges.
According to AntennaData which tracks subscriber churn, almost 7 million subscribers canceled Disney Plus in Q1 2022 alone. And Q2 saw an additional 2.4 million cancel in the April-June period.
This guide will help YOU take control of YOUR subscription and avoid the rising Disney Plus costs or account management frustrations through an easy cancellation process.
Let‘s get started!
Step-by-Step: How To Cancel Disney Plus on Desktop
If you signed up for Disney Plus directly on the DisneyPlus.com website originally, the easiest way to cancel is through the desktop login.
Follow along below to cancel in just minutes!
1. Visit DisneyPlus.com and Log In
Pull up the Disney Plus website and click "Log In" in the top right corner.
Then enter the email address and password associated with your Disney+ account.
2. Click Your Profile Picture
In the top right, click the circular icon containing your profile picture or initials. This opens account options.
3. Select "Account" from Dropdown Menu
A dropdown will appear under your profile icon – click on "Account" to access management and subscription pages.
4. Identify Your Active Subscription
Now on your Accounts page, scroll down until you see the "Subscriptions" section. Your currently active Disney Plus subscription will be shown.
5. Click "Cancel Subscription"
For the subscription you want to cancel, click on the button next to it saying "Cancel subscription".
6. Confirm Cancellation
A popup will ask "Why are you canceling?" – answer if you want but you can skip to the bottom and select "Continue to Cancel".
On the final confirmation prompt, select "Cancel Subscription" again to complete the process!
And you did it – your Disney Plus subscription is now successfully canceled through the Disney Plus website. Nice work!
Now let‘s tackle the mobile app cancellation process…
Cancel Disney Plus Subscription on Mobile App
If you primarily access Disney Plus on your iPhone, Android phone, tablet or mobile device, canceling through the app takes just a few minutes too.
Here‘s how to cancel Disney Plus mobile:
1. Open Disney+ Mobile App & Login
Launch the Disney Plus app your device and tap through to the Home screen if you aren‘t automatically logged in already.
2. Select Your Profile Icon
At the bottom right, tap the profile icon to expand account options for the connected Disney Plus membership.
3. Tap "Account Details"
This will open your account management portal with subscription tools and settings.
4. Choose Subscription to Cancel
Select your Disney Plus subscription under "Subscriptions", then tap "Cancel Subscription" on the next screen.
5. Confirm Cancellation
You may get a final popup asking "Are you sure?" – tap "Yes" or "Cancel" to complete cancelling Disney Plus!
And with that, you‘ve successfully cancelled Disney Plus through the mobile app as well. Nice job!
Below I‘ll cover what happens next, address frequently asked questions, and offer some final thoughts.
Post-Cancellation: What To Expect
Life after cancelling Disney Plus may take some adjustment (!) but here‘s what you need to know about how account closure works:
No More Charges: Once canceled, Disney Plus will no longer charge your credit card or payment method on file going forward
Instant But Delayed: The cancellation takes effect instantly when you complete the steps above. However, you‘ll likely still have Disney Plus access until your NEXT actual billing date passes
Resubscribe Easily: If you change your mind in a few months, you can quickly reactive your old Disney Plus subscription since your account remains intact
Potential Impact to Bundles: If you originally signed up for a Disney streaming bundle (e.g Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu together), canceling Disney Plus specifically may impact or cancel access to the others
So in summary – canceling stops future Disney Plus charges while still granting short term access if you have time left in the current billing cycle. Reactivating later is totally possible too!
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some common Disney Plus cancellation questions:
Do I have to cancel before my next billing date to avoid being charged?
No, you can cancel ANYTIME during your active subscription period to stop the next recurring billing date charge
If I cancel service mid-month, will I get a prorated refund?
No, there are no prorated subscription refunds – cancellation stops FUTURE charges only
Can I keep my profile if I resubscribe later?
Yes, your account and profiles remain as long as you periodically sign back in even after cancellation
Does canceling Disney Plus impact my other streaming bundles or services?
Possibly – depending on whether Disney Plus was purchased separately or as part of a larger bundle (e.g with ESPN+ and Hulu)
Are there any cancellation fees if I close my Disney Plus account?
No, Disney Plus offers the flexibility to cancel penalty-free online anytime
I hope by now you‘re feeling empowered to take control of your Disney Plus subscription and cancel stress-free before the next price increases hit!
Let me know in the comments if this guide helped you successfully cancel OR if you have any other Disney Plus cancellation questions.
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