Disney Plus GroupWatch: how to stream Disney Plus with friends and family

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Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:09:56 +0000

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Can't get together for a movie night? Disney Plus GroupWatch lets you stream together, no matter where you are in the world.

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While cinemas are gradually reopening, many people are still uneasy about heading to the big screen. Our addiction to sharing movies with the ones we love hasn't dissipated, though, and Disney Plus GroupWatch just might be the solution to your problems.

The House of Mouse's communal feature lets your stream anything on the platform at the same time as your family and friends, even if you're
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Similarly to Netflix and Prime, Disney Plus's GroupWatch features lets you synchronise your stream with up to six other TVs, whether you're in New York or Nevada, Montana or Mississippi.

You'll be able to watch all your binge-worthy Disney Originals like WandaVision , classics like The Simpsons, and Marvel blockbusters together just like old times, and while we might be venturing out the house a little more these days, it's still the perfect way to catch up with those on the other side of the country.

Below, we'll be outlining everything you need to know about Disney Plus GroupWatch, how to get it up and running, what you'll be able to stream,
who's allowed to join, and how to bring all your BFFs back together online. Best Disney Plus shows Best Disney Plus movies Can you get a Disney Plus free trial ? What is Disney Plus GroupWatch and how does it work?

Miles apart from your kin, at-risk of catching COVID, or self-isolating? You can safely reconvene Friday Night Cinema Club with Disney Plus GroupWatch. GroupWatch is a neat feature that lets you synchronise the playback of ANY film or TV series on Disney Plus, so that up to seven people can view old favorites and recent releases together online.

The host picks a film or TV series to watch, and then issues a Groupwatch
link to friends and family. Once everyone has accepted the invitation and the streaming has begun, anyone can control the playback experience. So, if your pals are running low on popcorn, or yawning through some dreary exposition, any of them can pause or resume the stream, or skip ahead to the
action-packed bits.

Theres no chat function like Netflixs Teleparty, but there are six emoji that allow viewers to express how theyre feeling, from like, funny, sad, angry, scared and surprised. Once selected, theyll temporarily appear on the left-hand side of the screen along with the participants profile name. (Image credit: Marvel Studios)

However, only Disney Plus subscribers can take part. So, if you get an invite to attend your friends marathon to watch Marvel movies in order from start to finish, youll have to register to the platform first. Its incredibly straightforward to do, and weve detailed here the Disney Plus prices , plans and best deals available.

Its worth noting that not all countries have the Disney Plus GroupWatch feature right now its currently only been rolled out in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Ireland and parts of Europe. And, while its possible to create an international GroupWatch, you might not be able to access the same content across all territories.

GroupWatch is available on most Disney Plus compatible devices, through the Disney Plus app on iOS and Android, certain smart TVs and media streaming devices. Alternatively, you can stream it through the Disney Plus website .
It isnt supported by the PS4, Nintendo devices, or some Roku models, however. How to use Disney Plus GroupWatch Open the Disney Plus app or visit the website directly . Navigate to the title that you want to create a GroupWatch for. Click or tap on the icon that looks like three people huddled together. The GroupWatch page will open. Click on the + icon to find the link for this particular title. Select Copy Link if youre using a web browser, or Invite on a mobile device. This will allow you to share the link via email, third party messaging services, text, etc. Your friends/family members should be current subscribers, or they will need to sign-up first before joining your Disney Plus GroupWatch. Theyll then need to accept your invite. NB: a maximum of 7 people can be part of a GroupWatch. Youll see each invitees profile picture appear as they join the stream. Then, when everyone is ready, dim the lights and click Start Stream. Then, if you want to stream additional movies with your friends, a new GroupWatch will have to be created each time. But if
youre binge-watching a TV Show, you can just opt to Play Next Episode. When you want to end the GroupWatch, select Leave GroupWatch. How to use Disney Plus GroupWatch on a smart TV

If you want to stream on a bigger screen, the following will let you view GroupWatch through your smart TV: Firstly, accept the invite via web browser or a mobile device. Then, through your smart TVs Disney Plus app, navigate to the title your GroupWatch was created for. Finally, click on the GroupWatch icon and select Join Stream. Note that you can use the emoji messaging
feature but only via the web or mobile app.

If you love co-watching, but arent keen on the Disney Plus catalogue, you might be interested in our how to use Teleparty (or Netflix Party) guide or want to try Amazon Prime Video Party instead. What can I watch with Disney Plus GroupWatch?

Everything! Disney Plus has nearly 900 movies and almost 300 TV shows, so you and your friends can get together over every title with GroupWatch.

From Iron Man to Avengers: Endgame, its got every MCU movie, and aficionados could happily host their own virtual premiere for upcoming Marvel spin-offs like Loki .

All of Pixars charming and emotionally complex films are here, too, including the Toy Story franchise and the Academy Award-winning Soul , plus the
animated riches from the Walt Disney vaults (prepare to be swamped by the *crying face emoji* during The Lion King).

What provides more of a communal experience than the Star Wars saga which is included in its entirety on Disney Plus and particularly on that holy day of May the 4th. (Image credit: Disney)

But theres more here than intergalactic gods, superheroes and ETs. Thanks to Disneys acquisition of 21st Century Fox, you can stream 31 seasons of The Simpsons and films from the studios archive, from the iconic The Sound of Music and Journey to the Center of the Earth, to Never Been Kissed and Home Alone.

Theres also gripping animal kingdom drama courtesy of National Geographic,
and dozens of thrilling Disney Originals too, with exclusive new content released every few weeks. (Read here for the lowdown on some highly-anticipated TV series).

You can also watch Disney Plus Premier Access blockbusters together, and partake in the breathless excitement of films like Black Widow when it
arrives on July 9th. Be aware, though, that everyone will need to have purchased the Premier Access title at circa $30 each to join the Disney Plus GroupWatch.



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