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HEADS UP! The Disney+ App Has CHANGED

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Disney has been working hard to expand ESPN and to seamlessly provide consumers with sports content.

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A direct-to-consumer sports streaming platform has been discussed at length, and CEO Bob Iger continues to look for ways to bring us better sports entertainment. One of the most talked about ways of doing that has been the addition of the ESPN tile to Disney+. This tile would act similarly to the Hulu tile, which was recently added. This makes it easy for subscribers to access all their content in one location. Well, after talking about this coming service for a while now, it has officially launched!

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NEW PERK: Disney Announces Exclusive Sports Event for Disney+ Subscribers!

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Disney is about to do something NEW for Christmas this year!

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During Disney’s most recent earnings call, CEO Bob Iger spoke highly about the value of live sports, especially to advertisers. He also discussed the upcoming ESPN+ tile coming to Disney+ and the potential for AI-powered enhancements that may allow Disney to create “personalized” versions of SportsCenter. With all that, it should come as no surprise that Disney has now announced another technologically-advanced sports initiative. And it’s happening soon.

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Disney+ Subscribers…Check Your Email!

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We can’t imagine life without Disney+, although the streaming service has only been around since 2019.

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However, with it being spooky season, we’ve been watching some of our favorite Halloween movies on the service, including Hocus Pocus, Halloweentown, and more! And now that Disney+ and Hulu can be combined with one service, it’s even better. Now, you might have previously seen that Disney+ subscribers are facing a price increase, and Disney is sending out emails with more details.

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 I Had NO IDEA About These Two Disney Visa Cardmember Perks

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Becoming a Disney Visa Cardmember has some serious perks!

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Cardmembers can take advantage of different deals and discounts across the entire Walt Disney Company, including discounts on merchandise and dining at Disney World and Disneyland, discounts on merchandise on Disney Cruise Line, and even discounts for National Geographic subscriptions. If you are looking for an excuse to visit Aulani, Cardmembers can even take advantage of a special room rate offer! The list goes on and on of all the benefits that come with being a Cardmember, but there are two unique offers that we had no idea about!

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NEWS: Millions of Subscribers Lose Access to Networks as Disney and DirecTV Negotiations Fall Through

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The Walt Disney Company is the owner of networks such as ABC, ESPN, and Freeform, all of which may be included in cable network lineups.

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These networks are provided through cable providers such as Dish Network, DirecTV, and others via distribution deals Disney has with each company. However, the latest distribution deal fell through with a major U.S. provider, and the results caused blackouts of the Disney channels for millions of consumers.

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NEWS: Disney and Warner Brothers Sports Streaming Service BLOCKED by Federal Judge

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Sports fans, boy do we have an interesting update for you.

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In early 2023, The Walt Disney Company announced that streaming would become a massive priority. Part of that goal has been to turn ESPN+ into the preeminent sports platform, and that’s how the idea for Venu Sports came about. Venu Sports is the proposed sports streaming service that combines ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery and would become available to those with ESPN+, Hulu, and Max subscriptions. Disney had initially said that the streaming service should be available by fall 2024 via a new app, BUT there’s been a major setback.

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NEWS: Walt Disney Company Names Former YouTube VP as NEW Executive

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The Walt Disney Company has gone through significant changes lately.

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We’ve seen the return of Bob Iger as CEO, a major restructuring of how the company operates, and more. Since Iger’s return, we’ve also witnessed quite a few executives leave or join the ranks, and it looks like we’ve got another big wig update from The Walt Disney Company.

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BAD NEWS: Disney+ Is Getting MORE Expensive

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Your Disney entertainment needs are about to get a little bit pricier.

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We love to bring you fun news and Disney savings updates, but unfortunately, this is not one of those times. A major Disney service is about to get more expensive and we have all the details you need to know.

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NEWS: Pricing Announced for Disney’s NEW Sports Streaming Service

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It seems like the new trend in streaming is bundling.

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We’ve recently learned more about a Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle that’s available. We’ve also been waiting to get more details about the sports streaming bundle Disney announced earlier this year. The bundle brings together sports content from Fox, ESPN, and Warner Bros. Discovery on one streaming app. Disney has unveiled some information about this new sports streaming service, but now, we know how much it will cost.

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NEWS: Judge Denies Disney’s Motion To Dismiss Hulu and ESPN Lawsuit

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Disney is no stranger to lawsuits, and we finally have an update on one that could impact you.

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Back in November 2022, we learned that YouTube TV subscribers had brought a class-action lawsuit against Disney alleging that the company’s ownership of ESPN and Hulu has caused them to pay MORE for their subscriptions than they otherwise would have to if ESPN wasn’t part of the base package. Disney previously filed a motion to dismiss the case, and here’s how that’s going.

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