If you’re eagerly wondering if Disney Plus will come to New Zealand, the wait is almost over. Disney Plus (or Disney+) will launch in New Zealand later this month. Here’s everything you need to know to get ready.
When Will Disney Plus Come to New Zealand? November 19!
The wait is almost over, as Disney+ is scheduled to launch in New Zealand on November 19. Disney fans in the country will be able to enjoy a large library of new and older-released Disney content just one week after the service launches in the US, Canada, and the Netherlands.
New Zealanders may feel a bit antsy having to wait longer than the US, Canada, and Netherlands launch, but it’s not all bad news. Some countries won’t see Disney+ until the end of 2020, or even later.
What Titles Will Be Available In New Zealand at Launch?
Disney is planning to load most of its family-friendly content onto the Disney+ streaming service. To help alleviate any tension, the company took to Twitter in October 2019, and over the course of about 600 tweets, gave the full list of titles that will be available upon launch.
Over 600 movies and TV shows owned and created by Disney will be immediately available on-demand once the service launches in New Zealand on November 19.
Need to see proof? Disney also created a 3-hour-long preview video of all of its launch content.
The most anticipated titles, however, will be the original content Disney is promoting for the service. You’ll be able to watch some unique, Disney+ only originals, which include:
The Mandalorian (available at launch)
Based in the Star Wars universe, this live-action TV show follows lone gunfighter who wears the armor of the Mandalorians (which some viewers may recognize as similar to the bounty hunters Boba Fett and Jango Fett).
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
Disney goes full meta in this musical series about a high school group who decides to create a High School Musical.
Forky Asks a Question (available at launch)
A mini-series “hosted” by the Toy Story character Forky, who asks probing questions about the mysteries of the universe (such as “what is cheese?”).
Lady and the Tramp (available at launch)
Disney continues its exploration in live-action remakes with the iconic dog romance film about two pups from different sides of the track.
Disney has over 50 original titles ready to go starting on November 12 and into 2020.
How Much Does Disney Plus Cost in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, Disney+ will cost $9.99 NZD per month. You’ll also have the option to sign up for a yearly subscription at $99.99, which saves you about $20 per year.
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What Devices Do I Need to Watch Disney Plus?
You’ll be able to stream on a small number of devices upon launch, including the Roku, Chromecast, Android and iOS devices, and most commonly-used web browsers. The full list includes:
- TV streaming media players: Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast
- Smart TVs: Android TV, Roku TV
- Game consoles: Xbox One
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android, iOS, and iPadOS
- Desktop browsers: Most popular Mac and PC browsers
Can I Share My Disney Plus Account?
Disney will let New Zealand subscribers stream on 4 different devices at the same time. You’ll also be able to download content for offline viewing on up to 10 different devices.
Will New Zealand Have Exclusive Disney Plus Content?
Disney states that content may vary by territory. However, it’s highly likely that everything available to US subscribers will likely be available in New Zealand, and vice versa.
Sam Cook is a full-time content strategist by day, a part-time freelance content writer since 2015. In another life, he was a high school English teacher for nearly a decade. Based in sunny New Orleans, he writes long-form educational content on technology, including Insurtech, Fintech, HRtech, and content streaming. He loves whittling down complex ideas within these areas that make decisions easier for buyers. When he’s not reading books with his son Miles and playing video games with the family, you can find him immersed in his growing collection of Euro-style board games.
