The Walt Disney Company held its first Disney+ Day in 2021 to commemorate the second anniversary of Disney+, which launched back in 2019. “The inaugural Disney+ Day will be a grand-scale celebration of our subscribers across the entire company,” Bob Chapek, chief executive officer of the Walt Disney Company, said in 2021. “This day of appreciation brings to life our mission to entertain, inform, and inspire fans and families around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling, and will become an annual tentpole event to be amplified across our global businesses." From what’s heading to the streamer to offers that you can take advantage of, here is everything you need to know about Disney+ Day 2022:
What is Disney+ Day?
Disney+ Day is a “celebration of the Disney+ global community” that includes content premieres on the streaming service, in addition to special experiences and offers for new and existing subscribers.
When is Disney+ Day 2022?
This year’s Disney+ Day is taking place on Thursday, Sept. 8. The 2022 celebration will lead into the D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, which kicks off on Sept. 9.
What are the Disney+ Day perks for Disney+ subscribers?
The day is filled with perks for both new and existing Disney+ subscribers on land and at sea. Starting Sept. 8, Disney Cruise Line will have an offer for subscribers booking a trip (departing January-April 2023) onboard the Disney Magic, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. With the offer, third and fourth guests will sail free with two full-fare guests in the same stateroom (in select stateroom categories). Meanwhile, the Walt Disney World Resort will have a special holiday offer at select Disney Resort hotels. The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California, and Disneyland Park at Disneyland Paris will also offer early entry to subscribers and their guests, who have tickets and reservations. To capture memories, subscribers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the Disneyland theme parks can enjoy complimentary Disney PhotoPass photo downloads. On Disney+ Day, subscribers will have access to a curated collection of shopDisney merchandise, plus they can get a six-month free trial to National Geographic Digital and six free months of Uber One membership (in addition to $25 off their first Uber Eats order). Additional perks include a special concessions offer at select AMC Theatres and Disney Movie Insiders bonus points. Subscribers who link their Disney+ account to their Disney Movie Insiders account by Sept. 30 will earn 150 bonus points and will continue to earn 50 points every month as long as their active accounts are linked.
Are there Disney+Day perks for non-Disney+ subscribers?
Yes! Non-Disney+ subscribers can also take advantage of perks. Select AMC Theatres will be celebrating Disney+ Day from Sept. 8 through Sept. 19 with $5 screenings of fan-favorite films, including Encanto, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Thor: Ragnarok, Cars and Newsies. While supplies last, moviegoers will receive a free Disney+ poster. While subscribers will have special access to shopDisney merchandise, shopDisney will be offering free shipping to all guests on Sept. 8 with the code: FREESHIP.
Is there a Disney+ Day offer for Disney+?
New and returning subscribers can get one month of Disney+ for just $1.99 starting Sept. 7 through Sept. 19 at 11:59pm PT.
What’s premiering on the streaming service on Disney+ Day?
Disney+ Day will deliver new content for subscribers to stream. Thor: Love and Thunder, Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder, Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return, Frozen and Frozen 2 sing-alongs, Remembering, Welcome to the Club (a new short from The Simpsons), Dancing with the Stars: The Pros’ Most Memorable Dances, Tierra Incógnita, Pinocchio starring Tom Hanks as Geppetto, a new episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Cars on the Road, Growing Up, and Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory will premiere on the streaming service Sept. 8.
What’s happening at the Disney parks on Disney+ Day?
Aside from early entry for subscribers at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California, there will be celebrations inside the parks. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort, there will be Disney+ character sightings and cavalcades. Over at Disney’s California Adventure Park, there will be character meet-and-greets, commemorative chalk art and a special photo op featuring Mater and Lightning McQueen. After a day at the parks, guests at Walt Disney World Resort hotels can watch a Disney+ screening at Movie Under the Stars. There will also be a special movie screening at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa for guests staying at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. Happy streaming!
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