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

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As theaters gradually reopen, quite a few people are still hesitant to make it to the big screen. However, our addiction to sharing movies with our loved ones has not disappeared, and the Disney Plus GroupWatch could be the solution to your problems. The common feature of House of Mouse allows you to stream anything on the platform as well as your family and friends, even if you are thousands and thousands of miles away. Like Netflix and Prime, Disney Plus's GroupWatch features let you sync up your stream with up to 6 other TVs, whether you're in New York City or Nevada, Montana or Mississippi. You'll be able to watch all your rave-worthy Disney originals like WandaVision, traditional ones like The Simpsons, and Marvel blockbusters together just like the old days, and while we're venturing into the house a bit more these days, it still is. . .the perfect way to catch up with those across the country. Now, we'll cover everything you need to know about the Disney Plus GroupWatch, how to set it up and operate it, what you'll be able to stream, who can join, and how to get your best friends together online. .

What is Disney Plus GroupWatch and how is it working?

Miles away from loved ones, at risk of contracting COVID or isolating yourself? You can find the Friday Night Cinema Club for sure with Disney Plus GroupWatch. GroupWatch is a great feature that lets you time the playback of ANY movie or series on Disney Plus, so up to 7 people can watch old favorites and recent releases together online. The host chooses a movie or series to watch and then sends a Groupwatch link to their friends and family. By the time everyone accepts the invite and the stream has started, everyone can monitor the reading experience. So if your friends run out of popcorn or yawn through a mournful screen, either one of them can stop or restart the stream, or skip to action-packed tracks. There's no chat feature like Netflix's Teleparty, but there are 6 emoji that let viewers express how they feel, from "liked", "funny", "sad", "angry" "," scared "and" surprised". Once chosen, they will appear provisionally on the left side of the screen with the name of the sharer's profile.

(Image credit: Marvel Studios) However, only Disney Plus subscribers can participate. So, if you are invited to attend his friend's marathon to be able to watch Marvel movies from start to finish, you will first have to register on the platform. It's incredibly easy to do and we've broken down the costs, plans, and best free Disney Plus deals here. It should be noted that not each and every country currently has the Disney Plus GroupWatch function; today it is only incorporated in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Ireland, and parts of Europe. And while it's possible to create an international GroupWatch, you may not be able to access the same content in every territory. GroupWatch is available on most Disney Plus-enabled devices, via the Disney Plus app on iOS and Android, select smart TVs and streaming media devices. Alternatively, you can stream it via the Disney Plus site. However, it is not compatible with PS4, Nintendo devices, or certain Roku models.

How to use Disney Plus GroupWatch

• Open the Disney Plus app or visit the site directly.
• Navigate to the title for which you want to create a GroupWatch.
• Click or touch the icon that looks like 3 people grouped together.
• The GroupWatch page will open.
• Click the "+" icon to find the link for that particular title.
• Select "Copy link" if you are using a browser or "Invite" on a mobile device. This will let you share the link via email, third-party mail services, SMS, etc.
• Your friends / family must be current subscribers or they will have to sign up first before joining your Disney Plus GroupWatch.
• Then they must admit their invitation. NB: a maximum of seven people can be part of a GroupWatch.
• You'll see each guest's profile photo appear when they join your feed. Then, when everyone is ready, turn off the lights and click "Start Streaming."
• Then, if you want to stream additional movies with your friends, you'll need to create a new GroupWatch each time. But if you watch a TV show too much, you can choose to "play next episode".
• When you want to end GroupWatch, choose "Exit GroupWatch".

How to Use Disney Plus GroupWatch on a Smart TV

If you want to broadcast on a larger screen, the following will let you watch GroupWatch through your smart TV:

• First, support the invitation using a browser or mobile device.
• Then, using the Disney Plus app on your smart TV, navigate to the title your GroupWatch was created for.
• Finally, click on the GroupWatch icon and choose "Join Broadcast".
• Note that you can use the emoji mail function, but only through the web or mobile application.

If you like watching together, but you don't like the Disney Plus catalog, you may be interested in our Teleparty user guide (or Netflix Party) or try Amazon Prime Video Party on their site.

What can I watch with Disney Plus GroupWatch?

All! Disney Plus offers nearly XNUMX movies and nearly XNUMX TV shows, so you and your friends can rally around each title with GroupWatch. From Iron Man to Avengers: Endgame, there's every single MCU movie, and fans may be happy to pitch their virtual premieres for upcoming Marvel spin-offs like Loki. All of Pixar's captivating and emotionally complex films are here as well, including the Toy Story franchise and Oscar-winning animatronics like Walt Disney's animated treasure chests (prepare to be overwhelmed by the *face emoji). who cries * throughout The Lion King). Which offers a more regular experience than the Star Wars saga, which is included in its entirety on Disney Plus, and particularly on this holy day of the Fourth of May.

(Image credit: Disney) But there's more here than intergalactic gods, superheroes, and aliens. Thanks to Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox, you can stream thirty-one seasons of The Simpsons and movies from the studio's archives, from the iconic The Sound of Music and Journey to the Center of the Earth to Never Been. Kissed and Home. Alone. There's also a mind-blowing animal kingdom drama courtesy of National Geographic, as do dozens of gripping Disney Originals, with exclusive new content dropping every few weeks. (Read the truth about certain highly anticipated series here). You can also watch Disney Plus Premier Access blockbusters together and partake in the breathtaking excitement of movies like Black Widow when it opens on July XNUMX. Keep in mind, though, that they'll all need to have purchased the Premier Access title for around $XNUMX each to join the Disney Plus GroupWatch. The best Disney + and Disney + Bundle deals of the day