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Disney Plus Upgrades Israel Service with Global App and Enhanced Features

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First reported by Ynet · 5 hours ago

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Disney Plus Israel is switching to the international app, enhancing viewing with no geo-blocks abroad and smarter recommendations, while enforcing stricter password sharing rules. The move keeps prices and content unchanged but requires users to reset profiles and login differently. Disney aims to expand the app's role with new features and a possible ad-supported tier.

01Disney Plus Israel replaces Hotstar platform with the international app for better user experience.
02Subscribers must download the new app, reset profiles, and use email/password login.
03Geo-blocking is removed, allowing uninterrupted viewing abroad.
04New features include smarter recommendations, advanced parental controls, and ESPN live broadcasts.
05Stricter password sharing limits based on household identification are enforced.
06Disney plans to add games, merchandise, and possibly a free ad-supported tier in the future.

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