Yes, you can upgrade to Disney Plus without ads, but the process depends on how you signed up
If you have a Disney Plus subscription with ads, you can switch to the ad-free version. Disney offers this as a separate tier called Disney Plus Premium. The upgrade is straightforward, but where you manage it matters — you upgrade through the same place where you originally signed up, whether that's the Disney Plus app, a web browser, or a third-party service like Apple or Amazon.
The main thing to know: upgrading costs more per month than your current plan. The price difference varies depending on your region and which plan you currently have. Once you upgrade, the change takes effect when ready, and you'll stop seeing ads right away.
Key Takeaways
- Disney Plus Premium is the ad-free tier, and you upgrade to it through the same account where you subscribed originally.
- If you signed up directly through Disney Plus, you manage the upgrade in your account settings on the app or website.
- If you subscribed through Apple, Amazon Prime Video Channels, or another third-party service, you upgrade through that service's billing system, not Disney Plus directly.
- The upgrade takes effect when ready once you confirm the change, and you will not be charged twice for the same billing period.
- You can downgrade back to the ad-supported plan at any time, and the change takes effect on your next billing date.
How to upgrade if you signed up directly with Disney Plus
Open the Disney Plus app or go to disneyplus.com and sign in. Tap or click the profile icon in the top right corner, then select Account. Look for a section called Subscription or Plan Details — the exact label depends on whether you're on a phone, tablet, or computer, but it's always in the account settings.
You'll see your current plan listed. Next to it, there should be an option to upgrade or change your plan. Select the Premium (ad-free) option, review the new price, and confirm. Disney will process the change when ready. Your next billing date stays the same — Disney doesn't charge you twice in one cycle.
On some devices, the upgrade button may say Upgrade Plan or Change Plan. If you can't find it, try logging out and back in, or try a different device. The web version at disneyplus.com is usually the most reliable place to make billing changes.
How to upgrade if you subscribed through a third-party service
If you signed up for Disney Plus through Apple, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Google Play, or another third-party platform, you don't upgrade through Disney Plus itself. Instead, you manage the change through that service's billing system.
For Apple: Open the Apple TV app, go to Account, then Subscriptions. Find Disney Plus and tap it. You'll see your current plan and an option to change it. Select the Premium plan and confirm.
For Amazon Prime Video Channels: Go to your Prime Video account, select Your Subscriptions, find Disney Plus, and choose Edit. You'll see the Premium option available to switch to.
For Google Play: Open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to Payments and subscriptions, then Subscriptions. Find Disney Plus, tap it, and select the Premium plan.
The exact steps vary slightly by platform, but the principle is the same: the service you paid through controls your billing, so that's where you make changes. If you're unsure which service you used, check your credit card or bank statement for the charge — it will show Apple, Amazon, Google, or Disney directly.
What happens to your billing when you upgrade
When you upgrade mid-cycle, Disney does not charge you twice. If your next billing date is in two weeks and you upgrade today, you'll pay the new Premium price on that date. You won't be charged again until then.
If you want to know the exact amount you'll pay, look at your account settings before you confirm the upgrade — most platforms show you the new price and the date you'll be charged. Some services also offer a prorated credit if you're upgrading partway through a billing cycle, though this varies by platform and region.
Downgrading back to the ad-supported plan
You can switch back to Disney Plus with ads at any time using the same method you used to upgrade. Go to your account settings, find your subscription or plan details, and select the ad-supported option. The downgrade takes effect on your next billing date, not when ready.
This means if you upgrade today and change your mind tomorrow, you'll still pay the Premium price for the current billing cycle. The lower price kicks in on your next renewal date. Some people use this to their advantage — upgrading for a month when they plan to watch a lot, then downgrading after.
Troubleshooting if you can't find the upgrade option
If the upgrade button isn't showing up, the most common reason is that you're looking in the wrong place. On phones, account settings are usually behind a profile icon in the top right or bottom of the screen. On the web, they're often in a menu labeled Account or Settings. Try logging out completely and logging back in — sometimes the interface doesn't refresh properly.
If you subscribed through a third-party service and can't find the upgrade option there, it's possible that service doesn't offer the Premium tier yet. Not all platforms have rolled out the ad-free option. In that case, you can cancel your current subscription and sign up directly with Disney Plus instead, though you'll lose any remaining time on your current plan.
If you're still stuck, Disney Plus customer service can walk you through it. You can reach them through the app or website — look for a Help or Support section. Response times vary, but they can confirm which plan you're on and help you make the change if there's a technical issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my watchlist or saved shows if I upgrade?
No. Upgrading to Premium doesn't change your account or any of your saved content. Your watchlist, viewing history, and profiles all stay exactly the same. The only thing that changes is that you stop seeing ads.
Can I upgrade just one profile on my account to Premium?
No. Disney Plus Premium is a plan-level upgrade, not a profile-level one. Everyone on your account will have access to the ad-free version once you upgrade. If you want some profiles to have ads and others not to, you would need separate accounts.
What if I'm on a family plan or bundle?
If you have a Disney Bundle (Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus together) or a family plan, the upgrade process is the same — you go to your account settings and select the Premium option. The price you see will reflect the bundle or family plan structure. You upgrade the entire bundle or plan, not individual services within it.
Do I have to upgrade, or can I keep the ad-supported plan?
You can keep the ad-supported plan as long as you want. Disney Plus still offers it, and there's no important date to upgrade. You only upgrade if you want to remove ads. If you're happy with ads and the lower price, you don't have to change anything.
If I upgrade for one month and then downgrade, will my price go back to what it was?
Yes. When you downgrade, your price returns to the ad-supported rate on your next billing date. There's no penalty for switching back and forth, though keep in mind that each change takes effect on your next renewal date, not when ready.