Switch to Disney Plus Premium to Remove Ads
Disney Plus offers two subscription tiers: a standard plan with ads and a premium plan without them. To remove ads from your account, you need to upgrade from the ad-supported tier to Disney Plus Premium. This is a paid upgrade, not a setting you can toggle for free.
The process takes about five minutes and happens entirely within the Disney Plus app or website. You do not need to cancel your current subscription — you straightforward change your plan tier, and your billing adjusts when ready.
Key Takeaways
- Disney Plus Premium removes all ads and costs more per month than the ad-supported plan.
- You upgrade through your account settings in the Disney Plus app or website, not through a separate purchase.
- Your new plan takes effect right away, and you are charged a prorated amount if you upgrade mid-billing cycle.
- If you share your account with others, only your profile removes ads — other profiles on the same account keep ads unless they also upgrade.
- You can downgrade back to the ad-supported plan at any time, and the change takes effect on your next billing date.
Steps to Upgrade on a Phone or Tablet
Open the Disney Plus app and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. Select Account, then tap Subscription. You will see your current plan displayed with an option to change it.
Tap Change Plan or Upgrade (the exact wording depends on your device and app version). The screen will show both the ad-supported and ad-free options side by side with their monthly prices. Tap the Premium plan, review the price, and confirm the change. Your payment method on file will be charged, and the upgrade takes effect when ready.
Steps to Upgrade on a Computer
Go to disneyplus.com and sign in. Click your profile icon in the top right, then select Account. Under the Subscription section, click Change Plan.
You will see both plan options with their prices. Click the Premium plan, review the total cost, and click Confirm. Your browser will confirm the change, and you can start watching ad-free content when ready. Refresh the app or website if you do not see the change right away.
What Happens to Your Billing
If you upgrade mid-cycle, Disney Plus charges you a prorated amount for the remainder of your current billing period, then switches to the full Premium price on your next regular billing date. For example, if you upgrade ten days into a thirty-day cycle, you pay roughly one-third of the Premium price now, then the full amount next month.
Your billing date does not change — it stays the same day each month. You can see the exact charge and next billing date in your Account settings before you confirm the upgrade.
Shared Accounts and Ad-Free Viewing
If multiple people use your Disney Plus account, upgrading to Premium removes ads only from your profile. Other profiles on the same account will still see ads unless they also upgrade to Premium individually — but Disney Plus does not currently allow per-profile upgrades.
This means if you share your account with family members or roommates, everyone must upgrade to Premium to watch without ads, or some people will continue seeing ads. If cost is a concern, you can keep your account on the ad-supported plan and only you upgrade by creating a separate account with Premium.
Downgrading Back to Ads
You can switch back to the ad-supported plan at any time through the same Account menu. Click or tap Change Plan, select the ad-supported option, and confirm. The downgrade takes effect on your next billing date, not when ready — you will continue to watch ad-free until your current billing cycle ends.
If you downgrade, you lose access to Premium features like offline downloads and simultaneous streams on different devices. Check your plan details before downgrading to understand what changes.
Troubleshooting Upgrade Problems
If the upgrade button does not appear or you get an error message, try signing out of the Disney Plus app completely and signing back in. Sometimes the app cache prevents the subscription menu from loading correctly. On a phone, you can also try uninstalling and reinstalling the app.
If you are upgrading on a computer and the page does not load, try a different browser or clear your browser cache. If the payment fails, check that your credit card or payment method is current and has not expired. Disney Plus will show you the specific reason for the failure — usually an expired card or insufficient funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch Disney Plus without ads for free?
No. Disney Plus offers a free trial in some regions, but once the trial ends, you must pay for either the ad-supported or Premium plan. There is no free ad-free option.
Do I lose my watchlist and saved shows if I upgrade?
No. Your watchlist, viewing history, and saved shows stay exactly the same when you upgrade. The change only affects whether you see ads during playback.
Can I upgrade just one profile on my account?
Not currently. Disney Plus Premium applies to your entire account, not individual profiles. If you want one profile to have ads and another without, you would need separate accounts.
What if I upgrade but still see ads?
Sign out of the Disney Plus app completely, wait a few seconds, and sign back in. Sometimes the app does not refresh when ready after an upgrade. If ads persist after signing back in, contact Disney Plus support through the app or website — there may be a technical issue with your account.
Will my upgrade price ever change?
Disney Plus can raise prices, but you will receive notice before any change takes effect. Your current price is locked in until Disney Plus announces a price increase, which they announce in advance.