You can pause Disney Plus for up to three months without cancelling
Disney Plus lets you pause your subscription instead of cancelling it. When you pause, your account stays active but you stop being charged. You can resume whenever you want within three months. If you don't resume within that window, Disney Plus will cancel the subscription automatically.
Pausing is different from cancelling. When you cancel, you lose access when ready and have to sign up again from scratch if you come back. When you pause, your watchlist, profiles, and viewing history stay exactly where you left them.
Key Takeaways
- You can pause your Disney Plus account for up to three months through your account settings on any device.
- While paused, you will not be charged, but you cannot watch anything until you resume.
- Your profiles, watchlist, and viewing history remain saved during the pause period.
- If you do not resume within three months, Disney Plus will automatically cancel your subscription.
- You can pause and resume as many times as you want, as long as each pause lasts at least one month.
How to pause on a web browser
Log into your Disney Plus account on a computer or tablet. Go to your account settings by clicking your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Account from the dropdown menu.
Scroll down to the Subscription section. You will see your current plan and billing information. Look for the option that says Pause Subscription or Manage Subscription and click it. Disney Plus will ask you to confirm why you are pausing (this is optional) and show you the date your pause will end. Click Pause to confirm.
Your subscription is now paused. You will see a message confirming the pause date and when it will automatically cancel if you do not resume.
How to pause on the Disney Plus app
Open the Disney Plus app on your phone, tablet, or streaming device. Tap your profile icon (usually in the bottom right or top right corner) and select Account or Settings.
Find the Subscription or Billing section. Tap Manage Subscription or Pause Subscription. The app will show you the pause end date and ask you to confirm. Tap Pause to finish.
The pause takes effect when ready. You will not be able to watch anything until you resume, but you can still log in to see your account details.
What happens while your subscription is paused
You cannot watch any Disney Plus content while paused. If you try to play something, you will see a message telling you to resume your subscription first. Your profiles, watchlist, watch history, and saved preferences all stay in place and will be exactly as you left them when you resume.
You will not be charged during the pause period. No money will come out of your payment method. If you have a bundle (Disney Plus with Hulu or ESPN+), only the Disney Plus part pauses—the other services continue unless you pause those separately.
How to resume your subscription
Go back to your account settings the same way you paused: through your profile icon and then Account. Find the Subscription section and look for Resume Subscription or a message saying your subscription is paused.
Click or tap Resume. Disney Plus will confirm the date your billing restarts (usually the next day) and show you your next charge date. Your access returns when ready, and you can start watching right away.
If you resume before your three-month pause window ends, you can pause again later as long as the next pause lasts at least one month.
What happens if you do not resume within three months
Disney Plus automatically cancels your subscription when the three-month pause period ends. You will receive an email notification a few days before the cancellation happens, giving you a chance to resume if you want to keep the account.
If you do not resume by the cancellation date, your account is closed. Your profiles and watchlist are deleted. If you want to come back later, you will have to sign up as a new customer and rebuild your preferences from scratch.
Pausing a bundle subscription
If you have Disney Bundle (Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN+), you can pause each service separately. Go to your account settings and look for each service under Subscription. You can pause Disney Plus while keeping Hulu and ESPN+ active, or pause any combination you want.
Each service has its own three-month pause window, so they do not have to end on the same date. If you pause all three at once, they will all auto-cancel three months later unless you resume them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pause my subscription more than once?
Yes. You can pause and resume as many times as you want. Each pause must last at least one month, and you have up to three months before the subscription auto-cancels. After you resume, you can pause again whenever you need to.
Will I lose my watchlist and watch history if I pause?
No. Everything stays saved—your profiles, watchlist, watch history, and preferences are all preserved during the pause. When you resume, everything will be exactly as you left it.
What is the difference between pausing and cancelling?
Pausing stops your charges and access for up to three months but keeps your account and data intact. Cancelling closes your account permanently, deletes your profiles and watchlist, and requires you to sign up again if you return. Pausing is reversible; cancelling is not.
Can I pause if I am in the middle of a free trial?
No. You can only pause a paid subscription. If you are still in a free trial period, you can cancel the trial or wait for it to end, but the pause option will not appear in your account settings.
What happens to my payment method while paused?
Disney Plus does not charge your payment method while your subscription is paused. No money will be taken out. When you resume, billing restarts on the date you confirm, and your next charge will appear on your next billing cycle.