The two ways to show Disney Plus on Discord
Discord has a built-in feature called Rich Presence that can automatically display what you're watching on Disney Plus to your friends. The second option is to manually share your screen so others can watch along with you in real time. Rich Presence works quietly in the background and shows your activity without streaming video; screen sharing lets people see exactly what's on your screen, including the Disney Plus player.
Which one you use depends on what you want to accomplish. If you just want friends to see that you're watching something, Rich Presence is simpler and uses less internet. If you want to watch together or show someone a specific scene, screen sharing is the way to go.
Key Takeaways
- Rich Presence automatically shows your Disney Plus activity in Discord if you connect your account and enable the feature in Discord settings.
- Screen sharing lets you broadcast your entire screen or just the Disney Plus window to a Discord voice or video call.
- Rich Presence works on Windows, Mac, and the Discord mobile app, but requires you to be logged into both Disney Plus and Discord at the same time.
- Screen sharing requires you to be in a Discord voice channel and uses more bandwidth than Rich Presence.
- If Rich Presence isn't showing your activity, check that Discord has permission to access Disney Plus and that both apps are fully updated.
Setting up Rich Presence to show Disney Plus automatically
Open Discord and go to User Settings (the gear icon in the bottom left). Select Connections from the left menu. Look for Disney Plus in the list of available services. If you don't see it, scroll down—the list is long. Click on Disney Plus and you'll be asked to log in with your Disney Plus account.
After you log in and authorize Discord to access your account, Disney Plus will appear in your Connections list with a checkmark. Make sure the toggle next to it is turned on (it should be blue). Now when you open Disney Plus and start watching, Discord will automatically show what you're watching in your profile and in the activity feed of servers where you're a member.
The activity will show the title of what you're watching, how far through it you are, and a thumbnail image. It updates in real time as you watch. Your friends can see this information even if you're not in a voice channel with them.
Using screen sharing to watch Disney Plus together on Discord
Screen sharing works differently from Rich Presence—it actually broadcasts your screen to other people in a Discord call. Join a voice channel in Discord (or create a private call with a friend). Once you're in the channel, look for the screen icon in the bottom toolbar of Discord. On desktop, it's next to the microphone and camera icons. Click it and select which screen or window you want to share.
If you want to share only the Disney Plus window instead of your entire screen, select that window from the list. This is useful if you have other things on your screen you don't want people to see. Once you start sharing, everyone in the voice channel will see your Disney Plus player and can watch along with you.
Screen sharing uses more internet bandwidth than Rich Presence, so make sure your connection is stable. If the video gets choppy, you or your friends may need to lower the video quality in Discord settings, or close other apps using bandwidth.
Troubleshooting Rich Presence when Disney Plus won't show
If you've connected Disney Plus to Discord but your activity isn't showing, first check that you're logged into both apps at the same time. Rich Presence only works when you're actively using Disney Plus—it won't show if the app is closed or if you're logged out.
Next, verify that Discord has permission to see your Disney Plus activity. Go back to User Settings > Connections and click on Disney Plus. Make sure the toggle is on and that you haven't accidentally disconnected the account. If it's disconnected, click it again and log in once more.
Make sure both Discord and Disney Plus are up to date. Outdated versions sometimes don't communicate properly. On Windows or Mac, close both apps completely and reopen them. On mobile, check your app store for updates. If Rich Presence still isn't working after these steps, try disconnecting Disney Plus from Discord entirely, restarting both apps, and reconnecting.
What happens to your privacy when you share Disney Plus activity
When you use Rich Presence, your Discord friends and anyone in your servers can see what you're watching on Disney Plus. This includes the title, how far through you are, and a thumbnail image. Your actual Disney Plus account login information is never shared—Discord only sees what you're currently watching.
You can turn off Rich Presence for Disney Plus at any time by going to Connections and toggling it off, or by disconnecting the account entirely. If you disconnect, Discord will no longer show your Disney Plus activity, but you'll need to reconnect if you want to use it again later.
Screen sharing is more private in one way and less in another. Only people in the specific voice channel you're sharing with can see your screen, so it's not broadcast to your entire server. However, they see everything on your screen, not just Disney Plus—so be careful about what else is visible.
Differences between Rich Presence and screen sharing
| Feature | Rich Presence | Screen Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Shows what you're watching | Yes, as text and thumbnail | Yes, live video |
| Requires voice channel | No | Yes |
| Bandwidth used | Minimal | High |
| Who can see it | Your friends and servers | Only people in the call |
| Setup time | 2–3 minutes | 30 seconds |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hide my Disney Plus activity from certain people or servers?
Rich Presence shows your activity to everyone who can see your profile, and Discord doesn't have a way to hide it from specific people or servers. Your only options are to turn Rich Presence off entirely, or disconnect Disney Plus from Discord. If you want to watch privately, disconnect before you start watching.
Does screen sharing work on mobile Discord?
Screen sharing on Discord mobile is limited. iOS does not support screen sharing at all. On Android, some devices allow screen sharing, but it depends on your phone and Discord version. Desktop is the most reliable way to share your screen.
Will screen sharing work if my internet is slow?
Screen sharing will work, but the video quality will be poor and may lag. If your connection is under 5 Mbps upload speed, you may want to use Rich Presence instead, or lower the resolution in Discord settings before you start sharing.
What if Disney Plus isn't in my Connections list?
Make sure you're using the latest version of Discord. Older versions may not have Disney Plus listed. Update Discord from your app store or the Discord website, then restart the app. If it still doesn't appear, try disconnecting and reconnecting your other streaming services, as this sometimes refreshes the list.
Can I share Disney Plus with someone who doesn't have a Discord account?
No. Both Rich Presence and screen sharing require the other person to be in Discord. If someone doesn't have an account, they can't see your activity or join a screen share. They would need to create a free Discord account first.