Turn off Disney Plus narration in your account settings
Disney Plus includes a narration feature that reads dialogue and descriptions aloud. You can turn it off through your account settings on any device — the process takes about one minute and applies to your profile when ready.
The narration feature is designed for viewers who want audio descriptions of what's happening on screen. Once you disable it, Disney Plus will play shows and movies with only the original soundtrack and dialogue, no added narration.
Key Takeaways
- Narration settings are found in your account profile, not in the playback menu, so you must access them before starting a show.
- The steps differ slightly between web browsers, phones, tablets, and streaming devices like Roku or Fire TV.
- Turning off narration in your profile settings disables it for all content you watch on that profile.
- If narration turns back on, check whether a different profile is active or whether a device setting has overridden your choice.
Disable narration on a web browser or computer
Log into your Disney Plus account on a web browser. Click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Account from the dropdown menu.
On the Account page, scroll down to find Playback Settings. Look for the option labeled Audio and Captions or Accessibility (the exact name varies by region). Click or tap it to open the full list of audio options.
You will see a toggle or checkbox next to Audio Descriptions or Narration. Make sure it is turned off or unchecked. Save your changes if prompted. The setting takes effect the next time you start playing a show or movie.
Turn off narration on a phone or tablet
Open the Disney Plus app and tap your profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Select Account or Settings from the menu.
Tap Playback Settings or Accessibility. Find the toggle for Audio Descriptions or Narration and turn it off. On some devices, you may need to scroll within this menu to see all options.
Close the settings menu and return to the home screen. The change applies when ready to new playback.
Disable narration on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and other streaming devices
From the Disney Plus home screen, navigate to your profile icon using the remote. Select Settings or Account.
Look for Playback Settings, Accessibility, or Audio Options. Use your remote to highlight Audio Descriptions or Narration and press the select button to toggle it off.
Exit the settings menu. If narration is still playing, restart the app completely by closing it and reopening it from your device's home screen.
What to do if narration keeps turning back on
If narration is still playing after you turn it off, check which profile is active. Disney Plus narration settings are tied to individual profiles, so if someone else's profile is selected, their settings will override yours. Look at the top of the home screen to confirm you are logged into the correct profile.
On some devices, the operating system itself has accessibility narration turned on — this is separate from Disney Plus and will narrate everything on your screen, not just Disney Plus. Check your device's main settings. On iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver and turn it off. On Android, go to Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack and turn it off. On Roku or Fire TV, check the device's accessibility settings in the main menu.
If you have turned off narration in Disney Plus and disabled device-level narration and it is still playing, try signing out of the app completely, waiting 30 seconds, and signing back in. This refreshes your account settings on that device.
When narration is useful and how to turn it back on
Audio descriptions provide spoken narration of action, scene changes, and visual details during silent moments in a show or movie. This feature is designed for viewers who are blind or have low vision. If you turned off narration by mistake and want to use it again, follow the same steps above and toggle the setting back on.
Not all Disney Plus content includes audio descriptions. If you enable narration but do not hear it during a particular show, that title may not have been produced with descriptions available. You can check the show's details page to see whether audio descriptions are offered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does turning off narration affect other people watching on my account?
No. Each profile on a Disney Plus account has its own narration setting. If you share your account with family members, turn off narration in your profile only. Other profiles keep their own settings.
Will I have to turn off narration every time I watch something?
No. Once you turn it off in your account settings, it stays off for all content on that profile until you turn it back on. You do not need to change it for each show or movie.
Can I turn off narration just for one show instead of all shows?
No. The narration setting applies to your entire profile. You cannot disable it for individual titles. If a show has audio descriptions available and you have narration turned on, you will hear them for that show.
What if my device does not have a Settings option in the Disney Plus app?
Some older streaming devices have limited menu options. Try accessing your account settings through a web browser instead, or update the Disney Plus app to the latest version. Changes made on the web version sync to your device within a few minutes.
Is there a way to have narration on some devices but off on others?
Your narration setting is the same across all devices because it is tied to your profile, not to individual hardware. If you want different settings on different devices, you would need to use separate profiles on your account.