Disney has announced that it will be adding a new continuous playlists feature to Disney+ in the United States from September 4th 2024. 

These new continuous playlist option will include ABC News Live, plus a playlist focused on preschool content will be available to all subscribers, with four additional curated playlists to follow later this fall.

Disney+ announced today it is adding continuous playlists to its core subscription on-demand offering in the U.S. Beginning September 4, ABC News Live and a playlist focused on preschool content will be available to all subscribers, with four additional curated playlists to follow later this fall.

Alisa Bowen, President, Disney+, said in a statement regarding the news:

“Playlists are the latest example of how we’re providing the best value and experience for our subscribers every time they open Disney+.  Whether it’s news, kids’ content, popular genres, hit TV shows or blockbuster films, there will be something for everyone in a lean-back viewing experience based on seasonality and interest.”

Ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election, all Disney+ core subscribers will have access to ABC News Live, a 24/7 multi-award winning, premium streaming news channel for live newscasts, breaking news, live events and in-depth special reports.

Additionally, subscribers will receive a playlist focused on preschool content featuring TV series and shorts available on Disney+, including Sofia the First, The Lion Guard, Puppy Dog Pals, and Minnie’s Bow-Toons.

Later this fall, four additional curated playlists will initially roll out to Premium subscribers, featuring Disney+ content that will be refreshed monthly, including:

• Seasonal Content — a collection of seasonal-themed content from across the Disney+ catalogue
• Epic Stories — a compilation of action-packed stories from marquee brands and franchises, including Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars
• Throwbacks — a destination for nostalgic pop culture content
• Real Life — a lineup of traditional documentaries, biopics, and true stories

Roger’s Take:  These new continuous playlists are essentially the long-awaited channel option, bringing television channels to Disney+, but using a different termology.  I also think the idea of bringing in ABC News Live makes complete sense and offers something unique and more choice.   However, I do think the number of channels/playlists being introduced seems very small and could easily be expanded in the future. 

Will you be checking out these new continuous playlists?  Let me know on social media!

Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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