Disney Plus on Roku: How to get it and start watching now
Since Disney Plus arrived on the VOD scene in November 2019, it has proven itself as a streaming service worth paying for. Provides access to the Disney back catalogue, including everything from cartoons to Marvel films, every intergalactic battle from Star Wars and new original programming like Percy Jackson and the Olympians. It’s available on a variety of devices, including Roku, and we’ve got the details on everything you need to start streaming.
If you want to experience some of that Disney magic, there are several devices you can use to access Disney Plus, including Roku’s line of players. Our guide tells you everything you need to know about accessing Disney Plus on Roku.
Is Disney Plus on Roku?
Disney Plus has been available on most Roku devices since launch, including on Roku Streaming Stick+, Roku Ultra, and Roku Premiere. However, some older devices do not support Disney Plus.
These are the Roku devices that don’t have access to Disney Plus:
- Roku Streaming Stick models 3400X and 3420X
- Roku LT model 2400X and 2450X
- Roku 2 HD models 3000X and 3050X
- Roku 2 XS model 3100X
- Roku HD model 2500X
To check what kind of Roku device you have, go to the home screen and select Institutions > System > About. Here you will see the model number. If it is not one of the model numbers above, Disney Plus should be supported.
How to Install Disney Plus on Roku
You can set up Disney Plus on Roku in just a few easy steps. Follow our step-by-step plan below:
- First, press the Home button on the Roku remote
- Select Streaming Channels to open the Channel Store
- Select Search Channels
- Start typing Disney
- Once you see Disney in the search results, click on it and select Add Channel
- Once installed, you can select it from the list of channels on your home screen
- If you already have a Disney Plus account, you’ll need to enter your details the first time you open the app
- If not, you can set up an account in this stadium
- Then it’s just a matter of selecting something to watch and pressing play
What can I watch on Disney Plus with Roku?
Disney Plus comes with an impressive range of content, including many films and TV series made under the names Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. New content is being added all the time, including series created specifically for Star on Disney Plus, bringing more mature content to UK, Australian and Canadian viewers.
To keep up with the latest from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, be sure to check out WandaVision alongside other originals, including Ms. Marvel and She Hulk. If you want a reminder of their characters’ backstories, all the Avengers films are available too – watch the Marvel films in order and have a marathon.
Star Wars fans should head straight to The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Knobi.
Book fans will be happy to see a new adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which premiered in December 2023.
There was a time when theaters were closed, with Walt Disney Studios allowing subscribers to watch brand new feature films through Disney Plus Premier Access for an additional fee. This has now come to an end.
What other streaming services are available on Roku?
If Disney Plus isn’t enough for you, you might want to check out the other streaming services available, including:
What other devices can I watch Disney Plus on?
If you don’t have a Roku device but want to watch Disney Plus, there are other devices you can access, including Disney Plus on Chromecast. Disney Plus on Apple TV is also available, as are other media streamers like Fire TV Stick.
Disney Plus viewers can turn their TV into a Smart TV using compatible gaming consoles. You can watch Disney Plus on PS4, as well as PlayStation’s newest console, the PS5. For Xbox gamers, download Disney Plus to your Xbox One, Xbox Series X, or Xbox Series S.
For iOS and Android users, the Disney Plus app is available on your App Store/Google Play Store, and you can download Disney Plus to most Smart TVs.