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How to Stream Disney Plus on Discord

  Karen

Do you and your friends live far away from each other?

Then you need to do a Disney Plus watch party.

Instead of going into each other’s houses, you can stream movies on Discord and watch them together!

It’ll be more efficient and more comfortable for everyone.

However, there is a certain risk when you stream on Discord.

Regardless, let’s find out how to do so and what are the potential risks.

  • Is it legal to stream Disney Plus on Discord?
  • How to Stream Disney Plus on Discord
  • How to stream Disney Plus on Discord on mobile devices?
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The short answer is no, and it is not legal.

Most apps restrict the screen share function of a steaming service.

But that hasn’t stopped users from finding ways to share content with their friends.

Since the pandemic, certain users started using “video calls” to watch Disney Plus or Netflix content.

From a zoom meeting, someone would open Netflix or Disney and would begin streaming a movie.

Also, Read: Many people have issues watching Disney Plus. That’s because the disneyplus.com login begin home screen needs an activation code. It’s a different one per device.

But today, the easiest method to screen share a movie is through the Discord app.

Unlike other apps, the Discord app can have a dedicated streaming channel, has voice chat, and is easy to use.

Here’s how you can stream a movie or a TV channel like National Geographic into your stream.

How to Stream Disney Plus on Discord

Here’s what you need to do to stream Disney plus on Discord:

Change Your Activity Status

  • Step 1: Open Discord and click on the cogwheel icon on the left corner of your screen.
  • Step 2: Go to the activity settings on the left-hand menu. Choose add game.
  • Step 3: From the drop-down menu, you need to select your game activity.
    • From here, select Google Chrome or your browser of choice.
    • If you skip this step, you won’t have audio on your stream.
  • Step 4: Now, you can stream your browser on voice calls.
Pro Tip: Want to find a funny server name? We have a lot of funny Discord names for all your Discord servers. Have fun with friends picking one, and see what other options better describe you and your friends.

Disable Hardware Acceleration

This is a feature that lets an app use your graphic card.

But, it will block content from streaming services as well.

To disable it, just do the following:

  • Step 1: Go to settings on the Google Chrome browser.
  • Step 2: On the search bar, type in hardware acceleration.
  • Step 3: Toggle off “Use Hardware Acceleration.”

You’ll usually want that feature, as it uses your graphic card for the apps it is enabled in.

This will preventively fix the black screen problem on the Discord app.

If an error code appears, just reset the browser screen.

Stream Your Browser Window

Before you start streaming, make sure to select your preferred streaming settings.

If you don’t have a Discord Nitro account, you won’t be able to stream over a 720p.

Some Discord servers restrict streaming from a browser as it is illegal.

Issues While Streaming On Mac

As of the latest software updates, you cannot modify the hardware acceleration feature in Safari.

You definitely need Chrome for it to work.

How To Stream Disney Plus On Discord On Mobile Devices?

It’s the same process as in any computer.

  • Step 1: Open Disney Plus and select a movie.
  • Step 2: Open the Discord mobile app.
  • Step 3: Enter a Discord channel and tap on the share screen button.
  • Step 4: Enjoy!

There is a chance that you’ll get a black screen as well.

If that’s the case, you’ll need to do the same hardware acceleration trick on the browser as before.

Note: Disney Plus tv shows and movies can be repetitive. If you don’t like the streaming service, you can always cancel Disney Plus.

Try Netflix instead! Netflix has a similar price and catalog of TV shows and movies.

Why Is Disney Plus Showing A Black Screen On Discord?

The black screen is a built-in feature that appears whenever you stream Netflix, Disney movies, or any licensed show.

Remember that streaming Disney on the Discord app is illegal.

But most of the time, you won’t have any issues when streaming with friends.

And if by any chance you get contacted by a Disney lawyer, just leave the Discord server and pretend nothing happened.

Are There Other Ways To Watch Disney Plus With Friends On Discord?

You can with the GroupWatch feature.

It is a recently new feature that allows friends to stream their favorite shows simultaneously.

And it is completely legal!

To use it:

  • Step 1: Open Disney Plus.
  • Step 2: Select a show or a movie (like Star Wars).
  • Step 3: Click on the Groupwatch icon.
  • Step 4: You’ll get a link. Save it.
  • Step 5: Launch Discord.
  • Step 6: Start a voice call and share the link on your own server.
  • Step 7: As long as everyone has a Disney account, they’ll be able to watch the stream at the same time.

This feature also works for any Smart TV; you just need to navigate into the “Join Stream” button.

You can leave GroupWatch at any time by simply closing the app.

And in case you were wondering, you can’t stream Netflix or Amazon Prime Video this way since both appa lack those features.

Stream Disney Plus on Discord FAQ

Can You Stream Netflix On Discord?

You can stream Netflix on Discord.

However, you’ll need to change the settings of your Discord application and fix the infamous black screen issue.

It’s a small price to pay to watch your favorite TV shows with friends that don’t have a Netflix account.

It is not legal to stream Netflix on Discord.

However, people stream Netflix on Discord all the time.

Just know that you may get banned from Netflix if you stream Netflix on Discord.



About the author
Karen
Karen

Karen is a senior technical writer and copywriter here at GrowFollowing. Her area of expertize are social media apps and new media.



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