GoKawiilDisney+ and Hulu are on a path toward merging, and to that end, Disney just announced three new features rolling out today for app users, plus another that’s coming soon.
New Disney+ and Hulu features rolling out today, with Live Guide coming soon
The experience of accessing Hulu content in the Disney+ app is easier starting today.
That’s because Disney is launching new features as part of its ongoing integration of Hulu and Disney+.
Profile Linking : Hulu subscribers can now link their Hulu profiles to Disney+, which brings their watch history, watchlist, and recommendations into Disney+.
: Hulu subscribers can now link their Hulu profiles to Disney+, which brings their watch history, watchlist, and recommendations into Disney+. Stream Hulu without Disney+ Account : Hulu subscribers can now use the Disney+ app to stream all Hulu content, even if they don’t have a Disney+ account. This is enabled via a unified MyDisney login.
: Hulu subscribers can now use the Disney+ app to stream all Hulu content, even if they don’t have a Disney+ account. This is enabled via a unified MyDisney login. New Avatars: Hulu avatars are now available for profiles in the Disney+ app, joining the existing Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars-themed avatars
Disney also says that once profiles are linked, titles watched in the Hulu app will continue syncing to the Disney+ app moving forward.
Additionally, Disney+ will soon start testing a ‘Live Guide’ feature that’s inspired by Hulu.
Disney says the new feature will act as a hub for easily finding live content at any given time. It will include streams like “ABC News Live and Disney+ Playtime for all Disney+ users and ESPN networks for entitled ESPN Unlimited subscribers.”
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