Disney+ Day 2021: What to stream, how to subscribe and more

Disney+ launched two years ago and to celebrate, the streaming service has a number of new titles premiering on Friday.

Two recent Disney favorites, "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" and "Jungle Cruise," will be available to all subscribers, as will the new Disney+ original film, "Home Sweet Home Alone" -- the sixth installment in the "Home Alone" franchise.

In addition, there will be an all-new original series of shorts from Walt Disney Animation Studios called "Olaf Presents," featuring the snowman from "Frozen" telling Disney stories; a Pixar animated short film, "Ciao Alberto," featuring characters from "Luca"; and a new "Simpsons" short paying tribute to Disney+'s brands.

“Since launching two years ago, Disney+ has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences around the world with its best-in-class originals and robust library of beloved films and series,” said Kareem Daniel, chairman of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution. “With Disney+ Day, we are creating an unparalleled experience for our subscribers as only The Walt Disney Company can.”

Disney+ Day will also be celebrated at Disney Parks and Resorts, Disney Cruise Line and on ShopDisney.com.

"The inaugural Disney+ Day will be a grand-scale celebration of our subscribers across the entire company," said Bob Chapek, chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, in September. "This day of appreciation brings to life our mission to entertain, inform and inspire fans and families around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling, and will become an annual tentpole event to be amplified across our global businesses."

Not a subscriber of Disney+ yet? Here's what you're missing, and how to sign up.

What is Disney+?

Disney+ is The Walt Disney Company's streaming service, which includes content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and National Geographic.

How can I sign up for Disney+?

There are a few ways to subscribe. For those interested in Disney+ only, subscriptions are available for $7.99/month or $79.99/year. There are bundle options featuring Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ at two price-points: $13.99/month for Hulu, supported by ads, or $19.99/month for Hulu without ads. Hulu + Live TV is included with the latter.

And, until Sunday, Nov. 14, new and eligible returning subscribers in the U.S. and select countries are eligible to buy one month of Disney+ for $1.99. More information can be found here.

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Emily Blunt and The Rock kick off the first ever Disney Plus Day

The stars share that "Jungle Cruise" is one of the many movies and shows premiering on Disney Plus on November 12.

Where can I watch Disney+?

Once you've subscribed, you can access the Disney+ app on many devices and platforms, including televisions, cellphones and game consoles.

What types of programming does Disney+ offer?

Expect to find everything from animated classics ("Sleeping Beauty," "Finding Nemo," "Moana") to live-action favorites ("Black Widow," "The Parent Trap," "Cruella") to original TV series ("Turner and Hooch," "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series") and more.

Here’s the full list:

• "Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings," starring Simu Liu and Awkwafina
• "Jungle Cruise," starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt
• "Home Sweet Home Alone," featuring Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney and newcomer Archie Yates
• An all-new series of shorts called "Olaf Presents," starring the snowman from "Frozen"
• Shorts including "Frozen Fever," "Feast," ''Paperman," "Get A Horse!" and more
• Pixar short film "Ciao Alberto," featuring characters from "Luca"
• A new "Simpsons" short honoring Disney+ brands titled, "The Simpsons in Plusaversary"
• The first five episodes from season 2 of "The World According to Jeff Goldblum"
• A special celebrating "Star Wars" bounty hunter Boba Fett, "Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett"
• A special celebrating the Marvel Cinematic Universe
• "The Making of 'Happier than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles,'" which documents Billie Eilish’s Disney+ cinematic concert experience
• "Marvel Assembled: The Making of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings"
• "Marvel Studios Legends: Hawkeye," an episode that looks back at Hawkeye’s biggest moments
• "Enchanted," the 2007 film starring Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey
• "Entrelazados," the first Disney+ original series made in Latin America
• "Spin," a Disney Channel Original Movie about an Indian American teen with a passion for music
• "Fancy Nancy," season 3
• And in international markets, "Dopesick," an original series about the opioid crisis starring Michael Keaton

Are previews available?

Yes! "Good Morning America" has exclusive content from the stars of "Jungle Cruise" and "Hawkeye," below.

"Jungle Cruise"

To mark Disney+ Day, "Jungle Cruise," starring Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson, will be available to all subscribers of the streaming service. The family-friendly adventure film features Blunt as a determined botanist who goes in search of a magical tree with a skipper played by Johnson. The stars' chemistry is obvious on-screen -- and in this exclusive clip.

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First look of ‘I’ve Got a Feeling’ from 'The Beatles: Get Back,’ only on Disney+

In never-before-seen footage, this Disney+ original docuseries is an intimate look into the creative process behind The Beatles' 1970 album 'Let It Be.' The series rolls out on November 25, 26, and 27.

"Hawkeye"

"Marvel Studios Legends: Hawkeye" -- a look back at the Marvel character's biggest moments -- will hit Disney+ for Disney+ Day, just a few weeks before the premiere of "Hawkeye" on Nov. 25. "Hawkeye," the fifth television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stars Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld as Clint Barton and Kate Bishop, respectively. In this exclusive clip, we see the two bickering on the streets of Manhattan. "My problem is you and this ninja suit, and that people are trying to kill you because of this ninja suit," Barton says. "The whole thing's a problem that I'm going to solve today so I can go home to my family." Bishop's retort? "No, it's branding."

"The Beatles: Get Back"

Music fans will love "The Beatles: Get Back," a three-part documentary series about the making of the Beatles' 1970 album, "Let It Be," from "Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson. In this exclusive clip, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison are seen playing a new song. It ends with Starr asking, "Is that one called, 'I've Got a Feeling?'" It was.

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