Disney was a rage since the first Alice in Wonderland short film was released nearly a century ago! Over the years, they have won people’s hearts with their vast range of shows and movies, all starring some very lovable and iconic characters. The Walt Disney Company is now the second-largest media conglomerate in the world, after the acquisition of 21st Century Fox. Let’s Know How Do I Watch Disney Plus On Laptop Without WiFi?
With streaming services taking over as the new norm and phasing out DVDs and BluRays, it was not a surprise when Disney decided to come out with its own streaming service called Disney Plus (officially known as Disney+). For certain South Asian countries, it has been rebranded as Disney+ Hotstar, where you will find both Disney and Fox-owned franchise materials. Even though Disney Plus is not available in every country yet, it already has over 137 million users!
You must absolutely subscribe to the streaming service if you have not already. Their catalog boasts Disney classics like Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars. Plus, you are missing out on brilliant new web series, both Disney-based and original programming. With their competitive pricing of $7.99 per month and $79.99 a year, Disney Plus has been the biggest competitor to Netflix! They also offer a bundle plan at $13.99 or $19.99 a month which includes ESPN+ and Hulu (with ads or ad-free, depending on the plan you chose).
Streaming services have made it possible to watch content at your own pace. You do not need to tune into a television channel at a specific time slot or even be at home. You can watch content from wherever you are. However, there might be instances when your favorite show’s episodes are ready to stream and you might be visiting a place with no network coverage. Or maybe your WiFi has stopped working. So what do you do?
Log onto your Disney Plus account
For PC, Laptop, and MacBook:
- Open your browser
- Go to www.disneyplus.com
- Sign in to your account
Watch Disney Plus without WiFi
The first option is to watch without WiFi is to use your Mobile Hotspot.
For iPhone:
- Go to Settings > WiFi > Personal Hotspot. Tap it to turn it on
- Connect your laptop to the Hotspot
- Open your laptop’s browser and go to Disney Plus’s website
If you do not have internet, unfortunately, there is no way to watch Disney Plus with no WiFi. The website has not been updated to allow you to do so. However, you can watch Disney Plus with no WiFi on your mobile phones and tablets.
For this:
- Go to the App Store or Google Pay
- Search and download the Disney Plus app
- Log into your account
OR
- You can also log into Disney Plus from your mobile browser.
- Search show or movie you want to watch.
- Go to the episode guide or movie title.
- Tap on the Download button. This might take a while.
- Now switch off your WiFi and select the Downloads option from the bottom right side of the page.
- Select the content you want to watch.
There is a way to mirror your phone screen to your laptop. So you can cast your downloaded content directly on your laptop screen if you have an Android device and Mobile Data.
For Windows:
The same method can be used to cast your mobile screen on your Smart TV with the Chromecast option. But your Smart TV must be connected to Wireless Hotspot if WiFi is not available.
- Go to the Search Bar and find the Display option
- Select “Projecting to the PC” from the left-side menu
- Change “Always Off” to “Everywhere”
- Now go to the “Cast” option in Settings on your Android device
- Select your laptop
- Now open Disney Plus and play the content you want to watch.
Conclusion
Disney has been an integral part of our lives. Whether it was children’s content like Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, tween and teen shows like Lizzie McGuire and That’s So Raven, or romantic comedies like Pretty Woman and Confessions of a Shopaholic, we have been surrounded by Disney content since forever. Disney Plus is the platform for all things Disney and it is definitely worth the money.
While Disney Plus is revamping its website and adding newer updates, there should be an Offline watching option for PC, laptops, and MacBooks too. Meanwhile, you can try the above-tested methods to watch Disney Plus with no WiFi.
FAQs
- Do I have a limit on my Downloads from Disney Plus?
No, there is no limit to the number of titles you can download on the Disney Plus app. You can download as much content as your device storage will allow you.
- What if I am done with a title and wish to remove it?
Go to the Downloads option and tap on the Checkmarks.
Click on “Remove Download”.
- Does Disney+ Hotstar allow me to download content for offline viewing?
Yes. The same procedure for downloading can be followed on the Disney+ Hotstar app for Android and iPhone. This option is not available for PC, laptops, and MacBooks.
- Can I get Disney Plus for free?
Disney Plus is a paid subscription streaming service. However, you get a 7-day free trial to test the water before you decide whether to buy the service or not.
