Disney+ Hotstar Premium and Hotstar VIP Subscription: In India, Disney + has been merged with Hotstar. So, one needs to get Disney+ Hotstar Subscription. Two types of Disney+ subscriptions are available in India. They are Disney+ Hotstar Premium and Disney+ Hotstar VIP. They both differ not only in the cost but also in the content they are offering. In India, the combined content library of Star Studios and Disney makes Disney+ Hotstar subscription is very tempting.
Disney+ Hotstar Premium vs VIP: Price
In India, Disney+ Hotstar is offering two different kinds of subscriptions at various costs to cater to different audiences.
- Disney+ Hotstar VIP – Rs 399/year
- Disney+ Hotstar Premium – Rs 1,499/year or Rs 299/month
You can notice that the VIP subscription is cheaper but no monthly tier is available in it. Whereas Premium one has annual and monthly subscription payment plans.
With the Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription, one can watch the live streaming of sports like cricket matches, premier leagues, F1, and many more. In addition to them, you can get access to the latest Indian TV shows episodes by 6 AM every day. Moreover, all Disney+ content will be available only in dubbed languages. VIP subscription has ads but they are not much and while watching some selected content only, ads will be shown.
With the Hotstar+ VIP subscription, you are unable to access American TV shows and original Disney+ content in English. These benefits are available in Disney+ Hotstar Premium subscription. One can get access to ad-free American TV shows within minutes of the premiere in the US.
Disney + Hotstar New Plans
These are the new plans of Disney+ Hotstar plans introduced in India. Soonly, the VIP plan will be retired because of no restriction. Now, Hotstar is switching to a plan similar to Netflix one.
- Mobile Rs 499/year – Mobile only
- HD Super Rs 899/year – Up to 2 devices
- HD Premium Rs 1499/year – Up to 4 devices, 4K, HDR
How to Sign Up for Disney+ Hostar in India
Step 1: Log in to the Disney+ website by clicking Get Started link or Payment link
Step 2: To create a new account enter an email id or phone number
Step 3: Three subscription options will be available
For Disney+ Hotstar VIP
- Rs 399/year (Non-refundable)
For Disney + Hotstar Premium
- Rs 299/month (Non-refundable)
- Rs 1499/year after a 58% discount (Non-refundable)
Step 4:
For Disney + Hotstar Premium
- Hit on Disney + Hotstar Premium
- Provide your Credit/Debit card details, check the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy box, and then hit ‘Start Membership’
For Disney + Hostar VIP
- Click on Disney + Hotstar VIP
- Five options of the mode of payment will be available. They are Credit cards, Debit Card, Paytm, Net Banking, and UPI. Choose the convenient one
- Enter the details for payment, check the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy box, and then proceed with the ‘Start Membership’ option
Free Disney + Subscription for Jio Users
To Jio and JioFiber users, Reliance gives a free Disney + Hotstar VIP subscription with selected plans. Jio users can access the prime-time episodes, live sports, and selected Indian movies for free. However, they can’t access premium English content as that is the under Premium subscription plan.
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