Disney Plus Day 2022 is today: Everything you need to know

Disney fans, unite. The second annual Disney+ Day takes place on Thursday, September 8, 2022. So if you’ve been wishing on a star for some new Disney titles to stream, you’re in luck.

Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about Disney+ Day 2022, including how to get a whopping 75% discount for new Disney+ subscribers.

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Disney+ subscription, $1.99 for your first month (reduced from $7.99)

Disney gift cards, $25 and up

Disney+ Day is a day dedicated to celebrating everything Disney’s streaming service has to offer. Tons of new, highly anticipated titles will be released on Thursday, including “Thor: Love and Thunder,” a live-action remake of “Pinocchio,” a new series set in the “Cars” universe and more.

Based on past Disney+ Day festivities, fans are also expecting Disney to make some significant announcements regarding future series. Last year on Disney+ Day, fans were treated to first-look trailers for “Moon Knight“and”Mrs. Marvel.”

Save big on Disney Plus for a limited time

Disney+ is also offering a deal in honor of Disney+ Day: From 12pm EDT on September 8th, new subscribers can get their first month of Disney+ for just $1.99. So if you’ve been debating signing up to check out Disney’s new releases, now is the time.

Hurry: This 75% discount ends on September 19th.

Disney+ subscription, $1.99 for your first month (reduced from $7.99)

In addition to the release of new Disney shows and movies and a special discount for new subscribers, the celebration also includes special extended theme park hours and photo ops for Disney+ subscribers, and a chance for Disney fans to see some of their favorites MarvelPixar and “Star Wars” movies on the big screen again.

Select AMC theaters are offering $5 tickets for special screenings of “Encanto,” “Thor: Ragnarok,” “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “Cars” and “Newsies” from Sept. 8-19. More information can be found on the AMC Theaters website.

Keep reading to learn more about the new shows and movies coming out on Disney+ Day, plus shop great gifts for Disney and Marvel fans and find out tips and tricks for getting cheap Disney theme park tickets.

What’s coming out on Disney+ Day

Thor’s newest chapter and more titles land on Disney+ just in time for Disney+ Day.

Disney+ subscription, $1.99 for your first month (reduced from $7.99)

“Thor: Love and Thunder” (September 8)

Celebrate Disney+ Day with Thor this year. When Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale) begins, well, slaughtering gods, Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) and Dr. Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) team up to stop him. “Thor: Love and Thunder” arrives on Disney+ on September 8.

“Thor: Love and Thunder”, streaming now

“Pinocchio” (September 8)

This retelling of the classic 1940 Disney film stars Tom Hanks, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Cynthia Erivo, Keegan-Michael Key and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth. “Pinocchio” premieres on Disney+ Day.

“Pinocchio,” streaming now

Everything will be released on Disney+ Day 2022

Thor: Love and Thunder
Pinocchio
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return
Cars on the road
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (new episode to coincide with the celebration)
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder
Frozen and Frozen 2 Sing-Alongs
Remember
Welcome to the Club (a Simpsons short)
Dancing with the Stars: The Pros’ Most Memorable Dances
Tierra Incógnita
Grow up
Epic adventures with Bertie Gregory

What else is new on Disney+ in September

For a full summary of everything is coming to Disney+ in Septembercheck out our guide.

‘Andor’ (September 21)

Set five years before the events of “Rogue One,” the latest “Star Wars” franchise stars Diego Luna reprising his role as Rebel spy Cassian Andor. The details of “Andor” are still shrouded in mystery following the delay of the series premiere, but with three episodes set to release on September 21, fans are likely to get some answers.

“Andor”, streams on 21 September

‘Hocus Pocus 2’ (September 30)

29 years after they were defeated by Max, Dani, Allison and Binx, three evil witches return to Salem. The Sanderson sisters are resurrected and ready for revenge in this terrifying sequel to the 1993 cult classic starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. “Hocus Pocus 2” premieres September 30, exclusively on Disney+.

“Hocus Pocus 2” will be streamed on September 30

Best Disney+ Day deals: Get $6 off your first month of Disney Plus

In honor of Disney+ Day, new subscribers can get their first month of Disney+ for just $1.99. This 75% discount deal starts at 12pm ET on September 8th and runs through September 19th.

Disney+ subscription, $1.99 for your first month (reduced from $7.99)

Best gifts for Disney fans in 2022

With the 2022 holiday season approaching, now is a great time to start shopping for the Disney lovers in your life. Here are our top picks for what to get Disney, “Star Wars” and Marvel fans this year (aside from a Disney+ subscription, of course).

(If you’re hoping to plan a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth this year, we’ve got a guide on how to save on your next Disney vacation.)

Disney gift card

Looking for a gift for a Disney fan? A Disney gift card allows them to choose exactly what they want. Available in denominations from $25 to $500, these cards can be used at shopDisney.com, Disney stores, Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and more.

Disney gift cards, $25 and up

Casetify Disney Princess Medley iPhone case

The Disney Princess Medley case features Princess Jasmine, Mulan, Cinderella, Tiana, Ariel and Belle in sticker style. It’s available in Casetify’s standard Impact case, as well as Impact Crush and Ultra Impact, so you can customize how much protection you want your Disney-themed phone to have. This cover is also available for the Galaxy S21.

Casetify Disney Princess Medley iPhone Case, $65 and up

Lego Star Wars AT-AT creative building set

Build a Lego AT-AT from the Battle of Hoth in “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back”. This 6,785-piece set comes with nine Star Wars minifigures, including General Veers, Luke Skywalker, Snowtrooper Commander, four Snowtroopers and two AT-AT drivers. For ages 17 and up.

Lego Star Wars AT-AT Creative Building Kit, $835

Loungefly Star Wars Baby Yoda mini backpack

Inspired by Grogu from ‘The Mandalorian’, this faux leather mini backpack is meant to make it look like you’re carrying ‘The Child’ on your back. The lining on the inside has a drawn Grogu print, and the front zip is decorated with a frog charm. This is the way to win over a “Star Wars” obsessed Disney fan.

Loungefly Star Wars Baby Yoda Mini Backpack, $70 (reduced from $80)

Lego Disney Castle playset

Build your own Lego replica of the place where dreams come true: Walt Disney World Resort Cinderella Castle. The set comes with a whopping 4,080 Lego pieces, including some familiar faces, such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald and Daisy Duck and Tinker Bell.

Lego Disney Castle Playset, $350

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