Even though cinemas have gradually started to open up, people are still reluctant to head out to areas with large groups of people in them. Nevertheless, our love for cinema remains, and so Disney Plus GroupWatch is a unique feature that allows you to connect with your friends and family across the globe all the while watching your favorite movies and TV shows.

You will be able to enjoy all of your binge-worthy Disney content, just like good old times.

In this article, we will be highlighting everything that you need to know about Disney Plus GroupWatch so that you can have get-togethers with your BFFs, all in the virtual space.

Disney Plus GroupWatch: What is it, and how does it work?

The advent of COVID-19 has made it very difficult for people to enjoy indoor activities with their loved ones without risking their safety. Even common leisure activities like watching movies or sports in groups have become impossible, and that’s obviously frustrating.

However, thanks to the Disney Plus GroupWatch feature, you can safely resume movie nights without worrying about your and your loved ones’ safety. GroupWatch is a smart feature that lets you synchronize your list of films or Tv series on Disney Plus, allowing up to seven people to view them together simultaneously.

Here’s how it works:

A host selects a film or TV series to watch. Later a GroupWatch link is generated that the host shares with their friends and family. Once everyone accepts the invitation, the streaming begins with the playback experience controlled in real-time by anyone in the GroupWatch.

So if you have to run for a quick pee break, or your friends are running low on popcorn, any of them can pause or resume the stream as well skip ahead as they please.

Disney GroupWatch has a unique emoji-based function that allows you to express yourself in a different ways. You can send funny, sad, scared, angry, and surprised emojis. It’s unlike the chat function of Netflix’s Telepathy. As soon as you select the emoji, it temporarily appears on the left-hand side of the screen along with the participant’s profile name.

This feature is only available for Disney Plus subscribers. For instance, if you get an invite to attend your friend’s marathon to watch the Marvel series, you’ll have to register on the platform first.

You can create an International GroupWatch, the only limitation would be that you will not be able to access the same content in all countries, unless you’re subscribed to the best VPNs for Disney Plus.

So without further ado, let’s dive into how we can use this neat feature to watch our favorite titles with our favorite people from around the world.

How to use Disney Plus GroupWatch from a browser or mobile app?

1. Log into your Disney+ account on a desktop computer or open the Disney+ app.

2. Select the movie or television program that you simply want to watch.

3. Click or tap the GroupWatch icon. The icon looks like three people huddled together in a circle.

4. Click on the tab that says “Start Stream”.

5. You can easily exit out of the GroupWatch by clicking the back arrow, whenever you want to pick a new episode or add more people.

6. To leave the group, select the option “Leave GroupWatch”. The stream will continue until everyone clicks this button and leaves.

Tip: If you’re on the mobile app, just swipe up on your screen. A pop-up window will appear with a link to leave the GroupWatch.

7. This will exit you out of the stream across devices.

Easy Steps to invite people to a Disney Plus GroupWatch:

1. Click on the rear arrow on the top-left side to go back to the stream landing page in case you’ve already launched a GroupWatch.

2. Select the “+” button.

On the mobile app, the symbol will be shown with the word “Invite.” below it.

3. A window will pop up, prompting you to cancel or invite friends. Choose “Invite.”

4. Next, you will be shown a new window with a link to the GroupWatch stream. Copy it and then send it to your friends and family.

Disney GroupWatch Troubleshooting:

There have been some issues that users have been facing and with a little troubleshooting, these can be fixed easily. Here’s our list of the most common problems that arise while streaming on Disney Plus GroupWatch and their subsequent solid solutions:

• There is a limit of seven people in the GroupWatch Stream at a time. You will not be able to join in if there are already seven people logged in.
• You cannot join a GroupWatch that’s already ended. For a GroupWatch to end, every participant must select “Leave GroupWatch”.
• It is possible for four different profiles to stream from the same Disney Plus account.
• Certain content restrictions are in place. You might not be able to view all Disney Plus titles in your region. If a title is unavailable in your country, you will not be able to stream it.
• Some titles are “Premier Access”, meaning that they’re new movies for which you have to pay to stream on the app.

Final Thoughts?

The “watch party’ trend is here to stay, having gained popularity during the pandemic. The feature has allowed people to feel more connected despite being far from their loved ones.

Slowly, streaming giants are adding the feature to the list of services they provide, in order to enhance the user experience even more.