There is a lot of competition when it comes to streaming services like Disney+ and Netflix.

Netflix has been a leader in the streaming world for a while now, but Disney+ is challenging that lead and is actually expected to pass Netflix in number of subscribers in the next few years. Netflix has also been losing subscribers, and now, a new move could cause them to lose even more.

Netflix is planning on cracking down on password sharing, according to CNBC. They plan on charging the primary account holder an extra fee for every “sub account” or password sharer.

Netflix said that more than 100 million households are using a shared password, including 30 million in the United States and Canada. Instead of freezing those shared accounts, Netflix will most likely set an extra fee for those accounts being used by multiple people outside of the home, according to CNBC.

The company already began testing this feature in Peru, Chile, and Costa Rica. Netflix charged an additional fee to add “sub accounts” for up to 2 people outside of the home. The pricing is different in each country, but in these the fees were about $2.13 per month in Peru, $2.99 in Costa Rica, and $2.92 in Chile.

Netflix is allowing people who use a shared password to transfer their personalized profile info to either a new account or a sub account, which will let you keep your viewing history and recommendations.

“If you’ve got a sister, let’s say, that’s living in a different city, you want to share Netflix with her, that’s great. We’re not trying to shut down that sharing, but we’re going to ask you to pay a bit more to be able to share with her and so that she gets the benefit and the value of the service, but we also get the revenue associated with that viewing,” said Chief Operating Officer Greg Peters, according to CNBC.

Peters also said that he thought it would take about a year to put its sub account pricing into use globally and suggested that the company may still tweak pricing or further review its test strategy.

No other major streamer has ever cracked down on password sharing like this before, and likely will not until they see how it goes for Netflix. It’s also unclear how Netflix will handle password sharing when it comes to situations like a family member temporarily living away from home, like when kids go off to college.

We’ll keep you updated on any more news about this new password sharing crackdown. Stay tuned to DFB for more.

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Right now, we’re all excited about “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” coming soon to Disney+, but another live-action “Star Wars” show is also in the works — “Andor” starring Diego Luna as Cassian Andor, who first appeared in “Rogue One.” The show has already been renewed for a second season, even though the first has not yet aired. We now know the show was originally supposed to be five seasons but will probably only have three.

Source: (from 3:10 to 3:17 – it’s an interview for a Brazilian TV channel so it’s in portuguese) pic.twitter.com/uJ76p7JlSO

— Andor News (@newsandor) April 23, 2022

Andor News on Twitter translated a Brazilian interview with the director of photography Adriano Goldman, in which he said (originally in Portuguese) the series “was supposed to be five seasons long but I think it’s not happening, it will have three maybe.”

“Andor” will be a prequel to “Rogue One,” but not much else is known about the series. An air date has not been set.

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Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde from “Zootopia” have arrived at Walt Disney World in Disney nuiMOs form.

We found the pair in World of Disney at Disney Springs.

Judy Disney nuiMOs Plush – $21.99

Judy comes in her police uniform.

Like other nuiMOs plush, she is posable.

Her outfit is printed on, so other nuiMOs clothes can just be pulled on over the uniform.

Nick Disney nuiMOs Plush – $21.99

Nick is wearing his green shirt and striped tie.

His brown pants are permanently attached, but the shirt is velcroed and can be removed.

Check out some new Disney nuiMOs outfits. What would you dress Judy and Nick in? Let us know in the comments.

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Does it seem like this year is flying by to anyone else, or is it just us? April is already almost over, and summer is just around the corner. Pretty soon, it will be time to celebrate the holidays again!

This Thursday, we will be halfway to Halloween (can you believe it?)! This morning, Disney shared some ways they will be celebrating the special occasion this week. So if you’re a big fan of spooky season, check out all the ways you can celebrate Halloween in April!

Disney has already announced some Halloween-themed treats that will be available at both Disney World and Disneyland. They also announced that they will release an at-home guide so that you can make a Disney Halloween snack at home!

On Wednesday, you’ll be able to join a Hocus Pocus watch party on the Disney Parks Twitter! The watch party will begin at 8PM EST. You’ll also be able to download Halloween-themed digital wallpaper for your devices on Wednesday, as well.

All of these events are leading up to the actual halfway to Halloween holiday, which is Thursday. Thursday will bring some Halloween announcements from the parks, plus a TikTok live on the Disney Parks TikTok page. So we might learn more about what the Halloween celebrations will look like this year in the parks. Will we see the after-hours Boo Bash again? Or will Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party return? We’re hoping to find out on Thursday!

On Thursday, guests visiting the Disney parks are encouraged to Disneybound in Halloween-inspired outfits. Disneybounding is when you go to the parks in regular clothes inspired by a Disney character without actually wearing a costume (remember that adults can’t dress up in full costumes in the Disney parks).

We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all of the Halfway to Halloween events, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates!

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It’s spring — the time when people are enjoying some warm weather, colorful flowers, a fresh start — so naturally, we’re going to talk about Halloween.

We know, it’s a bit confusing! Disney likes to celebrate holidays early, with the Halloween season starting in August usually. But, they actually release some fun and festive items WAY before then. Disney celebrates Halfway to Halloween with some spooky treats, and we just found out what will be available in the parks soon!

April 28th is Halfway to Halloween, so Disney will be releasing some themed snacks in the parks, resorts, and shopping districts! Note that almost everything on this list is returning from last year, but there are a couple new items.

Walt Disney World Resort

Magic Kingdom Park

Sleepy Hollow

Available April 28th — August 13th

• Lady on the Gravestone 50th Chilling Chamber Pop: Citrus cake crumbs, raspberry buttercream, and blue crisp pearls (New)

Available at Liberty Square Popcorn Cart and Various Outdoor Vending Carts

Available April 28th — May 1st

• Jack Skellington Popcorn Bucket (Limit two per person, per transaction while supplies last)

Disney Springs

The Ganachery

Available April 28th — May 1st

• Sister’s Elixir Hot Cocoa Bomb: Dark chocolate cauldron filled with hot cocoa mix and marshmallows topped with an edible image of the Sanderson Sisters and a chocolate broom stirrer

Gideon’s Bakehouse

Available April 28th — May 1st

Get an exclusive trading card during Halfway to Halloween. Each four and six cookie box will feature one of the sixteen cards, plus be on the lookout for a bonus card for those waiting in line featuring Barnabas Mephistophelittle! (Limit of one per person while supplies last)

• Pumpkin Spice Shadow Cakes: Chocolate-dipped spice cakes with a pumpkin buttercream filling (New)
• Frankenstein Cake Slices: A three-layer chocolate cake covered in cookies and cream buttercream and loaded with M&M’s
• Valentina Cake: Classic red velvet cake covered in a light and fluffy cookies and cream marshmallow buttercream

Available at Various Outdoor Vending Carts in West Side

Available April 28th — May 1st

• Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket (Limit two per person, per transaction while supplies last)

Resorts

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Available April 28th — May 1st

• Hocus Pocus “Amuck” Cakes: Rich devil’s food cake with “peanut boo-tter” filling decorated to resemble all three Sanderson Sisters

Disneyland Resort

Downtown Disney District

Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs

Available April 28th — May 1st

• Cheddar Pickle Dog: The pickle dog sprinkled with cheddar cheese for a pop of orange to celebrate Halloween

California Churro

Available April 27th through May 4th

• Spooky Churro: A churro rolled in cinnamon sugar cut in half, drizzled with peanut butter and chocolate sauce, and topped with yummy peanut butter candy pieces in seasonal colors

There you have it — a first look at the food coming to the Disney Parks to celebrate halfway to Halloween! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food news and updates.

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The first faux rock work is visible at the construction site of Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” in EPCOT.

We saw this steel tower structure go up last week.

Around the corner, we could see the rock shape against one of the long curved walls.

The shape of the rocks is created by wire mesh.

Several small concrete elements are scattered around the rock work.

Steel supports are behind the rock work.

It is surrounded by orange net fencing.

No rock work has been added to the other walls and structures in the area, but there are several more support poles.

Journey of Water will be a walkthrough attraction with interactive water features.

The concrete walls at the center of the site seem to have small pipes extending from it into the ground.

We’ve seen large pipes inside trenches, too.

The steel tower is surrounded by a platform, but most of the ground remains unpaved.

Another structure is inside the ground, with wooden railings around the edge of it.

There is no announced opening timeframe for Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana.”

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