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<\/p>\nDISNEY+ has removed one of its most popular viewing features, and viewers won't be impressed by the recent change.<\/p>\n
Fans can no longer use the GroupWatch feature as Disney+ makes its latest change on the streaming platform.<\/p>\n
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The feature was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic and allowed streaming service users in different locations to watch TV shows and movies simultaneously.<\/p>\n
It proved popular amongst viewers as the country was in lockdown, and people were advised to social distance.<\/p>\n
However, the feature no longer appears to be available on the platform.<\/p>\n
In place are links directing users to the main homepage, with no trace of the beloved feature.<\/p>\n
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A notice on the help centre via ComicBook confirmed: "As of September 18, 2023, the GroupWatch feature will no longer be available on Disney+.<\/p>\n
"We're always working to deliver the best product experience on Disney+, and as part of recent updates, the GroupWatch feature was removed."<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
An 'X'(Twitter) account called What's on Disney Plus reposted a Disney+ article regarding the feature change and quoted: "Disney+ Removes GroupWatch Feature."<\/p>\n
Fans were in disbelief as they replied to the post, with one user saying: "Why the hell would they do that?! Just because it was mostly used back in 2020 with the pandemic doesn't mean it doesn't have its uses anymore.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n "It's literally for friends watching across the world in different households! That's not just a Covid issue, it's geometry!"<\/p>\n Another agreed: "My husband has a remote job, and we kept Disney so we could #groupwatch together when we are apart.<\/p>\n "With Disney content spiralling downhill, we see no reason to keep it."<\/p>\n A third added: "LOL, it's like they don't want subscribers."<\/p>\n A fourth added: "I've actually been using it because I'm on Discord. We do like movie nights well, I guess we won't be doing that anymore."<\/p>\n A fifth quizzed: "Not sure to understand why they get rid of their competitive advantage. Probably not compatible with the hunt for account sharing?"<\/p>\n This isn't the only change the streamer has made recently, with several new change-ups, including the introduction of an ad-supported tier priced at \u00a34.99 a month that is set to launch in November.<\/p>\n Disney boss Bob Iger has also implied that the streaming giant plans to crack down on password sharing and is "actively exploring ways" to do so like their rival Netflix.<\/p>\n He said: "Later this year, we will begin to update our subscriber agreements with additional terms on our sharing policies" (via USA Today).<\/p>\n With many changes to be made in the foreseeable future by Disney+, most recently, they celebrated a new 2023 record.<\/p>\n The new Pixar movie Elemental became the most-viewed movie premiere of the year and has set a record for the streamer since being released on the platform last week.<\/p>\n The animated feature is now one of Disney+'s top ten biggest movie premieres, reaching 26.4 million views in its first five days on the site.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24040435-1695205142864.jpg\")
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