Watching movies and shows on Disney Plus is an immersive experience, with high quality video and audio. However, subtitles can enhance viewing, especially for those hard of hearing. Fortunately, Disney Plus makes it easy to turn subtitles on or off across platforms like Roku, Smart TVs, mobiles, and more.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about managing Disney Plus subtitles.
Overview of Disney Plus Subtitles
Disney Plus offers subtitles and closed captions for a wide selection of its movies, shows, and documentaries. This allows viewers to read dialogue and audio cues on-screen.
Subtitles are available in over 25 languages like English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and more. Most titles on Disney Plus support subtitles, with a few exceptions.
Enabling subtitles is straightforward on every device. We’ll cover device-specific instructions in detail later.
Benefits of Using Subtitles
Here are some of the benefits of enabling subtitles while streaming Disney Plus:
- Understand Dialogue Better: Subtitles help grasp every word, especially if there’s too much background noise or audio isn’t clear.
- View Discreetly: Turning subtitles on allows viewers to watch quietly without disturbing others, like sleeping family members.
- Learn Dialogue: Since song lyrics aren’t always clear, subtitles help follow along. Viewers trying to learn a language can also benefit.
- Enhance Accessibility: Those with hearing disabilities can fully enjoy content by reading dialogue as subtitles.
How to Enable Subtitles on Different Devices
Disney Plus is available on many streaming platforms, right from Smart TVs to mobiles. Here’s how to turn subtitles on or off on popular options:
Roku
Follow these steps on your Roku device:
- Select the Disney Plus movie/show and start playing it
- Press * or the up/down arrow keys on the remote to open options
- Choose “Audio & Subtitles” > Subtitles > turn On/Off
Alternatively, enable device-wide subtitles under Accessibility Settings:
- Go to Home Screen > Settings > Accessibility
- Open Captions and set mode to On/Off
Smart TVs
Here are the steps for major Smart TV brands:
LG
- Launch Disney Plus app and play title
- Press Enter on LG Magic Remote and pick CC icon
- Choose subtitle On/Off
You can also change accessibility settings:
- Press Home button and open Settings
- Choose Accessibility > Subtitles
- Turn subtitles On/Off
Samsung
- Open Disney Plus title
- Press up arrow key twice to open language box
- Select Audio & Subtitles > Subtitles > On/Off
Sony Bravia
- Press Home button > Settings > Digital Setup
- Open Subtitle Setup
- Select subtitle preferences
Vizio SmartCast
- Use remote to access Menu > Closed Captions
- Toggle subtitles On/Off
Likewise, issues where Disney Plus is not working on Vizio Smart TV or Roku devices can prevent subtitles from displaying correctly.
Game Consoles
PlayStation
- Go to Settings > Accessibility
- Pick Closed Captions option
- Enable/disable Display Closed Captions
Xbox
- Launch Disney Plus on Xbox
- Press right bumper on controller during playback
- Choose CC from menu > pick language > On/Off
Mobile Devices
iOS
- Open Settings app > Accessibility
- Tap Subtitles & Captioning
- Toggle Closed Captions/subtitles On/Off
Android
- Launch Settings > Accessibility
- Open Caption Preferences
- Turn On/Off subtitles
Streaming Sticks
Amazon Fire TV Stick
- Start Disney Plus movie/show
- Press up button on remote to open options
- Navigate to Subtitles > turn On/Off
Chromecast
- Cast Disney Plus to TV
- Click menu icon during playback
- Choose Subtitle & Audio
- Select On/Off option under Subtitles
Computers
Windows/Mac/Browser
The steps are the same whether accessing Disney Plus on Windows, Mac or web browsers:
- Launch Disney Plus movie/TV show
- Click menu icon on top right
- Open Audio & Subtitle options
- Turn subtitles On or Off
For Apple TV users, guides like Disney Plus on Apple TV and troubleshooting Disney+ issues are handy references.
Changing Subtitle Language
Disney Plus allows changing subtitle language easily. Just follow these universal steps:
1. Press menu/options during Disney Plus playback
2. Select “Audio and Subtitles” > Subtitles
3. Choose preferred language from list
4. Supported languages appear depending on title
Some exotic fonts/scripts may have limited support. But major world languages are available.
Adjusting Subtitle Appearance
Besides enabling subtitles, Disney Plus allows customizing their text style. Follow these steps:
1. Turn subtitles on through steps outlined before
2. Access menu/options again
3. Choose Subtitle Styling or Caption Style
4. Select text color, font, background, size etc.
5. Adjust until subtitles are comfortable to read
Appearance controls vary across devices but offer the same core adjustments.
Troubleshooting Disney Plus Subtitles
Despite Disney Plus’ reliability, users sometimes face subtitle issues:
Subtitles Get Turned Back On
- Check app settings has subtitles disabled
- Turn off device-wide subtitles in Accessibility
- Uninstall/reinstall Disney Plus app
Subtitles Out of Sync
- First try restarting playback/app
- Check for app/OS updates
- Enable frame rate matching if available
Subtitles Unavailable
- Verify internet connection is stable
- Close and re-launch Disney Plus app
- Check if title supports subtitles at all
In rare cases, contacting Disney Plus support is needed if troubleshooting doesn’t resolve subtitle problems.
Problems with Disney Plus sound not working and audio out of sync can also affect subtitle timing.
FAQs about Disney Plus Subtitles
Can I customize subtitle font and color?
Yes, Disney Plus allows changing subtitle text style like font, color, background, size etc. Access Subtitle Styling from options menu.
Why do Disney Plus subtitles keep turning back on?
If subtitles won’t stay turned off, disable them in Accessibility settings. Also uninstall and reinstall the Disney Plus app.
Do all movies/shows on Disney Plus have subtitles?
While most titles support subtitles, a few don’t. Limited rights can restrict subtitles being available.
How many languages are supported for Disney+ subtitles?
Disney Plus subtitles are available in over 25 languages including Spanish, French, Portuguese and more. Language support varies per title.
Can I use Disney+ subtitles to learn a language?
Yes, enabling Disney Plus subtitles in languages you want to learn, like Spanish or French, is helpful for vocabulary and comprehension.
In conclusion, Disney Plus makes enabling closed captions and subtitles a breeze across all major platforms including Roku, Fire TV, game consoles, iOS, Android and more.
The streaming service even allows customizing subtitle text style. So enhancing your viewing experience is in your hands!
