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Disney's dedication to providing dedicated movies to its audience is appreciated by all. Disney Movie Club is a great platform for users looking to buy Disney/Pixar/Marvel/Star Wars movies at an affordable price as compared to Amazon or Target. There are many options and Disney makes signing up seem like a lucrative deal. To understand whether it's really palpable or not, make sure to read this review till the end.
What?s the Disney Movie Club?
A subscription-based platform that allows users to purchase Disney movies on Blu-ray and DVD for a discounted price. If you look up the platform, they will provide you four movies for $1 each with free shipping.
While it does sound like a great deal at first, you'll be required to buy movies at their regular price after the trial period is over. Furthermore, every four weeks they will send you a feature movie to choose from or skip based on your preferences.
Even though the initial offer is quite tempting, in the long run you will need to pay $19.95 for DVDs and $29.95 for Blu-rays. Also, these prices vary based on the titles you choose. But just to give a general idea, you can consider the aforementioned prices as your standard reference.
Disney Movie Club does not always feature new releases in its available section. After a movie's release date, often it may be several months before it becomes available on the website.
Towards a new direction
While Disney traditionally is often associated with princesses and animations, I would like to inform you that Disney now owns Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars franchises. Thus, you have a decent collection of movies to choose from. Personally, I am not an advocate of buying movies from Amazon (Don't confuse it for my experience with Amazon Prime Video). However, the first movie I bought was also my first 4K movie from the Disney Movie Club.
DMC special - No more special?
Disney Movie Club definitely knows how to attract customers. It's the only place where a Disney fan would find exclusive movies or formats which weren't available previously. However, since the launch of Disney+ and Movies Anywhere, DMC doesn't seem to offer anything extravagant. Simply put, it has lost its charm - similar to Disney Vault.
History
Disney's practice of re-releasing its animated films every several years dates back to the reissue of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937. Thus, it can be said that it is not a contemporary practice. However, in regard to the Disney Movie Club, they announced Platinum/Diamond editions of the movie which were released on special editions. These movies followed a similar marketing pattern as compared to the Disney Vault.
In the early 2010s, Disney offered Blu-ray/Digital Copy combo of films under the Disney Movie Club exclusive banner which were not made publicly available. That was until 2018 when Disney stopped selling these editions to its DMC members and started offering regular Blu-rays. Disney Movie Club has been adapting to various models since 1980s and 1990s, a period within which we went on from VHS systems to DVD, Blu-ray and digital streaming. With the rise of Movies Anywhere - Disney's initiative, Disney Vault will soon be over along with the Movie Club - unless operated digitally.
Design
The Disney Movie Club website and mobile design is cutting-edge and meets my expectations. The website is easy to navigate with beautiful design features and the mobile platform is user-friendly. I didn't like the way the Toy Story banner was cut in half on the right side, but apart from that everything looked great.
The two supporting pages - "How it Works?" and "About Us?" share a similar design with a minimalistic approach. Each of these pages has that dreamy vibe that you get on the homepage. Thus, design-wise, I would like to give credit to the developers.
Content
Disney is gaining an upper hand in the content market by acquiring Marvel, Pixar, and Fox Studios. This move gives Disney access to a wide variety of high-grossing titles and allows movie lovers to explore evolving archives.
There is no shortage of movies under the banner of Disney. In fact, it is a treasure trove of movies with timeless classics to recent blockbusters. As a DMC member, you can access the largest library of Disney movies, which include ?Zootopia?, ?Moana?, ?Beauty and the Beast?, ?Coco?, ?Finding Dory?, ?Guardians of the Galaxy? along with the titles mentioned above.
As a DMC member, you can enjoy free movies for every recommendation you make. For instance, if you recommend them to someone, you will receive 2-Blu Rays as a reward. There is no limit on the number of people you can recommend Disney movies to. Thus, if you are an influential person, you may never have to pay for Disney movies in the future.
Digital Copies are a myth too
Digital copies of Disney content can't be streamed without a solid data connection, so you can own the copy but with Disney, since it doesn't make the content downloadable, you can't enjoy it on the go. This can get frustrating, especially when you want to keep your kids quiet while traveling. Additionally, streaming with a poor Wi-Fi connection can be an infuriating experience.
Desktop/Mobile experience
DMC's desktop and mobile experience is above par. It's not the best when you compare it to the other streaming networks but it's not bad either. I am quite satisfied with my streaming experiences so far. I haven't seen any frame drops or constant buffering (which has a lot to do with your internet connection).
To wit, one thing I would like to mention is that without a proper internet connection, your movie-watching experience can be somewhat shaky. Notwithstanding, that ought to be the case with every other streaming platform. There are services such as Amazon Prime Video and Netflix which manage to perform well even in challenging data speed, however, DMC cannot claim the same.
Plans & Pricing
As mentioned earlier, the Disney Movie Club does not have a fixed price. Though I have given you a tentative figure, it does not apply to every title. Blu-Ray is roughly around $20, whilst DVDs are around $20. If you sign up, sure, you'll get the first few movies for free but later you will be required to commit for around nine movies in under two years which will take your total to roughly $150. So, while the initial membership does feel lucrative, over a two-year period, you will end up paying more for nine movies than the entire two-year Hulu membership cost.
As a DMC member, you are enrolled in the VIP program. This gives you access to special details, discounts, and offers as well as added benefits. I am not saying that it is a bad deal- for children, you can take a plunge. But if you compare it to the leading streaming networks around the world, Disney Movie Club does not really make much sense. The reason why I said it can be a decent idea for your kids is that you can use the reward codes to get jewelry, theater gift cards, toys/games, and collectibles.
Suggestions I have for Disney Movie Club
I believe that Disney+ and Movies Anywhere are more likely to scrap DMC than keep it for a long time. The concept is too saturated, and viewers are not willing to spend such a crazy amount of money on mere 9-titles over the course of 24 months.
Conclusion
To summarize, I would say that Disney Movie Club is a good choice for families. There is nothing out of the ordinary or disappointing about it, so it might be a good option if you're looking for something simple for your child. However, in the future, this type of service will become obsolete, so if your child wants to enjoy it, now is the time to do so.
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