Get ready to binge all of the new Disney movies coming out in 2022 and beyond!

Starting November 4, GCash users in the Philippines with Alipay+ Rewards can start signing up for a special TV viewing package that includes an annual subscription to Disney+, the ultimate streaming destination for entertainment worldwide.

The offer, which comes ahead of the official launch of Disney+ in the Philippines on November 17, is part of an early bird deal wherein users of the country’s number 1 mobile wallet app will be given a chance to use Alipay+ Rewards for special packages that include subscriptions to the highly-anticipated streaming service Disney+.

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Subscribers will be able to start streaming Disney+ from November 17, to watch exciting general entertainment content from iconic brands like Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, National Geographic, and Star.

After the debut of Disney+ on November 17, consumers in the Philippines can continue to use their GCash e-wallets via Alipay+ to subscribe to the popular global streaming service.

The service offers an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, which includes feature-length films, documentaries, live-action, and animated series, and short-form content.

With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is now considered the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios.

“We are delighted that consumers in the Philippines will very soon be able to access our vast library of entertainment content on Disney+ and connect with their favorite characters and stories anytime they want,” said David Shin, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, The Walt Disney Company. Consumers will now be able to stream exclusive originals, blockbuster films, series, documentaries, and incredible content from Disney’s iconic suite of brands and franchises.”

Disney+ is the exclusive streaming home of an ever-growing library of global, regional and Asian language content such as blockbuster films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to award-winning Pixar animation, to Korean content featuring BTS and other top Asian stars, under the Star brand.

Star also offers renowned movies and shows such as Emmy-award-winning Grey’s Anatomy, Only Murders in The Building, The Bear, The Simpsons, and The Kardashians.

In addition, Star also delivers exclusive originals produced in collaboration with producers and directors in the Asia Pacific region.

“As a company committed to delivering more value and choice to our customers, we are thrilled to be bringing Disney+ to consumers to offer access to a great selection of global, regional, as well as Asian language entertainment to consumers across the Philippines,” said Jing Yin, General Manager of Global Strategic Accounts of International Business Group at Ant Group. 

“With innovative payment and marketing solutions, Alipay+ serves as a cross-border economic connector enabling consumers to make payments on global platforms to enjoy more rewards including world-class entertainment experiences through their preferred digital wallets,” he adds.

For his part, Winsley Bangit, Chief Customer Officer of Mynt – the operator of GCash, said, “Through (the partnership between) GCash and Alipay+, Disney fans can enjoy their favorite movies and shows in just a few taps. We recognize this significant opportunity in the entertainment and streaming space and have high hopes for Disney+ in the Philippine market.”

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