Disney+ Parental Controls & Safety Settings

Why Disney+ Safety Settings Matter in 2025

Disney+ offers a vast content library that includes both family-friendly and mature content. With the platform’s growing content diversity, it’s vital for parents to utilize safety tools that protect children from unsuitable content. Thankfully, Disney+ now provides a suite of parental controls tailored to support digital wellbeing and responsible media use within families.

 

 

Available Restrictions on Disney+

• Kids/Junior Profile with simplified UI and secure exit
• Maturity Rating Filters: 0+, 6+, 9+, 12+, 14+, 16+, 18+
• Profile PIN Protection
• Profile Creation Restrictions
• Title Blocking (including unrated live events)
• Auto-play Toggle

 

 

How to Set Up Disney+ Safety Settings

1. Create a Kids/Junior Profile

• Open Disney+ and go to profile selection.
• Select “Add Profile.”
• Toggle on “Kids Profile” to apply default safety settings.
• Save and assign the profile to your child

 

2. Set Maturity Ratings

• Navigate to “Edit Profiles.”
• Choose the child’s profile and select “Content Rating.”
• Pick a suitable age level (e.g., 9+, 14+).
• Save changes to filter out unsuitable titles.

 

3. Lock the Profile with a PIN

• Go to “Account Settings.”
• Select the profile and choose “Profile PIN.”
• Enter your Disney+ account password.
• Create a 4-digit PIN to secure the profile.

4. Restrict Profile Creation

• Access “Account Settings.”
• Enable “Restrict Profile Creation” to prevent new profiles without parental approval.
• Enter password to confirm.

 

5. Disable Access to Live Unrated Content

• Under the profile settings, locate “Allow Titles Without Ratings.”
• Toggle this option off to block live sports and news content.

 

6. Turn Off Autoplay

• Go to “Playback Settings” in the profile.
• Uncheck “Autoplay next episode” and “Autoplay previews.”

 

 

Additional Tips for Families

• Review watchlists weekly to monitor content.
• Use device-level tools like Apple Screen Time or Google Family Link to manage screen hours.
• Talk openly with your child about what they’re watching and why these settings are in place.

 

 

Why This Is Important

Digital boundaries support safe exploration and learning. By using Disney+ parental controls, families can protect children from inappropriate content while encouraging healthy digital habits. Experts agree that structured media use helps improve sleep, attention, and family relationships.

 

Partner with Children of the Digital Age for Enhanced Online Safety

At Children of the Digital Age, we’re deeply committed to supporting parents as they navigate the ever-evolving landscape of digital parenting. We understand that ensuring your child’s online safety and digital well-being is a top priority. 

 

For broader educational resources, engaging workshops, or personalized advice on managing screen time and addressing problematic online issues, don’t hesitate to contact Children of the Digital Age. We’re here to offer expert guidance, ensuring your children enjoy the digital world safely and responsibly. Your child’s digital well-being and online safety remain our utmost priority.

 

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