Disney+’s Upcoming “WatchParty” Feature Found in Source Code

Sep. 14, 2020

Since itslaunchearlier this year, Disney’s digital streaming service has become quite popular in the market withmillions of subscribers. Now, the global production house is aiming to add a new feature to its platform to enable users to watch content with friends more easily. According to reports, developers, while monitoring the inside-code of the platform, have found that Disney+ has a new “WatchParty” feature hidden inside.

Initially spotted by folks atDisney Plus Informer, the “WatchParty” feature will let users add friends to watch movies and TV series together virtually. Although there areChrome extensionsandappsto let users access the feature, Disney+ is aiming to add the feature natively to the platform.

Using this feature,users will be able to watch content with up to six friends, chat with them, send emojis and stickers while watching. There is also support for a PIN functionality to, probably, keep children out of unsuitable groups.

Now, as the ongoingCoronavirus-led pandemicis forcing many production houses toditch theatrical releases for their films, the use of digital streaming platforms have increased drastically. As a result, we have seen platforms likeNetflix add many new features.

We saw Amazon’s Prime Videobring this same “Watch Party” featureto US customers recently. Now, we just have to wait for Disney to activate the feature on their platform as it already exists in the source code.

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