Disney+ to hike prices and crack down on password sharing

Disney is following in the footsteps of Netflix in cracking down on password sharing, telling subscribers that people outside their households need to sign up and get their own subscriptions.

Disney+ this week began offering users a variety of options to pay for access to its streaming service on behalf of family members or friends who don't reside in the same home but were given unauthorized use of their accounts.

"Your Disney+ subscription is meant to be used within your household, which is a collection of devices associated with your primary personal residence that are used by the individuals who reside there," the Hollywood conglomerate told customers in a message. Those residing elsewhere "will need to sign up and pay for their own subscription or be added as an extra member to your account for an additional fee."