How to Change Parental Controls on Disney Plus: A Parent’s Guide

Disney+ is a popular streaming service for the whole family. From classic Disney and Pixar movies to the Marvel franchise and National Geographic documentaries, its vast library of content has something for everyone to explore.

Because of this, there may be times when you want to edit profiles for different viewers or reset content ratings, either temporarily or as your child grows.

In this article, we’ll show you how to add and change restrictions on Disney Plus. You’ll also learn which settings and features you can tweak, such as Content Restrictions, Junior Mode, and Live Content limits, giving you the final say over what your child is allowed to watch.

Contents:

• When and Why You Might Change Parental Controls on Disney Plus
• Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Parental Controls on Disney Plus 
• What Parental Controls Can You Change?
• Safety Considerations After Changing Controls and Content Ratings
• FAQs

When and Why You Might Change Parental Controls on Disney Plus

There are many reasons you might need to edit profiles or adjust settings on Disney+. Perhaps your child is growing up and requires more autonomy. Or maybe you need to adjust age limits occasionally for older or younger siblings, or to watch something yourself on the family account.

You may also have different profiles for all the members of your family, so it’s important to know how to set and lift individual restrictions.

There is a huge array of entertainment available on Disney’s streaming platform—from Bluey to American Horror Story and Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour documentary—some of which won’t be appropriate for kids or even teens.

Managing multiple accounts with Disney Plus parental controls can be overwhelming, which is why we’ve broken it down into a handy step-by-step guide.

Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Parental Controls on Disney Plus

1. Open Disney Plus: Open the app on your device, laptop, TV, or desktop.
2. Choose the profile you want to adjust: Select the profile icon (bottom right on mobile, top right on web) for the child account you want to change. Then, navigate to the “Edit Profiles” option.
3. Toggle off Junior Mode (if needed): Scroll down to the Parental Controls section and look for the Junior Mode toggle. Switch it off. Enter your Disney Plus PIN if prompted. Turning off Junior Mode allows you to apply age ratings and more granular parental controls.
4. Find Parental Controls: In the Parental Controls section, choose the setting you want to change or customize (e.g., Content Rating). You will be prompted to enter your password or PIN when setting parental controls. From here, you can continue to adjust/reset controls and set age ratings.
5. Choose the appropriate rating for that profile:
   • TV-Y / G: Suitable for all children.
   • TV-Y7 / PG: Suitable for older children (7+).
   • PG-13 / TV-14: For teens.
   • R / TV-MA: Adults only (usually not assigned to child profiles).
6. Save the settings: The profile will now only show content appropriate for the selected rating.
7. Manage Content Restrictions for specific shows: In Profile Settings, scroll to Content Restrictions. Then, enter the title you wish to block/unblock and click to save changes.

What Parental Controls Can You Change?

Disney Plus offers a range of parental control features that you can access with your account PIN, including:

Adjust Content Ratings

Once you’ve set a content rating, your child will not be allowed to watch anything above this age certificate—they won’t even show up on your kid’s profile while browsing.

Enable Junior Mode

This setting offers a pre-set interface that ensures your child only sees content for young audiences. There is also a “Kid Proof Exit” feature that makes sure younger viewers can’t navigate to other profiles without entering an adult’s PIN.

Set Your Profile PIN

This setting allows you to restrict access to your adult profile and ensures kids can’t watch inappropriate shows for their age group.

Restrict New Profile Creation

Younger users cannot add profiles or create new accounts without entering their adult’s password using the Restrict Profile Creation feature.

Change Not Rated & Live Content Setting

Turning off this setting will prevent users from viewing any live content that doesn’t have an assigned rating.

Note: “Not Rated & Live Content” is turned on by default, unless the profile is set to Junior Mode. It can be disabled at any time on any profile.

Safety Considerations After Changing Controls and Content Ratings

Findmykids app

You must do your research and understand the potential risks associated with removing parental controls or letting kids create their own accounts.

Your child could accidentally watch higher-rated content that may include violence, nudity, adult themes, and strong language.

Instead of disabling all restrictions, it’s better to set content ratings and adjust settings individually, so you have more control. For instance, a thirteen-year-old may be mature enough for some higher-rated movies and shows, but not all content, so you wouldn’t want to give them unfiltered access.

As children get older, it’s important to maintain an open dialogue with them about content boundaries: what you’re happy for them to enjoy alone and what needs parental permission or supervision. It’s a good idea to watch shows with them if you’re at all unsure about the content.

It’s also important to instill healthy habits around movies and TV shows so screen addiction doesn’t become a problem.

If you’re worried about your child’s screen time, you can use the Findmykids app to closely monitor and manage their device. Using the app, you can also track their location and listen to the surrounding audio when they’re out with friends to make sure they’re safe.

Changing Parental Controls on Disney Plus: Setting Boundaries Is the Hard Part

Changing content ratings and account settings is relatively easy, thanks to the simple Disney+ interface. However, setting healthy boundaries with kids around screen time and appropriate content can be a challenge, especially as they grow older and want to keep up with their peers.

It’s important to stay close to your child’s Disney Plus world. Log in to your kid’s profile regularly to check what they’re watching; keep tabs on their device usage through an app like Findmykids, and be sure to keep the dialogue open so that if there’s a problem, you’ll be the first to know.

FAQs

How do I turn parental controls off on Disney Plus?

You can turn off or adjust parental controls on the Disney Plus app or via your browser by going to your profile, selecting Edit Profiles, then adjusting the setting you want to change. Make sure you set up a profile PIN so your child cannot access these controls.

How do I change my Disney Plus to 18+?

Go to Edit Profile as above, select the profile you want to change, find Parental Controls, and choose the highest age rating under Content Rating. You’ll need to enter your password or PIN to access this feature.

How do I turn off parental controls on my TV?

Most smart TVs have a Settings menu, where you should find the Parental Control, Security, or Accounts section that will let you disable or adjust restrictions for channels, apps, and content ratings.

How to change content restrictions on parental controls?

If you are only seeing restricted content, you may need to change the age setting under Parental Controls to the highest age setting. Your profile may also be in Junior mode, which limits you to kid-friendly content—you can just toggle this on and off.

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