How to Set Up Parental Controls on Disney Plus

Disney Plus is Disney, so it’s the safest streaming platform out there, right? Well here’s the thing: Disney Plus also hosts content from Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and in many regions, more mature programming through Star. That means your eight-year-old could potentially stumble onto content meant for teenagers or adults. What’s more, research from the Family Online Safety Institute indicates that only 38 percent of parents use parental controls on smart TVs, where streaming apps like Disney Plus are most commonly used.1

The good news is that Disney Plus offers robust, account-level parental controls that are actually straightforward to use. In this guide, we’ll show you how to create kid-safe profiles, set up PIN protection, restrict content by rating, and monitor viewing activity. Whether you’re worried about your preschooler accidentally accessing The Walking Dead or want to keep your tween from binge-watching shows past bedtime, we’ll walk you through exactly how to lock things down.

How Disney Plus Content Ratings Work

Before you start setting restrictions, you need to understand what you’re restricting. Disney Plus uses standard content rating systems that vary by country, but they all follow similar principles.

In the United States, Disney Plus uses these film ratings:

In addition to film ratings, Disney Plus also rates TV shows. The rating system for television shows is mostly the same as that of films, except there are ratings for shows designed specifically for kids, such as educational shows and cartoons.

Setting Up Kid Profiles (For Kids Below 7 Years)

Learning the content rating system of Disney Plus is crucial because the Kids Profile – the foundation of Disney Plus parental controls – relies heavily on restrictions based on content ratings. Kids Profiles exclude all titles rated PG-13, R, TV-14, and TV-MA automatically.

Here’s how to set one up:

1. Log into your Disney Plus account and click on your profile icon in the bottom right corner.
2. Select “Edit Profiles,” then click “Add Profile.”
3. You’ll see an option to create a Kids Profile. Toggle that switch on.
4. Give the profile a name (e.g. your child’s name) and choose an avatar.
5. Once you save it, that profile will only show content rated TV-7FV and G or below.

The Kids Profile is beautifully simple: no complex menus, no mature content suggestions, and a curated interface designed for children. According to Disney’s own specifications, Kids Profiles exclude all titles rated PG-13, TV-14, TV-MA, and R automatically. Your seven-year-old literally cannot access anything age-inappropriate from this profile.

Setting Up Standard Profiles with Content Rating Limits (For Older Kids)

The Kids Profile is a straightforward way to make sure your young grade-schooler doesn’t access inappropriate content, but as they grow older, they’ll eventually outgrow those restrictions. If you want more customizability, you can set up a standard profile instead but with content rating restrictions. This approach works well specifically for pre-teens and teenagers.

1. Log into your Disney Plus account and click on your profile icon in the bottom right corner.
2. Select “Edit Profiles,” then click “Add Profile.”
3. Under “Select Content Rating,” choose the content rating of films and TV shows you’re comfortable letting your kid watch.

The beauty of this approach is that you can create a different profile for each child, each profile with its unique content rating restrictions. Disney Plus allows up to seven profiles per account.

Of course, it will be up to you to set content rating restrictions, but we made this general guideline to give you a starting point.

Adding PIN Protection to Adult Profiles

Giving your kids their personalized restricted profiles is great, but that only works if they actually use their profiles. This is where PIN protection becomes your best friend. By adding a four-digit PIN to your adult profiles, you prevent unauthorized profile switching.

Here’s how to set up a PIN for your adult profiles:

1. Go to your account settings on the Disney Plus website.
2. Navigate to “Profile” settings, then select “Parental Controls.” You’ll need to enter your Disney Plus password first.
3. Under “Profile PIN,” toggle the setting on and create a four-digit code.
4. Make sure to select “Require PIN to add a new profile” as well. Clever kids might just create their own unrestricted profile.

But let’s be real for a second. If you use “1234” or your birth year, your kids will crack that code in about thirty seconds. Choose something non-obvious that you’ll remember. Avoid sequential numbers, repeated digits, or significant dates your kids might know.

If you suspect your PIN has been compromised, change it immediately through the Parental Controls section. You can update your PIN as often as needed without affecting any other settings.

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Monitoring What Your Kids Watch

Setting restrictions is step one; knowing what your kids are actually watching is step two. Disney Plus makes this reasonably easy through viewing history.

To check what’s been watched on any profile:,

1. Log into that specific profile and go to “Account Settings.”
2. Under “Viewing Activity,” you’ll see a complete list of everything watched on that profile, including dates and times.

This isn’t about spying—it’s about staying informed and having conversation starters. If you notice your daughter has watched the same episode of a show five times, that might be worth discussing. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children advises parents to stay informed about their children’s media use as a key part of an overall digital safety plan.2

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Troubleshooting Common Disney Plus Parental Control Issues

Even with proper setup, you might encounter some hiccups. Here are solutions to the most common problems:

Problem: Kids Profile is showing content you find to be too mature. Remember that Kids Profiles show content rated TV-7FV and below, which includes some cartoons with fantasy violence. If you find something concerning, you can report it to Disney Plus directly.

Problem: Can’t access Parental Controls from the mobile app. This is a platform limitation—you must use the Disney Plus website on a desktop or mobile browser to adjust parental control settings. The apps (iOS, Android, smart TV) don’t include full account management features.

Problem: Content rating restrictions aren’t working on all devices. Make sure all devices are logged into the correct profile. Also, log out and back in after changing parental control settings to ensure the changes sync properly across devices.

Conclusion

Setting up parental controls on Disney Plus takes about ten minutes and provides lasting peace of mind. By creating Kids Profiles for younger children, adding PIN protection to adult profiles, and customizing content rating restrictions for older kids, you’re building a safe streaming environment tailored to your family’s needs.

However, remember that these technical tools work best when paired with ongoing conversations about media literacy and age-appropriate content. As your kids grow, revisit and adjust these settings together. The goal isn’t to control everything they watch forever—it’s to provide appropriate access that matches their developmental stage while teaching them to make good choices about media consumption.