In this post: We’ll walk you through how to watch Disney Plus in Spanish and recommend some of our favorite shows that you can watch in Spanish!
Do your kids love Disney Plus almost as much as you do?
We first decided to subscribe to Disney+ for the nostalgia factor, but it very quickly became our go-to streaming service with our kids.
It’s kid-friendly and safe (with parental control features) and there are so many quality shows and movies for the entire family. Many Disney shows and movies promote learning, curiosity, and empathy—what’s not to love?
If you’re looking for ways to leverage your kids’ screen time for language learning, I have even more good news for you: You can watch many of their (and, admit it, your) favorite shows and movies in Spanish on Disney Plus!
Thanks to the global success of Disney, there are countless titles available in Spanish on Disney Plus! Really, I couldn’t possibly list them all here.
Ready to start watching Disney+ in Spanish? We’ll walk you through it!
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How do you change the language settings on Disney+?
If you’re wondering how to put Disney plus in Spanish, you have a few options. You can:
- Change the Disney plus language settings for your profile
- Watch a movie or show with Spanish audio
- Display Spanish subtitles for a movie or show
Depending on your goals, you can choose one or all of these options (which we’ll walk you through).
For younger kids who aren’t yet reading, you’ll most likely just want to watch their favorite Disney shows and movies with Spanish audio.
But if you have an older child who is learning to read in Spanish, or you want some practice yourself, changing the language settings for your Disney+ profile or using Spanish subtitles can be useful too.
How to change Disney Plus language settings to Spanish
You can change the language for your profile on Disney plus for Roku, your smart TV, or other device if you’d like to see the titles and other text in Spanish. This option is best for fluent readers and older learners who will be able to navigate the app in Spanish.
Keep in mind that when you change your Disney+ profile to Spanish, it doesn’t automatically change the audio or subtitles to Spanish. You’ll still need to change the audio if you’d like to watch a show or movie in Spanish.
To change your Disney+ profile language to Spanish, follow these steps:
- Open up the Disney+ app. If it’s already signed into a profile, find your profile avatar and select it to get back to the “Who’s Watching” screen.
- From there, select “Edit Profiles.” Choose which profile you would like to change the language settings on
- Next, select “App Language” and you’ll find a long list of languages to choose from. Disney plus allows you to choose from Español or Español (latinoamérica)—so if you have a dialect preference you can make that choice here.
- After you’ve selected your language choice, press “Done”—and that’s it! Sign into your profile and you’ll see all of the text and most of the titles in Spanish.
How to watch Disney Plus in Spanish
Whether your Disney plus profile is set to English or you’ve changed the language settings to Spanish, you’ll still need to change the audio settings if you’d like to watch any movies or cartoons in Spanish on Disney+.
If you’re teaching your younger child Spanish but you aren’t fluent yourself, this is the best option. This way, you’ll still be able to easily navigate the app in English, and your child will be able to watch their favorite Disney movies and shows in Spanish.
Here’s how to watch Disney Plus with Spanish audio:
- Select the show or movie you want to watch and press “Play.”
- Pause the show or movie as soon as it begins.
- From there, you can open up the language and audio settings. If you’re watching Disney+ on a smart TV or mobile device, this will usually be located in the upper or lower right hand corner of the screen. If you’re using Disney Plus for Roku, you need to press the star button/ asterisk on your remote.
- Once you’ve opened up the settings, you will find audio and subtitle options. Again, this may look slightly different depending on what kind of device you’re using. For Roku, select “Accessibility & captions.”
- Select Español under “Audio” or “Audio track” and you will be all set!
How to turn on Spanish subtitles in Disney plus
Watching movies and shows with Spanish subtitles can be a great option for older learners or those who are fluent readers already.
Here’s how to watch Disney Plus with Spanish subtitles:
- First, choose the show or movie you want to watch and press “Play.”
- Pause your show or movie as soon as it starts.
- Open up the language and audio settings. If you’re watching Disney+ on a smart TV or mobile device, this should be in the upper or lower right hand corner of the screen. If you’re using Disney Plus for Roku, pressing the star button on your remote will display the settings.
- From here, you will find audio and subtitle options. If you’re using a Roku, you’ll need to select “Accessibility & captions.”
- If you’re using the mobile app or a smart TV, select Español under “Subtitles.” For Roku, select “Captioning track” and find Español.
Keep in mind that if your preschooler or kindergartener is learning Spanish, they aren’t going to gain anything from watching a movie with Spanish subtitles. Often, the subtitles will be much too challenging for their level, as they’re still only just beginning to learn in their native language.
Instead, if you are looking for some ways to introduce them to reading in Spanish, you could try out a Spanish app for kids to find some level-appropriate reading material. This would be a fun and frustration-free option for introducing your child to Spanish vocabulary.
Related post: Best Spanish Shows for Adults on Netflix
Best Spanish Cartoons on Disney Plus
There are tons of cartoons available in Spanish on Disney Plus, but here are some of our favorites for kids.
I recommend choosing Disney Junior shows for younger learners and beginners since the language is less complex. Some of these feature Hispanic and Latino main characters!
Handy Manny
Although you can watch this one in Spanish, even the English version of this Disney Junior show will give your little ones some exposure to the Spanish language and Latin culture!
Elena of Avalor
Featuring Disney’s first Latina princess, this series was influenced by Hispanic and Latin cultures and is also available in Spanish!
The Owl House
This is a fun series with a slightly spooky vibe that older kids and even parents will enjoy! The main character is Dominican-American, and you can watch it with Spanish audio.
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is a great option to watch in Spanish since it was made for very young viewers and the language is simple.
PJ Masks
This one is a favorite of my kids, and they loved seeing it in Spanish! It’s a very little kid-friendly superhero show.
Spidey and His Amazing Friends
Much like PJ Masks, Spidey is geared toward little ones but appeals to some older kids too, making it a great option to watch in Spanish.
Related post: Best TV Shows for Kids Learning Spanish
Family Friendly Movies in Spanish on Disney+
Here’s a short list of some of the most popular Disney movies you can watch in Spanish, including some that celebrate Hispanic culture.
This is by no means an exhaustive list. Chances are, many of your kids’ favorite movies are available with Spanish audio on Disney Plus!
Coco
If you’ve tried watching Coco in Spanish on Disney Plus, you’ve probably found that there is no Spanish audio track available. Since the story of Coco is based around the Mexican holiday Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), you’re probably wondering Why isn’t Coco in Spanish on Disney Plus?
Actually, there’s a separate Spanish version of Coco on Disney Plus! Instead of changing the audio track to Spanish, you just need to search for “Coco en Español.”
Encanto
Encanto is another great option to watch in Spanish because of its representation of Hispanic culture. This magical animated film is about a family with special powers in the mountains of Colombia.
Ferdinand
The movie Ferdinand takes place in Spain and is available with Spanish audio on Disney Plus! This movie is about the gentle bull Ferdinand who escapes from a bullfighting training ground.
The Book of Life
Produced by the acclaimed Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, The Book of Life is another must-see Disney movie for learning about Hispanic culture—and you can watch it with Spanish audio!
Frozen
Frozen is a favorite in our house, and my daughter loved hearing her favorite songs from the movie in Spanish! Frozen, Frozen II, and many of the Frozen shorts on Disney+ are available with Spanish audio!
Raya and the Last Dragon
Another family favorite and one of the most popular Disney movies right now, Raya and the Last Dragon is also available in Spanish on Disney+. In this action-packed adventure, Raya teams up with a dragon named Sisu to save the world of Kumandra.
Zootopia
Who doesn’t love a buddy cop action movie? Zootopia is another family-friendly movie you can watch in Spanish on Disney Plus, and one the whole family can enjoy! As fun and amusing as this movie is, it also explores important topics like stereotypes and prejudice.
Luca
Luca is another popular one right now available that you can watch in Spanish. Set in a coastal Italian town, Luca is about a young boy who is also a sea monster!
Moana
Moana has been one of the most popular Disney movies for years now, and it’s also available in Spanish on Disney+. This is another action-packed adventure, in which a young girl sets out to save her people.
Toy Story
All four of the Toy Story movies are available in Spanish on Disney Plus! I’m sure these ones don’t need an introduction.
Related post: Authentic Spanish Movies for Kids
Spanish Shows for Teens & Adults on Disney Plus
Can’t forget about the grown-ups! Here are just a few options you can watch in Spanish.
Star Wars
Yes, most of your favorite Lucasfilm titles are available in Spanish on Disney Plus! This includes many of the popular series like The Mandalorian.
Marvel
Big fan of Black Widow, Thor, Iron Man, Avengers, Captain America—or all of the above? We can’t even list all of the Marvel titles you can watch in Spanish on Disney+ because there are so many!
Bia
Bia is an original Spanish (Argentine) series geared toward teens that more advanced learners will want to check out!
Once (O11CE)
Another Argentine series and Spanish original for teens, Once is a great choice for sports enthusiasts!
Soy Luna
Soy Luna is a musical telenovela about a 16-year-old girl who moves from Mexico to Argentina with her family.
Llamitas Spanish Preschool and Kindergarten Curricula
As you can see, there are tons of options for watching Disney+ in Spanish with your kids, which is a great way to make the most of their screen time.
When it’s time to turn off the TV, we have plenty of screen-free alternatives to support your child’s Spanish learning in our Llamitas Spanish shop!
The Llamitas Spanish curriculum for 3 to 6 year olds is easy to use, structured, and provides hands-on learning experience. It makes teaching Spanish to your preschooler or kindergartener simple—even if you don’t speak the language!
Lydia is a freelance parenting and education writer. She previously taught English as a second language and enjoys sharing her love of language learning with her children.