Disney+ slashes video quality by 25% for UK launch tomorrow as coronavirus strains Britain's internet

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Disney+ slashes video quality by 25% for UK launch tomorrow

But Disney is also serving up goodies from Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and more.Disney+ couldn't be launching at a better time"In essence, great time to be launching a new sought after service in Europe," said top analyst Paolo Pescatore, of PP Foresight, speaking to The Sun."It's an opportune moment to bring forward a launch, if that is even possible.

"It represents a significant opportunity for all video streaming services and services like Amazon Prime."One wrote: "At least Disney+ will be out when self isolation starts."The app has been available in the US since last year, but it finally lands in the UK on March 24.However, if you sign up for Disney+ before the launch date then £10 is shaved off the annual price.You'll be able to watch Disney+ on most modern smart gadgets.

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