3 Ways to Download and Watch Disney Plus Movies on MacBook

Typically, you can only stream Disney+ videos on your Mac because Disney hasn’t developed a dedicated app for macOS. This limitation means you can’t download Disney videos on Mac for offline viewing. But don’t worry! This post will introduce you to three effective methods that allow you to directly download Netflix movies on your Mac or use the Netflix app to enjoy your favorite titles on your Mac.

Can you Download Disney Plus Movies on Mac？

Yes, you can download Disney Plus videos to your MacBook or iMac. While Disney hasn’t released a Disney Plus app for macOS and doesn’t allow you to use the Windows version of the app to download videos, there are still three ways you can download Disney Plus movies on your Mac.

1. Use MovPilot Disney Plus Video Downloader to save Disney Plus movies permanently.
2. Use iPhone Mirroring to download Disney Plus movies on your Mac.
3. Use an Android emulator to install the Disney Plus Android app on your Mac.

Choose the method that suits you best and follow the instructions below to download Disney Plus videos to your MacBook Air/Pro/iMac.

1. Download Disney Plus Movies on MacBook/iMac with MovPilot

Some professional Disney+ video downloaders can help you download Disney Plus movies on MacBook/iMac directly. Here we recommend MovPilot Disney Plus Video Downloader. This program comes with a built-in browser to access any Disney Plus content, and then download Disney Plus movies as MP4 local files on your laptop/Mac device. All the downloaded ones are unlimited and will never expire. You can flexibly watch them with QuickTime Player on your MacBook/iMac.

Now, please follow the steps below and learn how to download movies from Disney Plus on your Mac. Before you get started, you’ll need to download and install MovPilot Disney Plus Video Downloader first.

Step 1. Get the Disney+ Video Downloader Ready

Launch MovPilot Disney Plus Video Downloader and log in to Disney Plus with your Disney Plus account so that this tool can access the Disney Plus library.

Step 2. Search for Disney Plus Movie

Type the movie title or copy and paste the link of your desired Disney Plus movie to the search bar. Then, click the “Search” icon.

Step 3. Download Disney Plus Movies on MacBook/iMac

Before starting the download, click the “Setting” icon on the upper-right corner of the screen to choose your settings for video format, audio language, subtitle language, and other factors. Then, click the “Download” icon next to the video, and the downloading begins.

If you’re going to download a TV show, click the “Download” icon next to the video cover to select the episodes you want to download. Also, you can click the little search bar on the right side to filter the video types that you want to download. Once finished, the downloaded videos can be checked in the “History” section.

After downloading, all the downloaded Disney Plus videos are saved on your Mac’s local drive. You can check the downloaded files in Finder and watch Disney Plus movies offline with QuickTime Player or any other platforms.

2. Download Disney Plus Videos on MacBook/iMac via iPhone Mirroring

Did you know that your Mac can now control your iPhone even with the iPhone’s screen off? Thus, you can use the Disney+ app on your iPhone to download Disney Plus movies to Mac for offline viewing.

With the latest macOS Sequoia and iOS 18, a new feature called iPhone Mirroring has been introduced. This allows you to operate your iPhone directly from your Mac, as long as both devices are signed into the same Apple account. Here’s how:

Step 1. Update your Mac to macOS Sequoia and your iPhone to iOS 18. Ensure that both devices have Bluetooth enabled and are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Step 2. Open the iPhone Mirroring app on your Mac.

Step 3. Select the iPhone you want to mirror, then follow the on-screen instructions to enter the password and connect your Mac and iPhone.

Step 4. Once connected, control your iPhone from your Mac to open the Disney Plus app and download any content you like directly on your Mac.

3. Download Movies from Disney Plus to Mac Using Android Emulator

Another option is to use an Android emulator on your MacBook Air, Pro, or iMac to install the Disney Plus Android app. This allows you to operate the Disney Plus app just as you would on a smartphone, enabling you to download Disney Plus movies directly to your Mac.

Step 1. Download and install an Android emulator like BlueStacks or NoxPlayer on your Mac.

Step 2. Launch the emulator and sign in with your Google account to access the Google Play Store.

Step 3. Search for the Disney Plus app in the Google Play Store and install it.

Step 4. Open the Disney Plus app, sign in, and select the movies or shows you want to download.

Step 5. Access and watch the downloaded content within the Disney Plus app on the emulator.

FAQs About Downloading Disney Plus Movies on Mac

Q1. Is there a Disney Plus app for Mac?

No. All functions are available (except downloading) when you stream Disney Plus content via browsers like Safari and Chrome. So, Disney may think there’s no need for a Mac app. Someone may advise you to run Windows on macOS to use the Disney Plus Windows app. However, the Disney Plus Windows app doesn’t provide a download feature, either.

Q2. How to watch Disney Plus offline on MacBook?

If you do not want to use the third-party software mentioned above, you can try the following methods to watch Disney+ videos offline on your Mac.

• Mirror your iPhone to stream Disney Plus video of iPhone/iPad to Mac
• Install an Android emulator to download the Disney Plus app on Mac
  

The Bottom Line

MovPilot Disney Plus Video Downloader helps you download any movie or show from Disney Plus on your MacBook/iMac. All downloads can be in high-quality MP4 or MKV according to your needs. So, try the MovPilot Disney Plus Video Downloader and enjoy Disney Plus movies offline on your Mac right away!

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