Disney+ is built with families in mind, and its parental controls are some of the easiest to use. Between Kids profiles, Junior Mode, profile PINs and adjustable content ratings, you can shape exactly what each child sees. Here’s how to set them all up, plus tips to keep the setup secure.
Why set up Disney+ controls?
Although Disney+ leans family-friendly, it also hosts general-entertainment brands like Star and Hulu content in some regions, which include mature shows. Setting up profiles properly ensures younger children only ever see age-appropriate titles, while older kids get a level that suits them.
Step 1: Create a Kids profile
Open Edit Profiles, choose Add Profile, pick a fun character icon, and turn on the Kids Profile toggle. This locks the profile to age-appropriate titles and a simplified interface designed for children.
Step 2: Use Junior Mode for young children
For little ones, switch on Junior Mode. This restricts the profile to content suitable for all ages and removes mature titles entirely. Because it’s locked to all-ages content, you can’t raise the rating on a Junior Mode profile — which is exactly the point.
Step 3: Set the content rating
For older children, open the profile and choose Content Rating. Select the maturity level that fits your child, and Disney+ hides anything above it. This is useful for tweens and teens who have outgrown Junior Mode but shouldn’t see everything.
Step 4: Add a profile PIN
From Edit Profiles, set a 4-digit Profile PIN on your adult profile and save. The PIN is required to switch into unrestricted profiles, so children can’t simply tap over to your account.
Step 5: Lock down profile creation and unrated titles
- Enable the option on your Account page that requires a password to create new profiles.
- Turn off “Allow titles without ratings” (such as some live content), which are shown by default.
Disney+ controls at a glance
| Feature | Best for |
|---|---|
| Junior Mode | Toddlers and pre-schoolers |
| Content Rating | Tweens and teens |
| Profile PIN | Stopping profile-switching |
| Block new profiles | Preventing workarounds |
Tips for a safer Disney+
Set up profiles before handing a device to your child, keep your PIN private (avoid obvious birthdays), and revisit the settings every few months as your child grows. Pairing Disney+ controls with device-level screen-time limits — see our screen time by age guide — gives you the strongest protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junior Mode on Disney+?
Junior Mode is a locked, all-ages experience for young children that only shows content suitable for everyone and cannot be raised to a higher rating.
Can I stop my child switching to my profile?
Yes — add a Profile PIN to your adult profile, and a child will need that PIN to leave their own profile.
Does Disney+ show unrated content to kids?
By default it can show some unrated titles, so turn off the ‘allow titles without ratings’ setting for stricter control.
Can each child have different settings?
Yes, every profile has its own mode and content-rating level, so you can match each child’s age.
Helpful resources
See the official Disney+ parental controls help page for the latest steps.
Next steps
Learn what the rating levels mean in movie age ratings explained. Compare with our Netflix and Max guides.