SKY has already started making changes to its TV service ahead of the big HBO Max launch next week.
And viewers have uncovered a hidden channel that can be unlocked with a secret code too.
Big changes are coming as part of the HBO Max launchCredit: Jamie Harris / The Sun
Disney+ content is now available in the continue watching railCredit: Jamie Harris / The Sun
The broadcaster is preparing a , with Disney+ and bundled into most subscriptions as standard, alongside .
platform Hayu will also be added to the mega bundle from July.
But there are a raft of other changes coming to mark the occasion.
Sky Cinema subscribers can expect the return of the Disney Cinemagic channel under a new name, .
The comeback lands five years after Disney closed all its TV channels in the UK.
Disney+ Cinema channel isn’t due to launch yet but some customers have managed to unlock it early with a clever trick.
It’s only possible on at the moment by utilising the box’s manual satellite channel adding option.
Users on the Sky forum have revealed the exact transmission parameters and frequency numbers to watch the test broadcasts for the Disney+ Cinema, which is already showing movies.
If you know how to do it yourself, head over to the Sky Forum website to see the instructions.
Elsewhere, Sky Glass and Stream users have noticed another much-wanted overhaul.
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When announcing the new Sky Ultimate TV mega bundle last month, bosses said that Disney+ will finally be included in the continue watching rail on your TV.
Up until now, you’ve had to go into the Disney+ app to find the next episode of your favourite shows.
But as part of the new deal with Disney, it’ll conveniently be located within the continue watching rail on the home screen, much like other streaming services.
Well, that feature has now landed so you can start saving time from today.
The shake-up also means big changes for Sky’s streaming product .
It was recently revealed that NOW subscribers will get access to HBO Max’s app, as well as HBO shows on the NOW app.
The assumption was that doing so wouldn’t allow you to gain access to HBO Max’s movies as well – but a new report says otherwise.
According to Cord Busters , users will actually be able to watch a selection of Warner Bros films.
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