Do your kids love everything Disney like mine does? My preschooler adores the stories behind the movies, and her bookshelves were overflowing. Recently I discovered Disney Story Central, and now she’s as excited about e-books as I am.
Disney Story Central offers the largest collection of Disney digital stories, featuring many beloved characters and titles families recognize. My daughter especially enjoyed finding books about Disney Princess Palace Pets and other favorites.
The service is available as an iPhone and iPad app, through a tablet-optimized website, and via Video on Demand (AT&T U-Verse). You can find the app in iTunes.
Designed to encourage a lifetime love of reading, Disney Story Central gives families options to match their needs: an annual subscription for unlimited access or a-la-carte purchases using Disney Book Tokens.
The subscription is $7.99 per month for unlimited reading. The token system offers different price points; most books cost 1–2 tokens. A good value I found is an 8-token pack for $8.99, which is convenient for occasional purchases.
Using the app has become a favorite activity. The stories can read aloud to her, which she loves, and it’s an easy way to calm things down at bedtime. It also gives her a bit of independence—she can browse and choose books on her own when I give her some tokens to spend.
She also enjoys tracking her progress: the app awards stars, ranks, and trophies, and she gets excited when she earns a new badge.
Key features include:
- Customizable bookshelves for every family member, with personalized reading recommendations.
- A “Browse By Character” carousel to quickly find books starring favorite characters across Disney franchises, from Disney Princess and Frozen to Doc McStuffins and Cars.
- Personalized recommendations and character-driven navigation that help families discover new titles.
- Stars, ranks, and trophies that reward reading and motivate kids to continue.
- Content suitable for pre-readers through fluent readers, accessible at home or on the go.
Have you checked out Disney Story Central?
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are my own.