The Vanishing Vault
Disney+ launched on the promise of being the permanent, uncompromised home for Disney’s storied media archives. Instead, the company introduced the modern streaming equivalent of the "Disney Vault" tax shelter: completely removing original movies and shows from existence so they don't have to pay residuals or ongoing operational liabilities. Paying a monthly subscription provides zero guarantee that the show you are mid-season through won't disappear tomorrow.
Ecosystem Squeeze
Between non-stop annual price hikes, strict restrictions on password sharing across family devices, and the steady push toward ad-riddled tiers, Disney+ has abandoned its original consumer-first family pitch in favor of high-friction margin extraction.