DirecTV subscribers are currently facing a blackout of Disney Channel and other Disney-owned services due to an ongoing contract disagreement between Disney and DirecTV. However, families can still access their favorite Disney content with some advance planning.

Disney and DirecTV failed to reach a deal in their carriage dispute. Channels including ABC & ESPN remain dark on the satcaster ahead of POTUS debate and Emmys.

DirecTV resumed channels from Disney, including ESPN and ABC, after the two sides agreed to a new deal less than two weeks after service was halted to the satellite TV provider. The two companies made a joint announcement Saturday morning,