Apple takes a hefty commission off subscriptions sold through its devices, and Disney doesn’t want to pay any longer.

Disney is looking to cut out the middleman when it comes to its streaming services… or at least one especially greedy middleman. The company is no longer allowing new and returning customers to sign up for Disney+, Hulu, or ESPN+ through Apple, which will save the House of Mouse from paying a commission on each subscription. Of course, customers can still sign up directly through Disney and stream the services on their Apple TV streaming players or other iOS devices, but they just won’t be able to pay and manage their subscription through Apple.

Key Details: Apple takes large commissions from apps that sell subscriptions on its devices. Other streamers like Netflix have also pulled the ability for customers to subscribe through Apple. Viewers can still watch Disney streaming...