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While it actually has always had plenty of younger viewers,DWTShas never been particularly cool.

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So why did Disney decideDWTSneeded to cross the digital divide over to Disney+?

Company execs havent said much, nor is anyone at ABC talking.

A sense of urgency is something most streamers lack; a live-event series can offer that.

Of course, the move could also be a disaster.

Disneys plan is very logical and even sounds smart on paper.

Yet entertainment companies cant afford to not conduct tests like this.

Its the only way to find out whats possible with this still-young medium.

TheDWTS-to-Disney+ shift is right in line with that thinking.

Well soon find out if this gamble pays off, too.

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