> Does anyone not?

People turned a blind eye to Apple advertising it's own services in it's products for years. I saw people defend here, on HN. So, while yes, it's advertising, Disney is far from the first to do this.

I'm not saying it's right, only that people who claim to be opposed to ads are accepting of the type of ads we are discussing.

> if I'm on the highest paying ad free plan, what are they promoting to me?

I'm assuming they aren't showing you ads for the plan you are on.