diff --git a/lms/envs/common.py b/lms/envs/common.py
index fcd92c4c2d..95b2af422e 100644
--- a/lms/envs/common.py
+++ b/lms/envs/common.py
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ MITX_FEATURES = {
     'ENABLE_DISCUSSION_SERVICE': True,
     # discussion home panel, which includes a subscription on/off setting for discussion digest emails.
     # this should remain off in production until digest notifications are online. 
-    'ENABLE_DISCUSSION_HOME_PANEL': True,
+    'ENABLE_DISCUSSION_HOME_PANEL': False,
 
     'ENABLE_PSYCHOMETRICS': False,  # real-time psychometrics (eg item response theory analysis in instructor dashboard)