Can you can get a Disney Plus free trial in April 2026?

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Seeing as there are now so many different streaming services vying for our cash, getting a Disney Plus free trial would come in very handy. It's a great way of dipping your toe into the water to see if you like what's there before committing, after all, and it's a good way of spending a lazy weekend.

Unfortunately, you're gonna be disappointed: at the time of writing, there is no Disney Plus free trial in any region. No matter where you are, it's impossible to get the streaming service for free. And because it's currently rocking more than 130 million monthly subscribers, I really don't see that changing any time soon.

Still, that doesn't mean you're sunk if you want to pinch the pennies. The cheapest Disney Plus offer right now is the 'Basic' tier with ads for $11.99 per month in the US viewers, £5.99p/m in the UK, and AU$15.99p/m in Australia. Short of Black Friday sales or a bundle which adds in Max or ESPN, that's the best-value offer currently available now that the Disney Plus free trial is gone.

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Benjamin Abbott

Benjamin has been writing about Disney Plus for GamesRadar+ since before the streaming service launched. He's also had his own membership from day one (an annual subscription, because it's better value if you ask him).

Today's best Disney Plus deals

Cheapest

1. Basic Tier

If you're hoping to save as much as possible, this is the cheapest available offer on Disney Plus right now. Just bear in mind that it comes with ads, and you'll pay more if you want to go without them.

Best bundle

2. Max bundle

For the best variety of content, I'd have to recommend this bundle that brings together Disney Plus' family friendly fare, Hulu's drama, and the wealth of mature content on Max. (Sadly, the UK doesn't have access to this offer - it's a USA exclusive.)

For sports fans

3. ESPN bundle

Want some sports alongside your Disney Plus content and Hulu dramas? This bundle throws in ESPN Plus to round out the trio, and it effectively gets you one of the above for free. Just don't try to find it in the UK; this is a USA exclusive.

Disney Plus pricing

Cheesed off that the Disney Plus free trial has gone away? Don't worry, it's not a total disaster. Disney Plus bundles are relatively affordable, and some offers get you multiple streaming services for a fraction of the normal price. I've listed those below.

Just be aware that these might change in the future. While the US, UK, Canada, and Australia got a Disney Plus sign-up price increase recently, it's likely that'll we see another hike in 2026.

Disney Plus - US

Disney Plus Standard (ads) | $11.99 per month
Now that the Disney Plus free trial is no more, this 'basic' tier with ads is your best bet if you want to save money on the streaming service.

Disney Plus Standard (no ads) | $18.99 per month
Want to avoid the ads? This is the offer for you, because it allows you to watch everything Disney has to offer without any interruptions.

Disney Plus annual (no ads) | $189.99 one-off payment
Save $37.89 - If you're in it for the long haul, this annual pass is much better value for money. It gets you 12 months for the price of 10. This is the one I personally choose.

Disney Plus (ads) + Hulu (ads) | $4.99 per month for three months
Until March 24 - This bundle combines both Disney Plus and Hulu (both with ads) for much less than it'd cost to buy them separately. However, it only lasts until the end of March so you'll need to sign up now.

Disney Plus (no ads) + Hulu (no ads) | $19.99 per month
Save $17.99 - This bundle gets you Disney Plus and Hulu without those annoying ads, all with an $18 reduction on getting them both separately.

Disney Plus (ads) + Hulu (ads) + Max (ads) | $19.99 per month
Save $14.98 - If you'd like a more rounded viewing experience with content to suit everyone, this is the bundle deal for you. It'd cost $34.97 for all three solo.

Disney Plus (no ads) + Hulu (no ads) + Max (no ads) | $32.99 per month
Save $23.48 - Ads are a royal pain, so this is the only option if you want to avoid them. You'd be paying $56.47 in total for each one as well, so that's quite a big saving.

Disney Plus (ads) + Hulu (ads) + ESPN Select | $19.99 per month
Save $15.98 - Want the best value deal now that the Disney Plus free trial is gone? This bundle provides something for everyone and is probably the winner in terms of sheer value.

Disney Plus (no ads) + Hulu (no ads) + ESPN Select (ads) | $269.99 per month
Save $19.98 - This bundle is exactly the same as the one above, but there's a key difference - you're avoiding the ads entirely.

Disney Plus - UK

Disney Plus Basic (ads) | £5.99 per month
Looking for the cheapest option now that the Disney Plus free trial is gone? This standard monthly subscription is your best bet.

Disney Plus Standard (no ads) | £9.99 per month
If ads annoy you, this standard option is the one you want. Just remember, it doesn't stream in 4K.

Disney Plus Premium (no ads) | £14.99 per month
Want the best possible quality? This standard membership streams in super-sharp 4K.

Disney Plus annual (no ads) | £99.90 one-off payment
Save $19.98 - Paying a one-off fee will get you the streaming service for a full year, and you'll save roughly £18 in the process compared to the monthly cost (you're getting 12 months for the price of 10).

Disney Plus 4K annual (no ads) | £149.90 one-off payment
Save $29.98 - Although it's quite expensive, it's much cheaper than paying monthly - you're getting 12 months for the price of 10.

Disney Plus - Canada

Disney Plus Standard (ads) | $8.99 per month
If you're looking to get the streaming service for as little as possible now the Disney Plus free trial is no more, we'd recommend the Basic membership with ads. You won't find anything for less, but you're still getting access to the full library with no restrictions.

Disney Plus Standard (no ads) | $15.99 per month
The normal membership without ads comes in just a smidge under $16.

Disney Plus Premium (no ads) | $16.99 per month
This offer gets you the service with a lack of ads, but all at super-sharp 4K resolution.

Disney Plus Standard annual (no ads) | $159.99 one-off payment
Save $31.89 - Settling in for the long haul with Disney Plus? You get maximum value by signing up for a full year. This saves you around $32 on the standard monthly cost of Disney Plus, and you're getting the Star channel as well.

Disney Plus Premium annual (no ads) | $169.99 one-off payment
Save $33.89 - This 4K package is a lot better value than paying month to month, even if it costs more to begin with; you're receiving 12 months for the price of 10.

Disney Plus - Australia

Disney Plus Standard (no ads) | $15.99 per month
A standard month of Disney Plus will set you back just under $16. It's a shame that the Disney Plus free trial is gone, but the standard rate isn't too bad considering that you're getting the new Star channel as well.

Disney Plus Premium (no ads) | $20.99 per month
This option gets you the full Disney Plus library in super-sharp 4K resolution.

Disney Plus Standard annual (no ads) | $159.99 one-off payment
Save $31.89 - Getting hold of a full year of Disney Plus provides the best value for money. At $160 in Australia, it saves you the equivalent of two months compared to the standard fee. Once again, you're getting everything on Disney Plus and Star for that price.

Disney Plus Premium annual (no ads) | $209.99 at Disney Plus
Save $41.89 - If you're in it for the long haul but want the highest possible resolution, this is the offer for you. It still gets you 12 months for the price of 10, but everything's in crisp 4K.

Disney Plus free trial: FAQs

Is there a 7-day free trial for Disney Plus?

I'm sorry to say that there isn't a 7-day Disney Plus free trial right now — or any kind of trial, for that matter. There hasn't been one since 2020, which is when Disney removed it in the US, UK, Australia, Canada and everywhere else.

This isn't unheard of; in fact, very few streaming services still offer free trials of any length. That's a big change from the halcyon early days of streaming entertainment, when most platforms gave a week or even a month for nothing.

Because if this, the cheapest way of signing up is with the Basic membership with ads: $11.99 per month in the US or £5.99p/m in the UK. This doesn't include discounts or trials you can get from third-party companies, like your cell contract or a deal through a certain retailer.

Will the Disney Plus free trial come back?

It's no wonder that you're wondering whether a Disney Plus free trial will return; it's always nice to watch movies and TV shows without having to pay. Unfortunately, such a change is unlikely.

Disney Plus has at least 120 million subscribers, and that's with no free trial available, so it seems very unlikely that the House of Mouse has any incentive to restore the free trial.

In lieu of a free trial, Disney Plus' frequent discounts let you sign up for a temporary lower price. We often see a subscription cost drop to $1.99 / £1.99 per month for a few months, at least for new subscribers.

Which Disney Plus deal should I choose?

There's a reason that Disney Plus offers different memberships: there are different kinds of subscribers, and everyone needs something different.

If you're in it for the long haul, you'll want to get the Disney Plus annual pass; it's better-value than the monthly deal, giving you 12 months for the price of 10, and it's what GamesRadar's editors go for.

If you're curious, but not certain, then you'll perhaps want to get a monthly subscription instead. This will let you jump in, binge a few shows and see the biggest new movies, and then cancel when you've had your fill.

For those with a household of various tastes, on the other hand, consider the bundle with Hulu and ESPN Select / Max. These provide something for everyone, and essentially get one of the above for free.

Should I wait for Disney Plus Black Friday deals?

Although they're never called Black Friday offers, Disney does usually provide a discount on its streaming service at the end of the year. This traditionally reduces the monthly cost down to a couple of dollars/pounds for new subscribers if you sign up between specific dates. As an example, last year's sale dropped the cost of the with-ads tier to $2.99 per month across the entire year - which translates to roughly $35.88 in total. Seeing as you'd be shelling out something like $120 if you paid the usual monthly rate for a year, that's absurd value for money.

This is why you should keep an eye out for Disney Plus Black Friday deals now that the Disney Plus free trial is no more.

Is Disney Plus free with Hulu?

Sorry folks, Disney Plus is not free with Hulu. Well, unless you get lucky and the streaming service brings back that excellent offer from last Black Friday...

However, you can still save a bunch of money on the two streaming services by bundling them together. The cheapest option is Disney Plus and Hulu Duo Basic (with ads).

If you're keen to see if the service is worth your time, be sure to check out our full Disney Plus review. And if you want to upgrade your setup so you can watch shows at their best, don't forget to drop in on our guide to the best gaming TVs... not to mention the best gaming sound system.

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