Disney Plus free trial 2024: Everything you need to know

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Looking for a Disney Plus free trial? We completely understand. Seeing as there are more streaming services vying for our cash these days than ever (be it Netflix, Paramount Plus, Max, or any of the dozen others), being able to try before you buy isn't a bad idea.

Unfortunately, we've got bad news. As of right now (February 2024), it is impossible to get a Disney Plus free trial. The service stopped providing them years ago in every territory, and we don't expect a comeback any time soon. With that in mind, your cheapest option would be the standard membership with ads ($7.99 per month in the US and £4.99p/m in the UK). So far as value goes, it's worth checking out the streaming service's annual subscription. While it's pricier off the bat, you're getting 12 months of Disney Plus for the price of 10. From experience, that's the biggest saving you'll make.

We'll admit that none of these hold up to the Disney Plus free trial of old. Nothing beats the low, low cost of 'nada,' after all. But that's just the world we live in now, so short of getting it tacked on to a subscription or contract (like the O2 UK's phone deals), we don't have a tremendous amount of choice.

For your full options, check out our write-up below.

Disney Plus free trial: FAQs

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Is there a 7 day free trail for Disney Plus?

No, you can't get a Disney Plus free trial anymore. Actually, the old trial period in the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia is gone for good. It was removed a couple of years ago, and because the streaming service has somewhere around 150 million subscribers these days, Disney's got no incentive to change its mind.

As such, the cheapest method of signing up is a Basic membership with ads for $7.99 per month in the US or £4.99p/m in the UK. These subscriptions can be cancelled at any time, and there's no limit on what you can access - it's not like you'll be barred from certain content because you've chosen a cheaper membership.

Will the Disney Plus free trial come back?

If you're curious about if and when a Disney Plus free trial will return, you're not alone. We're wondering the same thing, but it isn't looking good. Disney Plus has amassed more than a hundred million subscribers since launching in November 2019, and that shows how popular it's become without a free test period. As such, there's no incentive for Disney to reverse its removal.

The best we can hope for is a discount like the one we got during Disney Plus Day

Even though we can see the Disney Plus free trial getting an encore during promotional pushes, the odds still aren't great. Disney seems happy to rely on a stream of original content that'll reel in audiences instead, and there's more than enough on the horizon to pique interest for even the most belligerent viewer. (We've actually rounded up the 30 best movies on Disney Plus to watch right now to help make that decision easier.)

Instead of a Disney Plus trial, the best we can hope for is a discount like the one we got during Disney Plus Day. This temporarily reduced the price to $1.99 for a single month if you were a new or returning subscriber.

Is Disney Plus free with Hulu?

Sorry folks, no - 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), and that's available for $9.99 per month.

Disney Plus free trial alternatives

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Cheesed off that the Disney Plus free trial has gone? Don't worry, it's not a total disaster. Disney Plus bundles are relatively affordable, and some offers are available to get you the service for even less. We'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 possible that'll we see another hike in the next couple of years.

Disney Plus - US

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Disney Plus Basic (ads) | $7.99 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 (no ads) | $13.99 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) | $139.99 one-off payment
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.

Disney Plus (ads) + Hulu (ads) | $9.99 per month
You're now about to grab a bundle combining both Disney Plus and Hulu (both with ads) for a smidge under $10.

Disney Plus (ads) + Hulu with (ads) + ESPN Plus | $14.99 per month
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 Plus | $24.99 per month
This bundle is exactly the same as the one above, but there's a key difference - you're avoiding the ads entirely.

Disney Plus gift card (no ads)| $139.99 at Disney Plus
This offer is digital, so it can be delivered instantaneously to an email address of your choice (in other words, it's ideal for those of us who have left present-buying a bit late). Just remember that it can only be redeemed by new subscribers.

Disney Plus - UK

Disney Plus Basic (ads) | £4.99 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 (no ads) | £7.99 per month Disney Plus 4K (no ads) | £10.99 per monthDisney Plus annual (no ads) | £79.90 one-off paymentDisney Plus 4K annual (no ads) | £109.99 one-off payment Disney Plus gift card (no ads) | £79.90 one-off paymentonly be redeemed by new subscribers

Disney Plus Basic (ads) | £4.99 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 (no ads) | 
£7.99 per month
If ads annoy you, this standard option is the one you want. Just remember, it doesn't stream in 4K.

Disney Plus 4K (no ads) | £10.99 per month
Want the best possible quality? This standard membership streams in super-sharp 4K.

Disney Plus annual (no ads) | £79.90 one-off payment
Paying a one-off fee will get you the streaming service for a full year, and you'll save roughly £16 in the process compared to the monthly cost (you're getting 12 months for the price of 10).

Disney Plus 4K annual (no ads) | £109.99 one-off payment
Although it's quite expensive, it's much cheaper than paying monthly - you're getting 12 months for the price of 10.

Disney Plus gift card (no ads) | £79.90 one-off payment
Delivered to any email address at any time you like, this is perfect as a last-minute gift. However, remember that the card can only be redeemed by new subscribers.

Disney Plus - Canada

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Disney Plus Basic (ads) | $7.99 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 (no ads) | $11.99 per month
The normal membership without ads comes in just a smidge under $12.

Disney Plus annual (no ads) | $119.99 one-off payment
Settling in for the long haul with Disney Plus? You get maximum value by signing up for a full year. This saves you around $24 on the standard monthly cost of Disney Plus, and you're getting the Star channel as well.

Disney Plus - Australia

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Disney Plus (monthly) | $13.99 per month
A standard month of Disney Plus will set you back just under $14. 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 (annually) | $139.99 one-off payment
Getting hold of a full year of Disney Plus provides the best value for money. At $140 in Australia and $149.99 in New Zealand, 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.


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.

Benjamin Abbott
Tabletop & Merch Editor

As the site's Tabletop & Merch Editor, you'll find my grubby paws on everything from board game reviews to the latest Lego news. I've been writing about games in one form or another since 2012, and can normally be found cackling over some evil plan I've cooked up for my group's next Dungeons & Dragons campaign.