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With such a staggering variety of streaming services fighting over our money, being able to get your hands on a Disney Plus free trial would be very helpful. Trying before you buy can be a good way to sidestep buyer's remorse, after all, and it's also one heck of a way to spend a lazy weekend at home binging whatever you've missed.
Sadly, that's gonna stay a pipe dream. At the time of writing, you cannot get a Disney Plus free trial anywhere. They used to exist but were cancelled many years ago. Because the streaming service is currently sitting at over 130 million monthly subscribers, I don't see it coming back any time soon either.
Fortunately, it's not a hopeless situation if you want to save some cash. While you can't get a Disney Plus free trial anymore, you can get a few cheaper offers right now if you know where to look. The cheapest Disney Plus offer is the 'Basic' tier with ads for $11.99 per month in the US, £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.
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
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.
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.)
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.
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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.
