With money tighter than ever and more streaming services competing for our dollar than before, being able to use a Disney Plus free trial would come in mighty handy. It'd allow us to test the waters before committing, or allow us to binge through a series over the weekend without needing to commit long-term.
Sadly, that's simply not possible: you cannot get a Disney Plus free trial anymore. The program was stopped years ago and hasn't made a return since. Seeing as the streaming service is so popular these days (it's clocking around 130 million subscribers each month), I doubt it'll ever come back either.
Fortunately enough for us, there are still ways of getting it for less. You can typically pick it up as a freebie with certain services (like this O2 offer in the UK that provides six months of Disney Plus with specific contracts), and there are numerous discounts available too. You can pick it up alongside competitors such as HBO Max for a fraction of the normal price, for example. OK, so I appreciate that these offers won't beat a Disney Plus free trial... but they're the best we can hope for right now.
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 and Australia don't have access to this offer — it's a US 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 US exclusive. (In Australia, ESPN content is include for free with Disney Plus.)
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?
You can no longer get a 7-day Disney Plus free trial, or any kind of trial at all. Disney stopped these back in 2020.
As a result, your best hope of a discount on the streaming service would be to find it as an add-on to a separate membership (like O2's UK offer where you get six months free with a contract) or going for a bundle that adds in extras like HBO Max. This usually gets you a heavy price-cut compared to buying them all solo, as demonstrated by the Disney Plus, Hulu, and HBO Max combo; the latter is a saving of around $14.
Will the Disney Plus free trial come back?
It's highly unlikely that a Disney Plus free trial will ever return. That's because the streaming service is incredibly popular without it (according to Business of Apps overview, it hit 135 million subs in 2025), so there's no real incentive for Disney to bring the idea back.
In lieu of a free trial, Disney Plus sometimes offers discounts around November time that let you sign up for a temporarily lower price.
Which Disney Plus deal should I choose?
Now that there is no Disney Plus free trial, the deal you should choose comes down to your needs and the kind of content you want to watch. If you're in it for the long haul and aren't interested in services like Hulu or HBO Max, 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.
If you're curious, but not certain, then you'll perhaps want to get a monthly subscription with ads 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 you'll essentially get one of the above for free.
Should I wait for Disney Plus Black Friday deals?
It's a good idea to wait for Black Friday Disney Plus savings, but not essential. Disney does usually provide a discount on its streaming service at the end of the year so can save you a lot if you're happy to wait, but it only tends to appear in November so isn't ideal for anyone that wants Disney Plus outside of that period.
The wait is worthwhile if you're happy to sit tight, though. Black Friday traditionally reduces the monthly cost down to a couple of dollars for new subscribers if you sign up between specific dates. As an example, one 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 normal 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.
