Is there a Disney Plus free trial in December 2024?

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Is a Disney Plus free trial available right now? And if so, where can you get it?

Unfortunately, I have some bad news. At the time of writing (December 2024), there is no Disney Plus free trial. To be precise, it was removed years ago... and I honestly don't think it'll come back.

Yes, I know, it's disappointing. But all is not lost. The cheapest available membership right now is the 'Basic' tier (with ads) for $9.99 per month. I've been covering the streaming service since it came out and have legitimately never found a cheaper option short of Black Friday or Disney Plus Day sales.

I'll admit that this isn't as tempting as 'free.' But because the current subscriber count for Disney Plus is somewhere around 150 million, I can't see the Disney Plus free trial returning any time soon. There's simply no incentive for the House of Mouse to reinstate it.

Luckily, there are plenty of alternative options out there. For everything that's currently available, check out our write-up below.

Recent updates

December 3: This guide has been updated with the current status of the Disney Plus free trial as it stands in December, alongside the best current alternative.

Disney Plus free trial: FAQs

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

Sadly, you can't get a 7-day Disney Plus free trial anymore. Or any kind of free trial, actually; it was removed a few years ago across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Because the streaming service has around 150 million subscribers these days, Disney's got no incentive to change its mind either.

As such, the cheapest method of signing up is a Basic membership with ads for $9.99 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. I'm 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 if you ask me.

Even though I 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 or price cuts 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 last year. 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, 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 $10.99 per month.

Disney Plus free trial alternatives

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 possible that'll we see another hike in the next couple of years.

Disney Plus - US

Disney Plus Basic (ads) | $9.99 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) | $15.99 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) | $159.99 one-off payment
Save $31.89 - 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.

Disney Plus (ads) + Hulu (ads) | $10.99 per month
Save $8.99 - This bundle combines both Disney Plus and Hulu (both with ads) for much less than it'd cost to buy them separately. Indeed, you're saving $8.99 in total.

Disney Plus (no ads) + Hulu (no ads) | $19.99 per month
Save $14.99 - This bundle gets you Disney Plus and Hulu without those annoying ads, all with a $14.99 reduction on getting them both separately.

Disney Plus (ads) + Hulu (ads) + Max (ads) | $16.99 per month
Save $12.98 - If you'd like a more rounded viewing experience with content to suit everyone, this is the bundle deal for you. It'd cost $29.97 for all three solo.

Disney Plus (no ads) + Hulu (no ads) + Max (no ads) | $29.99 per month
Save $21.98 - Ads are a royal pain, so this is the only option if you want to avoid them. You'd be paying $51.97 in total for each one as well, so that's quite a big saving.

Disney Plus (ads) + Hulu (ads) + ESPN Plus | $16.99 per month
Save $13.98 - 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 Plus | $26.99 per month
Save $18.98 - This bundle is exactly the same as the one above, but there's a key difference - you're avoiding the ads entirely.

Disney Plus gift card (no ads) | $159.99 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 Standard (no ads) | £8.99 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) | £10.99 per month
Want the best possible quality? This standard membership streams in super-sharp 4K.

Disney Plus annual (no ads) | £89.90 one-off payment
Save $17.98 - 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) | £129.90 one-off payment
Save $25.98 - Although it's quite expensive, it's much cheaper than paying monthly - you're getting 12 months for the price of 10.

Disney Plus gift card (no ads) | £89.90 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

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

Disney Plus Premium (no ads) | $14.99 per month
This offer gets you the service with a lack of ads, but all at super-sharp 4K resolution.

Disney Plus annual (no ads) | $119.99 one-off payment
Save $27.89 - Settling in for the long haul with Disney Plus? You get maximum value by signing up for a full year. This saves you around $24 on the standard monthly cost of Disney Plus, and you're getting the Star channel as well.

Disney Plus - Australia

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
Save $27.89 - Getting hold of a full year of Disney Plus provides the best value for money. At $140 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.

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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