How to Get Disney+ for Free
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Choosing what to watch — and where to stream it — has never been tougher. Along with Max, Hulu, and Netflix, Disney+ has become another major streaming service with a slew of exclusive new releases to stream, from Star Wars universe entries like The Acolyte and The Mandalorian to Marvel movies to Pixar releases like Turning Red.
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But if you’re trying to choose a new plan, keeping tabs on your options and whether they come with free trials is no simple feat, Disney+ included.
While it normally starts at just under $8 for a subscription plan, we found a promotion that can get you Disney+ for free. From bundle deals to what you can stream on the service, here’s everything you need to know about watching Disney+ for free.
Does Disney+ Have a Free Trial?
Disney+ offered a free trial for new subscribers when it first launched. However, unlike Hulu and Amazon Prime, which still offer 30-day free trials, Disney+ does not currently have a free trial promotion.
But there is some good news: if you are a Verizon wireless customer, you can get a free subscription to Disney+ for six months by signing up for one of their Unlimited plans. These wireless plans let you select the Disney Bundle (which also includes Hulu and ESPN+) as one of your perks, and you won’t have to pay it for six months.
How Much Does Disney+ Cost?
You can choose between two standard subscription plans with Disney+. If you only want Disney+ and Disney+ alone, you can subscribe for just $7.99 a month for the ad-supported plan. The ad-free Disney+ plan will cost $13.99 a month.
If you want to keep the service for more than a month, though, we recommend going with an annual ad-free Disney+ subscription for $139.99 (as going month-to-month with the ad-free plan will cost you more over a year at $167.88).
But if you want access to even more of the best new movies and shows, along with live sports, your best option is the Disney Bundle, which starts at $9.99.
The Disney Bundle has four tiers, ranging from the ad-supported Disney Bundle Duo which includes Disney+ and Hulu (on-demand) to the ad-free Disney Bundle Trio Premium which adds ESPN+. The Trio Premium plan costs $24.99 a month — check out all the plans here.
How Many People Can Watch Disney+ at Once?
A Disney+ subscription is one of the best streaming options for families or for sharing with multiple users in different locations. With the plan, four people in your household can watch Disney+ at once, so you can stream The Simpsons on your living room TV while your kids watch Toy Story 4 on other screens throughout the house.
To compare, if you already have Netflix, its Basic plan lets you watch shows on one device and costs $8.99 each month. The service’s Premium package, $17.99, meanwhile, gives you the option to watch Netflix on up to four screens at the same time.
With Hulu’s $5.99 starting subscription, you can watch shows on two devices at once.
What Can You Watch on Disney+?
Similar to Hulu and Netflix, Disney+ is a streamable treasure chest, filled with family-friendly gems and critically acclaimed miniseries alike to watch, no matter which of its plans or bundle deals you choose.
With any Disney+ subscription, you can watch Disney+ Originals like The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, series like High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and National Geographic’s The World According to Jeff Goldblum, along with movies like Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Raya and the Last Dragon, Mulan, Frozen 2 and more. When you pay for Premier Access through Disney+, you can stream Cruella now on the streaming platform as well.
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