Disney Plus free trial - is it still available?
Does the Disney Plus free trial still exist? Sadly, no. The offer isn't available anymore in the US, Canada, the UK, or Australia. We're not sure why it was removed, and we're equally unsure if it'll return. However, its disappearance tells you everything you need to know about how popular Disney Plus is right now - the company didn't feel the need to keep it.
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Until the Disney Plus free trial comes back, we'd recommend looking into the Disney Plus bundles that are available in your region instead. They're generally fair value; a single month costs $6.99 in the US, $11.99 in Canada or Australia, and £7.99 in the UK (alternatively, you can pick up a full year and essentially get two months for free). There's even an offer in the US where you get Hulu and ESPN Plus with your Disney Plus membership, all at $12.99 per month. For context, that's the same cost as a Standard HD month of Netflix for triple the amount of content. Lovely.
No matter what you go for, just be quick; prices are increasing in the US to $7.99p/m as of March. This Disney Plus price increase is due to the fact that Disney's investing big time in its streaming service via original shows (there's going to be 10 Marvel and 10 Star Wars series in the next few years alone). As for the UK, Canada, and Australia, it's to cover dozens of new shows and movies - including mature content like Family Guy that's protected behind parental controls should you need them - via the Star add-on. Basically, there's a lot to look forward to.
Unsure about whether you want to commit? Thanks to the lack of a Disney Plus free trial, we'd recommend taking the plunge on a single month and then cancelling it before your subscription rolls over. This should give you a good taste of what the service is offering, especially because you can watch Soul right now or watch WandaVision throughout the next few weeks as it unfolds.
For more on Disney Plus, be sure to check out our full Disney Plus review.
Can you still get a Disney Plus free trial?
Unfortunately, the Disney Plus free trial is no more. It's gone the way of the dodo - at least for those of us in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
It is still available in certain parts of the world, though. Namely, you can get your hands on the Disney Plus free trial in the likes of Brazil and Mexico (they only got access to the streaming service itself in late 2020, so that makes sense). What's more, Japan has access to a full 31-day free trial (!).
With the service launching in Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Korea during 2021, we expect users over there will get a Disney Plus free trial as well.
We've listed every region that still gets a Disney Plus free trial below.
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Mexico
- Peru
- Japan
For the rest of us, the vanishing act of the Disney Plus free trial is a little frustrating. It provided users with seven days of the streaming service at no cost, allowing them full access to its library without any restrictions. That was a handy way of finding out if you wanted to commit, and it was also a good way to blaze through the likes of The Mandalorian Season 2 before cancelling your membership (which is probably why the free trial got binned off in the first place, to be honest). It's especially painful considering the fact that shows such as The Falcon and the Winter Soldier are on the way.
Will the Disney Plus free trial come back?
If you're wondering whether the Disney Plus free trial will ever return, we can't say for certain. But judging how well the streaming service is doing at the moment, we wouldn't count on a comeback.
Luckily, those who decide to invest without having access to a Disney Plus free trial won't find their bank balance suffering too much. Folks in the US can grab the service at costs $6.99 per month, Canadians and Australians can get in on the action for $11.99p/m, and UK viewers only need to pay £7.99p/m. There's even a cheap offer in the USA that gives you Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus for $12.99p/m or $18.99p/m for Hulu without ads. It's one of the best Disney Plus bundles we've seen.
Looking to upgrade you mobile data plan at the moment, on the other hand? You'll find Verizon is offering a free six months of Disney Plus US when signing up via the Verizon site.
Disney Plus deals and offers
Cheesed off that the Disney Plus free trial is gone? Don't worry, it's not a total disaster. Disney Plus itself is surprisingly affordable, and there are plenty of deals available to get you the service for less. We've listed those offers below.
Just remember, the price has now increased ever so slightly in the UK, Canada, and Australia for new subscribers (existing members will still enjoy the old rates until August 23). This is because these regions have seen the addition of the Star channel - a home for more mature content on Disney Plus.
Meanwhile, US users will see costs go up this March 26 by a single dollar.
Disney Plus - US deals
Disney Plus (monthly) | $6.99 per month
A normal, middle-of-the-road month of Disney Plus comes in at a pretty reasonable $6.99 per month. When you stop and think about how much you're getting, that's not bad - all subscribers gain access to a library with Star Wars, Marvel, Disney, Pixar, National Geographic, The Simpsons, and more. Now that the Disney Plus free trial is gone, it's the cheapest option.
Disney Plus (one year) | $69.99 one-off payment
In it for the long haul? The most sensible option is to pick up a full year for $69.99. It slashes the price of Disney Plus by $14 (or two full months) overall.
Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus package | $12.99 per month
So far as we're concerned, this is the best Disney Plus offer out there. The bundle provides three services for the cost of a single month of Standard HD Netflix; besides Disney Plus itself, you're getting mature dramas via Hulu and a wealth of sports from ESPN Plus. This triple-threat of content gets you one of those services for free, too; the overall cost would be closer to $20 if you were buying them all one by one.
Disney Plus+ Hulu (no ads) + ESPN Plus | $18.99 per month
This bundle is exactly the same as the one above, but with one key difference - you're avoid those annoying ads on Hulu. Because these regularly interrupt whatever you're watching (and are more frequent if you're viewing something new or popular), it's worth the extra six bucks in our opinion.
1-year Disney Plus gift card | $69.99 at Disney Plus
Want to give Disney Plus away as a present? This is the offer for you. Because it's digital, it can be delivered instantaneously - perfect for those of us who have left the present-buying a bit late. Just remember that it can only be redeemed by new subscribers.
Disney Plus - Canadian deals
Disney Plus (monthly) | $11.99 per month
How much will a month of Disney Plus set you back in Canada? Just $12. That's not too bad, all things considered - you're still getting access to the full library with no restrictions, not to mention the new Star service. That takes the sting out of losing the Disney Plus free trial.
Disney Plus (one year) | $119.99 one-off payment
Settling in for the long haul with Disney Plus? You get maximum bang for buck by signing up for a full year at $120. This saves you around $24 on the standard monthly cost of Disney Plus, and you're getting all of the new goodies that the Star channel has to offer.
Disney Plus - UK deals
Disney Plus (monthly) | £7.99 per month
Looking for the cheapest way of getting the streaming service now that the Disney Plus free trial is gone? This standard £8 monthly subscription is your best bet. It gives you access to everything the service has to offer, from Star Wars to Marvel. It's now got the Star channel as well, serving as a home for more mature content.
Disney Plus (one year) | £79.90 one-off payment
Want to be ready to watch all of the upcoming Disney Plus shows as and when they appear? Paying a one-off fee of £80 will get you the streaming service for a full year. You'll save roughly £16 in the process compared to the monthly cost, too.
Disney Plus gift card (1 year) | £79.90 at Disney Plus
Want a good present for the Disney fan in your life? A gift card is a good place to start. It's delivered to any email address at any time you like, making it perfect as a last-minute present. Just remember that it can only be redeemed by new subscribers.
Disney Plus price - Australian deals
Disney Plus (monthly) | $11.99 per month
A standard month of Disney Plus will set you back $12 in Australia and $12.99 in New Zealand. It's a shame that the Disney Plus free trial is gone, but that's not too bad considering everything you're getting for your money - including the new Star channel.
Disney Plus (one year) | $119.99 one-off payment
Getting hold of a full year of Disney Plus provides the best value for money - at $120 in Australia and $129.99 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.
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