Disney Plus free trial - everything you need to know in 2021
Shopping around for a Disney Plus free trial? We don't blame you - it's always a good idea to see if you can try out a streaming service before signing up for the standard monthly subscription. There are plenty of alternatives vying for our cash, after all.
Unfortunately, we've got some bad news - the Disney Plus free trial is no longer available in most countries. That includes the US, UK, and Canada. There is some good news, though. To be precise, a single month of Disney Plus is seriously cheap at just $7.99 / £7.99 / CA$11.99. You can also cancel at any time. That means you can take Disney Plus for a spin, binge a few seasons and movies, and then cancel if you don't want to keep it. Easy.
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While it's a shame that the Disney Plus free trial isn't as widely available now as it was last year, the monthly fee is still pretty great in terms of value - it's the price of a few coffees. With that in mind, we've gone into greater detail about the latest prices and packages available in each country below. Or you can head on over to the Disney Plus website and give it a go yourself. That should give you a good taste of what the service is offering.
For everyone that can't get hold of the Disney Plus free trial, we'd also recommend looking into Disney Plus bundles. They're very affordable, and some throw in other streaming services as a combo deal. As an example, US readers can get Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus for $13.99 per month at the moment. For context, that's roughly the same cost as a Standard HD month of Netflix for triple the amount of content.
Want even better value for money? You can currently get a version of the Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus deal without Hulu ads for $19.99. Considering how annoying some of those ads can be, that's very much appreciated.
If you do decide to stick around, there's plenty of exciting new content on the way. Besides over a dozen new Star Wars and Marvel shows, we're also getting a raft of original movies like Luca and an Enchanted sequel over the next year or so. In addition, subscribers in the UK, Canada, and Australia have access to mature content like Family Guy for the first time (though it's protected behind parental controls, should you need them). Basically, there's a lot to get your teeth into.
For more on Disney Plus, be sure to check out our full Disney Plus review.
Can you still get a Disney Plus free trial?
The Disney Plus free trial was taken down last year in most countries around the world (the US, UK, Canada, and Australia no longer have access to it unless a secondary merchant is promoting a bundle offer), and only a few territories are still able to enjoy it today. That disappearance tells you everything you need to know about how popular Disney Plus is. The company clearly doesn't need a trial to entice potential customers.
Disney Plus free trials are still available in certain regions, though. It generally tends to be countries that haven't had the streaming service for very long, and sometimes those trial periods are longer than usual. Namely, Japan has access to a full 31-day free trial (!).
The countries that can still get a Disney Plus free trial are:
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Mexico
- Peru
- Japan
With the service launching in Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Korea at some point this year, we expect users over there will get a Disney Plus free trial as well.
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 by the streaming service's success so far, we wouldn't count on it. Disney Plus is doing very, very well without one, so there's no incentive for Disney to offer another free trial in the near future.
The only time we can see the Disney Plus free trial making a comeback is during a promotional push, perhaps in the Holiday season. However, those odds still aren't good. Disney is more likely to rely on its line-up of new, original content to attract viewers instead (The Book of Boba Fett series is due to land at the end of 2021, for instance).
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 $7.99 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.
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 the latest offers below.
Because these prices recently went up, they should stay pretty stable for the next year or so as well.
Disney Plus - US rates
Disney Plus (monthly) | $7.99 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) | $79.99 one-off payment
In it for the long haul? The most sensible option is to pick up a full year for $79.99. It slashes the price of Disney Plus by $16 (or two full months) overall, and it's one of the best possible offers for sheer bang-to-buck ratio.
Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus package | $13.99 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 | $19.99 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 | $79.99 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 rates
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 rates
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 - Australian rates
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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