Disney Plus free trial - everything you need to know in 2021
Looking to see if you can find a Disney Plus free trial? That's fair enough - it's always a good idea to try a streaming service before signing on the dotted line for a standard monthly subscription, particularly because there are so many alternatives out there right now.
Unfortunately, we've got some bad news. You see, the Disney Plus free trial isn't available anymore in the USA, UK, or Canada. The situation isn't a total bust, though. A single month of the service is surprisingly cheap at $7.99 / £7.99 / CA$11.99 / AU$11.99. In addition, you're able to cancel whenever you like. That means you can take the Disney streaming service for a spin, blaze through some movies and TV shows, and then get rid of your membership before it rolls over to a second month. That's probably the cheapest option now that the trial is gone.
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And hey, 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. Alternatively, 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.
No matter the offer, there's plenty of exciting new content on the way
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, being able to get rid of them is very much appreciated.
No matter the offer, 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 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 - particularly when you factor in Premier Access as well. Although you'll need to pay for it separately, this feature allows you to watch a brand-new movie on the same day it launches in theaters for a small fee. This means you can see the likes of Black Widow or Jungle Cruise without ever having to leave home.
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?
Wondering if and when the Disney Plus free trial will return? We are too, but we couldn't count on a reappearance any time soon. Disney Plus is doing very well for itself without a free trial, so there's no incentive to change that... for now, anyway.
Disney Plus is doing very well for itself without a free trial, so there's no incentive to change that... for now, anyway
That may change, of course, and we can see the Disney Plus free trial having an encore during promotional pushes (maybe during the Holiday season). But the odds aren't great even so. Disney seems content to rely on a stream of original content to reel in audiences instead, and there's more than enough on the way to pique interest for even the most belligerent viewer. Whether it's The Book of Boba Fett series or a Black Panther spinoff show focusing on Wakanda, there's plenty of headline-grabbing must-watches on the way.
And hey, anyone that decides to invest without a Disney Plus free trial won't find their bank balance suffering too much. Viewers in the US are able to pick up a single month of the service for $7.99, while Canadians and Australians can get in on the action for $11.99 per month. As for UK subscribers, they 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 increased at the beginning of 2021, they should stay pretty stable for the next year or so.
Disney Plus - US rates
Disney Plus (monthly) | $7.99 per month
Now that the Disney Plus free trial is gone, this standard subscription is the cheapest way of getting the service. With the exception of Premier Access films, it gives you access to everything Disney Plus has on offer too - all subscribers can browse a library stocked with Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, National Geographic, The Simpsons, and more.
Disney Plus (one year) | $79.99 one-off payment
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, slashing the overall cost of Disney Plus by around $16 overall. That softens the blow of a Disney Plus free trial not being available anymore, even if only a little.
Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus package | $13.99 per month
Want the best bang-for-buck deal on Disney Plus? Here it is. This bundle provides three services for the cost of a single month of Standard HD Netflix, netting you Disney Plus itself alongside the more grown-up dramas of Hulu and the sports on ESPN Plus. It's a real triple-threat of content that offers something for all the family. What's more, the overall cost would be closer to $20 if you were buying these services individually.
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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