Considering what it offers, Disney Plus is still one of the best streaming services on the block. From classic Disney animated films to the latest Marvel and Star Wars movies and shows, excellent kids' programming like Bluey, and so much more, it puts an incredible range of high-quality viewing options at your fingertips. And with so much to check out, you'll want to find a plan that best suits you. We're here to help.
There's also the brand new Disney+/Hulu/Max streaming bundle, starting at just $16.99/month. This bundle is the best value available considering it's the only tier not getting hit by the upcoming Disney+ price hike. If you want more deals for other streaming services, check out the best Hulu deals and bundles and the best Max deals.
TL;DR – Best Disney Plus Deals Today
How to Get the Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max Streaming Bundle
It's official: Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery have launched the brand-new Disney+, Hulu, and Max streaming bundle. The bundle can be purchased through any of the three streaming services and starts at $16.99/month for the ad-supported tier or $29.99/month for ad-free access across the three platforms.
If you currently own all three and want to cut down on costs, this is a great way to bundle them together and save big on what you'd pay for them separately – 34% on the ad-supported plan and 38% on the ad-free plan. The upcoming Disney+ price hike on October 17 will not affect the price of these bundles.
Disney Plus Adding Paid Sharing Plan for Password Sharing
In an effort to crack down on password sharing, Disney has unveiled its new paid sharing plan for individuals outside of your household. Basically, anyone using your account that's not within your household will have to be added as an "Extra Member" to your account. This costs an additional $6.99/month for the ad-supported Basic subscription and $9.99/month for the Premium ad-free plan, and only one Extra Member slot is available per account. You can learn more from Disney's paid sharing explainer here.
Disney Plus Price Increasing to $15.99 Per Month for Ad-Free Tier
Disney+ is raising its subscription prices again, marking the fourth increase in five years since it launched. Originally priced at $6.99, subscribers will now have to pay $15.99 for the service's ad-free tier — more than double what it was in 2019. The price increases will go into effect on October 17.
The price rise is part of increases across the board. Along with Disney+, sister service Hulu will see its ad-free tier jump from $17.99 to $18.99 per month, with ESPN+ rising from $10.99 to $11.99. The ad-supported versions of the services are getting more expensive as well, with both rising by $2 to $9.99 per month.
What Are the Different Disney+ Subscription Tiers?
Disney+ is available in a couple of different tiers. You can get the least expensive option (called Disney+ Basic) for $7.99 a month ($9.99 from Oct. 17), which gives you access to everything except the ability to download select shows to watch on the go, and it does still have ads. If you want to get rid of ads and be able to download certain shows, you can spring for the $13.99 a month ($15.99 from Oct. 17) or $139.99/year ($159.99 from Oct. 17) Disney+ Premium package.
What Are the Different Disney+ Bundles?
Want a way to save on your Disney+ membership? Bundles are a great, affordable way to go. As far as bundles go, there are two ad-supported bundles and one ad-free bundle. And now that Hulu has merged into Disney+, when you have one of these bundles, you can get everything in one app. Here's the breakdown:
- 'Duo Basic' bundle is $9.99 a month ($10.99 from Oct 17) and comes with subscriptions to Disney+ and Hulu. Duo Basic lets you stream on multiple devices at once and comes with ad-supported versions of both Disney+ and Hulu.
- 'Duo Premium' bundle is $19.99 a month, and comes with Hulu and Disney+ with no ads, but you don't get ESPN+. This is a good option if you don't like ads or sports.
- The 'Trio Basic' bundle adds ESPN+ to the mix alongside Disney+ and Hulu, bumping up the price to $14.99 a month ($16.99 from Oct 17). You can also download and watch select content on ESPN+ at this level.
- 'Trio Premium' bundle is $24.99 a month ($26.99 from Oct 17) and comes with ESPN+ and ad-free versions of Disney+ and Hulu. You can also download select content across all three streaming services.
Disney+ Gift Cards
If you want to help someone out and give them a gift that will keep on giving, gifting a one-year Disney+ card is a great way to go. All the great things Disney+ offers and it costs a fraction of what it would take to buy even a small sampling of those movies physically.
What Can You Watch on Disney+?
There is a bonkers array of shows and movies you can watch on Disney+. Let's start at the top and simply talk about the verticals on offer here, with the base subscription.
Here's what you get:
- Disney
- Pixar
- Marvel
- Star Wars
- National Geographic
Disney on Disney+
On the Disney front, you have awesome classic movies like The Sword In The Stone, Robin Hood, 101 Dalmations, Hercules, and Sleeping Beauty, more modern classics like The Princess & The Frog, Tangled, and Frozen, alongside a wide range of animated shows.
You also gain access to a ton of vintage content like Escape to Witch Mountain, The Apple Dumpling Gang, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, The Love Bug, and a whole lot more. The Disney Junior section is home to absolutely top tier animated shows like Bluey (which, for my money, is worth the price of admission on its own).
There's way more on offer, too, including a ton of Muppet movies, new live-action films and adaptions, nature programs, documentaries, The Pirates of the Caribbean, and musical programs featuring Taylor Swift (like her wildly popular The Eras Tour), Elton John, Ed Sheeran, and more.
Pixar on Disney+
When it comes to computer generated films, Pixar stands alone. Kicking off the revolution with Toy Story, Pixar has consistently put out fantastic films, and they are all here. From the Toy Story series to Finding Nemo, Cars, and more recent hits like Turning Red and Elemental, there is a ton to love.
Beyond even that, there are incredible shorts like Bao and Party Central, as well as a wide range of originals and series based on major films, such as Dory's Reef Cam, Forky Asks A Question, Cars On The Road, and more.
Marvel on Disney+
The MCU has become a true juggernaut, and there are many viewers who subscribe to Disney+ purely for access to nearly the entire MCU lineup of films and shows.
Whether you are a fan of the blockbuster action films, you are an appreciator of the classic 90's runs of "Saturday morning" cartoons like Spider-Man & X-Men, or you are currently vibing to the funky theme of the 1981 Spider-Man series, there is a ton of Marvel to enjoy on Disney+. And with new movies and shows being added to the MCU all the time, there is always more coming.
Star Wars on Disney+
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there was a film that changed everything. The original Star Wars is a seminal sci-fi fantasy work that inspired generations of creators, but there is still nothing quite like that far away galaxy. Disney+ grants access to the remastered versions of the original trilogy (hopefully some day they'll add the theatrical cuts, but I'm not holding my breath), as well as the prequels and sequels.
You can also stay up-to-date on all the latest shows, including The Mandalorian and the critically-lauded Andor, which some viewers call "the best Star Wars has ever been." There are also fantastic short series like Star Wars Visions, and longer-form series like The Clone Wars, The Bad Batch, Young Jedi Adventures, and a whole lot more.
Take a look at our list of Disney+ alernatives for additional streaming services. To play while you watch, see our roundup of the best LEGO Disney sets. For more deals, dive into our Daily Deals page.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.
Original story from Brian Barnett.
