Streaming services, including Disney+, are becoming more expensive with each passing year. You might be wondering, then, if a free trial is available so you can check out Disney's primary streamer before signing up for a subscription.
Unfortunately, a Disney+ free trial isn't currently offered anywhere. However, there are a couple of ways for you to try before you buy – and I'll explain how you can do that in this article. So, hop to it!
Is the 7-day Disney+ free trial still available?
As I outlined above, there's no way to try Disney+ for free.
Years ago, a Disney+ free trial was available in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia. Indeed, users could take advantage of it for seven days to determine if Disney+ was worth investing in. Such an offer hasn't been seen for over five years, though, with Disney pulling the plug on the free trial in these countries in June 2020.
A Disney+ free trial was available to Japanese customers as recently as late 2021, but it was discontinued as well. So, those of you hoping to use one of the world's best VPN services to circumnavigate this issue by "signing up" to Disney+ in Japan will be sorely disappointed.
What's the best way to try Disney+ without a free trial?
Unfortunately, the only way you can use Disney+ without trialling it first is by signing up for an account. You can learn more about the cost of its subscription tiers by reading my Disney+ price guide.
That said, there are a couple of cheaper workarounds. First, you can gain access to a family or friend's account via the platform's Extra Member feature. This was launched alongside the Disney+ password sharing crackdown, which began in June 2024. It enables you to watch Disney+ for a fraction of the price and see if it's worth opening your own account. For more details on how much it costs and whether it's worth the money, read our dedicated guide on the Disney+ Extra Member feature.
There are other ways to save in the US, too. Indeed, you can sign up for a variety of Disney-created bundles, some of which are the best streaming deals around, such as this ad-supported Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select Bundle deal that costs just $16.99 a month. There's also a $26.99 a month premium bundle on offer, which includes Hulu and Disney+ without ads.
This pair not only saves you money in the long run, but also gives you access to even more things to watch. That includes more content catered to adults on Hulu, while ESPN+ has got sports fans covered on a 24/7 basis.
There's also the Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max bundle that arrived stateside in July 2024.
Its ad-supported offering will net you a 43% saving compared to buying each of the services separately and grants you access to every single piece of content available on HBO Max. You can also save 42% on the Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max ad-free subscription if you want to avoid ads, but you'll need to spent $29.99 a month for the privilege.
Is there another way to get a Disney+ free trial?
Yes, but there are numerous caveats, including what country you reside in.
For those who live in the US, anyone who signs up for specific Verizon Unlimited plans can get a six-month free subscription to Disney+. After that, you'll need to cancel your Disney+ subscription or start paying for it.
Meanwhile, anyone who lives in the UK who signs up to one of O2's latest plans can enjoy six months of Disney+ as a part of their contract. If you're on an existing plan from O2 and aren't ready to upgrade, you can also save £2 on your Disney+ subscription.
Alternatively, UK customers can get three months of Disney+ free through Tesco Clubcard points. Turn £13.50 worth of vouchers into £27 and get Disney+ without ads, or turn £7.50 worth of vouchers into £15 and get three months of Disney+'s ad-supported plan instead.
Does Disney+ have gift cards?
It's not quite the same as getting a Disney+ free trial, but gift cards do exist for the service. Why not ask for a Disney+ gift card for your birthday or Christmas? Sure, someone is paying for it, but it won't be you!
Is Disney+ free with Amazon Prime?
Prime Video offers a wider variety of streaming service add-ons to subscribers, including Max, Starz, and Paramount+. However, you can't get Disney+ through Amazon Prime, which also means there's also no way to get a Disney+ free trial through Prime Video.
Is Disney+ free with Hulu?
Before Hulu's various Disney+ bundles became an option, you could add the latter to your subscription to the former via some great Black Friday streaming deals. However, now you need to subscribe to one of the bundles posted above to be able to watch both platforms.
Does Disney+ have a student discount?
Disney+ doesn't offer a student discount directly, so you'll have to keep an eye out on third party options to see if any offers pop up. Luckily, one of those is still available. Indeed, if you head over to the UniDays website, you can save 15% on a 12-month Disney+ subscription.
What could you watch with a Disney+ free trial?
When the Disney+ free trial was available, you had access to a seemingly infinite amount of content.
Indeed, The Walt Disney Company owns plenty of popular franchises. Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, classic animated Disney movies, and National Geographic are all on offer to users worldwide. New movies, TV series, and documentaries regularly join the streamer's extensive back catalog, too, so there's always something worth checking out.
For a snapshot of what's currently available, check out my new Disney+ movies, best Disney+ movies, and best Disney+ shows guides.
For more Disney+ content recommendations, read our guides on how to watch the Marvel movies in order and how to watch the Star Wars movies in order. Alternatively, learn what the best Marvel movies are.
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