The Disney+ price hike has arrived in the UK – here’s how your subscription will be affected

Disney+ has already lost a large chunk of its user base (Image credit: Shutterstock / Ivan Marc)

Disney+ has confirmed its recent price hike extends to UK customers
The change is already in effect, having been introduced on September 30
The price hike will affect all Disney+ tiers

Days after we reported the latest Disney+ price hike for US customers, we can now confirm the change will affect those in the UK too.

One of the best streaming services has announced price increases across every single subscription, including ad-free plans. This came into effect on September 30.

The Disney+ 'Standard with Ads' tier has jumped from £4.99 per month to £5.99 per month. Meanwhile, the 'Standard' (with ads) plan has jumped from £8.99 per month to £9.99 per month, or £89.90 per year to £99.90 per year – to see the full list of price changes, including for the Disney+ 'Premium' plan, see further below.

It's been a turbulent time for Disney's streaming service as recently, Disney+, Hulu and ESPN suffered a major blow after millions of fans reportedly closed their accounts over the Jimmy Kimmel row.

What are the new Disney+ tier prices?

I've outlined the old and new costs of Disney+ in the UK below, where subscribers are seeing an 11% to 20% increase depending on which tier they're on.

At a glance, it's frustrating to see that even Disney+'s cheapest tier has become more expensive. Given the news, I wouldn't be surprised if customers choose to cancel their subscriptions entirely.

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Plan	Old Price	New Price
Disney+ Standard with Ads	£4.99 per month	£5.99 per month
Disney+ Standard (monthly)	£8.99 per month	£9.99 per month
Disney+ Standard (annual)	£89.90 per year	£99.90 per year
Disney+ Premium (monthly)	£12.99 per month	£14.99 per month
Disney+ Premium (annual)	£129.90 per year	£149.90 per year

Despite the increases, Disney+'s 'Premium' tier is still cheaper than Netflix's equivalent (without ads) tier, which is £18.99 per month, so fans of the best Disney+ shows and best Disney+ movies are still paying less than rivals.

Price hikes are always disappointing news, but there are a few ways you can save cash on a Disney+ subscription even if the new pricing plans are inevitable.

One of the best ways to pay less for a subscription is to look at whether there are any offers that allow you to get a Disney+ free trial. While Disney no longer offers this introductory deal, you can still find it as part of a perk to a mobile, broadband or retail membership in certain areas, so it's worth exploring.

Lucy is a long-time movie and television lover who is an approved critic on Rotten Tomatoes. She has written several reviews in her time, starting with a small self-ran blog called Lucy Goes to Hollywood before moving onto bigger websites such as What's on TV and What to Watch, with TechRadar being her most recent venture. Her interests primarily lie within horror and thriller, loving nothing more than a chilling story that keeps her thinking moments after the credits have rolled. Many of these creepy tales can be found on the streaming services she covers regularly.

When she’s not scaring herself half to death with the various shows and movies she watches, she likes to unwind by playing video games on Easy Mode and has no shame in admitting she’s terrible at them. She also quotes The Simpsons religiously and has a Blinky the Fish tattoo, solidifying her position as a complete nerd.

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What are the new Disney+ tier prices?

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