Disney+ free trial: is there one I can use in 2026, how to try before you buy, and more explained

Want to know if a Disney+ free trial is currently available? You've come to the right place.

In this article, I'll tell you whether you can try Disney+ before you decide to part with a single cent (or penny). Hey, every single one of the world's best streaming services is becoming more expensive to subscribe to, so I don't blame you for wanting to see if you can take advantage of any free trial offers before you decide if they're worth signing up to or not. So, what are you waiting for? Read on to find out more.

Is the 7-day Disney+ free trial still available?

No, Disney+ doesn't currently offer a free trial — seven days or otherwise — to new and returning customers.

It's been a long time since you could try before you buy with this platform. When Disney+ first launched in the US in November 2019, you were able to make use of a seven-day free trial. International users could do likewise when the streamer arrived in their territory in subsequent years, too.

However, late 2021 was the last time that such an offer was, well, offered to anyone. As of February 2026, there's no sign it'll ever return, either.

What's the best way to try Disney+ without a free trial?

Unfortunately, the only way to access Disney+'s suite of content is to subscribe to it. My Disney+ price guide is packed with information on the cost of each tier and other important details, so check out that article once you're done here.

However, if you're looking to save money — and I know you are, because why else would you be here? — there are a couple of ways to sign up for a cheaper price.

Your first option is to add yourself to a family or friend's account, or add one of them to yours, via the Disney+ Extra Member feature. Our dedicated guide on the Disney+ Extra Member feature contains more information on what this is. Essentially, though, you can split the cost between everyone who wants to share and use the same account, which will save everyone cash in the long run.

In the US, various Disney bundles, some of which are the best streaming deals around, are also not only available, but money-saving investments. For example, this ad-supported Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select Bundle deal costs just $19.99 a month, which is a far less expensive option than signing up to them individually and lets you to stream even more content for less money. That includes adult-curated movies and shows on Hulu, and ESPN covering your sports-based needs on a 24/7 basis.

Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select Bundle: was $31.97 per month now $19.99 at Disney
This bundle offers more choice depending on what you do and don't want out of your streaming subscription. Signing up to these services individually would cost around $30 per month, so you're saving $10 every 30 days if you take advantage of this deal.

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Then there's the Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max ads-based bundle, which is similarly cost-effective and allows you to watch every single piece of content available on HBO Max. You can also take advantage of a Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max ad-free subscription if you want to avoid ads, but you'll need to spent $32.99 a month for the privilege.

Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max bundle: was $29.99 for three-months now $19.99 at Hulu
This offer gets you another mega bundle, which includes Hulu, Disney+ and HBO Max subscriptions, for three months. That's a hefty saving compared to signing up to each one individually. One thing worth noting, though, is that this offer only applies to each service's ad-supported plan, so don't expect to find premium features as part of this bundle.

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Is there another way to get a Disney+ free trial?

Yes, but there are numerous caveats, including what country you reside in.

In the US, anyone who purchases a Verizon Unlimited plan can get a six-month free subscription to Disney+. Once that's elapsed, you'll need to cancel your Disney+ subscription or you'll start being charged the usual monthly fee for it.

Meanwhile, UK residents who sign up to one of O2's latest plans can enjoy six months of Disney+ as 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, those on British shores 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 HBO Max, Starz, Apple TV, 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 Disney created its different Hulu-Disney+ bundles, it used to be combine the pair via some great Black Friday streaming deals. Now, the only way to gain access to both streamers is subscribing to one of the bundles I discussed earlier in this guide.

That said, with Hulu replacing Disney+ Star outside of the US in late 2025, plus Disney's plan to merge Hulu and Disney+ into a single, unified app sometime in 2026, those bundles might not exist for much longer.

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 can I watch with a Disney+ free trial?

The Disney+ free trial is no longer available, but anyone who signs up will be spoiled for choice on the movies, TV shows, and documentaries front.

Indeed, The Walt Disney Company owns plenty of popular franchises and studios, including Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, classic animated Disney movies, ESPN, ABC, and National Geographic. And, as I mentioned, with Hulu set to be merged into Disney+ at some point this year, the latter will become home to every single production developed by Disney in the near future.

New movies, TV series, and other screen-based content will also regularly join the streamer's already stuff library in the weeks, months, and years ahead. No matter what genre(s) you enjoy, then there'll always something for you to watch from the comfort of your own home or on the go with the Disney+ app.

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, see if you agree with our ranking of the best Marvel movies.