Disney+ free trial: is there one, how to try before you buy, and more explained

Disney+ isn't as cost effective as it used to be. With the cost of Disney's primary streamer going up in the UK in October 2025 before US users were similarly hit by a Disney+ price hike later that month, you might be wondering if a free trial is available. That way, you'd be able to try out the service before handing over your money.

The short answer is: there isn't one. However, there are other ways to save cash on Disney+ – and, with Black Friday 2025 around the corner, plus Disney losing millions of subscribers recently, it's always a possibility that it'll bring its Disney+ free trial back for a limited time.

To learn more about everything mentioned in the above paragraph, you'll want to read through this guide for our expert advice. So, warm up your scrolling finger and let's get cracking.

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

As I mentioned in this article's intro, a Disney+ free trial hasn't been seen for years.

When it launched, Disney+ offered seven-day free trials in various countries, such as the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia. However, it's been over five years since that offer was discontinued in those nations and countless others. A Disney+ free trial was available in Japan until late 2021, but it hasn't been since there, either.

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

Unfortunately, the only way to try Disney+ is to open an account. My Disney+ price guide reveals more about each subscription tier's cost, what you'll get for your money, and other important information, so head over there once you've finished reading this piece.

There are a couple of cheap workarounds, though, if you don't fancy paying full whack for a Disney+ membership.

First, you can gain access to a family or friend's account via the platform's Extra Member feature. Launching alongside the Disney+ password sharing crackdown in June 2024, it lets you watch Disney+ for a fraction of the price and see if it's worth opening your own account. For more details on its price point, read our dedicated guide on the Disney+ Extra Member feature.

There are other ways to save in the US, too. Indeed, various Disney bundles, some of which are the best streaming deals around, grant you access to up to three different streamers and save money in the process.

For example, this ad-supported Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select Bundle deal costs just $19.99 a month, which saves you cash and allow you to stream even more content. 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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There's also the Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max bundle that arrived stateside in July 2024.

Its ad-supported offering also saves you money (compared to you buying each of the services separately, that is) and grants you access to 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.

US consumers who sign 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, 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 of you on British shotes 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 various 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, you need to subscribe to one of the bundles I discussed earlier in this guide.

It's unclear if any of those bundles will be discounted for Black Friday 2025, but we live in hope. Keep your eyes trained on TechRadar closer to the biggest sales event of the year for more on that possibility as and when we know more.

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.