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How to get Disney Plus for free
Published onFebruary 19, 2025
Disney Plus is one of the biggest streaming services, with over 120 million subscribers. You can now stream tons of great TV shows and movies from the vast Disney library, along with new shows and movies added weekly. The price of Disney Plus is also pretty reasonable. It costs $9.99 per month with ads or $15.99 without ads. But is there any way to get Disney Plus for free?
Unlike many other streaming services, Disney Plus has no free trial offer right now. There used to be a seven-day free trial, but it has been phased out. Similarly, there is no student discount for Disney Plus. The only real way to get any kind of discount is to get a bundle. You can sign up for one of a few bundle options at the link below.
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There is no easy way to get Disney Plus for free, and there's currently no free trial period offer available. That said, you can avoid paying the subscription fee if you can be a bit creative. Sharing your account is possible (within limits). Additionally, it's possible to get a Disney Plus subscription as a freebie with certain services. Keep reading to learn more.
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Have a family member or friend share their Disney Plus account
Of course, the easiest method to access Disney Plus for free is to have a family member or close friend who already has access to the service share their account with you. That said, this person has to live with you. Account sharing is only available within the same household. Sometimes, people live with family or roommates, though. In this case, you can totally share an account.
Each Disney Plus account supports up to four simultaneous streams simultaneously and up to seven different profiles. Lower-tier accounts are limited to two simultaneous screens.
All that said, Disney Plus does actually support extra members, who can live outside the main household. The only trick is that adding an additional member won’t be free. It costs $6.99 monthly.
Disney Plus for free or discounted for Verizon Wireless customers
Verizon Wireless used to offer Disney Plus for free with several of the unlimited plans. Unfortunately, you can no longer add a new line of service that comes with this perk, but if you’re already on one of the eligible plans, got it before August 20, 2020, and haven’t yet availed yourself of the service, you can still sign up.
Customers on the 5G Do More, 5G Start, Welcome Unlimited, One Unlimited for iPhone, Get More Unlimited, Do More Unlimited, or Play More Unlimited plans could be eligible. You’ll receive six months of the Disney Plus premium plan, which is the one without ads. You can claim your free Disney Plus plan by creating and signing into your My Verizon account via the My Verizon website or the My Verizon app. Once you are signed up, you should see the Disney Plus promotion. Click on the Get Disney+ selection and proceed through the normal signup process for the service.
For new Verizon customers, many of the plans now have the option of adding the Disney Plus Bundle, which also includes ESPN Plus and Hulu, for $10. Eligible plans include Unlimited Ultimate, Unlimited Plus, and Unlimited Welcome. It’s an excellent option to save, but it isn’t as good as the free deal.
Some US Mobile customers can get a free Disney Plus-Hulu-ESPN Plus bundle
The US Mobile wireless carrier offers perks for people who sign up for multiple unlimited lines per account. That includes a way to get the free Disney Plus-Hulu-ESPN Plus bundle, which usually costs $16.99 a month. You need to have three unlimited lines for your account, and then you pick the bundle from the choices of streaming services.
Disney park employees’ free offer
If you are employed at one of the Disney parks, like Disneyland in California or Walt Disney World in Florida, you can claim a free subscription. The offer is limited to the special bundle that includes Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus in one package. That typically costs $16.99 a month.
Additionally, Cast Members also get a Disney Parks Main Entrance Pass. It allows employees to enter parks for free or give free passes to family members and friends to the Disney parks. This wasn’t the case before 2023. Employees had to choose between either the free Disney Plus bundle or the Disney Parks Main Entrance Pass.
Of course, you likely won’t get a job at Disney just to get this subscription. It’s a nice perk if you already work for Disney, though!
Spectrum TV subscribers get Disney Plus for free
Some Spectrum TV plans come with a free Disney Plus subscription. These include the TV Select Signature plan at $95 and the TV Select Plus for $105 monthly. If you have this plan, you can simply activate your subscription from the Spectrum account page. This would be the Disney Plus Basic subscription, which features ads. It’s a great deal if you’re already considering paying for a TV plan!
Get it free with Hulu Plus Live TV
Hulu Plus Live TV is one of the best ways to “cut the cord,” with over 90 live TV channels, including local broadcast stations, and with none of those pesky extra fees you might get with a cable TV subscription. You also get features like free cloud DVR, add-on channels, and more. The service starts at $82.99 a month, with full access to both ESPN Plus and Disney Plus (both with ads) at no additional cost. There are other variations of the bundle that remove Disney Plus ads if you don’t mind paying a bit extra.
How to get Disney Plus for free in the UK
We know many of our readers are from the UK. Luckily, you guys have a few great options to get Disney Plus for free from a few companies.
- Samsung: Some Samsung smartphones, tablets, and laptops are eligible for a complimentary 12-month Disney Plus plan. You can get more info from Samsung’s website.
- O2: If you’re an O2 subscriber, you may get either one, three, or six months of Disney Plus for free. Here are the details.
- Tesco: Tesco Mobile pay subscribers can get Disney Plus for free for three months. Learn all about this deal here.
FAQs
It’s possible the company could bring the free trial back temporarily to celebrate Disney Plus Day or for some other special event. However, it’s looking very unlikely.
Unfortunately, no. The ad-based Disney Plus plan costs $9.99 a month.
Yes. Both Disney and Disney+ gift cards can be redeemed for a Disney+ subscription.