When it launched, the Walt Disney Company shocked the entertainment industry when it revealed the price of Disney+ would be a surprisingly low $7 per month. By comparison to streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ asks for a relatively small portion of your entertainment budget. However, that’s about to change in December of 2022.
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What is Disney+?
The reason everyone expected Disney+ to be a premium service is the fact that the service offers so much. You get access to the Disney Vault: every animated film, every short animation, every live-action movie and every TV show. On top of that you can stream all of the family-friendly content Disney’s other studios produce. That include LucasFilm, Marvel Studios, National Geographic, The Muppets Studios, Touchstone Pictures, Pixar, 21st Century Fox and more.
In addition, premium features like 4K streaming, simultaneous streaming on more than two devices and offline viewing are all part of the standard subscription. Read our Disney+ overview to get all of the details.
How much does Disney+ cost in the United States?
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Currently, Disney+ costs $7.99/month or $79.99/year for an ad-free plan. However, Disney+ has announced a price increase that’s going to take effect in December of 2022. At this time, an ad-supported version of Disney+ will launch for $7.99/month.
However, to get an ad-free subscription, you’ll need to pay either $10.99/month or $109.99/year. That’s not a gigantic jump, but considering that most streaming services are perpetually raising their prices, an extra dollar or two here and there can certainly take a toll on your entertainment budget.
You also have the option to get Disney+ along with ESPN+ and Hulu for $13.99/month, which is a very appealing price considering that Disney+ is about to get another price increase.
Does Disney+ have any paid add-ons?
The Disney+ subscription is all-inclusive. You get access to everything in the content library with your monthly or annual payment.
Does Disney+ have extra hidden fees?
No, Disney+ is nothing like a cable company. You do not have to pay extra fees for standard features. The monthly or annual fee is the only payment you need to make.
Of course, it is Disney. Over time, there’s a pretty good chance Disney+ members will receive discount offers for Disney merchandise or the Disney theme parks. But you can safely ignore those offers without impacting your ability to watch Disney+
Does Disney+ offer a free trial for new users?
When Disney+ launched, it offered the typical 7-day free trial. The company dropped that feature in mid-2020 when it made its live-action remake Mulan available for pre-purchase. Now, you have to pay for the first month to try out Disney+.
Not sure if Disney+ is right for you? Take a look at our full Disney+ review, and see what we think of this streaming service.
Chris Casper is a former tech industry product manager who escaped from California for New Mexico. Now he writes about science and tech while searching for the perfect green chile sauce.
Eric Liston is a content writer based in Columbus, Ohio. Since 2015, he’s been writing about technology, cord-cutting, and helping everyday people save money. He also has expertise writing about medicine, dentistry, insurance, and a variety of other industries. No matter what he’s writing, his focus is always on simplifying complex concepts and making them approachable for everyone. When he’s not slamming away on his keyboard at his home office, you’ll find Eric reading sci-fi novels, improving his disc golf game (he just hit his first 400-foot drive) and playing video games on his gaming PC.
