Does Disney Plus Have a Free Trial? What You Need To Know for October 2025

Does Disney Plus Offer a Free Trial?

Disney Plus doesn’t offer a free trial as of October 2025. However, there are a few ways to get more value out of your streaming and get a Disney Plus subscription for less.

• Pay for an annual Disney Plus Premium subscription: Disney Plus Premium now costs $18.99 per month, but subscribers can choose to pay $189.99 annually. By opting for the annual plan, new subscribers could still save around $38 compared to paying monthly.
• Sign up for a Disney bundle: A Disney bundle lets you get three streaming services for less. The trio bundle starts at $16.99 per month (ad-supported) and includes Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. This continues to be one of the best values in streaming, giving households Disney favorites, hit series, and live sports together.
• Work for a Disney park: Another way to access Disney Plus without paying is through Disney employment perks. Disney park employees still receive the Disney bundle free, including full access to Hulu and ESPN Plus.

How Much Does Disney Plus Cost?

Disney Plus continues to offer flexible plans, but prices are set to rise starting October 21, 2025. 

• Disney Plus Basic (with ads): $9.99 per month until October 20, 2025. From October 21, the price increases to $11.99 per month.
• Disney Plus Premium (no ads): $15.99 monthly or $159.99 annually until October 20, 2025. After October 21, the cost rises to $18.99 monthly or $189.99 annually.
• Extra Members: Add-ons remain available at $6.99 per month for Basic plans and $9.99 for Premium plans.
• Disney Bundle Duo (Disney+ + Hulu): $10.99 with ads or $19.99 no ads until October 20. After October 21, pricing increases to $12.99 with ads and $21.99 no ads.
• Disney Bundle Trio (Disney+ + Hulu + ESPN+): $16.99 with ads until October 20, then $18.99 with ads after October 21. The ad-free Hulu/Disney upgrade rises from $26.99 to $28.99 (ESPN+ remains ad-supported).
• Disney + Hulu + Max Bundle: With ads remains $16.99 per month. The no-ads option increases from $29.99 to $31.99 after October 21.

What Can You Watch on Disney Plus?

What's New for Disney Plus in October 2025

• Wed. 10/1 – Electric Bloom (final episodes)
• Wed. 10/1 – SuperKitties S2 (new episodes)
• Wed. 10/8 – Wizards Beyond Waverly Place S2 (all episodes)
• Fri. 10/10 – National Geographic: Oceans Alive
• Fri. 10/10 – Chip ‘n Dale: Park Life Shorts S3
• Fri. 10/10 – LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales Reimagined
• Wed. 10/15 – Vampirina: Teenage Vampire (live-action musical spin-off, all episodes)
• Fri. 10/17 – Marvel’s Spidey and Iron Man: Avengers Team-Up!
• Fri. 10/17 – National Geographic: Edge of the Wild
• Fri. 10/24 – LEGO Frozen: Operation Puffins
• Wed. 10/29 – Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 (9 anime shorts)

Disney Plus offers something for everyone in your family. If you want to stream every episode of “The Simpsons,” you can do so through the app. You can also stream seasonal content, such as “Hocus Pocus,” “Halloweentown,” “Home Alone” and the “Santa Clause” movies and TV series. 

Disney Plus also features originals. Stream “Madu,” “Frozen,” or “Haunted Mansion.” If you’re a music fan, watch “Elton John Live,” containing footage from his farewell show at Dodger Stadium, or Taylor Swift’s “Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions.” If you bundle Disney Plus with other platforms like Hulu, you’ll see some of that content when you launch the Disney Plus app. It grants you access to shows like “Abbott Elementary” and “The Bear.”

How Does Disney Plus Compare to Competitors?

Disney Plus delivers diverse content at a competitive price, though it lacks a free trial. With children’s shows, documentaries, and sports stories, it offers something for everyone. Bundling with ESPN Plus, Hulu, or Max adds flexibility competitors like Netflix don’t match. Despite recent price hikes, Disney Plus remains strong value thanks to exclusive titles unavailable elsewhere.  

FAQ

Does Disney Plus Still Offer a Free Trial?

No. Disney Plus does not offer a free trial in October 2025. Occasionally, limited access may be available through third-party promotions, such as select Verizon Unlimited or Vodafone mobile plans, which sometimes include a few free months of Disney Plus.

What’s Changing With Disney Plus Prices in October 2025?

Disney Plus prices increase starting October 21, 2025. The Basic plan with ads rises from $9.99 to $11.99/month, while Premium no-ads moves from $15.99 to $18.99/month (or from $159.99 to $189.99 annually). Bundle plans, including Hulu and ESPN Plus, also increase by $2 per month on average.

Can I Bundle Disney Plus With Other Services?

Yes. Disney Plus can be bundled with Hulu and ESPN Plus. The ad-supported Trio is $16.99/month until Oct 20, then $18.99/month. Ad-free Hulu/Disney versions are available at higher rates. You can also add Max in a mega-bundle: $16.99/month with ads, or $31.99/month no ads after Oct 21 in the U.S.

Can I Cancel Disney Plus Anytime?

Yes. You can cancel your Disney Plus subscription whenever you like. You’ll continue to have access until the end of your current billing cycle. For bundled plans, your access depends on whether you subscribed to individual services separately before bundling.