What Disney Plus costs right now

Disney Plus offers three subscription tiers as of 2024: a basic plan with ads, a standard plan without ads, and a premium plan with the highest video quality. The price you pay depends which tier you choose and whether you pay monthly or annually. Prices vary slightly by country, and Disney has raised them multiple times since the service launched.

In the United States, the ad-supported plan costs $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year. The standard plan (no ads, standard video quality) costs $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year. The premium plan (no ads, 4K video quality, multiple simultaneous streams) costs $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year. These prices are current as of early 2024, but Disney regularly adjusts them, so check the Disney Plus website directly before you sign up to confirm the current rates in your region.

Key Takeaways

  • Disney Plus has three tiers: ad-supported at $5.99/month, standard without ads at $10.99/month, and premium with 4K at $13.99/month.
  • Paying annually instead of monthly saves you money on every tier — roughly 8 to 10 percent depending on the plan.
  • The ad-supported plan includes ads but costs the least; the standard plan removes ads but limits video quality to 1080p; the premium plan adds 4K video and allows four simultaneous streams instead of two.
  • Disney Plus prices have increased multiple times since 2019, and the company may raise them again in the future.
  • You can cancel your subscription at any time without penalty, and you keep access through the end of your billing period.

What each tier includes and how they differ

The ad-supported plan shows advertisements during shows and movies but costs the least. You get access to Disney's full library, but video quality maxes out at 1080p (standard HD), and you can stream on only one device at a time. This plan works if you watch alone or don't mind waiting your turn with household members.

The standard plan removes all ads and raises video quality to 1080p, which is the same resolution as the ad tier. The main difference is the absence of interruptions. You can stream on two devices at the same time, so two household members can watch different shows simultaneously. This is the middle option most people choose.

The premium plan costs the most but includes 4K video quality (when available) and allows four simultaneous streams. This matters if you have a larger household or want the sharpest picture on a compatible TV. Not all content is available in 4K — mostly newer films and some series — so you won't see a difference on everything you watch.

Monthly versus annual payment

Disney Plus lets you pay month-to-month or commit to a full year upfront. The annual option costs less per month when you divide the yearly price by 12. On the ad-supported tier, paying $59.99 per year works out to about $5 per month, compared to $5.99 if you pay monthly. The savings are similar on the other tiers — roughly 8 to 10 percent overall.

The trade-off is that annual payment requires more money upfront and locks you in for 12 months. If you cancel partway through a year, you do not get a refund for the unused portion. Monthly payment gives you flexibility to stop whenever you want, though you pay a slightly higher per-month rate.

How Disney Plus compares to other streaming services

Disney Plus is one of several major streaming platforms, each with different libraries and pricing. Netflix offers ad-supported, standard, and premium tiers ranging from $6.99 to $22.99 per month depending on the plan. Hulu (which Disney also owns) costs $7.99 with ads or $14.99 without ads. HBO Max costs $9.99 with ads or $19.99 without ads. Amazon Prime Video is $14.99 per month or $139 per year and includes other Prime benefits beyond video.

Disney Plus is generally less expensive than Netflix and HBO Max at the entry level, but the content library is smaller and focused on Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic properties. If you want a broader range of shows and films, you may need multiple services. Some people subscribe to one service at a time and rotate through them, while others maintain subscriptions to two or three simultaneously.

Bundle options that include Disney Plus

Disney offers a bundle that combines Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus at a discounted rate compared to paying for each separately. The bundle with ads costs $14.99 per month and includes the ad-supported tier of Disney Plus, ad-supported Hulu, and ESPN Plus. The bundle without ads costs $24.99 per month and includes ad-free Disney Plus, ad-free Hulu, and ESPN Plus (which has ads regardless of tier).

The bundle saves money if you want all three services. For example, the ad-free bundle at $24.99 per month is less than the combined cost of Disney Plus ($10.99) + Hulu ($14.99) + ESPN Plus ($11.99) purchased separately, which would total $37.97. The bundle is worth considering if you watch sports or use Hulu regularly, but if you only want Disney Plus, the standalone subscription is cheaper.

Price history and future increases

Disney Plus launched in November 2019 at $7.99 per month with a single tier. In December 2022, the company introduced the ad-supported tier at $7.99 per month and raised the ad-free plan to $10.99 per month. In October 2023, Disney raised prices again: the ad tier went to $7.99 (unchanged), the standard tier to $10.99 (unchanged), and the premium tier to $13.99 (up from $11.99). These increases reflect Disney's strategy to raise revenue as the service matures.

Streaming services regularly adjust prices, and Disney Plus may increase rates again in the future. When a price increase happens, Disney typically notifies subscribers by email and gives them a grace period before the new rate takes effect. You can cancel before the increase takes hold if you choose not to pay the higher price.

How to check your current plan and billing date

Once you have a Disney Plus subscription, you can see which tier you are on and when you are billed by logging into your account on the Disney Plus website or app. Go to your account settings (usually found by clicking your profile icon), then look for "Subscription" or "Billing" — the exact label varies by device. This page shows your current plan, your next billing date, and your payment method.

If you want to change tiers, you can upgrade or downgrade from this same menu. Upgrades take effect when ready, and you pay a prorated amount for the remainder of your current billing period. Downgrades take effect on your next billing date, so you keep your current tier until then. Cancellation also happens from this menu and takes effect at the end of your current billing period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I share my Disney Plus password with family members outside my household?

Disney's terms of service state that your account is for personal use only and should not be shared outside your household. The company has tested password-sharing restrictions in some regions and may enforce them more broadly. If you want multiple people to watch, adding them as household members on your account is the supported way, though this requires them to be in your physical location during setup.

What happens if I cancel my subscription?

When you cancel, you keep access to Disney Plus through the end of your current billing period. After that date, your account closes and you lose access to all content. If you resubscribe later, you start fresh — your watchlist and viewing history do not carry over indefinitely, though Disney may restore some data if you return quickly.

Does Disney Plus offer a free trial?

Disney Plus no longer offers a free trial in most regions as of 2023. The company discontinued free trials to focus on paid subscriptions. Some bundle offers or promotional periods may include discounted first months, but these are rare and temporary. Check the Disney Plus website to see if any current promotions are running in your area.

Can I use Disney Plus on multiple devices at once?

The number of simultaneous streams depends on your plan. The ad-supported and standard plans allow two streams at the same time. The premium plan allows four simultaneous streams. If you exceed your plan's limit, you will see an error message on the device trying to start playback, and you will need to stop watching on another device first.

Is the price the same in every country?

No. Disney Plus pricing varies by country and currency. The United States prices listed here do not explore to Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, or other regions. Each country has its own pricing structure, and some regions may have different tier options. Check the Disney Plus website for your specific country to see local pricing.