On October 21, most Hulu and Disney+ plans (including bundles) are increasing by $2 to $3 a month. You can see the breakdown of all those price increases here. This is the third time Disney+ has raised prices in three years, which makes it a valid time to debate keeping the subscription at all.
If you are dedicated to the land of Disney, which has become a cornerstone of family households as well as any fans of the MCU and Star Wars, it’s worth looking at potential workarounds ahead of the price hikes. A couple of dollars a month can add up.
Last Chance to Grab Annual Disney+ Subscriptions at the Lower Price
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Get an ad-free annual plan for $159.99 before October 21.
If you’re just interested in Disney+, and are willing to pay upfront instead of monthly, I’d recommend picking up an annual subscription at the base price before the increases on Monday. Annual subscriptions already offer a slight 15% discount over 12 months of monthly pricing, and in this case, give you the chance to lock in the discount and the lower price for a full year. Right now, ad-free annual subscriptions are $159.99. Starting on Tuesday, they’ll go up to $189.99.
Unfortunately, Disney+ only offers annual plans on its standalone subscriptions, so it’s a tough hit for anyone with one of the Disney+ bundles that only allow for monthly payments. However, you might not be entirely out of luck.
How to Save on Disney+ Bundles
If you subscribe to more than just Disney+, there are a couple more streaming deals active right now that might be worth considering. However, they’re only really worth it if you’re also into the other libraries included, namely sports and live TV.
Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited Bundle Discount Not Affected by Price Hikes
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Disney+ launched a bundle with the new ESPN Unlimited service back in August. Until January, both the Basic and Premium versions of this bundle are discounted by around 15% for new subscribers. These bundles are actually some of the only plans that will not be affected by the Disney+ price hikes. That said, one can imagine the price of this bundle, like every other one, will only go up over time. So if you’re interested in live sports, this one’s worth picking up before January.
Hulu + Live TV Discount Includes Disney+, Lasts Until October 23
Hulu + Live TV, which includes the ad-supported versions of Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited, and a full spread of live TV channels, is currently offering 22% discounts exclusively for new subscribers. This drops the monthly price down from $82.99 to $64.99 for your first three months, keeping in mind that the base subscription price will increase to $89.99 on October 21. This is still a big investment, much more than any of the price increases on individual services, and is really only worth it if you’re already in the market for a live TV subscription.
