Disney+ Remains a Top Streaming Service: A Comprehensive Guide to Plans and Bundles
Disney+ continues to be a leading streaming platform, offering a vast library of high-quality content. From classic Disney animations to the latest Marvel and Star Wars releases, engaging children's shows like Bluey, and much more, it provides an extensive range of viewing options. With so much to explore, including the new Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, choosing the right plan is key. This guide helps you navigate the options.
The Disney+/Hulu/Max Bundle: Exceptional Value
A noteworthy option is the new Disney+/Hulu/Max bundle, starting at just $16.99/month. This bundle offers significant savings, especially considering it's unaffected by recent Disney+ price increases. For additional streaming deals, explore the best Hulu and Max offers available.
How to Access the Disney+, Hulu, and Max Bundle
The Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle is available through any of the three services. Pricing starts at $16.99/month for the ad-supported version and $29.99/month for the ad-free option. Existing subscribers to all three services can consolidate their subscriptions and achieve substantial savings (34% on the ad-supported plan and 38% on the ad-free plan).
Disney+'s Paid Sharing Plan
To address password sharing, Disney introduced a paid sharing plan. Users outside your household must be added as "Extra Members" for an additional $6.99/month (ad-supported) or $9.99/month (ad-free). Only one Extra Member is allowed per account.
Disney+ Subscription Tiers
Disney+ offers two tiers:
- Disney+ Basic: $9.99/month (ad-supported, limited downloads).
- Disney+ Premium: $15.99/month or $159.99/year (ad-free, enhanced downloads).
Disney+ Bundles: Cost-Effective Options
Several bundles provide cost savings:
- Duo Basic: $10.99/month (Disney+ and Hulu, ad-supported).
- Duo Premium: $19.99/month (Disney+ and Hulu, ad-free).
- Trio Basic: $16.99/month (Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, ad-supported).
- Trio Premium: $26.99/month (Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, ad-free). Note that with the Hulu merger into Disney+, all bundle content is accessible within a single app.
Disney+ Gift Cards
Consider gifting a Disney+ annual subscription; it's a thoughtful present offering exceptional value.
Content Highlights on Disney+
Disney+ boasts an extensive catalog across various franchises:
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Disney: Classics like The Sword in the Stone, Robin Hood, and modern hits like Frozen, along with numerous animated series and live-action films. The Disney Junior section features top-tier shows such as Bluey.
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Pixar: The complete Pixar film library, including Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and recent releases like Turning Red and Elemental, plus shorts and series.
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Marvel: A comprehensive collection of MCU films and series, including classic cartoons and current releases.
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Star Wars: Remastered versions of the original trilogy, prequels, sequels, and popular series like The Mandalorian and Andor, alongside shorter series and The Clone Wars.