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A new era for entertainment behemoth Disney began in November 2019. The highly anticipated streaming TV service Disney+ hit the ground running with a stunning catalogue of over 800 TV shows and movies.
While the service isn't perfect, it was great value or only $8.99/month or $89.99/year.
Those prices rose to $11.99/month and $119.99/year with the launch of a new adult content channel, Star, on 23 February 2021. Given the massive influx of new content, the price increase made sense – you can now binge more adult-oriented shows and movies, including titles like Nomadland, Marvel's MODOK , Deadpool or Scandal.
But what if you want to watch Disney+ for free? Disney+ used to offer a seven-day free trial, but that's no longer the case. As of 19 June 2020, the platform retired its free trial offer, so the only way to stream Disney content is to sign up for a monthly or annual subscription. The trial might be back at a future date, along with other special promotions.
Until then, is it worth signing up for the service? The library has now grown to over 1,000 titles. Plenty of the content on Disney+ is classic content, meaning there is a good chance you have seen a lot of it. Whether it's Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic or Disney itself, this is a catalogue of some of the biggest blockbusters of all time.
Many of the titles are well worth a rewatch, especially if you have children living under your roof, or you may find some classics you are yet to watch. Plus, Disney+ is also streaming original, exclusive content you won't find anywhere else.
It's led by Star Wars TV series The Mandalorian and new Marvel offering WandaVision, along with movies, documentaries, shorts and more to discover.
New channel Star is also offering a range of adult-focused content, including the Deadpool, Die Hard and Alien movie franchises.
Signing up for a Disney+ subscription is a simple process. Just follow these steps:
Disney+ may not be offering a free trial any longer, but the streaming service is often running promotions that can either help you save cash or get additional perks when signing up for a subscription. In the US, for instance, you can get up to six months of Disney+ free when signing up for Amazon Music.
Similar deals have been running with local partners in Australia as well. In 2020, Woolworths Rewards customers could access a 14-day free trial to the Disney+ platform, while Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members were able to enjoy the service free for an entire month. These types of offers may run again in the future, so we advise you to do a little research before hitting the sign up button.
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