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You have a lot to choose from when it comes to finding the best streaming service for your needs. The Disney bundles are designed to satisfy as many of those as possible by grouping three major services under one discounted price. Originally, it only featured Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus — three Disney-owned platforms. As of last summer, a new bundle has launched, adding Max to the mix.
Taking advantage of the Disney Bundle can save you over 40% compared to subscribing to each service individually. Especially considering Disney Plus' content gaps when it comes to mature content and sports, bundling multiple services together provides more to watch for viewers of every age, from animated Pixar films to gritty HBO dramas.
Hulu supplements Disney Plus with a mix of network TV series, blockbuster films, and original award-winning shows geared toward adults. The app has a massive back catalog of past seasons of network shows and also gets new episodes from ongoing ABC and FOX shows the day after they air. Meanwhile, ESPN Plus adds select live NFL, NHL, WNBA, and NBA games, along with other sports (including college basketball). It's also the UFC streaming home, and subscribers are able to buy exclusive PPV fights through the app. Max rounds out the coverage with critically acclaimed prestige content like "The Sopranos," "The Last of Us," and the "Dune" franchise.
If you're considering signing up for the Disney Plus Bundles, we're here to help answer all your questions about pricing, plans, and deals. Here's everything you need to know about the Disney Bundle options.
How much does the Disney Plus Bundle cost?
The Disney Plus Bundle is available in six different packages, with Disney Plus and Hulu prices starting at $11 a month, Disney Plus/Hulu/ESPN Plus prices starting at $17 a month, and Max offerings also starting at $17 a month. The most expensive options are ad-free Disney Plus/Hulu/ESPN Plus and ad-free Disney Plus/Hulu/Max, which cost $27 and $30, respectively.
Rates most recently increased for Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN Plus, and their respective bundles on October 17, 2024. Here's a full breakdown of the current Disney Plus Bundle prices:
| Disney Bundle plan | Price |
| Disney Plus (Ads) and Hulu (Ads) Bundle | $11/month |
| Disney Plus (No Ads) and Hulu (No Ads) | $20/month |
| Disney Plus (Ads), Hulu (Ads), and ESPN Plus | $17/month |
| Disney Plus (No Ads), Hulu (No Ads), and ESPN Plus | $27/month |
| Disney Plus/Hulu/Max Bundle with Ads | $17/month |
| Disney Plus/Hulu/Max Bundle without Ads | $30/month |
How to sign up for the Disney Plus Bundle
If you live in the US, signing up for the Disney Plus Bundle with Hulu and ESPN Plus is as simple as visiting the Disney Plus website and selecting your desired plan. To sign up for the Max version, just visit this website to get started instead. While Disney Plus is available globally, the bundles are confined to the US since Hulu and ESPN Plus are only supported in the US.
After entering your email address and payment information, you can activate your account on each service. You can use the same account information across each platform and watch Hulu from the Disney Plus app and website. If you already have a Disney Plus, Hulu, or ESPN Plus account, this will serve as your MyDisney login for all Disney-owned services (unless you wish to sign up under a different email).
Select HBO content is also available to watch from the Hulu app. Otherwise, you'll need to sign into the specific app — Hulu, Disney Plus, ESPN Plus, or Max — in order to view its relevant content.
Can I get the Disney Bundle for free?
While the Disney bundle does not offer a free trial, there are a few ways that you might be able to try it out for free.
Though Verizon previously offered free access to the Disney Bundle with its 5G Play More Unlimited and 5G Get More Unlimited phone plans, this promotion is no longer active for new members. However, you can get a reduced rate on the ad-supported Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus bundle with Verizon Unlimited plans. This will cost $10/month instead of the standard $17/month.
The DirecTV MyEntertainment genre pack includes ad-supported Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max. This month-to-month live TV streaming package, which costs $35/month and carries 40+ live entertainment and lifestyle channels, comes with a five-day free trial for new customers.
The Hulu, Disney Plus, and ESPN Plus bundle is included in all Hulu + Live TV subscriptions (which we dig into below). This live TV package sometimes offers a free trial for its ad-supported tier, which means you can access all services for free for the duration of the trial. However, this free trial typically only lasts for three days before the subscription renews at the then-current monthly rate, unless you cancel before then.
Can current subscribers upgrade to the Disney Bundle?
Yes, current Disney Plus, Hulu, Max, or ESPN Plus subscribers can upgrade any of their existing subscriptions to the bundle. You just need to sign up for the Disney Bundle using the same email address on file for your current membership. Disney will then adjust the bundle cost to account for your existing subscription fees.
Though current Max subscribers can upgrade to the bundle to get Disney Plus and Hulu included, remember that the Max Ultimate Ad-Free plan is not included. That means current Ultimate members will see a downgrade in streaming quality if they choose to bundle, as only HD 1080p is available. To stream Max in 4K UHD, you'll need to stick with the Ultimate Ad-Free plan, which isn't available as a bundle with another streaming service.
Remember, however, that members who have existing subscriptions through special promotions — like Spotify's Student Plan with Hulu — are not eligible for an upgrade to the bundle.
Can you subscribe to Disney Plus bundles annually?
One of our favorite ways to save on streaming services is by subscribing annually, which year-over-year typically saves subscribers money compared to when they pay monthly. Unfortunately, none of the Disney Plus bundles have annual options right now.
You can subscribe to the Disney Plus ad-free tier annually for $160/year (a little over $31 in savings compared to paying month-to-month for a year), the Hulu ad-supported tier annually for $100/year (a little less than $20 in savings compared to month-to-month), or ESPN Plus annually for $120/year (a little over $23 in savings compared to month-to-month).
Can I watch Disney Plus, Hulu, or ESPN Plus content in the same app?
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Disney Plus allows you to watch select programming from Hulu and/or ESPN Plus on Disney Plus if you're subscribed to either of the streaming services. The Hulu option became available in December 2023 (and officially rolled out in 2024), and the ESPN Plus option became available in December 2024.
You must be subscribed through the bundle or trio plans or link your standalone accounts. Select Hulu programming is also available to watch on Disney Plus without a Hulu subscription. You can navigate to the ESPN Plus and Hulu content by clicking on the applicable tiles on the Disney Plus home page once you log in. The tiles are right next to the Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar options, so it's easy to navigate.
All three apps remain separate services, and Disney Plus is the only app interface that allows for the overlap.
Does Hulu + Live TV include the Disney Bundle?
Hulu + Live TV plans come with Disney Plus, ESPN Plus, and on-demand Hulu automatically. Hulu + Live TV subscribers don't have to pay extra or adjust any options in order to get the bundle. The service also lets you stream more than 90 live TV channels. Check out our Hulu Live TV channels roundup to see the full lineup.
Hulu + Live TV plans cost $83 a month for ad-supported on-demand streaming or $96 a month for ad-free on-demand streaming. The ad-free options extend to Hulu and Disney Plus, but Hulu + Live TV and ESPN Plus will always have ads due to the nature of live TV. To sign up for the Disney bundle with Hulu + Live TV, visit the Hulu + Live TV page.
Can I watch Max from the Hulu app?
Disney/Hulu/Max Bundle subscribers can watch select HBO content from the Hulu app, but not all. With the Max add-on, select titles like "Euphoria," "House of the Dragon," and "The Last of Us" can be found within the Hulu app. Non-HBO or Max exclusive content, like the Studio Ghibli and Harry Potter libraries, cannot be found in the Hulu app.