Disney Raising Prices on Almost All Streaming Services and Bundles This Fall
The Disney Bundle Premium is the only streaming product not impacted by the company’s rate hikes.
For most of 2024, Disney has been promoting the various bundlings of its disparate streaming services as a way to not only increase its subscriber base and reduce churn but also as a method for cord-cutters to save money. However, on Tuesday, the House of Mouse announced that it will raise the prices of nearly all of its streamers and bundles this fall. The price hikes will impact Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Hulu + Live TV and most of the bundles that combine them all.
Key Details:
- Disney will increase the prices of all of its standalone streamers by $1 or $2.
- The company will also raise the rate on almost all of its bundles, including via Hulu + Live TV.
- The price of the recently announced Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle will not be impacted.
Disney announced that its streaming prices will go up by $1 or $2 per service and bundle, but the Hulu + Live TV packages are going up by $6 apiece. The only streaming product not impacted by the rate increases is the Disney Bundle Duo Premium package that combines Disney+ and Hulu without ads.
The price for the recently announced Disney+, Hulu, and Max will not be impacted by the other increases.
These changes will go into effect beginning on Thursday, Oct. 17, mirroring a similar price increase across the company’s streaming products in October 2023.
As a part of the announcement, Disney said that beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 4, Disney+ customers will start being able to stream the ABC News Live streaming channel as well as a curated playlist of content for preschool children. Subscribers to the ad-free Disney+ plan will also receive access to four additional curated playlists later in 2024.
What Will Be the Prices for Disney Streaming Services Following October 2024 Price Hikes?
| Streamer, Bundle | Current Price per Month | New Price per Month |
|---|---|---|
| Disney+ Basic (with ads) | $7.99 | $9.99 |
| Disney+ Premium (without ads) | $13.99 | $15.99 |
| Hulu With Ads | $7.99 | $9.99 |
| Hulu With No Ads | $17.99 | $18.99 |
| ESPN+ | $10.99 | $11.99 |
| Disney Bundle Duo Basic (Disney+ and Hulu with ads) | $9.99 | $10.99 |
| Disney Bundle Trio Basic (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ with ads) | $14.99 | $16.99 |
| Disney Bundle Trio Premium (Disney+ and Hulu without ads, ESPN+ with ads) | $24.99 | $26.99 |
| Hulu + Live TV (with ads on Disney+ and Hulu) | $76.99 | $82.99 |
| Hulu + Live TV (without ads on Disney+ and Hulu) | $89.99 | $95.99 |
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Disney+
Disney+ is a video streaming service with over 13,000 series and films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, The Muppets, and more. It is available in 61 countries and 21 languages. It is notable for its popular original series like “The Mandalorian,” “Ms. Marvel,” “Loki,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and “Andor.”
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Hulu
Hulu is a video streaming service that gives access to thousands of full seasons of exclusive series, hit movies, kids shows, and Hulu Originals like “Only Murders in the Building,” and “The Handmaid's Tale.”
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Hulu Live TV
Hulu Live TV is a live TV streaming service with more than 70 channels for $76.99/month. Hulu + Live TV base plan includes local channels, 33 of the top 35 cable channels, and regional sports networks (RSNs). Subscribers get free access to Disney+ and ESPN+ at no extra charge.
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ESPN+
ESPN+ is a live TV streaming service that gives access to thousands of live sporting events, original shows like Peyton’s Place, the entire library of 30 for 30, E:60, The Last Dance, as well exclusive written analysis from top ESPN insiders. Sports available on ESPN+ include NFL, MLB, NHL, UFC, College Football, F1, Bundesliga, PGA Tour, La Liga, and more.
