Disney+ Premium costs $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year
Disney+ Premium is the highest tier of Disney's streaming service. It costs $13.99 monthly if you pay month-to-month, or $139.99 if you commit to a full year. The yearly option works out to about $11.67 per month, so you save roughly $28 annually by prepaying.
Disney+ also offers a Standard tier at $7.99 per month (or $79.99 yearly) and an ad-supported tier at $5.99 per month with no yearly option. The price difference between tiers comes down to streaming quality, number of simultaneous streams, and whether ads appear during playback.
Prices can change, and Disney has raised them before. The company announced increases in late 2022 and again in 2024. If you already subscribe, Disney will notify you before any price change takes effect, usually with a 30-day notice.
Key Takeaways
- Disney+ Premium is $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year, with the yearly plan saving you about $28 compared to monthly payments.
- Premium includes 4K streaming, Dolby Atmos sound, and the ability to watch on four devices at the same time.
- Standard tier costs $7.99 monthly and allows two simultaneous streams in 1080p, while the ad-supported tier is $5.99 monthly with one stream at a time.
- Disney bundles Premium with Hulu and ESPN+ for $14.99 per month, which costs less than paying for all three separately.
What Premium includes that Standard does not
The main differences between Premium and Standard come down to picture quality and how many people can watch at once. Premium streams in 4K resolution on compatible devices and supports Dolby Atmos surround sound. Standard maxes out at 1080p and does not include Dolby Atmos.
Premium lets four people stream simultaneously on different devices. Standard allows only two streams at the same time. If your household has more than two people who want to watch at different times, Premium is the tier that avoids conflicts.
Neither Premium nor Standard includes ads. The ad-supported tier ($5.99 monthly) is the only one with commercials, and it limits you to one stream at a time in 1080p.
The Disney Bundle and how it affects your total cost
Disney offers a bundle that combines Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ at a single price. The Premium Bundle costs $14.99 per month and includes Disney+ Premium, Hulu (with ads), and ESPN+. If you bought each service separately at their standard prices, you would pay $13.99 + $7.99 + $11.99 = $33.97 monthly. The bundle saves you about $19 per month.
A second bundle option pairs Disney+ Premium with Hulu (no ads) and ESPN+ for $24.99 per month. This is useful if you want to avoid ads on Hulu but do not want to pay for all three services separately.
The bundle is often the better deal if you watch content across all three services. If you only want Disney+, the standalone Premium tier at $13.99 monthly is your only option.
How Disney+ Premium compares to other streaming services
At $13.99 per month, Disney+ Premium sits in the middle of the streaming market. Netflix's Standard plan (1080p, two streams) costs $15.49 monthly. Netflix Premium (4K, four streams) is $22.99 monthly. HBO Max costs $19.99 monthly for ad-free streaming. Apple TV+ is $11.99 monthly but has a smaller library.
Disney+ Premium offers more simultaneous streams than Netflix Standard and costs less than Netflix Premium or HBO Max. The trade-off is that Disney's library focuses on family content, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, while Netflix and HBO Max have broader ranges of adult drama and films.
If you watch mostly Disney, Pixar, Marvel, or Star Wars content, Premium is competitive. If you want variety across genres, you may find yourself subscribing to multiple services anyway.
Whether the yearly plan saves you money
Paying $139.99 upfront for a year of Disney+ Premium saves you $28 compared to twelve months of $13.99 payments. That is a 17 percent discount. The yearly plan makes sense if you know you will keep the subscription for the full year and have the cash available to pay in advance.
If you are unsure whether you will stick with Disney+ for twelve months, the monthly option gives you flexibility to cancel without losing money. You can always switch to yearly later if you decide to stay.
Disney does not offer a free trial for new subscribers anymore, so you will pay for at least one month before deciding whether to commit to the yearly rate.
What happens if Disney raises prices again
Disney has raised Disney+ prices twice since the service launched in 2019. If you are a current subscriber, the company must notify you at least 30 days before a price increase takes effect. You will receive an email and an in-app notification with the new price and the date it becomes active.
When a price increase happens, you have the option to cancel before the new rate kicks in. Some subscribers downgrade to a cheaper tier instead. Disney does not lock you into a contract, so you can change your plan or cancel anytime without penalty.
If you are on a yearly plan when a price increase is announced, your current rate stays the same until your year is up. The new price applies only when you renew.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I share my Disney+ Premium account with people outside my household?
Disney's terms of service state that your account is for your household only. The company has cracked down on password sharing and may require you to verify household members. Sharing with people who do not live with you violates the terms, though enforcement varies.
Does Disney+ Premium work on all devices?
Disney+ Premium streams on phones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, and streaming devices like Roku and Apple TV. The 4K quality requires a compatible device and a fast internet connection (Disney recommends at least 25 Mbps for 4K). Not all devices support 4K, so check your device's specs before assuming you will get that quality.
What is the difference between Disney+ Premium and the ad-supported tier?
The ad-supported tier costs $5.99 monthly and includes ads during playback. It limits you to one stream at a time in 1080p resolution. Premium has no ads, supports 4K, and allows four simultaneous streams. The ad tier is the cheapest way to watch Disney content if you do not mind commercials.
Can I change my plan after I subscribe?
Yes. You can upgrade from Standard to Premium, downgrade from Premium to Standard, or switch to the ad-supported tier anytime. Changes take effect when ready, and Disney prorates your billing if you switch mid-month.
Is there a student discount for Disney+ Premium?
Disney does not currently offer a student discount for Disney+ Premium. Some third-party services like SheerID partner with Disney to offer discounts to students, but these are not always available. Check Disney's website or contact their support to see if any promotions are running.