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Once upon a time (in 2019), Disney+ offered a seven-day free trial. Cut to 2020, just ahead of Hamilton‘s premiere, the platform eliminated its short-lived trial period. And while Disney+ still doesn’t offer a trial directly through its site, deal-savvy streamers can instead take advantage of free or discounted access through partner subscriptions, namely DirecTV (which comes bundled with Disney+ and has a five-day free trial) Verizon and Hulu, ESPN and/or HBO Max.
More on each option below.
Disney+ Free Trial Offers 2026
Starting with the standout promotion: Get free Disney+ access through any of DirecTV’s four Signature packages — Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier — since they all include the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN bundle and offer a five-day free trial. This means new subscribers can watch at absolutely no cost for five days, and following the trial, Disney+ will remain included in the selected live TV streaming package at no extra charge.
