Disney is raising prices on its streaming services this fall — while also introducing continuous playlists.
What’s happening:
- Effective October 17th, the monthly prices for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ will increase.
- For example, Disney+ With Ads will climb to $9.99 a month versus the current $7.99 a month.
- The No Ads option will go to $15.99 a month or $159.99 per year — up from $13.99 per month or $139.99 a year currently.
- However, some options such as the Duo Premium (Disney+ and Hulu without ads) are staying at the current price.
- Additionally, Disney recently introduced new bundle options with Max.
- Below is a table with the rest of the changes
Service and Plan Type | Current Monthly Price | New Monthly Price (Oct. 17) | New Annual Price |
Disney+ With Ads | $7.99 | $9.99 | N/A |
Disney+ No Ads | $13.99 | $15.99 | $159.99 |
Hulu With Ads | $7.99 | $9.99 | $99.99 |
Hulu No Ads | $17.99 | $18.99 | N/A |
ESPN+ With Ads | $10.99 | $11.99 | $119.99 |
Duo Basic (With Ads) | $9.99 | $10.99 | N/A |
Duo Premium (No Ads) | $19.99 | $19.99 | N/A |
Hulu+ Live TV With Ads | $76.99 | $82.99 | N/A |
Hulu+ Live TV No Ads | $89.99 | $95.99 | N/A |
Continuous playlists:
- Ahead of these price hikes, Disney+ is introducing new Continuous Playlists.
- On September 4th, the platform will introduce ABC New Live as well as a playlist for preschool content.
- With ABC News Live, subscribers can keep up on the latest news as well as view special live events and in-depth reports.
- Meanwhile, the preschool playlists will include series and shorts from the likes of Sofia the First, The Lion Guard, Puppy Dog Pals, and Minnie’s Bow-Toons.
- Additionally, later this fall, four more continuous playlists will be added:
- Seasonal Content: Collection of seasonal-themed content from across the Disney+ catalog
- Epic Stories: A compilation of action-packed stories from marquee brands and franchises, including Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars
- Throwbacks: A destination for nostalgic pop culture content
- Real Life: A lineup of traditional documentaries, biopics, and true stories
- While reports had indicated that “always on” channels were coming to Disney+, this is the first time the streamer has confirmed plans.
What they’re saying:
- Alisa Bowen, President, Disney+: “Playlists are the latest example of how we’re providing the best value and experience for our subscribers every time they open Disney+. Whether its news, kids’ content, popular genres, hit TV shows or blockbuster films, there will be something for everyone in a lean-back viewing experience based on seasonality and interest.”
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