Ever since Disney announced its streaming bundle with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+, people have been asking for a bundle without ESPN+ and now Disney has announced a new Disney+ add-on for Hulu subscribers. Show For an additional $2.99/month, eligible Hulu-billed subscribers can get the Disney+ Add-on to access content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more via the Disney+ app and website. Head to your Account page to sign up for the add-on and you’ll get an email to activate your Disney+ account. Then download the Disney+ app or visit DisneyPlus.com to start streaming, using your Hulu username and password. With Disney+ currently costing $7.99, the add-on at $2.99 is a big discount. This means you can get Hulu with Ads and Disney+ for $9.98 a month. This change will have many benefits for Disney. It will help persuade Hulu subscribers without Disney+ to get it, boosting subscribers and also converting Hulu subscribers over into the Disney+ app. Hulu+ Live TV subscribers already have access to Disney+ and ESPN+ as part of the package. Will you be adding Disney+ to your Hulu subscription? For the latest Disney+ news, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Sign up For Disney Streaming Bundle (Disney+, ESPN+ & Hulu) Now Roger PalmerRoger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: [email protected] Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk If you’re already a Hulu (No Ads) subscriber and want to add the Disney+ and ESPN+ bundle you can. It’s a bit tricky, but we explain exactly how to do it step-by-step. The new Disney Plus (or Disney+) streaming service is reasonably priced. However, you can maximize your savings and get more content by subscribing to the Disney Plus bundle, which also includes ESPN Plus (or ESPN+) and a Hulu (With Ads) subscription. If you already subscribe to Hulu, you can still receive the savings, even if you have the Hulu (No Ads) plan. However, at least for now, it’s not a seamless process. You Subscribed to Disney Plus …Congratulations, you’re one of the first of millions to subscribe to Disney Plus, which gives you streaming and download access to Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic entertainment across multiple devices. When you subscribed, you choose to pay $6.99 per month or $69.99 per month for the service with each account starting with a seven-day free trial. Regardless of how you signed up, you created a Disney Plus account using an email and password. Keep that information close. … But You Also Have a Hulu AccountIf you wish to switch to the $12.99 per month Disney Plus bundle and also have a Hulu account, you can do so and save $5.99 per month, which is the monthly cost of the Hulu (With Ads). To change to the Disney bundle, follow these instructions:
Once you’ve created your new bundle, you’ll receive an email confirmation. Later, you’ll get a follow-up email that will confirm whatever credits you might have earned by making the switch. As you can see in the example below, Disney provides credits against the bundle price in an amount equal to the effective monthly price of your existing subscription, for so long as you have that subscription: Your New AccountsIf you had a Hulu account, but not an ESPN Plus account, or vice versa, you can log in to the new account with your Disney Plus email and password. You can also log in from the Accounts page on Disney Plus. Keep in mind Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus all work through separate apps across all platforms. Therefore, you’ll need to install apps that are missing. What About the Other Hulu Plans?As first mentioned above, the Disney Plus Bundle currently only includes the Hulu (With Ads) package for the cost of $12.99 per month. However, if you have the Hulu (No Ads) plan, you’ll still get your $5.99 per month discount. In this case, you’ll pay $18.99 per month for all three services. Hulu + Live TV and Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV plan subscribers will also receive the $5.99 per month discount. If you want to upgrade to the Hulu (No Ads) bundle you can do it during the sign-up process. Important NoticeIf you didn’t previously have a Hulu account and signed up for the Disney Plus Bundle, there’s no way to switch to the Hulu (No Ads) or another plan. The only way this is currently possible is to cancel your Disney Plus Bundle subscription, then sign up for Hulu separately. From there, you can once again sign up for the Disney Plus Bundle using the steps above. What About a Disney Plus Purchase the was Made Through the App Store or Google Play?Did you make your initial Disney Plus purchase through the Apple App Store or Google Play? After switching to your Disney Bundle, you’ll need to cancel the other subscription information so you aren’t double-billed. You can do this by:
Note: Ideally, you’ll want to cancel your Disney Plus subscription through Apple or Google before the free trial ends. Otherwise, you should request a credit if you were charged twice. Other Things to KnowIf you’re still confused about the Disney Plus Bundle for current Hulu customers, there are other points to keep in mind:
Get Your Disney Plus!As a reminder, Disney Plus is accessible on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android mobile devices and Android TV, web browsers, and Amazon devices like Fire TV and Fire HD. Disney Plus is also on Chromecast, Chromebook, Samsung and LG smart televisions, Roku devices, PlayStation4, Xbox One, and Windows 10. In other words, it’s available wherever streaming services reside. Featuring closed captioning and descriptive audio, some Disney Plus content is available in English, Spanish, Dutch, French, and additional languages. It also streams in resolutions up to 4K Ultra HD in Dolby Vision and HDR 10. Where available, it also supports Dolby Atmos sound. Final ThoughtsThe Disney Plus Bundle is a great idea, but one that wasn’t well executed for existing Hulu users. Hopefully, Disney streamlines the bundle pricing structure in the coming weeks or months. When in doubt, visit the Help Page on Disney Plus and looking for information on the Disney Plus Bundle. At the time of this writing, new information is being added daily. |