How to Save on Disney+ and Hulu Price Increases
Disney+ and Hulu recently increased their prices, leaving many viewers wondering how to save some money. As of October 21, the prices for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select (formerly ESPN+) are all going up. Standalone ad-supported subscriptions for Disney+ and Hulu are increasing from $9.99 a month to $11.99 a month. The bundled price for Disney+ and Hulu with ads is rising from $10.99 monthly to $12.99, with the addition of ESPN Select bringing the bill up from $16.99 to $19.99 per month.
If you prefer ad-free viewing, Disney+ is going from $15.99 to $18.99, while Hulu remains at $18.99. The combined ad-free bundle of Disney+ and Hulu stays the same at $19.99, and the bundle of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select (with ads) is rising from $26.99 to $29.99 monthly.
To save money on these streaming services, consider bundling, cycling, or canceling. Bundling allows you to combine services for a better price, and Disney offers various customizable bundles to choose from. Cycling involves keeping track of your viewing habits and subscribing only to the services you use regularly. Canceling one or more services is the simplest way to save money, and there are also free streaming services available like Tubi, Pluto TV, and Kanopy. Don’t forget, some popular streaming shows are also available on cable channels like FX, ABC, and others shortly after their streaming debut.
If you’re looking for something to watch this week, consider checking out “Boogie Nights” on Paramount+ or “The Lowdown” on Hulu. “Boogie Nights” is a classic film from 1997 directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, while “The Lowdown” is a new show featuring Ethan Hawke as a bookstore owner investigating a mysterious death in a wealthy Tulsa family.
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