Disney+ Adds New Services amidst Upcoming Price Hike with Hulu and ESPN+


By - Che Browndon
Written-on - August 7, 2024

Disney+

Disney+ is a popular streaming service were users can follow Disney content. It is one of many owned by Disney and all these streaming services are prone to changes be it price or changes in policy. There is a brand new update. There’s going to be a price hike for several Disney streaming services expected to begin in October 2024.


Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ Price Increase


Disney+

Source: Disney


An information from Disney has been made known to the public. Disney will be increasing the price of several streaming services. This price increase will apply to Disney+, Hulu, Duo Basic bundle (Disney+ and Hulu) and finally the Trio Bundle (Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+).

The price increases is as follows:

Disney+ subscription with ads will go increase from $7.99 to $9.99 per month. Without ads or ad-free, the subscription is going to increase from $13.99 to $15.99

The subscription of Hulu with ads will increases from $7.99 to $9.99. Without ads or ad-free, it’s going to increase from $17.99 to 18.99 per month

The Duo Basic bundle which is a combination of Disney+ and Hulu will increase from $9.99 to $10.99 a month

The Trio Bundle which is a combination of Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu is also going to have a price increase depending on the type of plan. The Basic plan is going to increase from $14.99 to $16.99 meanwhile the Premium plan is expected to increase from $24.99 to $26.99.


Source


This information was released by Disney in a 'Press Release' on Tuesday which can be found on the Walt Disney Official Website. Along with information on the price hike, Disney also emphasized on additional services which will make its way to its streaming services.


Additional Services coming to Disney+


Disney+ will be adding continuous playlist and also ABC News Live to its core subscription in the US beginning on September 4, 2024. Which is a month ahead of the price increase. The President of Disney+, Alisa Bowen, made a statement about Playlists which reads:

“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”.


All Disney+ subscribers will have access to ABC News Live which is an award winning new platform for live newscast and breaking news. Subscribers will also Playlist focusing on preschool content featuring TV series and shorts such as Puppy Dog and Sofia the first.

Playlists will be refreshed monthly and later on in fall, four additional curated playlists will roll out including Seasonal content, Epic Stories, Throwbacks and Real Life. Seasonal content is a collection of seasonal-themed content from across the Disney+. Epic Stories is a compilation of action-packed stories from marquee brands and franchises, including Disney, Marvel and Star Wars. Throwbacks is a destination for nostalgic pop culture content and Real life is a lineup of traditional documentaries, biopics, and true stories.


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This price increase is only applicable in the US. Disney+ is most likely including these services so its users feel the extra $1 - $2 increase is justified. The company might also want subscribers to purchase bundles instead of single plans. The overall goal is to maximize


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