PSA: Disney Plus No Longer Offers a Free Trial

Effective June 19th Disney Plus is no longer offering a free trial on their service
This is becoming the norm more and more , Netflix does not offer a free trial in many regions (and a reduced length one in other regions)
Stan CEO is on the record as saying that the time of the free trial is coming to an end, Too many users creating multiple accounts etc

Netflix has been clear that by end of 2020 they expect free trials to end in most if not all regions.
Apple TV+ only offers 7 days (which is well below others)
Amazon Prime still offers 30 days but they offer more than just a streaming service for their product (Free Shipping, Twitch Prime etc)
Hulu are phasing free trials out in the US, they will be gone by end of 2020
HBO Max will offer free trials for a limited period of time (US Only)

Wonder if this is a sign of things to come.

link is to US article but checked Aus website and it is not showing a free trial for local subscribers
https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/19/21296717/disney-plus-no-f…

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Comments

  • +19

    I don't see a need for trials, but you should be able to browse their content/watch trailers without a subscription.

    • +5

      yes i agree. you should be able to browse the catalogue before deciding whether to sign up.

  • I'd love google music 3 month trials again.

  • +2

    All good, sabnzbd has an lifetime free trial

  • +1

    Coincides with Hamilton being released soon.

    • Exactly what I thought!

  • Would have though account sharing is a far bigger "problem" for them than free trial abuse.

    • +1

      At least with account sharing someone's paying for the service. With the free trials, the companies don't make anything at all.

  • Just received an email that Woolworths is giving rewards members a 14 day trial

    https://exclusive.woolworthsrewards.com.au/disneyplus

    • Same.
      Seems this is they way they are headed.
      Using partnerships

  • Anyone keen on sharing stan/Disney accounts?

    PM me

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