Does the disney bundle include hulu live tv

If you haven’t yet “cut the cord” but find yourself more and more tempted to do so… a great time to make the move may be now.

As forecast by Insider Intelligence, less than half of U.S. households will have a traditional pay TV subscription by the end of 2023. If you’re ready to join that cord-cutting crowd and if you choose the right streaming bundle, you may not miss what that overstuffed cable package foisted upon you.

Take a look at Hulu + Live TV, a streaming bundle which for $69.99 a month gives you access to a wide array of content from Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+, plus the ability to stream live TV from more than 75 channels (detailed below).

The fresh fare arriving on Hulu alone this month includes Season 2 of the acclaimed comedy Reservation Dogs, the Predator prequel movie Prey, the Mike Tyson bio-series Mike and the new Steve Carell-led psychological thriller The Patient. And you know you won’t want to miss the final episodes of Only Murders in the Building Season 2.

New releases on Disney+, meanwhile, include the streaming premiere of Disney-Pixar’s Lightyear, the I Am Groot series of animated sorts, the LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation special and Marvel’s She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (starring Tatiana Maslany).

Over on ESPN+, you can binge the Derek Jeter docuseries The Captain, catch the latest episodes of America’s Caddie, keep current via SportsCenter and stream a robust selection of live MLB telecasts and PGA championship tour coverage.

And on top of all that, Hulu + Live TV — as the name would suggest — lets you stream live TV from more than 75 channels, such as those below:

Or you can keep paying your cable company a small fortune for a package of channels that includes many you never watch. And, oh yeah, pay for a streaming service (or several) on top of that.

Review the list below of series, movies and specials coming up on Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ in August — while also keeping in mind the Live TV option — and ask yourself anew: Is it time to cut the cord, and instead upgrade to Hulu + Live TV?

It’s officially price increase season. Hulu has announced via emails and on its website that Hulu with Live TV — which also includes Disney+ and ESPN+ to become the full “Disney Bundle” — will increase in price from $70 a month to $75 a month beginning December 8, 2022.

And if you have the Disney Bundle without live TV, you can expect that price to increase from $14 a month to $15 on that same date.

News of the Hulu price increases comes just a day after Sling TV announced it was increasing the cost of its basic plans by $5 a month.

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If any of this sounds familiar and/or a bit confusing, it’s because December 8 also is the date on which Disney+ launches a plan that includes advertising with the on-demand content. That plan costs $8 a month, or $3 a month less than a “Premium” Disney+ subscription. That plan was announced in August and came with its own set of price tweaks across the Disney Bundle spectrum.

Come December 8, this is how everything will shake down:

• Disney+ with ads: $8 a month
• Disney+ Premium (no ads): $11 a month
• Hulu with ads: $8 a month
• ESPN+ with ads: $10 a month
• Disney+ and Hulu, with ads: $10 a month
• Disney+ (no ads), Hulu, ESPN+, with ads: $15 a month (note that this plan will no longer be available to purchase or switch to on Disney+ after December 7, but existing subscribers can keep it at the new price)
• Disney+ (no ads), Hulu (no ads), ESPN+ (with ads): $20 a month
• Disney+ (with ads), Hulu (with ads) + Live TV, ESPN+ (with ads): $70 a month
• Hulu (with ads) + Live TV, ESPN+ (with ads), and Disney+ (no ads): $75 a month (note that this plan will no longer be available to purchase or switch to after December 8, but existing subscribers can keep it at the new price)
• Hulu With Live TV, Hulu on-demand (without ads), Disney+ (no ads), and ESPN+ (with ads): $83 a month

That’s … a lot of options. And if you’re doing your billing through a T-Mobile account, some of it might not be available. But the bottom line is this: You’re just going to have to pick what you want, pay attention to the price, and get ready to pay a bit more come early December.

Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ are stellar streaming services on their own, but combined, it's one of the best-value bundles. With Hulu and Disney+, you get hundreds of TV shows, movies, and originals, and when you throw in ESPN+, you've got nearly everything a sports-lover could want in a service. In short, The Disney Bundle is the ultimate entertainment package.

When you buy into this bundle, you're saving a good chunk of change, compared to subscribing to each streamer separately. There are a few plan options you can get. The standard is Hulu (ad-supported), Disney+, and ESPN+ for $14/mo.

Starting Dec. 8, you can also get The Disney Bundle Trio Basic, which is all three streamers with ads for $13/mo. The Disney Bundle Trio Premium -- Hulu (No Ads), Disney+, and ESPN+ -- for $20/mo. However, the price on the "legacy" Disney Bundle (for current subscribers) will increase from $14/mo. to $15/mo. on Dec. 7.

Curious about what titles are included with your Disney+ subscription? From maximum resolution and simultaneous streams to pricing and availability, here's everything you need to know about The Disney Bundle.

Disney Plus Bundle Price

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Anyone seeking to combine the best of sports, Disney, and current TV shows has two options with the Disney Bundle. Let's break them down below:

Disney+ (with ads), Hulu (with ads), and ESPN Plus Bundle Cost

The Disney Bundle Basic Trio is the best value if you're really looking to save money. You can get all three streamers with ads for $13/mo. for new subscribers. This knocks off an extra dollar from the classic bundle, but you will have to deal with ads across the board.

Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus Bundle Cost

The Disney Bundle includes Disney+, Hulu's (ad-supported), and ESPN+ (ad-supported). Purchasing these plans individually would come to a grand total of $26/mo., so The Disney Bundle's $14/mo. price tag saves you $12/mo. 

Please note: This price will increase to $15/mo. for current subscribers on Dec. 7 and $13/mo. (with Disney+'s ad-supported plan) for new subscribers on Dec. 8

You'll have complete access to all three streaming libraries, along with a wide range of live sports on ESPN+, including national and regional baseball, football, hockey, soccer, college sports, and more. The biggest downside of this bundle option is that you'll have to endure ads during your shows and some movies.

Disney Plus, Hulu (No Ads), and ESPN Plus Bundle Cost

Can't stand the ads? No problem. You can upgrade your bundle to include Hulu's ad-free version for only $7/mo. more. This will eliminate ads from almost all of your Hulu viewing so you can binge uninterrupted. Note that you will still see ads during live sports on ESPN+ and during select shows on Hulu.

If you want the works, you can also select The Disney Bundle plan that comes with Hulu + Live TV for $70/mo. ($76/mo. to go ad-free for on-demand and $83/mo. starting Dec. 7). This version includes more than 85 live and on-demand channels, including ESPN, which is not included in ESPN+. Even at this Disney Bundle cost, you're getting quite a few titles and cable programming for less than the price of many standard cable packages. In addition, there's no contract, meaning you can cancel your plan at any time without incurring any hidden fees.

Disney Plus Bundle Titles

Few streaming services can rival the titles found in The Disney Bundle. This streaming trio packs a lot of punch for the price. You can access thousands of shows and movies on Hulu, tons of live sports and original sports documentaries and shows on ESPN+, and some of the most popular movies and shows in the world on Disney+. Let's dig into what you get in more detail.

What Can I Watch with the Disney Plus Bundle?

Disney+ has seen dramatic growth over the past few years, with some of the best shows and movies of all-time now included in its catalog. Disney+ subscribers have access to Disney's massive library, including Walt Disney Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm (Star Wars), and National Geographic.

Simply download the app on your phone, TV, or streaming device and you'll have instant access to classic films like 101 Dalmations, modern hits like Soul, and all three Star Wars trilogies. You can watch hit shows like The Mandalorian and WandaVision, then shift gears to check in on one of your favorite nature documentaries. And yes, you can even binge 32 seasons of The Simpsons.

What Can I Watch on Hulu with the Disney Plus Bundle?

Hulu is one of the best all-around streaming services out there, and you'll get a little bit of everything with it. Watch new episodes of current shows like Grown-ish, stream every episode of classic programs like The Wonder Years, and browse countless movies, including acclaimed films like Booksmart and Hulu originals like Palm Springs. Most of today's latest programming offers next-day arrivals with Hulu, meaning you won't have to wait long to stream everything found on cable.

You can access all of this and more via the Hulu app on any streaming or mobile device, as well as on your web browser. If you add the Hulu + Live TV plan, you can even download episodes and movies for offline viewing. You'll also gain access to live TV channels such as ESPN, Comedy Central, HGTV, and much more.

What Can I Watch on ESPN Plus with the Disney Plus Bundle?

ESPN+ brings a variety of sports programming you won't find on ESPN's main networks. There's something here for everyone. For the major North American leagues, ESPN+ has live broadcasts of national and out-of-market games from MLB, NHL, NFL, MLS, and tons of NCAA sports. But you can also watch UFC fights, La Liga and Bundesliga soccer, pro tennis, golf, and more.

Download the ESPN app on your smartphone, TV, or streaming device, and you can watch all of this along with ESPN's many acclaimed original shows and documentary series. This includes the critically acclaimed Man in the Arena: Tom Brady, which chronicles the legendary quarterback's history in the NFL.

How to Sign Up for the Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus Bundle

Signing up for The Disney Bundle couldn't be easier. Simply visit the Disney+ website and select "Get The Disney Bundle," choose your plan, enter your info, and you're all set. You'll need to connect your account on Hulu and ESPN+ to start watching there, as well.

Unfortunately, Disney doesn't currently offer a free trial to new subscribers for its bundle.

If you already have a subscription to one or more of these services, you don't need to cancel to sign up for The Disney Bundle. Disney will automatically adjust your pricing for any existing subscriptions so you're getting the bundle value.

Disney Plus Bundle Popular Channels

Live channels are only available in the Hulu + Live TV plan. Live sports are available from a wide variety of broadcasters. Some popular examples include:

• NCAA College Football

• MLB Baseball

• NFL Football

• NHL Hockey

• ESPN (Hulu + Live TV only)

• FS1 (Hulu + Live TV only)

• Discovery (Hulu + Live TV only)

• CNN (Hulu + Live TV only)

• BET (Hulu + Live TV only)

• MTV (Hulu + Live TV only)

• Cartoon Network (Hulu + Live TV only)

• History (Hulu + Live TV only)

Disney Plus Bundle Popular Movies

• Star Wars

• Captain Marvel

• Black Widow

• Cruella

• Hamilton

• Encanto

• Eternals

• Peter Pan

• Coco

• Toy Story 4

• The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Hulu)

• Fight Club (Hulu)

• Parasite (Hulu)

• Palm Springs (Hulu)

Disney Plus Bundle Popular TV Shows

• Dancing with the Stars

• Wanda Vision

• The Mandalorian

• The Book of Boba Fett

• Grey's Anatomy (Hulu)

• Saturday Night Live (Hulu)

• Law & Order Special Victims Unit (Hulu)

• Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Hulu)

• NFL Primetime (ESPN+)

• Sportsnation (ESPN+)

Disney Plus Bundle Other Features

Beyond sports commentary and coverage, ESPN has built up a sizable library of insightful documentaries. After you're done watching your favorite team, you can stream series like The Last Dance or The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius for an in-depth look at some of the most interesting stories in sports.

How the Disney Plus Bundle Compares

The Disney Bundle offers one of the best selections of streaming titles you can find for the price. Its library is more robust than Netflix (for the same price) and it's miles ahead of the on-demand titles available in live TV services like Sling TV, fuboTV, and DIRECTV STREAM. Add in the live sports you get on ESPN+, and it's hard to find a better all-around streaming package.

That being said, if you're looking for live TV, this might not be the plan for you. Other than live sports, the basic Disney Bundle doesn't have any live TV, so you'll have to add Hulu + Live TV to get that option. At $70/mo., that plan is more expensive than Sling Orange and Blue combined ($55/mo.), fuboTV ($70/mo.), or the basic DIRECTV STREAM plan ($70/mo.).

Other Disney Plus Bundles and Deals

Currently, Disney doesn't offer options for bundling Disney+ with other services or for only pairing it with Hulu or ESPN+ on their own. However, Verizon customers can get six months of Disney+ free with select unlimited plans.

Disney Plus Bundle FAQs

How much is The Disney Bundle?

The Disney Bundle is $14/mo. and includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ (the subscription price goes up to $15/mo. starting Dec. 7). You can upgrade to Hulu (No Ads) for $20/mo. or Hulu + Live TV for $70/mo.

Can I sign up for The Disney Bundle if I already have Hulu or ESPN Plus?

Yes. Anyone with an existing Hulu or ESPN plan will see their pricing adjusted to reflect the low monthly fee offered by The Disney Bundle. This makes it easy for current customers to upgrade their plan to The Disney Bundle without any additional hassle.

Is there a free trial for The Disney Bundle?

No free trials are available for The Disney Bundle. However, with no contract, you're free to cancel at any time. This means you'll only be out $14/mo. ($15/mo. starting Dec 7), if you decide the package isn't a good fit for your household.

Our Final Take

The Disney Bundle offers incredible value at an incredible price. As the Disney+ and ESPN+ catalogs have grown over the years, they now bring just as many great titles as Hulu itself.

Combine that with two plans (both of which offer discounts over individual subscriptions) along with Premier Access for select new releases, and there are few services that can compete with The Disney Bundle. Viewers looking for live TV might want to search elsewhere, but if you just need a deep on-demand catalog and live sports, the Disney Bundle is worth a closer look.