Disney+ fans urged to act fast as rare £3.99 subscription deal ends today

Disney+ is offering new and returning subscribers a limited-time deal from £3.99 per month for the first three months, but it ends in hours.

Time is ticking for telly fans looking to snap up a rare Disney+ deal that undercuts both Netflix and Amazon’s Prime Video. Whether a brand new subscriber or a lapsed member who previously cancelled, customers could save up to £18 on a Disney+ subscription.

The streamer has launched out a limited-time offer for new and existing subscribers alike, granting access to the streaming giant for £3.99 per month for the first three months. But time is running out to claim the deal as it’s only available to those who sign up by 11.59pm on Wednesday (May 6).

The offer spans a range of monthly plans to suit different budgets and needs, with the most affordable being Standard with Ads. That said, there are still savings to be had on the pricier tiers too, with Disney+ Standard coming in at £6.99 for the first three months while Disney+ Premium drops to £9.99.

To put that into perspective, Netflix’s cheapest Standard with Ads plan will set one back £5.99 per month, while Prime Video also costs £5.99. With Disney+ offering several plans with varying features, choosing the right one can feel a little overwhelming.

If picture quality isn’t a dealbreaker but one would rather watch without adverts, Standard is likely the best bet. On the other hand, devoted film fanatics who demand the sharpest picture quality the platform has to offer may prefer Premium, reports the Manchester Evening News.

What’s more, Premium also allows streams on up to four devices simultaneously. It’s worth noting that both the Standard and Standard with Ads plans prevent downloading of content to a device for offline viewing, which could be a dealbreaker for those keen to catch up on shows and films while out and about.

If Disney+ doesn’t quite have everything you’re after, one could opt for HBO Max through one of its partner platforms instead. For instance, Sky’s Ultimate TV bundle offers access to Netflix, Disney+, Hayu, HBO Max and more from as little as £24 a month.

Working out at less than £1 per day, this deal bundles together subscriptions to a host of popular streaming platforms under one roof. This handily does away with the hassle of juggling multiple subscription costs while giving you a vast selection of shows and films to choose from.

Alternatively, EE’s TV deal is available for £5 per month for the first six months. This package grants access to NowTV, Netflix, TNT Sports and more, covering a broad range of TV shows as well as some major live sporting events.

That said, if those set on making the most of the Disney+ £3.99 deal, it opens the door to a wealth of exclusive content, including titles only available on Hulu, which can be streamed directly on the platform. Members also gain access to a raft of brand new shows and films released this month.

For instance, those who grew up watching the beloved American sitcom Malcolm in the Middle will be able to catch the long-awaited reboot, featuring many of the original cast members, including Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston. Meanwhile, fans of the dystopian drama The Handmaid’s Tale can now stream The Testaments, which made its debut with a three-episode launch in April.

The Testaments is adapted from Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name and charts the gripping coming-of-age tales of several characters. For those with a taste for science fiction, Disney+ has also unveiled the newest addition to the Star Wars universe with Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord.

Set in the aftermath of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the series follows the notorious villain as he schemes to reconstruct his criminal empire while embarking on a quest for vengeance.