[SUBS] New Star Channel Starts 23 Feb, Sign-up by 22 Feb to Lock-in $8.99/Mth Subscription Fee until 22 Aug @ Disney+

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The Disney+ streaming app is set for a huge expansion on 23 February with a new Star channel adding 450 movies and 155 TV shows.

All 9 seasons of How I Met Your Mother is also included in the list of new shows. Now that's just Legen…wait for it…dary!
Disney+ subscriptions will include Star from 23 February 2021. Unfortunately, this comes with a price hike of $3 per month from $8.99 to $11.99 (or $89.99 to $119.99 per year)

If you have an existing Disney Plus subscription, or sign up for a new subscription before 22 Feb, you won't see the price hike until your next renewal after August 2021.

Existing price ends 22 Feb 2021:

"Offer ends 22/02/21. *$8.99/mo. price locked in for monthly Disney+ subscribers until next monthly renewal after 22/08/21, provided a current subscription is maintained during that time. $89.99/year price locked in for annual subscribers until their next annual renewal after 22/08/21. For monthly subscribers, Disney+ subscription will renew at $11.99/mo. from the next monthly billing date after 22/08/21. For annual subscribers, Disney+ subscription will renew at $119.99 from the next annual billing date after 22/08/21. Subscription Agreement applies."

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carlenet on 31/01/2021 - 11:02

+15

$8.99 to $11.99 is $3, not $2!
- neilpatrickharris on 31/01/2021 - 11:03
  
  +19
  
  Oops I can't math, fixed
- YeboMate on 03/02/2021 - 00:23
  
  +1
  
  Not if you see $8.99 as 'ahh it's actually $9 don't try and trick me…' and $11.99 as 'ahh it's actually not that expensive! Only like around $11!'
9674784 on 31/01/2021 - 11:16

+3

Some really cool series' on that list, some obscure stuff not available elsewhere.

Decent bunch of movies too.
- freefall101 on 31/01/2021 - 11:37
  
  +13
  
  From the looks of it, it's mostly the library of stuff they picked up in the Fox acquisition or is on Hulu in the state.
  
  Personally, I'm fine with this price hike (I'll hand in my ozbargainer card after his post). Disney Star is only available outside of the US and is basically combining Hulu and Disney+ into one for a few dollars extra instead of launching Hulu here. Beats paying for and using two streaming services.
  - Franc-T on 31/01/2021 - 19:39
    
    +2
    
    I agree, I dont want more streaming services - and the increase is small enough with the content added big enough to be worth it IMO.
tastech on 31/01/2021 - 11:29

+5

I think yearly subscribers get disney+ star at no extra cost till their yearly sub is due.
- neilpatrickharris on 31/01/2021 - 11:35
  
  +1
  
  I think you're right, updated the listing
- JTTheMan on 01/02/2021 - 07:45
  
  So if we are a current monthly subscriber at $8.99/mth we don’t pay the price hike until August?
  What if I switch to a 12mth subscription before August (or now), do I pay $89.99 or $119.99?
  - zooter on 01/02/2021 - 12:22
    
    I checked and if you switch now, you only pay $89.99 till next renewal. But unclear if you can wait till August an do the switch
    - JTTheMan on 01/02/2021 - 14:05
      
      +1
      
      Yeah it's a bit unclear but I think I'll go the $89.99 12mth subscription before 23 Feb.
      
      I am surprised I actually like Disney+ and I've continued on after the free one-month trial I signed up for The Mandalorian and have watched a fair bit of other stuff since.
      
      With the 12mth subscription it averages at $7.50/mth so I think it's worth it overall, especially with the new channel.
GossipGoat on 31/01/2021 - 11:34

+21

How do they not have Futurama yet?
- bnk on 31/01/2021 - 15:27
  
  +1
  
  Yeah wtf!
  - Ulysses31 on 16/02/2021 - 10:51
    
    +1
    
    WTF = Where's The Futurama?!
bestbarginever on 31/01/2021 - 11:36 Comment score below threshold.
- edshays on 01/02/2021 - 09:24
  
  +3
  
  Disney execs have seen this comment and are now in a panic.
krushgroove on 31/01/2021 - 11:37

+3

So I'm an existing monthly subscriber. Would the best thing to do be to opt in to a yearly subscription before 23 Feb?
- Bargainendorphins on 31/01/2021 - 11:38
  
  +1
  
  Same question here!
- elcheapo on 31/01/2021 - 11:39
  
  +1
  
  Keen to know to
- neilpatrickharris on 31/01/2021 - 11:39
  
  +1
  
  I think it's always been better, but note that the monthly price is locked in till August for existing subscribers.
- scuderiarmani on 31/01/2021 - 11:40
  
  +2
  
  Yearly is better value, so on that basis yes.
  - tm32 on 31/01/2021 - 12:57
    
    +1
    
    So for existing monthly subscriptions, is the best approach to stay monthly then switch to annual before the last date in Aug,?
    
    Or does it require a switch now before the Feb date to qualify?
    - petry on 31/01/2021 - 13:07
      
      says *$8.99/mo. price locked in for monthly Disney+ subscribers until next monthly renewal after 22/08/21, provided a current subscription is maintained during that time.
      
      others pushing yearly because over the course of a year its better value but 1 or 2 months should clear anything worth watching
    - rith on 31/01/2021 - 13:49
      
      +2
      
      I believe you should switch before the Feb date as the annual pricing comes into effect then. The August thing is only for people staying on monthly or are already on an annual plan which is next due before August. I could be wrong, but that's how I read it.
- Gehirn on 31/01/2021 - 11:49
  
  "existing subscribers won’t see their bills go up for six months from February 23 while those who have already paid for an annual subscription will not be hit with the higher price until their next billing cycle after August 2021" from news.com.au
RobBoss on 31/01/2021 - 11:38

+1

does that mean signing up for a annual plan now is a deal?
- ldt on 31/01/2021 - 11:39
  
  +7
  
  The deal is if you sign up for a year now you don’t pay the new full price until that subscription expires.
  - RobBoss on 31/01/2021 - 11:41
    
    +1
    
    ah I see thanks, changing my subscription to 1 year now
  - guidedlight on 31/01/2021 - 13:28
    
    +5
    
    You can also pay for Disney Plus using discounted iTunes gift cards. So it knocks the price down another 15%.
    - Ge3ks on 31/01/2021 - 13:49
      
      That's what I did. One year sub via iPad using 15% off iTunes cards. On my second year now.
    - NimbusTLD on 31/01/2021 - 18:55
      
      And the price on iOS is not hiked 30% to make up for the Apple tax?
      - Hintswen on 31/01/2021 - 19:16
        
        @NimbusTLD: Surprised me when I joined, it's the same price as signing up via the website.
        
        NimbusTLD on 31/01/2021 - 19:24
        
        @Hintswen: Can't figure out how to use iTunes credit to pay for my sub, when I try to change it in-app, it opens Safari, where it only offers new PayPal and credit card payment options.
Schumi5 on 31/01/2021 - 11:45

+1

So if already on a yearly subscription which expires say November 2021, then stack another year on top now(if that's at all possible) assume won't see the price increase until November 2022? Or can we not stack Disney years subscriptions
- neilpatrickharris on 31/01/2021 - 11:47
  
  +1
  
  I think your renewal needs to be before 22 August 2021. So those who have a subscription that expires just prior to that date benefits the most.
- C-Nut on 31/01/2021 - 11:59
  
  +4
  
  pretty sure you can't stack multiple years on a Disney+ sub. It's just either a monthly or yearly renewal system.
- freefall101 on 31/01/2021 - 12:15
  
  +2
  
  It's not possible (I just tried/googled/etc).
  
  The only people who get any benefit from this are:
  
  if you're on a monthly subscription you'll keep the cheaper pricing for 6 more months (but then the smarter option is to sign up an annual one now)
  
  if you want to try it out for a few months sign up a monthly one now rather than after Feb 23, but if you switch to annual it'll be the $120
  
  if you're on an annual subscription and signed up between Feb-Aug last year (which won't be many people, everyone signed up Nov/Dec for the Mandalorian) you can renew at a cheaper price this year. Disney picked that time period for a very good reason, it means the bulk of people will pay the full price next renewal
  
  Otherwise, the old story is still true. Renew/sign up an annual subscription before the price hike.
  
  You can buy "gift" subscriptions to Disney+ that don't expire. I'm wondering if I can buy one of them and setup an account under my gf or something in 12 months - https://www.disneyplus.com/en-au/welcome/gift-subscription
  - petry on 31/01/2021 - 13:08
    
    says *$8.99/mo. price locked in for monthly Disney+ subscribers until next monthly renewal after 22/08/21, provided a current subscription is maintained during that time.
    
    others pushing yearly because over the course of a year its better value but 1 or 2 months should clear anything worth watching
    - chriise on 31/01/2021 - 14:06
      
      Yes but if you switch to annual now you effectively skip the price hike for a year, plus benefit from the yearly price "discount"
    - freefall101 on 31/01/2021 - 14:30
      
      That's why my second dot point is anyone who wants to try it out for a couple of months this is a good time to do it, although prior to Feb 23 was always a good time, this just extends it a little. The problem is if you switch to annual after 23/02/2020 you'll be charged $119.99, not $89.99. At that point the best move is to watch everything you want and cancel, or stay on mtm until August then sign up the $120 annual.
      
      If you're on mtm already and see yourself using it until at least August, the best move is to switch to annual now, which everyone already knew. This deal doesn't change that logic at all.
onetwothreefour on 31/01/2021 - 12:14

+1

Good timing to add new content as I'm starting to go back to the office 3 days a week now so need stuff for the train.
Guybrush57 on 31/01/2021 - 12:19

+1

I wish Disney would not censor The Simpsons - Stark Raving Dad. I love that episode.
- AustriaBargain on 31/01/2021 - 12:49
  
  +1
  
  Disney didn’t, Simpsons producers did. They felt MJ used the episode to gain the trust of kids. Simpsons producers have always had creative control and final say, even back at Fox.
eediot on 31/01/2021 - 12:37

+1

Can't see the option to change to annual through Google Play subscription. Anyone figure it out please let us know. It seems I might have to wait till the monthly sub expires, which will be after the 22nd.
- findingbargains on 31/01/2021 - 14:35
  
  +1 Having the same problem.
- dogzilla on 31/01/2021 - 14:42
  
  +1
  
  you have to let the month to month lapse (or cancel it) then renew on annual in the Disney+ site, you cant switch (or couldn't when i did it in June 2020)
  
  Not sure if its the same on Google Play subscription but would assume its the same.
  
  The Annual sub comes up when you want to start a new subscription but not visible if you are currently subscribed…..silly really.
  
  So if my annual renewal comes up in June, i still get to renew at $89 the way i read this as its before August when the new pricing kicks in. Sweet!.
  - findingbargains on 31/01/2021 - 14:50
    
    Yes, it seems we have to wait for the monthly anniversary date to pass after cancellation through Google play, hoping that it offers a yearly subscription option when subsequently resubscribing.
- Rain Cloud on 31/01/2021 - 17:27
  
  I was on month to month until the 27th of Jan, cancelled a few days before then but had access up to the 27th.. was going to resubscribe in a few weeks but did it today instead, annual subscription. Im wondering if cancelling the monthly subscription then resubscribing as annual would mean you get the annual from your original monthly end date? Maybe then you can still get the 89.99 price
AustriaBargain on 31/01/2021 - 12:47

So for existing subscribers the price goes up after the 22nd August. But I’m paid up until the 24th of August :(
lonewolf on 31/01/2021 - 13:03

+2

how does the trials work? I was about to use the Xbox perk / trial and get disney for 1 month, can i get a trial for 1 month and still subscribe for annual before the 23rd of feb? As in subscribe annually before the 1 month is up, or will i have to wait for the 1 month trial to be up at which point the price would have gone up?
- twjr on 31/01/2021 - 15:03
  
  +1
  
  I was wondering the same question. I suppose I can just use the free month from Xbox and then if it's not possible to switch to the annual plan before the 23rd February I could just create a new account with a different email.
Mahalo on 31/01/2021 - 13:26

Nicely played Disney. Nicely played…
Hintswen on 31/01/2021 - 13:30

-1

Nice, my yearly subscription ends in July :) I should probably start looking for discounted itunes gift cards now…
justtoreply on 31/01/2021 - 13:59

How I Met Your Mother… Yuck..

People must watch it for the drama / soap aspects because too unfunny to be comedy
justtoreply on 31/01/2021 - 14:03

-6

I don't want Disney to win the streaming battle.

I wish they had a contract with Netflix (etc) that gave Netflix access to Disney stuff for 100 years for stuff all $$$ (ie: many years ago when streaming was looking like it would never take off). Because Disney dominating this market will happen and it is BAD… Such an untrustworthy company… (Not that others are necessarily great but at least they're not Disney)
- lonewolf on 31/01/2021 - 16:17
  
  +7
  
  I know what you are saying, I hated what Disney had done as Netflix and their strategy had helped neutralise the battle between piracy and the big entertainment companies. Then once Netflix had set the field and made everyone used to streaming etc, Disney comes back and takes a lot of content off netflix and other streaming companies and cuts out the middle man to stream themselves. Issue is if all the studios did this, then we are back to the drawing board of having to pirate or pay exorbitant amounts as we would have to subscribe to many different sites to get the content instead of only 1 or 2.
  - Ulysses31 on 16/02/2021 - 10:56
    
    -2
    
    LOL.
    
    "I have to pirate, your honour"
popsiee on 31/01/2021 - 14:38

+4

I made the mistake of missing my 1 mth cancellation by a day and paying for another month .
Absolute crap content vs the big 2 .
1 mth a year is the way to play them .
Guybrush57 on 31/01/2021 - 15:13 Comment score below threshold.
- [Deactivated] on 31/01/2021 - 15:35
  
  +1
  
  Same logic as saying hotels should let people stay for free since they already own the rooms.
  
  You're completely ignoring that Disney had to buy this content and needs to continue producing or procuring more.
  - pharcyde on 31/01/2021 - 15:54
    
    +1
    
    Also they pay to host the content, pay to maintain the service etc.
  - Guybrush57 on 31/01/2021 - 16:18
    
    -4
    
    I never said it should be free.
- freefall101 on 31/01/2021 - 17:03
  
  There’s going to be a couple of Star Wars series and the old movies. If that’s too much content for you, just buy those series on bluray and save the subscription cost.
Gigrantor on 31/01/2021 - 15:21

+1

I currently have an annual subscription that is valid until December this year, if I buy another 12 month Disney Plus gift card now and add it to my current subscription, does this mean that I will get another 12 months at the current price that will see me out until December next year?

And if this is the case, how many extra gift cards can I add to lock the fees in at the current price?
- guidedlight on 31/01/2021 - 16:38
  
  Unfortunately according this webpage, gift subscriptions can only be redeemable by new subscribers.
  - Gigrantor on 31/01/2021 - 17:27
    
    Thanks for the reply, what about these physical gift cards?
    
    https://www.kmart.com.au/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentTe…
    
    Edit: I just found the answer:
    
    "Card may be redeemed by new Disney+ subscribers only. CARD DOES NOT EXPIRE. Card may only be purchased by Australian residents, 18 years of age or older. Card entitles the holder to a 12-month subscription to the Disney+ service in the redeemer's jurisdiction, which will be credited to your account upon redemption. A condition to redemption is that you must create a new Disney+ account and accept the Disney+ Subscriber Agreement."
    - entropysbane on 01/02/2021 - 06:31
      
      That sucks. I wonder if a new subscriber could be had via iTunes/iCloud family?
Tyson64 on 31/01/2021 - 15:26

Ha ha, good timing. I just joined last week.
mousie on 31/01/2021 - 17:24

Thanks OP

Was on my list to cancel this one so came at the right time
Koolbargain on 31/01/2021 - 18:09

+4

BOBS BURGERS ALL SEASONS! WOOP
- AustriaBargain on 31/01/2021 - 19:06
  
  Family guy next, if it’s in Stars then it won’t soil the clean Disney brand.
  - pharcyde on 01/02/2021 - 05:04
    
    Would seem pointless to have The Cleveland Show and American Dad, but not Family Guy.
ste05 on 31/01/2021 - 19:08

+3

Do those discounted itunes vouchers come out often? Never tracked them but would prefer to hold out to get the 15% discount.
- entropysbane on 01/02/2021 - 06:32
  
  Quite regularly. It will be several times between now and August.
  - Ulysses31 on 16/02/2021 - 10:58
    
    +1
    
    August is too late. 6 days until deal is over.
chintu123 on 31/01/2021 - 20:49

Or for those who can get hotstar, it is already there.
JuryWheel on 31/01/2021 - 21:00

+2

Will be interesting how much of the Hulu library gets added with this.
Gigrantor on 31/01/2021 - 21:18

I share an account with a friend, that subscription expires in December.
If I buy a $90 gift card now and start my own subscription in December, will I still get the rates that are connected to the current price structure for a full 12 months in December?
bliv on 31/01/2021 - 21:22

Solar Opposites omg yes! Been using a vpn for Hulu no need to anymore
Thomas C on 01/02/2021 - 07:27

For your information, How I Met Your Mother all 9 Seasons is on Netflix whoever has a Subscription to it.

https://www.netflix.com/au/title/70143824
barghunt1 on 01/02/2021 - 07:43

Annoyingly greys anatomy is moving from channel 7 to star. Hate it when shows move after many years from free to air to subscription :(. The new season of greys season 17 will air from feb 26 weekly (which is weird when 7 episodes have already aired in the USA) according to tvtonight.

https://tvtonight.com.au/2021/02/greys-anatomy-switches-from…
- Ulysses31 on 16/02/2021 - 10:59
  
  It's also on Stan IIRC
Valentino1rossi on 01/02/2021 - 08:58

For everyone who is looking to switch to annual subscription has to be done before feb 23rd to get the cheaper price…."It's worth noting that if you're keen on Disney+ and sign up before 23 February 2021, you'll save 25% on a yearly subscription. This is because of the price rise that comes into effect after that date. If you're interested, there is no free trial unfortunately"
luffyex2010 on 02/02/2021 - 01:11

Glad I saw this. Thanks OP going to renew a year via apple as I have just only used my xbox free disney 1 month pass.

It's a good time to go on board with all the 2021 release

Disney@Disney

Dec 11, 2020
Replying to @Disney
Over the next few years, roughly 10 @Marvel series, 10 @StarWars series, 15 Disney live action, @DisneyAnimation, and @Pixar series, plus 15 all-new Disney live action, Disney Animation, and Pixar features will be released directly on @DisneyPlus

List of Disney 2021-2029 releases

Plus it's just a matter of time Sony Marvel movies coming to Disney Plus.
Spiderman untitled
Morbius
Venom: Let there be carnage
Spiderman into the Spiderverse 2
Maddman on 02/02/2021 - 10:36

+1

For those of us with younger kids;

“The new parental controls will be released globally on February 23rd, 2021.”

https://help.disneyplus.com/csp?id=csp_article_content&sys_k…
- ensanguined on 02/02/2021 - 10:54
  
  Awesome!
Macawin on 12/02/2021 - 18:02

+2

For those interested on what is coming with Star:

https://whatsondisneyplus.com/everything-coming-to-star-on-d…
TheMommy on 23/02/2021 - 07:54

Was still able to renew today in the old price if anyone's interested.
- jv on 23/02/2021 - 17:20
  
  I renewed just before midnight and lost a day :(
Nathw on 23/02/2021 - 12:45

Where’s the new channel?
BuyStuffNow on 23/02/2021 - 15:08

Yeah I'm not seeing the new channel either. Has anyone got it yet?
jv on 23/02/2021 - 17:17

+1

It's HERE NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Overture, curtain, lights,
This is it, the night of nights
No more rehearsing and nursing a part

We know every part by heart
Overture, curtain, lights

This is it, you'll hit the heights
And oh what heights we'll hit
On with the show this is it

Tonight what heights we'll hit

On with the show this is it….. ♩ ♪ ♫ ♬
zxcvb on 24/02/2021 - 13:44

The old price is still effective if you can manage to pay via US VPN with a US credit card. Only for the next few hours it appears..

I tried it but dont have a US credit card so was declined.

This was posted 3 years 11 months ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

[SUBS] New Star Channel Starts 23 Feb, Sign-up by 22 Feb to Lock-in $8.99/Mth Subscription Fee until 22 Aug @ Disney+

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