I thought it would be a great idea to re-share this workaround since it’s still much cheaper than Aus membership ($139.99). And with the Turkish lira being even weaker, the price it's even more attractive.
Credit to the original OP @PissLUR and @devize @Pricebeat for their methods.
Also credit to @BargainsGrabber previous post
For Android users: reported not to work anymore
- Create new Google account on phone
- Delete cache in Google Play Store (not sure if needed)
- Select new account in Google Play Store
- Add payment method and select Turkey as Country.
- Uninstall Disney+ if you have it installed.
- Open Google Chrome/browser on your phone in an incognito window. Set your window to desktop mode.
- Search Disney+ on Google Play store in your browser.
- Log in on new account and remote install Disney+ to your phone
- Open app on phone and pay in TRY
- Create Turkish Apple ID
Go to https://appleid.apple.com/account
Follow the onscreen steps. In the mobile number section use your Australian mobile number (Very important to use a valid number or risk losing your ID). Choose country as Turkey. Then follow through the rest to create your ID. Login into Apple ID on a browser. Go to this link to enter a Turkish address to your Turkish Apple ID and save.
Go to Settings on your iPhone/iPad > Your Name > Media and Purchases > Log out from your current ID and login with your Turkish Apple ID
Go to App Store and download Disney Plus app > A pop up may appear to confirm your details > Choose payment method as “None”
Buy TL iTunes gift cards from TurGame (50TL/TRY x 13 gift cards) > Choose currency as TL/TRY and pay with international transaction fee free card.
Redeem iTunes gift cards(apple.co) by going to App Store > Account (located at right top corner) > Redeem gift cards or code.
Open Disney Plus App > Sign Up
Disney Plus Membership: Monthly TRY₺64,99 (~A$4.12), Yearly TRY₺649,99 (~A$42.21) @ Disney Plus via Turkey (No VPN Req)
Welcome to the ultimate guide of Disney Plus subscriptions
This is a 6 month repost of BG's previous deal and Scrooge's current deal, except you know me and my guides 😏 so read on! Like Netflix, I spent a few bucks out of generosity to test the current validity of the Android method and I've added screenshots to some steps into the instructions where I could so please show some love (I did all of this at 1am 11/06, about two hours before I had to wake up for an offshore fishing trip). I actually discovered something - I was able to use my current personal Google account (the one I use for Youtube Premium Turkey, Google One Turkey) to subscribe to Disney Plus (which I believe was because there was already a Turkey payment profile in the Google account) therefore not requiring to create a new Google account - food for thought for Android users who also have Google One via Turkey.
If you have any questions, concerns or feedback - please comment below!
Note: No VPN needed for this deal. Requires Apple Türkiye ID for iOS signups! Google has been busy cancelling Disney Plus subscriptions done via the Android method over the past few months, so please use the iOS method where possible (it's also much faster if you already have a Turkish Apple ID). There have been no cancellations via the iOS method.
Modern problems require modern solutions. Like Youtube, Netflix, Discord, Google Drive, Microsoft 365, relocating (virtually of course) to Turkey is usually the best option, with some methods saving over $100 AUD a year.
Note that due to a crash in the Turkish Lira currency over the past week (I mean technically it's always been crashing :P), hitting an all time low, Disney Plus prices are now $10 cheaper than the last Disney Plus post for the annual plan!
As always, credits to Pricebeat for all the Apple ID related knowledge I've gained from his past posts
Enjoy :)
Available Plans:
Instructions for iOS users
Part 1 - Turkey Apple ID
Create a Turkish Apple ID by going to https://appleid.apple.com/account
Follow the on-screen steps. In the mobile number section, use your Australian mobile number (very important to use a valid mobile number or you risk losing your Turkish Apple ID). Choose the country as Turkey. Then follow through the rest to create your Turkish Apple ID. If it asks for a payment method, select "None".
Login into Apple ID on a browser. Go to this link to enter a Turkish address (you can get a random address here) to your Turkish Apple ID. Select payment method as "none" and save.
Part 2 - Loading your Turkey Apple ID with Turkey Apple Gift Cards
Buy TL (₺) iTunes gift cards (Make sure you only buy Turkish ones, only comes in 25 TRY and 50 TRY denominations) from TurGame > Choose currency as TL/TRY See how and pay with a debit/credit card (use a card that has no international transaction fees to avoid any extra costs). All transaction processors will have a small "Payment Partner Fee" attached - at checkout, choose the one that gives you the smallest fee.
Go to Settings on your iPhone/iPad > Your Name > Media and Purchases > Log out from your current ID and login with your Turkish Apple ID
Redeem iTunes gift cards by going to App Store > Account (located at right top corner) > Redeem gift cards or code.
Part 3 - Downloading Disney Plus
Download Disney Plus from the app store - see screenshot. If you already have Disney Plus installed, proceed to Part 4
Part 4 - Subscribing to Disney Plus
Boot up the Disney Plus app and click "sign up" or "log in" - see screenshot
Select the plan you want (monthly or yearly - see screenshot) and complete the Apple confirmation prompt to subscribe. Then you’re done! Enjoy your subscription while Apple deducts from your Apple ID Balance as payment each month or each year (if prices increase then Apple will notify you via email ahead of time)
Instructions for Android users
Part 1 - Creating a new Google account
Create a new Google account on your phone
Delete your Google Play Store cache. If you don't know how to, please see Google's instructions
Select your new Google account in the Google Play Store app to switch over from your personal account or add it in if it's not there (to do this, click on your top right icon, then click the dropdown next to your account email, then click "Add another account"). Make sure the selected account is your new Google account
Add a new payment method and select "Turkey" as the country (to do this, click on your top right icon again, then click "Payments and Subscriptions", then click "Payment methods"). If needed, use a fake address generator to obtain a random Turkey address for the payment profile.
Part 2 - Downloading Disney Plus
Open Google Chrome or any browser on your phone in an incognito window and then set your browser window from mobile mode to desktop mode
In your browser, search for "Disney Plus Play Store" and click on the one shown in this screenshot or try this link. It should open as a webpage. Do not make it redirect to your Google Play Store app
Press "Install" to remote install Disney Plus into your phone (it will ask you to log in if you haven't already done so - log into the new Google account you just made in Part 1)
Part 3 - Subscribing to Disney Plus
Boot up the Disney Plus app and click "sign up" or "log in" - see screenshot
Select the plan you want (monthly or yearly - see screenshot) and complete the Google confirmation prompt (see screenshot) to subscribe. Then you’re done! Enjoy your subscription while Google deducts from your debit/credit card as payment each month or each year.
FAQ
Q: Will I need to turn VPN for this deal?
A: No! This deal does not require VPN
Q: Will I need to turn VPN on everytime I watch Disney Plus?
A: No! You can watch everything Disney Plus has to offer, VPN free
Q: Why is Disney Plus showing me Australian prices, rather than the Turkish prices I am expecting?
A: Restart your device to fix this issue
Q: I got charged a different rate compared to the prices on this post. What happened?
A: Due to foreign exchange rates constantly fluctuating, prices will differ by several cents each month. Note this only applies to when buying the gift card.
Q: I have an existing Australian Disney Plus subscription, can I use the same email?
A: Definitely! Make sure your subscription expires, then follow the instructions on this deal
Amazing detail and information by ISP. As always absolute legend!!!
Thanks Scrooge :)
Thanks @I Smell Pennies as usual for taking time to write very clear steps one by one. Legend!
Thanks for the awesome steps ISP!
I'm onto part 3 step 1 but unable to subscribe and the only option is to log out :(
Perhaps Disney Plus has made new update to the app to disable the subscribe option?
yeah this is happening to me too. I managed to log out and log in on play store and it fixed it, but now when I pay it just says your transaction cannot be completed. tempted to try the apple method but google play is just so much simpler
I don't think this works anymore. I followed the steps and when it comes to sign up, the currency is always Australian even after reset.