Maximizing Entertainment on a Budget: Understanding Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Bundles for Students

For college students juggling studies and social life, entertainment can be a welcome escape. However, the cost of multiple streaming services can quickly add up. Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN offer bundle options that can provide significant savings, and students may be eligible for even greater discounts. This article breaks down the available bundles, student eligibility, and how to make the most of these entertainment options.

Student Discounts on Streaming: A Smart Choice

Hulu recognizes the financial constraints many college students face. Hulu is proud to offer college students the ability to stream tons of shows and movies with their ad-supported plan for just $1.99/month (regularly $7.99/month). You can’t study all the time, can you? Stream your favorite shows anytime from (almost) anywhere. We’re talking Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers, Brookyn Nine-Nine, Rick and Morty, How I Met Your Mother, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia … and that’s just a start.

Claiming the Hulu Student Discount

To get Hulu for only $1.99/month, click the ‘Sign Up’ button below. You’ll be taken to Hulu’s Student landing page. There, you can click ‘Sign Up Now’ to sign up for a subscription. To get in on these entertainment savings, you’ll need to be verified as a student through Sheer ID. Enrollment information (e.g. first name, last name, college/university name, date of birth) must be shared with SheerID for verification purposes. Automatic re-verification performed annually. Hulu reserves the right to determine eligibility in its sole discretion. Not combinable with any free trial of the Hulu (ad-supported) plan or any other promotional offers or pricing.

Exploring the Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Bundles

For those seeking a broader entertainment package, Disney+ offers bundles that include Hulu and ESPN. These bundles provide access to a wide range of content, from Disney classics to live sports, at a discounted price compared to subscribing to each service separately. Bundle plans include subscriptions to either Disney+ and Hulu, or Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited, at discounted prices, as compared to the retail price of each subscription when purchased separately. Available to customers in the United States.

Available Bundle Plans

Several bundle options cater to different preferences and budgets:

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Disney+, Hulu Bundle: For $12.99/month, this bundle includes Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads).
Disney+, Hulu Bundle Premium: At $19.99/month, this option provides Disney+ (No Ads) and Hulu (No Ads).
Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle: Priced at $35.99/month, this bundle includes Disney+ (With Ads), Hulu (With Ads), and ESPN Unlimited (With Ads).
Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle Premium: For $44.99/month, subscribers get Disney+ (No Ads), Hulu (No Ads), and ESPN Unlimited (With Ads).

*Ads will be served in select live and linear content for all Disney+ plans. Titles without ratings like live sports, news, and more, and the advertisements included therein, may feature mature themes, products, and services.

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Understanding ESPN Options: Select vs. Unlimited

It's important to note the distinction between ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited when choosing a bundle.

ESPN Select: ESPN Select plan subscribers have access to ESPN+, with top-tier soccer, PGA TOUR, NHL, college sports, and a selection of other ESPN programming. An ESPN Select subscription does not give you access to stream ESPN’s linear TV networks or the content on them.
ESPN Unlimited: ESPN Unlimited is a direct-to-consumer streaming service that allows you to stream all ESPN networks and services, including: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPNEWS, and ESPN Deportes - in addition to ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SEC Network+, and ACC Network Extra. With ESPN Unlimited you can stream over 47,000 live events from the best leagues and tournaments in the world, making it your home for the most and best live sports.

Plans with ESPN Unlimited offer the most and best live sports from ESPN. Subscribers can stream all of ESPN’s networks and services including: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes - in addition to ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SEC Network+, and ACC Network Extra. ESPN Unlimited plan subscribers have access to sports like NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, tennis and golf majors, SEC, ACC, and Big 12 football and basketball, postseason coverage from the NFL, NBA, WNBA, NHL, MLB, College Football Playoff, and more, as well as studio shows like SportsCenter, First Take and College GameDay.

Additional Plan Options

Beyond the standard bundles, there are other options to consider:

Hulu + Live TV plans:
- Hulu + Live TV, Disney+ and ESPN Select for $89.99/month
- Hulu Premium + Live TV, Disney+ Premium and ESPN Select for $99.99/month
The Hulu + Live TV plans include 95+ live TV channels and additional on-demand content from your favorite sports, entertainment, and news channels you can watch at home or on-the-go. You will also get access to the content from Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Select streaming libraries. Access content from each service separately. Learn more and sign up here.
Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle:
- Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle (With Ads) for $19.99/month, savings of more than $13 per month. This plan includes Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max all with ads.
- Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle (No Ads) for $32.99/month, savings of $21 per month. This plan includes Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max all without ads. Ads will be served in select live and linear content.
With Disney+, you get new releases, classics, series, and Originals from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. With Hulu, you can enjoy current hits, comfort classics, award-winning Originals, and movies like FX’s The Bear and The Kardashians. With HBO Max, you get access to HBO Originals, Warner Bros. films, the DC universe, and more like Selena + Chef and House of the Dragon.
You can add ESPN Unlimited to a Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max bundle for an additional cost.
You can purchase Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited with NFL+ Premium. Plans with NFL+ Premium start at $45.99/month.*Ads will be served in select live and linear content.

Accessing and Enjoying Bundle Content

After signing up for a bundle plan of your choice, download the Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN apps separately to access each service and stream across your favorite devices and platforms, including TV, computer, mobile and game consoles. ESPN content is also available to stream in the Disney+ and Hulu app. You can use the Hulu hub on the Disney+ homepage to jump right into streaming some of your favorite Hulu Originals, series, and more.

Hulu Content on Disney+

If you’re a Disney+ subscriber in the United States, you can stream a limited selection of Hulu titles on Disney+. You can use the Hulu hub on the Disney+ homepage to jump right into streaming some of your favorite Hulu Originals, series, and more. Click to view a list of supported devices.

Eligible Disney+ and Hulu subscribers can watch a wide variety of Hulu’s streaming library on Disney+. Certain Hulu titles are available only via the Hulu app. You can also search for any of those categories. Note - the sports content available to you to depends on your plan.

Not sure if your accounts are linked? You can learn about how you can authenticate with your pay-tv provider here.

Streams on Disney+

Streams is a new feature that carefully curates content from within the Disney+ app or provides access to live linear streams, such as ABC News, to give you a continuous streaming experience. This feature is available for all Disney+ and bundle subscribers.

Key Considerations for Students

Student Verification: To access student discounts, verification through SheerID is typically required. Ensure you have the necessary information ready during the signup process.
Ad-supported vs. Ad-free: Most bundles offer both ad-supported and ad-free options. Consider your viewing preferences and budget when making this choice.
Content Needs: Evaluate the content offered by each service to determine which bundle best aligns with your interests. If you're a sports enthusiast, an ESPN-inclusive bundle might be ideal.
Device Compatibility: Ensure your preferred devices are compatible with the Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN apps. The Disney+ app is available on mobile devices, web browsers, game consoles, set-top boxes, and smart TVs. Click to view a complete list of supported devices.
Plan Flexibility: Choose your planUse the drop-down menu to compare plans.* Switch or cancel** anytime.

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