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The festival season is in full swing. Next on the docket? Lollapalooza, an annual four-day music festival held in Grant Park, Chicago. This year, it takes place from July 30 to Aug. 2 and features over 170 bands in eight categories. And you can get a front row seat without leaving your living room.
For the first time ever, Hulu and Disney+ will stream select sets from Lollapalooza live to subscribers, giving you access to some of the most popular music moments in real time. The live show includes Charli XCX, Lorde, Olivia Dean, The Smashing Pumpkins, Tate McRae, Jennie, Ethel Cain, Wet Leg, Turnstile, and more.
Hulu has offered exclusive front-row access in the past, but this is the first year Disney+ is throwing its hat into the ring. You don’t even need the most expensive category; A subscription to Hulu, Hulu Premium, Disney+, or Disney+ Premium will unlock access.
Not registered on any platform yet? Both Disney+ and Hulu’s basic subscriptions with ads start at $11.99 per month, thanks to the recent 2025 price increase, but there are some ways you can save. We’ve rounded up the best streaming deals for Hulu and Disney+ below.
Hulu streaming deals are the best
The best Hulu deal for most people: Annual Hulu subscription
$119.99 per year (save $23.89)
I’ve said it a million times at this point, but it bears repeating. If you can swing, an annual streaming subscription is always the way to go if you want to keep costs down. For Hulu, you’ll pay $119.99 upfront for a year (which breaks down to $9.99 per month) instead of the $143.88 a monthly subscription would cost. That’s about 16% or just shy of a $24 savings. It’s not the biggest discount, but every dollar counts.
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$1.99 per month (save $10 per month)
College students can listen to their favorite artists’ live sets for just $1.99 with Hulu’s student discount. Sign up through the Hulu Student promo page and verify your college email address with SheerID, and the price will drop from $11.99 to just $1.99 per month. The agreement is valid as long as your student status can be confirmed.
The best Hulu deal for T-Mobile users: Hulu (with ads) free for select customers
free for select T-Mobile customers
The only way to get a free Hulu subscription in 2026 is through the T-Mobile Go5G Next and Experience Beyond plans (you’ll also get Netflix for free and Apple TV+ for $3). If you’re already on one of these plans, just go to T-Mobile’s promo page and select “apply now” to claim the offer. Simply enter your T-Mobile number and account information to sign up for Hulu.
The best Disney+ streaming deals
The best Disney+ deal: save 17% on an annual subscription
$189.99/year (save $37.89)
Clean and repeat what I said above about annual plans. For Disney+, you can only get an annual subscription to the Premium plan without ads and it will cost you $189.99 per year. That comes down to $15.83 per month instead of the usual $18.99 per month – 17% or $37.89 in total savings.
When checking out, be sure to select Disney+ Premium, then “annual” to secure the annual discount. Unfortunately, there is no annual plan available for the cheaper ad-supported tier.
The best way to get Disney+ for free: get the $60 Total Wireless plan
+ Free Disney+ Premium (save $18.99/month)
You can get Disney+ Premium for free when you switch your mobile plan to the Total Wireless $60 Unlimited+ prepaid plan. No terms or trial periods required – just $18.99 per month included in your phone plan for $0. Just keep your account in good standing, and your Disney+ account will stay active.
Bulk deals
The best bundle deal for Verizon Wireless customers: save $9.99/month on the Disney Bundle
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$10/month for Verizon customers on Simplicity or myPlan (save $9.99/month)
Verizon Wireless customers can save $9.99 per month on the Disney Bundle with Verizon myPlan or Simplicity. Simply select the Disney Bundle as a mobile benefit on your account, which includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select (all with ads). The trio bundle will normally cost you $19.99 per month, but by signing up with this deal, you’ll only pay $10 per month. That’s unheard of in the broadcast world.
The best bundle deal for everyone: Get Hulu and Disney+ for 50% off.
$11.99 per month (save $11.99 per month) for six months
Disney bundle plans are some of the best deals in the world of streaming on any given day. For a limited time, you can sign up for a six-month subscription to both Disney+ and Hulu for just $11.99 per month (reg. $12.99 per month). That means you’ll get one streaming service completely free for six months. After the six-month promotional period, you’ll pay just over a dollar a month – still a pretty crazy amount if you ask me.