Craving Mickey and Murder? How to snag Hulu and Disney+ without the Sportsball Woes
Let's face it, we all have our streaming vices. Maybe you overdo it on the true crime documentaries on Hulu, needing a palate cleanser of wholesome Disney classics. Or perhaps you're a Marvel fanatic who wouldn't be caught dead watching baseball (unless it's an episode of The Simpsons, that is). Whatever your reasons, you're here because you crave the magic of Disney+ and the dark underbelly of Hulu, without the sportsball that comes with the Disney Bundle.
Fear not, fellow streamer! There are a couple of ways to navigate this and avoid accidentally subscribing to ESPN+ (unless you secretly yearn for curling highlights, no judgement here).
Option 1: The Lone Wolf Approach (For the Streaming Maverick)
This option is perfect for those who want to pick and choose their streaming services like a boss. Here's the breakdown:
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Head over to Hulu's signup lair: Just be prepared to brave the occasional commercial break, because the cheapest plan comes with ads. Think of them as movie trailers for questionable diet pills, but for your viewing pleasure (sort of).
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Channel your inner Disney: Mosey on over to the Disney+ website and sign up for their standalone service. You'll be greeted by a world of nostalgia and probably some catchy tunes that will get stuck in your head for weeks.
Pro Tip: Signing up for separate services might cost a tad more than the bundled option, but hey, freedom ain't free (and sometimes it comes with annoying sports).
Option 2: The Sneaky Sign-Up (For the Discount Decoder)
This option requires a bit more finesse, but it can potentially snag you a deal on the Disney Bundle and then...well, let's just say some creative account management is involved.
Here's the gist (but follow these steps at your own risk):
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Befriend a generous soul: Find someone who already has the Disney Bundle (maybe a friend or family member with questionable taste in sports?).
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Negotiate access (with pizza, obviously): Offer them a slice (or two) of your favorite pizza in exchange for letting you use their login for the sweet, sweet Disney+ and Hulu access. Just be sure they're cool with sharing and you promise not to binge all the good shows in one weekend (easier said than done, we know).
WARNING: Sharing accounts can violate streaming service terms of service, so proceed with caution and a knowledge of your friend's tolerance for password mooching.
There you have it, my friends! With a little planning and maybe a slice of pepperoni pizza, you can unlock the worlds of Disney and Hulu without the extras. Now get out there and stream responsibly (and maybe throw in an episode of ESPN+ for your friend, just to be nice).
