Likemost streaming services,the price of a Disney Plusis about to go upin the not-so-distant future. Fortunately for those dreading the $2 price hike — which is due to take effect on October 17th — both new and returning subscribers cansign up for three months of Disney’s ad-supported Basic planfor $1.99 a month through September 27th, saving you $6 a month or $18 over the entire promo period.

If you can do without the ability to download content for offline viewing, Disney’s ad-supported plan is virtually identical to the ad-free plan. Both provide access to the same Disney Plus shows and films — including the fullStar Warsand Marvel slate — along with National Geographic and Pixar content. That means you’ll be able to stream the newStar Wars: Skeleton Crewseries when itlands on December 3rdas well as recent arrivals likeX-Men ‘97,Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour film,Ron Howard’s recent Jim Henson documentary,andThe Acolyte(RIP). Overall, the Disney Plus catalog is less robust than that of Hulu, Netflix, and some other rival services, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a finer selection of classic kid-friendly content and superhero stories.

To make the most of the deal, we’d advise you to mark your calendar. Once the three-month promotional period ends, Disney Plus will automatically begin charging you the regular monthly rate, which, by then, will run you $9.99.

Other notable deals and discounts

• Logitech’s MX Master 3S for Mac,one of the quietest productivity mice you can buy right now, is on sale atAmazonstarting at $82.58 (about $17 off), an all-time low. The “Mac” version is the same as the standard modelwe reviewed in 2022.It packs the same satisfying scroll wheels, multidevice Bluetooth pairing, and a high-res 8,000 DPI sensor, only it lacks a USB-A “Bolt” dongle and comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable instead of a USB-C to USB-A cable.
• Samsung’s latest Discover eventruns through Sunday, September 15th, allowing you to save on a variety ofearbuds,phones,and tablets. Right now, for instance, you can pick up aGalaxy Tab S9fromAmazonandSamsungstarting at around $650 ($150 off), which is nearly the lowest price we’ve seen. We’re not huge fans of the 16:10 aspect ratio, but it’s still a great 11-inch Android tablet with a brilliant OLED display, water resistance, and enough processing power for all your typical tablet needs.Read our review.
• If the imminent release ofEchoes of Wisdomhas you clamoring for some new Nintendo gear,Hori’sZelda-themed Split Pad Prohas fallen to $49.22 (about $11 off) atAmazon.The handheld gamepad offers big, easy-to-reach buttons and generously sized triggers and analog sticks, all of which make it a more comfortable alternative to Nintendo’s cramped Joy-Con controllers. Just don’t expect support for HD rumble, NFC, or some of the features found on Nintendo’s first-party controllers. That would be too convenient, after all.