The best VPNs for Disney+ in 2026

Proton VPN is our first pick because it publishes the 22 countries where it says Disney+ works. ExpressVPN is the easiest to get onto a TV, with apps for Apple TV, Android TV and Fire TV plus a smart DNS option for consoles. Surfshark suits a family with lots of screens because one plan has no device limit. None of them can promise Disney+ will keep working, and the VPN companies themselves remind you to follow Disney+'s terms, so buy a plan with a refund window you will use.

Compared at a glance

ProductBest forFree planStarts at
Proton VPNA published list of Disney+ countriesYes, but streaming needs a paid plan$3.49 a month (2-year plan)
ExpressVPNSmart TVs and consolesNo, 3-day trial in the iOS and Android apps$2.99 a month (2-year plan)
SurfsharkUnlimited devicesNo, 7-day trial on 1-year and 2-year plans$2.49 a month (2-year plan)
NordVPNUS Disney+ on a TV through SmartDNSNo, 7-day trial on 1-year and 2-year plans in 15 countries
CyberGhostA 45-day refund windowNo, trials from 24 hours to 7 days depending on device$2.19 a month (28-month plan)
Private Internet AccessThe lowest long-term priceNo, 30-day money-back guarantee$2.03 a month (3-year plan)

Proton VPN: best for knowing which Disney+ countries should work

Most VPN companies say their service works with "streaming" and leave you to find out which services and which countries they mean. Proton VPN publishes a streaming guide that names them. For Disney+, it lists 22 countries, among them the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, India, Australia, Brazil and Mexico. If you are traveling and want your usual library, that list tells you which server to pick first.

Streaming comes with every paid plan. The free plan has no data cap and no ads and covers one device, but Proton says you need to upgrade to stream video, so it won't help with Disney+. VPN Plus covers 10 devices at once, and Proton offers apps for Android TV, Apple TV and Fire TV alongside the usual phone and computer apps.

VPN Plus costs $3.49 a month on the 2-year plan. You pay $83.76 for the first 24 months, then $83.88 a year. Proton gives a 30-day money-back guarantee. One warning from Proton's own guide: its Secure Core servers, which route you through a second country for privacy, don't always work for streaming, so use a standard server for Disney+.

The country list is Proton's claim, and Disney+ decides what it lets through. Test the shows you care about in your first week.

Good
  • Names the 22 countries where it says Disney+ works
  • Apps for Android TV, Apple TV and Fire TV
  • Covers 10 devices on one plan

Free plan for one device, without streaming. VPN Plus is $3.49 a month on the 2-year plan ($83.76 for the first 24 months, then $83.88 a year), with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Checked November 4, 2026.

ExpressVPN: best for smart TVs and consoles

Disney+ is mostly watched on the living-room TV, and that is where a lot of VPNs fall down. ExpressVPN has its own apps for Apple TV, Android TV and Fire TV sticks, including newer Fire TV models. For a game console or an older TV that can't run a VPN app, it offers MediaStreamer, a smart DNS setting that changes your apparent location. ExpressVPN says plainly that MediaStreamer doesn't encrypt your traffic, so treat it as a way to watch and nothing more. You can also run ExpressVPN on a router to cover every device in the house.

ExpressVPN has a page about Disney+ that says the service "works with reputable VPNs" and that you can log in to your home account from abroad. The same page tells you to follow Disney+'s terms and says a VPN "is not intended to bypass regional restrictions". It doesn't list Disney+ countries the way Proton does. Its servers cover 113 countries.

The Basic plan costs $2.99 a month on the 2-year term: $83.72 for the first 28 months, then $99.95 a year. Month to month it is $14.99. Basic covers 10 devices; the Advanced and Pro plans raise that to 12 and 14. New customers who buy on the website get 30 days to ask for a refund, and the iOS and Android apps offer a 3-day free trial.

Good
  • Apps for Apple TV, Android TV and Fire TV
  • MediaStreamer smart DNS for consoles and older TVs
  • Servers in 113 countries

Basic is $2.99 a month on the 2-year plan ($83.72 for the first 28 months, then $99.95 a year) or $14.99 billed monthly. 30-day money-back guarantee for first-time website customers. Checked November 4, 2026. ExpressVPN listingVisit ExpressVPN

Surfshark: best for families with lots of screens

Disney+ is a family service, and in a family house the tablets, phones and TVs add up quickly. Surfshark puts no limit on simultaneous connections, so you never have to choose which device goes without. It has apps for Fire TV and Apple TV as well as Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and routers, and its servers cover 100 countries.

Surfshark's help center has a short guide to watching Disney+: install the app, connect to the location you want, clear your browser cache if the site still shows the wrong region, and open Disney+. It also reminds you that you need your own Disney+ subscription, and that you must follow the terms of the services you use. Its streaming troubleshooting guide is the place to go when a show won't load.

The Starter plan costs $2.49 a month on the 2-year term, billed $67.23 for the first 27 months and then $79 a year. Monthly billing is $18.95, more than ExpressVPN, CyberGhost or PIA charge month to month. New customers on a 1-year or 2-year plan get a 7-day free trial, and the 30-day money-back guarantee starts after the trial ends.

Good
  • No limit on devices
  • Fire TV and Apple TV apps
  • 7-day trial plus a 30-day refund window on longer plans

Starter is $2.49 a month on the 2-year plan ($67.23 for the first 27 months, then $79 a year) or $18.95 billed monthly. Checked November 4, 2026. Surfshark VPN listingVisit Surfshark VPN

NordVPN: best for help when Disney+ stops working

NordVPN has the most detailed Disney+ help we found. Its support article for when Disney+ won't load walks you through checking for DNS leaks, switching to another server in the same country, clearing the Disney+ app cache (on an iPhone you have to reinstall the app), turning off location services and turning off secure DNS in your browser. It also points out something other vendors don't: if you bought your Disney+ subscription in South Africa or the Middle East and North Africa region, you only get that regional library, even when connected to a US server.

For TVs, NordVPN's SmartDNS lists Disney Plus (US region) among the services it supports. SmartDNS gives you no encryption, but it works on TVs that can't run a VPN app. In the regular apps, NordVPN's SmartPlay feature switches on by itself and handles the DNS side for you.

One plan covers 10 devices. New customers in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and 11 other countries get a 7-day free trial on 1-year and 2-year plans, and there is a 30-day money-back guarantee. NordVPN's website blocked our price checks on November 4, 2026, so we can't give you a current price. Check it on NordVPN's pricing page before you compare it with the others.

Good
  • Detailed Disney+ troubleshooting guide
  • SmartDNS lists US Disney+ for TVs
  • 7-day trial on longer plans

Price not confirmed on November 4, 2026. 7-day trial on 1-year and 2-year plans in 15 countries, and a 30-day money-back guarantee. NordVPN listingVisit NordVPN

CyberGhost: best for a long refund window

VPN access to Disney+ can work one week and fail the next, so the length of your refund window matters. CyberGhost gives 45 days on its 6-month and 28-month plans, longer than anyone else in this guide. That is enough time to watch a full season of something and see whether the connection holds up on a weeknight.

CyberGhost has streaming-optimized servers, but its features page doesn't name Disney+ or any other service, so you are relying on testing. It covers up to 7 devices, has servers in 100 countries, and offers apps for Android TV, Google TV, Apple TV and Fire TV sticks. Its router setup covers older smart TVs and consoles that can't run an app.

The 28-month plan costs $61.32 for the first 28 months, about $2.19 a month. CyberGhost's site says it then renews at $61.32 a year. The 6-month plan is $41.94, and monthly billing is $12.99 with a 14-day refund window. Free trials run 24 hours on Windows and macOS, 3 days on Android and 7 days on iOS.

Good
  • 45-day refund window on longer plans
  • Apps for Android TV, Apple TV and Fire TV
  • Lowest upfront cost for a long plan in this guide

$61.32 for the first 28 months (about $2.19 a month), $41.94 for 6 months, or $12.99 billed monthly. Checked November 4, 2026. CyberGhost VPN listingVisit CyberGhost VPN

Private Internet Access: best for the lowest long-term price

If you mainly want a cheap VPN that covers every device and you are happy to test Disney+ yourself, Private Internet Access is the lowest long-term price we found. The current 3-year plan, with 4 extra months, is $81.20, which works out to $2.03 a month. The 1-year plan is $47.88, and monthly billing is $11.95, the lowest monthly price we could confirm for this guide.

PIA lets you connect unlimited devices on one subscription and gives new customers who buy direct a 30-day money-back guarantee. It has its own apps for Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV and Apple TV, and a router setup for TVs that can't run one.

The catch for this guide is that PIA's pricing page doesn't mention Disney+ at all. It talks about streaming in general, and that is as far as it goes. Treat PIA as a value pick for a household that also uses a VPN for other things, and use the refund window to check that Disney+ loads on your TV before you settle in. Note too that PIA's terms say it follows US, EU and UK sanctions, which matters if you travel to a sanctioned country.

Good
  • $2.03 a month on the 3-year plan
  • Unlimited devices
  • Lowest confirmed monthly price here, at $11.95

$81.20 for 3 years and 4 months ($2.03 a month), $47.88 a year, or $11.95 billed monthly. Checked November 4, 2026. Private Internet Access listingVisit Private Internet Access Affiliate link

What to look for

A VPN changes the country Disney+ sees, which is why people use one when they travel and want their home library. Proton, ExpressVPN, Surfshark and NordVPN all remind you to follow the terms of the services you watch, and ExpressVPN goes as far as saying a VPN "is not intended to bypass regional restrictions". Read Disney+'s subscriber agreement for your country before you rely on one.

Look for a vendor that names Disney+

A company that names Disney+ and lists the countries gives you something to hold it to. Proton VPN does this for 22 countries. NordVPN names US Disney+ in its SmartDNS list. ExpressVPN and Surfshark have Disney+ pages but no country list, and CyberGhost and PIA talk about streaming only in general terms.

Check the app for the screen you watch on

If you watch on a TV, check for a native app first: Apple TV, Android TV and Fire TV are covered by most of the vendors here. Roku, Samsung and LG TVs can't run VPN apps, according to PIA's TV guide, so those and most consoles need either a smart DNS feature (ExpressVPN's MediaStreamer, NordVPN's SmartDNS) or a VPN on your router. Smart DNS changes your location without encrypting your traffic, so it is fine for watching and no use for privacy.

Count your devices

A family can easily run five or six screens. Surfshark and PIA have no device limit, Proton and NordVPN allow 10, ExpressVPN Basic allows 10 and CyberGhost allows 7.

Price the second term

The headline monthly price nearly always assumes a 2-year or longer plan paid upfront, and the renewal price is often higher. ExpressVPN Basic renews at $99.95 a year after a first term of $83.72, for example. Note the renewal price and set a reminder before it hits.

Use the refund window

None of these companies promises that Disney+ will work tomorrow. CyberGhost's 45 days is the longest window here; most others give 30. Test the exact shows and devices you care about in the first week, and ask for your money back if they fail.

Know your subscription region

NordVPN points out that a Disney+ subscription bought in South Africa or the Middle East and North Africa region only shows that regional library, wherever you connect. Where you signed up can matter as much as the server you pick.

How we chose

Our 2021 guide picked Surfshark, NordVPN, VyprVPN and ExpressVPN. We kept Surfshark, NordVPN and ExpressVPN and added Proton VPN, CyberGhost and Private Internet Access. VyprVPN's own help center says only that streaming may work, so it dropped out.

We read each vendor's pricing, feature, trial, help center and Disney+ pages on November 4, 2026. We gave the most weight to vendors that say specifically whether Disney+ works and where, then to TV apps, device limits, refund windows and the price after the first term. We didn't run our own streaming tests, and what works changes often, so rely on the refund window.

Questions people ask

Does Disney+ work with a VPN?

Sometimes. Proton VPN lists 22 countries where it says Disney+ works, and ExpressVPN, Surfshark and NordVPN all publish Disney+ guides. Disney+ can still stop a server from working, and NordVPN's own help article tells you to switch to another server in the same country when content won't load. Buy a plan with a refund window and test it.

Is it legal to use a VPN for Disney+?

ExpressVPN's Disney+ page says it is legal to use a VPN with Disney+, though VPN laws depend on the country you are in. Breaking a streaming service's terms is a separate matter from the law, and it can cost you your account. Proton, ExpressVPN, Surfshark and NordVPN all tell you to follow the terms of the services you use, so read Disney+'s subscriber agreement for your country.

Can I watch my home Disney+ library while traveling?

Usually, yes: connect to a server in your home country before you open the app, and Disney+ should show your usual library if it accepts that server. NordVPN notes one exception: if your subscription comes from South Africa or the Middle East and North Africa region, you only see that regional library, even on a US server.

Why does Disney+ still show the wrong country or won't load?

Try NordVPN's troubleshooting steps, which don't depend on NordVPN: connect to a different server in the same country, clear the Disney+ app cache (reinstall the app on iPhone), turn off location services on your device, and turn off DNS over HTTPS or secure DNS in your browser. Surfshark also suggests clearing your browser cache.

Can I use a free VPN for Disney+?

Not with Proton, whose free plan excludes streaming. The other free plans we checked have tight data caps: Windscribe gives 10GB a month and TunnelBear 2GB, and video uses that up quickly. A cheap paid plan with a money-back guarantee is the better test.

How do I use a VPN for Disney+ on a smart TV or console?

Install the VPN's own app if your TV supports one: ExpressVPN, Surfshark, Proton VPN, CyberGhost and PIA all have Fire TV and Apple TV apps. For a console or older TV, use a smart DNS feature such as ExpressVPN's MediaStreamer or NordVPN's SmartDNS, or set the VPN up on your router.

About the editorial team

Mutuo MbillaContributing writer

Wrote 127 articles and 113 product listings for Woofresh between 2016 and 2025.

How we research and review

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