Brits can unlock FREE Disney+ for a whole year, McDonald's nuggets and more as part of app's huge £5m giveaway
Uber is dishing out perks worth more than £5million to Brits in a special week.
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The free goodies are available to Uber One subscribers, the ride hailing app's £4.99 per month service for discounts on food deliveries, money back from trips and more.
However, if you've not tried Uber One before you can claim a free trial that will provide you with access to the member's day perks on offer.
A year of Disney+ usually costs almost £60 for the cheapest plan.
And aside from a free 9-piece McNuggets box from McDonald's, there are other food discounts available until May 23 too.
This includes money off at Pizza Express, Burger King, Rosa's Thai, Itsu, as well as 25 per cent off on alcohol at Waitrose, 25 per cent off meals at Asda and 50 per cent off snacks at Sainbury's, Waitrose, and Morrisons and Co-Op.
Seven lucky users will also walk away with 1 million Avios points to spend on travel.
There's a 1-month free ClassPass trial with 5 credits and 1,000 Boots Advantage Card points up for grabs too.
"Uber One Member Days is about more than just deals, it's about bringing a little more joy and everyday value to the lives of our members," said Danielle Sheridan, Head of Global Membership at Uber.
"Whether it's a random act of kindness, a compliment, or some free food - we all deserve to have a brighter week, and Uber One Member Days is here to help."
As part of the move, Uber is also handing out "Golden" Uber One envelopes in major cities across the UK with extra freebies such as Uber credits and free Uber One trials.
The Uber One Member Days run from May 16 until May 23.
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