diff --git a/packages/manager/.changeset/pr-11809-upcoming-features-1741383768710.md b/packages/manager/.changeset/pr-11809-upcoming-features-1741383768710.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..1c4345cb107
--- /dev/null
+++ b/packages/manager/.changeset/pr-11809-upcoming-features-1741383768710.md
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+"@linode/manager": Upcoming Features
+---
+
+Disable Akamai App Plaform beta for LKE-E clusters on create flow ([#11809](https://github.com/linode/manager/pull/11809))
diff --git a/packages/manager/cypress/e2e/core/kubernetes/lke-create.spec.ts b/packages/manager/cypress/e2e/core/kubernetes/lke-create.spec.ts
index 83e984f92e6..70de96eee4c 100644
--- a/packages/manager/cypress/e2e/core/kubernetes/lke-create.spec.ts
+++ b/packages/manager/cypress/e2e/core/kubernetes/lke-create.spec.ts
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ import { randomItem, randomLabel, randomNumber } from 'support/util/random';
 import { getRegionById } from 'support/util/regions';
 import { chooseRegion } from 'support/util/regions';
 
-import { lkeEnterpriseTypeFactory } from 'src/factories';
+import { accountBetaFactory, lkeEnterpriseTypeFactory } from 'src/factories';
 import {
   accountFactory,
   dedicatedTypeFactory,
@@ -459,6 +459,7 @@ describe('LKE Cluster Creation with APL enabled', () => {
     ui.regionSelect.find().click().type(`${clusterRegion.label}{enter}`);
 
     cy.findByTestId('apl-label').should('have.text', 'Akamai App Platform');
+    cy.findByTestId('apl-beta-chip').should('have.text', 'BETA');
     cy.findByTestId('apl-radio-button-yes').should('be.visible').click();
     cy.findByTestId('ha-radio-button-yes').should('be.disabled');
     cy.get(
@@ -1087,6 +1088,7 @@ describe('LKE Cluster Creation with LKE-E', () => {
      * - Confirms that HA is enabled by default with LKE-E selection
      * - Confirms an LKE-E supported region can be selected
      * - Confirms an LKE-E supported k8 version can be selected
+     * - Confirms the APL section is disabled while it remains unsupported
      * - Confirms at least one IP must be provided for ACL
      * - Confirms the checkout bar displays the correct LKE-E info
      * - Confirms an enterprise cluster can be created with the correct chip, version, and price
@@ -1102,6 +1104,12 @@ describe('LKE Cluster Creation with LKE-E', () => {
       });
       const mockedEnterpriseClusterPools = [nanodeMemoryPool, dedicatedCpuPool];
 
+      mockGetAccountBeta(
+        accountBetaFactory.build({
+          id: 'apl',
+          label: 'Akamai App Platform Beta',
+        })
+      ).as('getAccountBeta');
       mockGetAccount(
         accountFactory.build({
           capabilities: [
@@ -1216,6 +1224,17 @@ describe('LKE Cluster Creation with LKE-E', () => {
         .should('be.enabled')
         .click();
 
+      // Confirm the APL section is disabled and unsupported.
+      cy.findByTestId('apl-label').should('be.visible');
+      cy.findByTestId('apl-beta-chip').should(
+        'have.text',
+        'BETA - COMING SOON'
+      );
+      cy.findByTestId('apl-radio-button-yes').should('be.disabled');
+      cy.findByTestId('apl-radio-button-no').within(() => {
+        cy.findByRole('radio').should('be.disabled').should('be.checked');
+      });
+
       // Confirm the expected available plans display.
       validEnterprisePlanTabs.forEach((tab) => {
         ui.tabList.findTabByTitle(tab).should('be.visible');
diff --git a/packages/manager/src/features/Kubernetes/CreateCluster/ApplicationPlatform.test.tsx b/packages/manager/src/features/Kubernetes/CreateCluster/ApplicationPlatform.test.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..dd8b6a74d01
--- /dev/null
+++ b/packages/manager/src/features/Kubernetes/CreateCluster/ApplicationPlatform.test.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
+import userEvent from '@testing-library/user-event';
+import React from 'react';
+
+import { renderWithTheme } from 'src/utilities/testHelpers';
+
+import { ApplicationPlatform } from './ApplicationPlatform';
+
+const MockDefaultProps = {
+  isSectionDisabled: false,
+  setAPL: vi.fn(),
+  setHighAvailability: vi.fn(),
+};
+
+describe('ApplicationPlatform', () => {
+  it('renders enabled but unchecked radio buttons with the section enabled', () => {
+    const { getByRole } = renderWithTheme(
+      <ApplicationPlatform {...MockDefaultProps} />
+    );
+    const yesRadio = getByRole('radio', { name: /yes/i });
+    const noRadio = getByRole('radio', { name: /no/i });
+
+    expect(yesRadio).toBeEnabled();
+    expect(yesRadio).not.toBeChecked();
+    expect(noRadio).toBeEnabled();
+    expect(noRadio).not.toBeChecked();
+  });
+
+  it('toggles checked state correctly with the section enabled', async () => {
+    const { getByRole } = renderWithTheme(
+      <ApplicationPlatform {...MockDefaultProps} />
+    );
+    const yesRadio = getByRole('radio', { name: /yes/i });
+    const noRadio = getByRole('radio', { name: /no/i });
+
+    // Confirm both buttons can be clicked.
+    await userEvent.click(yesRadio);
+    expect(yesRadio).toBeChecked();
+    expect(noRadio).not.toBeChecked();
+
+    await userEvent.click(noRadio);
+    expect(noRadio).toBeChecked();
+    expect(yesRadio).not.toBeChecked();
+  });
+
+  it('renders disabled radio buttons and the "no" option checked with the section disabled', () => {
+    const { getByRole } = renderWithTheme(
+      <ApplicationPlatform {...MockDefaultProps} isSectionDisabled />
+    );
+    const yesRadio = getByRole('radio', { name: /yes/i });
+    const noRadio = getByRole('radio', { name: /no/i });
+
+    expect(yesRadio).toBeDisabled();
+    expect(yesRadio).not.toBeChecked();
+    expect(noRadio).toBeDisabled();
+    expect(noRadio).toBeChecked();
+  });
+});
diff --git a/packages/manager/src/features/Kubernetes/CreateCluster/ApplicationPlatform.tsx b/packages/manager/src/features/Kubernetes/CreateCluster/ApplicationPlatform.tsx
index 20d0f5557fc..fe50fbed3ca 100644
--- a/packages/manager/src/features/Kubernetes/CreateCluster/ApplicationPlatform.tsx
+++ b/packages/manager/src/features/Kubernetes/CreateCluster/ApplicationPlatform.tsx
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ import { FormLabel } from 'src/components/FormLabel';
 import { Link } from 'src/components/Link';
 
 export interface APLProps {
+  isSectionDisabled: boolean;
   setAPL: (apl: boolean) => void;
   setHighAvailability: (ha: boolean | undefined) => void;
 }
@@ -27,8 +28,27 @@ export const APLCopy = () => (
   </Typography>
 );
 
+const APL_UNSUPPORTED_CHIP_COPY = ' - COMING SOON';
+
 export const ApplicationPlatform = (props: APLProps) => {
-  const { setAPL, setHighAvailability } = props;
+  const { isSectionDisabled, setAPL, setHighAvailability } = props;
+
+  const [isAPLChecked, setIsAPLChecked] = React.useState<boolean | undefined>(
+    isSectionDisabled ? false : undefined
+  );
+  const [isAPLNotChecked, setIsAPLNotChecked] = React.useState<
+    boolean | undefined
+  >(isSectionDisabled ? true : undefined);
+
+  /**
+   * Reset the radio buttons to the correct default state once the user toggles cluster tiers.
+   */
+  React.useEffect(() => {
+    setIsAPLChecked(isSectionDisabled ? false : undefined);
+    setIsAPLNotChecked(isSectionDisabled ? true : undefined);
+  }, [isSectionDisabled]);
+
+  const CHIP_COPY = `BETA${isSectionDisabled ? APL_UNSUPPORTED_CHIP_COPY : ''}`;
 
   const handleChange = (e: React.ChangeEvent<HTMLInputElement>) => {
     setAPL(e.target.value === 'yes');
@@ -49,22 +69,32 @@ export const ApplicationPlatform = (props: APLProps) => {
       >
         <Box alignItems="center" display="flex" flexDirection="row">
           <Typography data-testid="apl-label">Akamai App Platform</Typography>
-          <Chip color="primary" label="BETA" sx={{ ml: 1 }} />
+          <Chip
+            color="primary"
+            data-testid="apl-beta-chip"
+            label={CHIP_COPY}
+            size="small"
+            sx={{ ml: 1 }}
+          />
         </Box>
       </FormLabel>
       <APLCopy />
       <RadioGroup onChange={(e) => handleChange(e)}>
         <FormControlLabel
           control={<Radio data-testid="apl-radio-button-yes" />}
-          label={<Typography>Yes, enable Akamai App Platform.</Typography>}
+          disabled={isSectionDisabled}
+          label="Yes, enable Akamai App Platform."
           name="yes"
           value="yes"
+          checked={isAPLChecked}
         />
         <FormControlLabel
           control={<Radio data-testid="apl-radio-button-no" />}
+          disabled={isSectionDisabled}
           label="No"
           name="no"
           value="no"
+          checked={isAPLNotChecked}
         />
       </RadioGroup>
     </FormControl>
diff --git a/packages/manager/src/features/Kubernetes/CreateCluster/CreateCluster.tsx b/packages/manager/src/features/Kubernetes/CreateCluster/CreateCluster.tsx
index 92e77cd2f11..50f80e2d4d9 100644
--- a/packages/manager/src/features/Kubernetes/CreateCluster/CreateCluster.tsx
+++ b/packages/manager/src/features/Kubernetes/CreateCluster/CreateCluster.tsx
@@ -115,6 +115,9 @@ export const CreateCluster = () => {
     isLoading: isLoadingKubernetesTypes,
   } = useKubernetesTypesQuery(selectedTier === 'enterprise');
 
+  // LKE-E does not support APL at this time.
+  const isAPLSupported = showAPL && selectedTier === 'standard';
+
   const handleClusterTierSelection = (tier: KubernetesTier) => {
     setSelectedTier(tier);
 
@@ -242,7 +245,7 @@ export const CreateCluster = () => {
       region: selectedRegion?.id,
     };
 
-    if (showAPL) {
+    if (isAPLSupported) {
       payload = { ...payload, apl_enabled };
     }
 
@@ -251,7 +254,7 @@ export const CreateCluster = () => {
     }
 
     const createClusterFn =
-      showAPL || isLkeEnterpriseLAFeatureEnabled
+      isAPLSupported || isLkeEnterpriseLAFeatureEnabled
         ? createKubernetesClusterBeta
         : createKubernetesCluster;
 
@@ -453,6 +456,7 @@ export const CreateCluster = () => {
               <StyledStackWithTabletBreakpoint>
                 <Stack>
                   <ApplicationPlatform
+                    isSectionDisabled={!isAPLSupported}
                     setAPL={setApl_enabled}
                     setHighAvailability={setHighAvailability}
                   />