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2024 Disney Blockout Dates Guide: All You Need to Know

Blockout Dates are mentioned in ticket terms of admission at almost every theme park in the world.

In this guide, we will explain what Disney Blockout Dates are, how they work with each Annual Pass, and exactly how to use this information to better plan your visit.

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What Are Disney Blockout Dates?

Disney's Blockout Dates mean that you can visit the park on any date, outside of those specific (blockout) dates. 

Blockout Dates can appear on both daily admission tickets and Annual Passes, with its main purpose being to help keep the expected crowd levels under capacity through the busier seasons.

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In general, the cheaper the ticket, the more blockout dates will be on it.

The Standard ticket 1-day tickets and lower tier Annual Passes will have Blockout Dates in their terms of service.

Blockout Dates For Each Type of Disney Annual Pass

Although there are 4 types of Disney Annual Passes, the Disney IncrediPass is the only Annual Pass with no Blockout Dates.

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The remaining 3 Disney Annual Passes that have Blockout Dates include:

  1. Sorcerer Pass - Least amount of Blockout Dates

  2. Pirate Pass - No Blockout Dates in June

  3. Pixie Dust Pass - Largest amount of Blockout Dates

It's also important to know that for Disney Annual Passes, you must reserve the day that you will visit ahead of time.

For every date of the year, the Disney Calendar will show if the date is blocked out, if no reservations are available, or if reservations are available, depending on which pass view you select to view from.

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1. Sorcerer Pass

disney sorcerer annual pass

It's important to know that the Sorcerer Pass is only offered to Florida residents.

2024 Blockout Dates at Each Park For Sorcerer Pass Holders

The Blockout Dates for the Sorcerer Pass will be the same for all Disney World parks.

The Sorcerer Pass only has Blockout Dates in 3 months of the year, at the beginning and near the end of the year.

Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom

  • January: 2nd-3rd

  • November: 27th-30th

  • December: 19th-31st

    2. Pirate Pass

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    2024 Blockout Dates at Each Park For Pirate Pass Holders

    The Blockout Dates for the Pirate Pass will also be the same for all Disney World parks, and don't contain any Blockout Dates in June.

    Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom

    • January: 2nd-4th, 13th-15th

    • February: 17th-19th

    • March: 18th-31st

    • April: 1st-6th

    • May: 25th-27th

    • July: 3rd-6th

    • August: 31st

    • September: 1st-2nd

    • October: 12th-14th

    • November: 22nd-30th

    • December: 19th-31st

      3. Pixie Dust Pass

      disney pixie dust annual pass

      The Blockout Dates for the Pixie Dust Pass are every Saturday & Sunday of the year, with additional dates blocked out during the week around the holidays.

      2024 Blockout Dates at Each Park For Pixie Dust Pass Holders

      Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom

      • January: 2nd-4th, 6th-7th, 13th-15th, 20th-21st, 27th-28th

      • February: 3rd-4th, 10th-11th, 17th-19th, 24th-25th

      • March: 2nd-3rd, 9th-10th, 16th, 31st

      • April: 1st-7th, 13th-14th, 20th-21st, 27th-28th

      • May: 4th-5th, 11th-12th, 18th-19th, 25th-27th

      • June: 1st-2nd, 8th-9th, 15th-16th, 22nd-23rd, 29th-30th

      • July: 3rd-7th, 13th-14th, 20th-21st, 27th-28th

      • August: 3rd-4th, 10th-11th, 17th-18th, 24th-25th, 31st

      • September:  1st-2nd, 7th-8th, 14th-15th, 21st-22nd, 28th-29th

      • October: 5th-6th, 12th-14th, 19th-20th, 26th-27th

      • November: 2nd-3rd, 9th-10th, 16th-17th, 22nd-30th

      • December: 1st, 7th-8th, 14th-15th, 19th-31st

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