Official link for cast members to check on blockout dates at all Disney Parks: https://blockoutdates.disney.com/
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What about blackout dates in the spring?
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The blackout dates are posted for three months (current month + next two months). They do get revised, generally removing blackout days, so it’s always good to check the official website.
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Is there anyway to see what the blackout dates were at Disneyland in March 2015? I am trying to compare and plan ahead for this year but cannot find them anywhere!
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No, the January 2016 dates just got posted.
We just started tracking DLR blackout dates, so we don’t have any historical data.
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Wonder if anyway You could let me know the blackout days for June 2016!? Or how sure I could find on post!? Because I need to reserve vacations time from work as well as ordering airline tickets! My family friend worked for 22 years and retiring right now and inviting us to Disney in Orlando! Looking forward to your reply!
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The June blackout days won’t be posted until sometime in April – early May.
Enjoy your Disney World vacation!
Have a magical day! 🙂
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Hello! Historically, have CMs and their guest been blocked-out of the final days of Food and Wine? Trying to plan a November trip and I can’t remember from previous years. Thanks!
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Nope, not blocked out. They extended the F&W an extra 2 weeks last year (like they’ve extended the F&G Show this year to 90 days); we went on the last day in November and it was great!
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When can I expect May block out dates? I feel like they are typically already posted! We are coming up on our “60 Day” mark. Any idea how the new blockout categories will affect May dates?
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It should have been posted 2 weeks ago when the May info was posted for Disneyland and CAP. They are way behind. It’s because there are now 8 different types of blockouts in use. Too many. I expect the guest passes will be blocked out similar to last year around Memorial Day weekend.
I’ll let you know when they are posted for WDW.
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Thanks! I thought they should already be posted. I hope they’re a little more lenient this year – last year MK was blocked out for our whole trip!
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Still crickets! I think somebody forgot…😂
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They did update the March blockout days for MK this week just two days ago releasing Mon-Thurs (3/21-3/24).
They are way behind and the local temperature reading for the site has stopped working too.
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These were the days blocked out last year in May at the four parks:
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I wonder if the Rivers of Light show will impact May dates too. I see it has for April, as expected. Anxiously awaiting info on May! Keep us posted. Thanks for all the wonderful information! It’s so hard to find out some of this info!
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Thank you!
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Thanks for the wonderful information!! As a parent trying to get all this info anywhere is impossible, but you have answered all my questions! Anxiously awaiting May dates too! I am expecting maybe AK will have some blackout dates due to ROL as it seems to be affecting April dates, as expected.
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My family and I will be there for the first week of May and we are so anxious to finalize our plans when the dates come out! What is taking so long?!
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It will be very similar to May 2015, but maybe with a few weekends blocked out at DAK because of all the grand opening stuff going on starting April 22: (Rivers of Life, new Tree of Life show, nighttime safari….)
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They are up! May and June were released this morning and they are MUCH better than last year. The only blackout dates are for Magic Kingdom over Memorial Day Weekend. Does that look right to you?
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Thank you for letting us know. We’ve updated the blog.
This is the fewest black out days that we’ve ever seen in May at MK!!!
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So excited as we are going in mid May and no blackout dates (yet)! Thanks for the info! Now just trying to see what day(s) my daughter can be off with us lol!
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Hi can I ask what the cards before the chip and dales look like? Just the park Hoper guess pass? Is it white with the words Disney Parks in bluish or purplish on front and the CMs name on back? And and they still good if they’re using the chip in dale ones lol the expire December 15th. Just making sure!!
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They matched the CM pass, but said “Guest Pass”.
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What are the blackout dates for December 19 and December 20 2016
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Disney is only posting 2 months now of blockout dates – this month and the next months – as opposed to the three that they were posting on the Blockout Calendar.
The December dates will be posted after November 1st.
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I’m anxious to see the November disneyworld block out dates. It’s September so I thought they’d be up now. Any guesses for nov 5-13?
Thanks
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They are only doing 2 months now, not 3 months so that there’s less adjusting, especially for MK.
Based on last year, there won’t be any blockout days for any of the passes, including the 2016 Holiday Celebration Passes coming out next month.
Have fun!
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I’m a cast member out in California and I wanted to plan a visit to WDW next July (2017). While I realize that block outs aren’t updated this soon, do you still have a copy of July 2016’s block out calendar? I’d like to attempt to gauge the best time to book my timeshare AND use my MEP.
Thanks!
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We think there must be a new VP in charge of blockout days, because Summer 2016 was drastically different than every other summer!
There were hardly any blockout days at any of the parks!!!
Have fun planning your trip! Weather is the same every day from June through August, same summer crowds (except 4th of July weekend, peak of awfullness), same hot and humid weather with downpours every day! Bring a poncho and sandals!
🙂
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Thanks!
We actually went back for the first time in 10 years this past June for a two week visit and only encountered one day of rain, and late in the day at that. And what a relief! Otherwise, it was scorching hot. Previously we had gone in August on two separate occasions, (the first year we arrived the same day Katrina hit)and actually preferred the weather much better then. But I didn’t get employed with Disney until last month. And that’s a game changer. The first two years, the kids were younger and free, so it wasn’t so expensive. Not so much this last time. But with not having to purchase a 10 day pass for 5, in addition to having free accommodations, makes a return trip so soon a little more feasible. Of course, being a new employee may prevent my taking a vacation that time of year, especially before my first anniversary. Been thinking about some of the International parks as well….Paris is high on the list. My son really want’s to go to Tokyo, but of course, it does not accept the Main Entrance Pass. So it all remains to be seen, but, I have to say, membership most certainly does have it’s privileges!
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How do I enroll in Disney entertainment benefits?
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It’s automatic, just use your Company ID.
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Hello, do you have historical block out dates in March for WDW? Planning a trip to Orlando with some friends. Thanks!
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Yes, they are in this blog: https://collinsrace1.wordpress.com/2016/09/01/holiday-blockout-days-for-using-guest-passes-in-2016/
remember, Easter moves around (along with kids Spring Break Week) and next year it’s on 04/01/2018.
Have a magical day!
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Question….. me as a spouse of a cast member, what benefits do i have with my main gate pass?
Does it includes parking at the parks?
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Free parking, 40% merchandise discount, free park entrance, some dining discounts if you have the Silver Pass for spouses.
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I see you don’t monetize your blog.
Good blog.
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Hi,
Have you got any historical date for August-September time? Just become a cast member and already have a trip booked for that time so can’t move it. hub is taking a while to come through for the start of employment though- hence any advice on whether I’m likely to be able to take advantage of the discounted hotels and passes around this time would be great- otherwise I need to get booking somewhere else!!
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This blog has some helpful info: https://collinsrace1.wordpress.com/2018/02/01/2018-best-times-to-visit-disney-world/
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For a spouse pass is there a limit how many times we can bring guests a year?
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Yes.
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Thank you so much for posting this every year. It makes it so easy for us to see the blackout dates and plan ahead with our family!
Best wishes!
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If i use holiday family ticket in block out dates, will they really stop me and my family enter the park？
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Yes.
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