Disneyland Magic Key Blockout Dates 2026

Keep track of every Disneyland Magic Key blockout date in one place. Passholder Companion monitors the official Disneyland Resort blockout calendar and syncs changes directly to your Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook — so you always know when your pass is valid before you plan a visit.

Disneyland Magic Key Pass Tiers & Blockout Patterns

Disneyland Resort offers five Magic Key annual pass tiers, each with a different blockout calendar. Understanding which dates are blocked for your tier is essential for planning visits around holidays and peak periods.

• Inspire Key — The top-tier Magic Key with no blockout dates. Inspire Key holders can visit any day the parks are open, including all major holidays.
• Believe Key — Very few blockout dates, typically limited to the busiest holiday periods such as Christmas week, New Year's, spring break, and select summer weekends.
• Enchant Key — Moderate blockout dates covering major holidays (Thanksgiving week, Christmas, New Year's), spring break, and many peak summer days. This tier sees the most mid-year adjustments.
• Explore Key — Significant blockout dates covering most of the peak summer season, all major holidays, and busy weekends throughout the year. Best for weekday visits during slower periods.
• Imagine Key — The most restrictive tier, with blockout dates covering most of summer, virtually all holiday periods, and many weekends. Designed for local passholders who can visit on off-peak weekdays.

When Are Disneyland Passes Typically Blocked?

Disneyland blockout dates tend to cluster around predictable high-attendance periods. While exact dates shift from year to year, the most commonly blocked windows include:

• Spring break (late March through mid-April)
• Memorial Day weekend and the weeks surrounding it
• Most of June, July, and early August (peak summer season)
• Labor Day weekend
• Thanksgiving week (Wednesday through Sunday)
• Christmas week through New Year's Day
• Presidents' Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekends

Lower-tier keys like Imagine and Explore are also often blocked on busy Saturday and Sunday dates throughout the year, not just during holidays.

Frequently Asked Questions — Disneyland Magic Key Blockouts

How often do Disneyland blockout dates change?

Disneyland typically releases its initial blockout calendar for each Magic Key tier at the start of the year, but adjustments happen throughout the year — sometimes with only a few days' notice. Passholder Companion monitors for these changes and updates your calendar automatically.

Can I check if a specific date is blocked before visiting?

Yes. Use the Disneyland blockout date checker to instantly see whether your Magic Key tier is blocked on any date you're considering.

Is there a difference in blockout dates between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure?

Magic Key blockout dates apply to both parks simultaneously — if your key is blocked, you cannot enter either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure on that date.

Where can I compare Magic Key blockout dates side by side?

The Compare Passes page shows blockout calendars for all five Magic Key tiers overlaid on a single calendar, making it easy to see how your tier compares.