Disneyland recently announced that a new type of pass will be introduced to the Magic Key lineup during the next sale. This new pass is comparable to an existing type of pass, but with different blockout dates. Disneyland previously shared that this new pass would have fewer dates blocked out in the summer, and now they have released the official blockout calendar for 2026.
Keep reading for a look at this new blockout calendar and all other details about this pass type. At Mickey Visit, we report on all of the latest Disneyland news, including a classic Disneyland ride added to the refurbishment calendar and new booking details about the hotel guest Lightning Lane perk coming soon.
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Blockout Dates Revealed for Explore Key
Disneyland previously shared that a new type of Magic Key pass, called the Explore Key pass, will debut on January 13, 2026, on the next Magic Key sale date. This is comparable to the current Enchant Key Pass, which it will replace upon its debut.
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The new Explore Key pass will include the same benefits as the Enchant Key pass, except with different blockout dates. It will cost $999 and include the following perks:
- Reservation-based Park Hopper admission with an ability to hold up to 4 theme park reservations at a time
- Up to 10% off select merchandise and dining
- 25% off parking at the Toy Story Parking area
- 25% off the purchase of Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Here are the Explore Key blockout dates for 2026-2027 listed below.
January 2026
- January 1-12
- January 17-18
- January 24
- January 31
February 2026
- February 7
- February 14-15
- February 21
- February 28
March 2026
- March 7
- March 14
- March 21
- March 28-31
April 2026
- April 1-6
- April 11
- April 18
- April 25
May 2026
- May 2
- May 9
- May 16
- May 23-24
- May 29-30
June 2026
- June 5-6
- June 12-13
- June 19-20
- June 26-27
July 2026
- July 3-5
- July 10-11
- July 17-18
- July 24-25
- July 31
August 2026
- August 1
- August 8
- August 15
- August 22
- August 29-30
September 2026
- September 5
- September 12
- September 19
- September 26
October 2026
- October 3-4
- October 10-11
- October 17-18
- October 24-25
- October 31
November 2026
- November 1
- November 6-8
- November 14-15
- November 21-22
- November 26-29
December 2026
- December 5-6
- December 12-13
- December 16-31
January 2027
- January 1-2
- January 9
- January 16-17
- January 23
- January 30
Here is a look at the Explore Key blockout dates on the Disneyland website. The biggest difference you’ll notice is that there are far fewer blockout dates in June and July. This is definitely a big change to the value of this pass, which is reflected in the slightly higher price compared to the Enchant Key pricing of $974.
Looking at the Enchant Key blockout calendar as a comparison, this pass type is blocked out for almost the entirety of June and July. You can see the current Disneyland Magic Key blockout dates here.
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The Enchant Key will no longer be available for sale or renewal when this new pass launches. If you have an Enchant Key, you’ll be able to keep using your pass until its expiration date. If you renew on or after January 13, 2026, you can choose to renew with a different pass type or switch to the Explore Key.
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