The Universal Studios Hollywood Annual Passes are blocked out on certain dates for guests to use them. The most expensive annual passes have the least amount of dates blocked and the least expensive passes have the most. As a Universal Studios Hollywood Annual Passholder, you’ll save money on admission, shopping, dining, and more but it's important to also know the Universal Hollywood annual pass block out dates.
Each different pass comes with a variety of different benefits. When deciding which pass is best for you, you’ll want to consider which perks and benefits you want to have available to you. Another thing you’ll need to consider when becoming an annual passholder is Universal Studios Hollywood block out dates. Universal Studios Hollywood block out dates at Universal Studios Hollywood are select days of the year when Annual Passholders will not be granted admission into the theme park.
In this article, I’m going to go over each of the Universal Studios Hollywood Annual Passes, what is included with each one, how much they cost, and when their Universal Studios Hollywood block out dates are. Follow along to see which Universal Studios Hollywood Annual Pass is the best for you!
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Universal Studios Hollywood Block Out Dates
Below are the blackout dates for the various Universal Studios Hollywood Annual Passes. We will continue to update this list with the most up to date 2024 and 2025 dates from Universal as they are released.
California Neighbor Pass Blackout Dates
- May 2024: 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 23-25, 26, 27, 31
- June 2024: 1, 7, 8, 15, 16, 22, 23-30
- July 2024: 1-31
- August 2024: 1-12, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
- September 2024: 1, 2, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
- October 2024: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
- November 2024: 2, 3, 29, 30
- December 2024: 7, 14, 15, 20, 20-31
- January 2025: 1-4, 18-20
- February 2025: 15-17
- March 2025: Days Not Yet Available
- April 2025: Days Not Yet Available
- May 2025: Days Not Yet Available
Silver Annual Pass Blackout Dates
- May 2024: 3, 17, 23-27, 31
- June 2024: 7, 8, 22, 28
- July 2024: 2, 4-6, 8, 10, 12-15, 19-22, 27-31
- August 2024: 1-10, 17, 24
- September 2024: 1, 7, 8, 14, 21, 22, 28
- October 2024: 5, 6, 12, 19, 20, 26
- November 2024: 2, 9, 29
- December 2024: 1, 14, 15, 20-31
- January 2025: 1
- February 2025: 16
- April 2025: 12-20, 25, 26
- May 2025: 3, 24, 25, 30
Gold Annual Pass Blackout Dates
- June 2024: 22, 29
- July 2024: 5-7, 13, 20, 22, 26-29
- August 2024: 3, 10, 11, 31
- September 2024: 28
- October 2024: 5, 12
- November 2024: 9
- December 2024: 14, 20-22, 25-31
- February 2025: 15
- April 2025: 19
You can also check your specific Blackout Date calendar on the Universal website. Once there, you will enter the Calendar ID that’s located on the back of your pass. This is a 4 or 5 digit code that is located under your Pass Member ID.
For those who are considering getting a Universal Studios Hollywood Annual Pass and are curious about the Blackout Dates, let’s take a look at them!
Universal Hollywood Annual Passes
There are four different types of passes – California Neighbor Pass, Silver Annual Pass, Gold Annual Pass, and Platinum Annual Pass. Each Annual Pass will grant you admission into the theme park for an entire year, while the seasonal pass will grant you admission for 9 months.
California Neighbor Pass
While the name may be confusing, the California Neighbor Pass is NOT for California residents only. This pass is available to everyone!
The California Neighbor Pass is the cheapest of all the Universal Studios Hollywood passes. The price of this pass is $189 at the Front Gate. However, if you purchase your pass online, you will save $10, making your California Neighbor pass only $179. After purchasing your pass, you will select a date for your first visit.
While the other passes are Annual Passes and allow you entrance into the theme park for an entire year, the California Neighbor Pass is a seasonal pass. With this pass, you will have access to the theme park for 9 months. Blackout Dates do apply to this pass and reservations may be required for return visits. Even so, after your first visit, you will have over 150 days for return visits. Over 15 of those days are weekend days!
Since the California Neighbor Pass is the cheapest, as expected, it does come with less benefits than the Universal Studios Hollywood Annual Passes. Even so, it does come with some perks!
California Neighbor Pass Benefits
- Invitations to Special Events
- Discounts on General Admission for Friends and Family
- Sweepstakes Opportunities
- Discounted Halloween Horror Nights tickets
- 10-15% discounts at participating CityWalk locations
Silver Annual Pass
Going up the list, the next pass is the first Annual Pass for Universal Studios Hollywood. This pass is the Silver Annual Pass. This pass can be purchased for $249 at the Front Gate. Again, if you make your purchase only, you can save $10, taking the price down to $239.
The Silver Annual Pass is also the first pass to offer FlexPay! FlexPay gives you the option to make low monthly payments towards the total of your Annual Pass as opposed to making the complete payment at purchase. For this pass, payments are less than $9 each month!
After making your purchase, you will select the date of your first visit. As a Silver Annual Passholder, you will have Blackout Dates that you will need to schedule around. Reservations may also be required for your return visits. Even with Blackout Dates, when you have a Silver Annual Pass, you will have over 275 days for return visits, with over 50 of those days being weekends.
Since this pass is an annual pass, you will have an entire year (12 months) to benefit from it. There are also additional benefits that come with the purchase of a Universal Studios Hollywood Silver Annual Pass.
Silver Annual Pass Benefits
- Invitations to Special Events
- Discounts on General Admission for Friends and Family
- Sweepstakes Opportunities
- Discounted Halloween Horror Nights tickets
- 10-15% discounts at participating CityWalk locations
Gold Annual Pass
Next up is the Gold Annual Pass. Gold Annual Passes cost $339 at the Front Gate. However, by purchasing it online, you can save $10 and get this pass for only $329. FlexPay options are also available for this pass! By opting to use FlexPay, you can purchase your Gold Annual Pass for less than $14 per month.
Once you’ve purchased your pass, you can select a date for your first visit. With a Gold Annual Pass, you will also have Blackout Dates to plan around. You also may be required to make reservations for your return visits. As a Gold Annual Passholder, you will still have many dates to choose from for your return visits, even with the Blackout Dates. With your pass, you will have over 325 days to plan return visits. Over 75 of these days are weekends. Since this is an annual pass, you will have a full 12 months to enjoy Universal Studios Hollywood.
The Gold Annual Pass is the first annual pass to have additional benefits. Let’s take a look!
Gold Annual Pass Benefits
- 15% off in-park food, beverages, and merchandise
- Free General Parking (Entry until 6:00pm)
- Invitations to Special Events
- Discounts on General Admission for Friends and Family
- Sweepstakes Opportunities
- Discounted Halloween Horror Nights tickets
- 10-15% discounts at participating CityWalk locations
Be sure to check out our guide to the best Universal Studios Hollywood foods and restaurants you should try!
Platinum Annual Pass
The final annual pass option is the Platinum Annual Pass. This pass is the most expensive, but also the most beneficial. The Platinum Annual Pass costs $639 at the Front Gate. Again, by purchasing your Universal Studios Hollywood Annual Pass online, you can save $10. By doing so, the price of your Platinum Annual Pass will go down to $629. FlexPay is available again for this pass. When using FlexPay, you can purchase your Platinum Annual Pass for less than $31 each month.
After completing your purchase, you’ll be able to select the date of your visit. With a Platinum Annual Pass, you’ll have an entire year to enjoy Universal Studios Hollywood. The best part? There are NO Universal Studios Hollywood block out dates with a Platinum Annual Pass. That means that you don’t have a select number of return visits. With a Platinum Annual Pass, your schedule is completely clear and you can plan your return visits for however many days you’d like, whenever you’d like! While there are no Universal Studios Hollywood block out dates to plan around, you may need to make reservations for your visits.
Since this is the highest level of Annual Pass for Universal Studios Hollywood, it does come with the most perks. Let’s take a look at everything that you get as a Platinum Annual Passholder at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Platinum Annual Pass Benefits
- 15% off in-park food, beverages, and merchandise
- Universal Express access for participating rides, attractions, and seated shows. (Valid after 3:00pm)
- FREE Halloween Horror Nights ticket (Advance online reservation required. Subject to capacity. Select nights only.)
- Free General Parking (Entry until 6pm)
- Invitations to Special Events
- Discounts on General Admission for Friends and Family
- Sweepstakes Opportunities
- Discounted Halloween Horror Nights tickets
- 10-15% discounts at participating CityWalk locations
Save on Your Trip to Universal Hollywood
If you are a frequent visitor of Universal Studios Hollywood, you really can’t go wrong with one of their Annual Passes. Not only will you be able to visit the theme park often, you’ll also be saving money! The more you visit, the more you’re saving compared to the purchase of General Admission tickets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to check Universal pass blackout dates?
There's a variety of ways to check Universal Blackout Dates. The first, and best option, is to check them on MickeyVisit.com! We have a full list of Universal blackout dates and will make sure that you stay up to date.
If you are already a Universal Studios Hollywood Annual Passholder, you can check your Blackout Date calendar by clicking here. Once there, you'll need to enter your Calendar ID. This is a 4 to 5 digit code that can be found on the back of your Annual Pass.
For those who aren't Universal Studios Hollywood Annual Passholders, who are curious about blackout dates, you can view their calendars online. The easiest way to find exact dates for a specific Annual Pass is to start the process of purchasing one. Once you have selected a pass, you'll be able to select “View All Blackout Dates”. This will show you a calendar with all of the Blackout Dates for that specific pass. You will then be able to click “Compare Calendars” which will give you a view of the Blackout Date Calendars for all of the passes.
What is a blackout date at a theme park?
A blackout date at a theme park is a specific date in which the annual passholders are unable to visit the theme park. Blackout dates tend to be around days that are anticipated to be busy.
What are blockout dates at Universal?
Blockout dates at Universal are days when Annual Passholders are unable to enter the theme park with their pass. Universal Orlando has blockout dates. Universal Studios Hollywood has a similar concept except their days off are referred to as blackout dates.
What happens if you go to Universal Studios on a blackout date?
As an Annual Passholder, if you go to Universal Studios on a blackout date, you won't be able to enter using your Annual Pass. You will have the option to enter the park if you purchase a General Admission Ticket. You could also look into upgrading your annual pass. The highest level of Annual Pass at Universal Hollywood, the Premier Annual Pass, has no blackout dates.
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