Main Gate Pass

[wdw&sonny]

For the DCP-Please explain the current rules and restrictions for the use of the Main Gate Pass for family and friends.

Specifically, I would like to know:
1. How many guests is the DCP CM allowed to have enter the park?
2. How many days?
3. Does the CM have to accompany the guests-to the park, in the park, each park, each day?
4. Is the park admittance a Park Hopper?
5. When does this perk become active?
6. When and where are the blackout dates posted?
7. Are there other perks or problems with this that I have not considered?
8. For family, how difficult is planning a trip/visiting using this perk if the travel dates are not known much in advance?

TIA

 

[SyracuseWolvrine]

1. 3 guests
2. I believe 6 days
3. Yes, unless the guests are immediate family members (Parents, grandparents, siblings, children)
4. Yes, although if one park is blocked out that day, it won't be valid for park hopping to that park.
5. Roughly 2 weeks after your Traditions date
6. Typically, blockout dates are posted approximately 3 months in advance, on The Hub, and also on blockoutdates.disney.com
7. Without knowing if you've considered anything that is not in this post, I am unable to answer that. Mind reading has never been a strong suit of mine.
8. Moderately difficult. In general, avoid holidays, and you probably won't be completely blocked out everywhere.