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Category — i. Itineraries for Walt Disney World

December Itineraries, Pneumonia, 2017 Crowd Calendar Update

So what I had thought was just a really, really, bad cold is actually pneumonia.

Thus I will continue to be behind for a while here, what with sleeping 20 hours a day, coughing the rest, and such.

HELP

If anyone wants to chime in on the comments that I am not well enough yet to get to, please do so, it’d help. They are on the right sidebar lower down.

DECEMBER ITINERARIES

Update: December hours are now out (though not complete) and the itinerary below indeed works for its intended weeks.  The details are here.

Disney still has not released the the full December schedule, and what it has released (through 12/8) is still thin.

But even so, the following looks good for 11/26 through 12/4, and so far so good for 12/3 through 12/8:

2016 Basic December Itinerary Draft from yourfirstvisit.net

This is labeled “draft” for two reasons:

  • I don’t yet know if the evening fireworks at Hollywood Studios or Rivers of Dope show at the Animal Kingdom will be on nightly, so may have to shift around some evenings if they aren’t.  I’ve tried to build in some open evenings (with no dining reservations) early in the week to create flexibility to do so
  • I won’t post the “daily agendas” and required FastPass+ until much closer to the 60 day FastPass+ booking window, so that those reflect the show schedules noted above and also maximize the learning on how to approach all the new stuff that’s opening this summer

UPDATES TO 2017 CROWD CALENDAR

I have 2016-2017 break data on 90% of the school districts I track.  The missing districts–as usual mostly from Massachusetts, Michigan and New Jersey–should largely publish their 2016-2017 calendars over June.  I expect the final 2017 calendar to come out no later than mid-July, and hopefully a couple of weeks before that.

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June 1, 2016   15 Comments

Next Week (May 28 Through June 5, 2016) at Walt Disney World

DISNEY WORLD NEXT WEEK: MAY 28 TO JUNE 5, 2016

The material below details next week’s Disney World operating hours, Extra Magic Hours, parades, and fireworks.

Disney World 5-28 to 6-5-2016 from yourfirstvisit.net

Note that typos happen, and schedules change! If something seems odd, or if you want to double check, use the calendar links near the bottom to get the latest official Disney World scoop.

For more on May 2016 at Disney World, see this, and for more on June 2016, see this.

OPERATING HOURS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/28-6/5/2016

The Magic Kingdom will be open from 9a-12MN 5/28 through 5/31, 9a-11p 6/1 through 6/3, 9a-12MN 6/4, and 9a-11p 6/5

Epcot will be open from 9a-9p every day

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open 9a-10p 5/28 through 5/30, 9a-8.30p 5/31, 9a-10p 6/1, 9a-8.30p 6/2, 9a-10p 6.3, 9a-8.30p 6/4 and 9a-10p 6/5

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open 9a-11p every day

EXTRA MAGIC HOURS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/28-6/5/2016

The Main Street Electrical Parade at the Magic Kingdom from yourfirstvisit.net

Saturday 5/28 Morning:  Animal Kingdom  Evening: none

Sunday 5/29 Morning:  Hollywood Studios  Evening: none

Monday 5/30 Morning: Animal Kingdom  Evening: Epcot

Tuesday 5/31 Morning: none Evening:  Epcot

Wednesday 6/1 Morning:  none  Evening:  Magic Kingdom

Thursday 6/2 Morning: Epcot Evening: none

Friday 6/3 Morning:  Magic Kingdom Evening: Hollywood Studios

Saturday 6/4 Morning: Animal Kingdom  Evening: none

Sunday 6/5  Morning: Epcot Evening: none

Mickey and Minnie Festival of Fantasy Afternoon Parade from yourfirstvisit.netPARADES AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/28-6/5/2016

The Magic Kingdom:

FIREWORKS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/28-6/5/2016

Wishes at the Magic Kingdom: 10p every night

IllumiNations at Epcot: 9p every night

Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 9 and 10.30p 5/28; 9p 5/29 through 6/5

Symphony in the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 9.45p 5/28 through 5/30, 6/1, 6/3 and 6/5

Wishes at the Magic Kingdom from yourfirstvisit.net

SHOW SCHEDULES FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/28-6/5/2016

See Steve Soares’ site here. Click the park names at its top for show schedules.

LONG RANGE WEATHER FORECAST FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/28-6/5/2016

See this for forecasts.

DISCLAIMER

Everything is subject to change and typos! Check the Disney Calendars for updates and official schedules. These calendars can be found by clicking the following links:

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May 27, 2016   No Comments

Next Week (May 14 Through May 22, 2016) at Walt Disney World

DISNEY WORLD NEXT WEEK: MAY 14 TO MAY 22, 2016

The material below details next week’s Disney World operating hours, Extra Magic Hours, parades, and fireworks.

Disney World 5-14 to 5-22-2016 from yourfirstvisit.net

Note that typos happen, and schedules change! If something seems odd, or if you want to double check, use the calendar links near the bottom to get the latest official Disney World scoop.

For more on May 2016 at Disney World, see this.

OPERATING HOURS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/14-5/22/2016

The Magic Kingdom will be open from 9a-12MN 5/14 and 5/15, 9a-11p 5/16 through 5/19, 9a-12MN 5/20 and 5/21, and 9a-11p 5/22

Epcot will be open from 9a-9p every day

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open 9a-9p 5/14, 9a-10p 5/15 and 5/16, 9a-8.30p 5/17, 9a-10p 5/18, 9a-8.30p 5/19, and 9a-10p 5/20 through 5/22

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open 9a-6.30p 5/14 and 5/15, 9a-6p 5/16 through 5/19, and 9a-6.30p 5/20 through 5/22

EXTRA MAGIC HOURS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/14-5/22/2016

The Main Street Electrical Parade at the Magic Kingdom from yourfirstvisit.net

Saturday 5/14 Morning:  Animal Kingdom  Evening: none

Sunday 5/15 Morning:  Hollywood Studios  Evening: none

Monday 5/16 Morning: Animal Kingdom  Evening: Epcot

Tuesday 5/17 Morning: none Evening:  Epcot

Wednesday 5/18 Morning:  none  Evening:  Magic Kingdom

Thursday 5/19 Morning: Epcot Evening: none

Friday 5/20 Morning:  Magic Kingdom Evening: Hollywood Studios

Saturday 5/21 Morning: Animal Kingdom  Evening: none

Sunday 5/22  Morning: Hollywood Studios Evening: none

Mickey and Minnie Festival of Fantasy Afternoon Parade from yourfirstvisit.netPARADES AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/14-5/22/2016

The Magic Kingdom:

FIREWORKS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/14-5/22/2016

Wishes at the Magic Kingdom: 10p every night

IllumiNations at Epcot: 9p every night

Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 9p every night

Symphony in the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 9.45p  5/15, 5/16, 5/18, 5/20 and 5/22

Wishes at the Magic Kingdom from yourfirstvisit.net

SHOW SCHEDULES FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/14-5/22/2016

See Steve Soares’ site here. Click the park names at its top for show schedules.

LONG RANGE WEATHER FORECAST FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/14-5/22/2016

See this for forecasts.

DISCLAIMER

Everything is subject to change and typos! Check the Disney Calendars for updates and official schedules. These calendars can be found by clicking the following links:

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May 12, 2016   No Comments

Next Week (May 7 Through May 15, 2016) at Walt Disney World

DISNEY WORLD NEXT WEEK: MAY 7 TO MAY 15, 2016

The material below details next week’s Disney World operating hours, Extra Magic Hours, parades, and fireworks.

Disney World 5-7 to 5-15-2016 from yourfirstvisit.net

Note that typos happen, and schedules change! If something seems odd, or if you want to double check, use the calendar links near the bottom to get the latest official Disney World scoop.

For more on May 2016 at Disney World, see this.

OPERATING HOURS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/7-5/15/2016

The Magic Kingdom will be open from 9a-12MN 5/7, 9a-11p 5/8 through 5/12, and 9a-12MN 5/13 through 5/15

Epcot will be open from 9a-9p every day

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open 9a-9p 5/7, 9a-10p 5/8 and 5/9, 9a-8.30p 5/10, 9a-10p 5/11, 9a-8.30p 5/12, 9a-10p 5/13, 9a-9p 5/14, and 9a-10p 5/15

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open 9a-6.30p 5/7 and 5/8, 9a-6p 5/9 through 5/13, and 9a-6.30p 5/14 and 5/15

EXTRA MAGIC HOURS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/7-5/15/2016

The Main Street Electrical Parade at the Magic Kingdom from yourfirstvisit.net

Saturday 4/30 Morning:  Animal Kingdom  Evening: none

Sunday 5/1 Morning:  Hollywood Studios  Evening: none

Monday 5/2 Morning: Animal Kingdom  Evening: Epcot

Tuesday 5/3 Morning: Magic Kingdom Evening:  none

Wednesday 5/4 Morning:  none  Evening:  Magic Kingdom

Thursday 5/5 Morning: Epcot Evening: none

Friday 5/6 Morning:  none Evening: Hollywood Studios

Saturday 5/7 Morning: Animal Kingdom  Evening: none

Sunday 5/8  Morning: Hollywood Studios Evening: none

Mickey and Minnie Festival of Fantasy Afternoon Parade from yourfirstvisit.netPARADES AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/7-5/15/2016

The Magic Kingdom:

FIREWORKS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/7-5/15/2016

Wishes at the Magic Kingdom: 10p every night

IllumiNations at Epcot: 9p every night

Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 9p every night

Symphony in the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 9.45p  5/8, 5/9, 5/11, 5/13 and 5/15

Wishes at the Magic Kingdom from yourfirstvisit.net

SHOW SCHEDULES FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/7-5/15/2016

See Steve Soares’ site here. Click the park names at its top for show schedules.

LONG RANGE WEATHER FORECAST FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/7-5/15/2016

See this for forecasts.

DISCLAIMER

Everything is subject to change and typos! Check the Disney Calendars for updates and official schedules. These calendars can be found by clicking the following links:

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May 5, 2016   No Comments

Next Week (April 30 Through May 8, 2016) at Walt Disney World

DISNEY WORLD NEXT WEEK: APRIL 30 TO MAY 8, 2016

The material below details next week’s Disney World operating hours, Extra Magic Hours, parades, and fireworks.

Disney World 4-30 to 5-8-2016 from yourfirstvisit.net

Note that typos happen, and schedules change! If something seems odd, or if you want to double check, use the calendar links near the bottom to get the latest official Disney World scoop.

OPERATING HOURS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 4/30-5/8/2016

The Magic Kingdom will be open from 99a-12MN 4/30 and 5/1, 9a-11p 5/2 through 5/4, 9a-10p 5/5, 9a-12MN 5/6 and 5/7, and 9a-11p 5/8

Epcot will be open from 9a-9p every day

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open 9a-10p 4/30 through 5/2, 9a-8.30p 5/3, 9a-10p 5/4, 9a-8.30p 5/5, 9a-10p 5/6, 9a-9p 5/7, and 9a-10p 5/8

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open 9a-6p 4/30, 9a-6.30p 5/1, 9a-6p 5/2 through 5/6, and 9a-6.30p 5/7 and 5/8

EXTRA MAGIC HOURS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 4/30-5/8/2016

The Main Street Electrical Parade at the Magic Kingdom from yourfirstvisit.net

Saturday 4/30 Morning:  Animal Kingdom  Evening: none

Sunday 5/1 Morning:  Hollywood Studios  Evening: none

Monday 5/2 Morning: Animal Kingdom  Evening: none

Tuesday 5/3 Morning: none Evening:  Epcot

Wednesday 5/4 Morning:  none  Evening:  Magic Kingdom

Thursday 5/5 Morning: Epcot Evening: none

Friday 5/6 Morning:  Magic Kingdom Evening: Hollywood Studios

Saturday 5/7 Morning: Animal Kingdom  Evening: none

Sunday 5/8  Morning: Hollywood Studios Evening: none

Mickey and Minnie Festival of Fantasy Afternoon Parade from yourfirstvisit.netPARADES AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 4/30-5/8/2016

The Magic Kingdom:

FIREWORKS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 4/30-5/8/2016

Wishes at the Magic Kingdom: 10p every night

IllumiNations at Epcot: 9p every night

Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 9p 4/30; 9 and 10.30p 5/1; 9p 5/2 through 5/5; 9 and 10.30p 5/6; 9p 5/7 and 5/8

Symphony in the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 9.45p 4/30 through 5/2; 9.45p 5/4, 5/6 and and 5/8

Wishes at the Magic Kingdom from yourfirstvisit.net

SHOW SCHEDULES FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD 4/30-5/8/2016

See Steve Soares’ site here. Click the park names at its top for show schedules.

LONG RANGE WEATHER FORECAST FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD 4/30-5/8/2016

See this for forecasts.

DISCLAIMER

Everything is subject to change and typos! Check the Disney Calendars for updates and official schedules. These calendars can be found by clicking the following links:

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April 28, 2016   No Comments

Next Week (April 23 Through May 1, 2016) at Walt Disney World

DISNEY WORLD NEXT WEEK: APRIL 23 TO MAY 1, 2016

The material below details next week’s Disney World operating hours, Extra Magic Hours, parades, and fireworks.

Disney World 4-23 to 5-1-2016 from yourfirstvisit.net

Note that typos happen, and schedules change! If something seems odd, or if you want to double check, use the calendar links near the bottom to get the latest official Disney World scoop.

OPERATING HOURS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 4/23-5/1/2016

The Magic Kingdom will be open from 9a-12MN 4/23 and 4/24, 9a-11p 4/25 through 4/27, 9a-10p 4/28, and 9a-12MN 4/29 to 5/1

Epcot will be open from 9a-9p every day

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open 9a-9.30p 4/23 through 4/28, and 9a-10p 4/29 through 5/1

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open 9a-6.30p 4/23 and 4/24, 9a-6p 4/25 through 4/30, and 9a-6.30p 5/1

EXTRA MAGIC HOURS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 4/23-5/2/2016

The Main Street Electrical Parade at the Magic Kingdom from yourfirstvisit.net

Saturday 4/23 Morning:  Animal Kingdom  Evening: none

Sunday 4/24 Morning:  Hollyowood Studios  Evening: none

Monday 4/25 Morning: Animal Kingdom  Evening: none

Tuesday 4/26 Morning: none Evening:  Epcot

Wednesday 4/27 Morning:  none  Evening:  Magic Kingdom

Thursday 4/28 Morning: Epcot Evening: none

Friday 4/29 Morning:  Magic Kingdom Evening: Hollywood Studios

Saturday 4/30 Morning: Animal Kingdom  Evening: none

Sunday 5/1  Morning: Hollywood Studios Evening: none

Mickey and Minnie Festival of Fantasy Afternoon Parade from yourfirstvisit.netPARADES AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 4/23-5/1/2016

The Magic Kingdom:

FIREWORKS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 4/23-5/1/2016

Wishes at the Magic Kingdom: 10p every night

IllumiNations at Epcot: 9p every night

Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 8.30p 4/23 throough 4/28; 9p 4/29 and 4/30; 9 and 10.30p 5/1

Symphony in the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 9.15p 4/23 through 4/28; 9.45p 4/29 through 5/1

Wishes at the Magic Kingdom from yourfirstvisit.net

SHOW SCHEDULES FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD 4/23-5/1/2016

See Steve Soares’ site here. Click the park names at its top for show schedules.

LONG RANGE WEATHER FORECAST FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD 4/23-5/1/2016

See this for forecasts.

DISCLAIMER

Everything is subject to change and typos! Check the Disney Calendars for updates and official schedules. These calendars can be found by clicking the following links:

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April 21, 2016   No Comments