Archived Park Hours & Entertainment

I also archive these past 'Monthly Park Hours & Entertainment' guides because their respective Calendar Clipboards link to them AND it's important information for those trying to plan their itineraries BEFORE Disney officially releases the new information. See ... history is a good thing ... ;>)

March 2004 Schedules & Advice
Updtd Mar 5 Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for March 2004! Disney changes them all the time right up until just before your arrival, so a quick review before you depart is advised ... ;>)

April 2004 Schedules & Advice
Updated April 6! Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for April 2004! It's going to be busy at WDW, so let's review your itinerary options with my advice! And a quick review before you depart is advised ... ;>)

May 2004 Schedules & Advice
[Updtd May 5]
Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for May 2004! Disney changes them all the time right up until just before your arrival, so a quick review before you depart is advised! And do I have special itinerary advice for Mother's Day and Memorial Day Weekend? Find out!

June 2004 Schedules & Advice
[Updated June 2] Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for June 2004. I have provided everything you need to know about the June park hours, entertainment schedules, and itinerary advice!

July 2004 Schedules & Advice
[Updtd July 12 with changes to the Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade times & changes to some park hours]
Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for July 2004 -- including my July-specific itinerary advice! And will you be here over July 4th? We need to talk ... ;>)

August 2004 Schedules & Advice
[Updated Aug 6] Park Hour Changes for Magic Kingdom Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for August 2004. I provide everything you need to know about the August park hours, entertainment schedules, and itinerary advice right here!

September 2004 Schedules & Advice
[Updtd July 9]
September 2004 park hours have been released! This article will provide you with everything you need to know about the September park hours, entertainment schedules, itinerary advice PLUS the inside skinny on new Evening Extra Magic Hours, soft openings for 'Stitch's Great Escape', and Labor Day Weekend special itinerary advice!!!

October 2004 Schedules & Advice
[Updtd Oct 9] Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for October 2004 -- as soon as they're released by Disney! They haven't yet, but once they do, I'll provide everything you need to know about the October park hours, entertainment schedules, and itinerary advice right here!

November 2004 Schedules & Advice
[Updtd Nov 7,]
Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for November 2004! We'll review all of your options park by park, as well as my itinerary advice for the parades, fireworks, and special Christmas entertainment. What? Yes! Oh, and we need to talk about that Thanksgiving planning thing too ... ;>)

December 2004 Schedules & Advice
[Updtd Dec 7 - check out latest changes!] Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for December 2004 -- I provide everything you need to know about the December park hours, special holiday events, entertainment schedules, and itinerary advice right here!

January 2005 Schedules & Advice
[Updtd Dec 8, 04 with the latest!] Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for January 2005 -- everything you need to know about the January park hours, entertainment schedules, and itinerary advice is right here! (And stay tuned for the release of my heavily revised "Least Crowded Parks Per Day of the Week" advice articles due to the change in Evening Extra Magic Hours beginning Jan 2!)

February 2005 Schedules & Advice
[Updtd Feb 9, 05 -- Hours were extended at Animal Kingdom over President's Day weekend!] Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for February 2005 -- I provide everything you need to know about the February park hours, entertainment schedules, and itinerary advice right here!

March 2005 Schedules & Advice
[Updtd Mar 3, 05]
Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for March 2005 -- right here! I provide everything you need to know about the March park hours, entertainment schedules, and itinerary advice right here!

April 2005 Schedules & Advice
[Updtd Apr 13, 05 with latest times & advice!] Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for April 2005 -- I provide everything you need to know about the April park hours, entertainment schedules, and itinerary advice right here!

May 2005 Schedules & Advice
[Updtd May 9, 05 -]
Go here for all the latest park hours, entertainment events, holiday info, and special itinerary advice for May 2005! We have a little birthday party thing going on, and ALL NEW attractions to explore!

June 2005 Schedules & Advice
[Updated June 4, 05]
Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for June 2005 -- SpectroMagic, Fantasmic, Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival, Star Wars Weekends, Gay Days 2005 ... Wow! Lots going on in June! I provide everything you need to know about the June park hours, entertainment schedules, and itinerary advice right here!

July 2005 Schedules & Advice
[Updated July 2, 05 with later park hours during last two weeks]
Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for July 2005 -- especially around the busy, busy July 4th! I provide everything else you need to know about the July park hours, entertainment schedules, and itinerary advice right here!

August 2005 Schedules & Advice
[Updtd Aug 3, 05]
Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for August 2005! -- I provide everything else you need to know about the August park hours, entertainment schedules, and itinerary advice right here!

September 2005 Schedules & Advice
[Updtd Aug 22, 05]Park Hour/Entertainment/EMH Changes
Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for September 2005. I provide everything you need to know about the scheduling of the parks' closing times, parades, fireworks, and month-specific itinerary advice right here!

October 2005 Schedules & Advice
[Updtd Sep 23, 05 - Review Important New Itinerary Advice!]
Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for October 2005. I provide everything you need to know about the October park hours, parkwide entertainment schedules, planning around the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween nights, planning for Columbus Day Weekend, and any other itinerary advice I can think of!

November 2005 Schedules & Advice
[Updtd Nov 2, 05]
Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for November 2005 -- I provide everything you need to know about the November park hours, entertainment schedules, and itinerary advice right here!

December 2005 Schedules & Advice
[Updtd Oct 27, 05]
Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for December 2005 -- Are you vacationing here in December? The first two weeks or the second set? Let’s ensure you know everything you need to know! I'll constantly update this important page as new scheduling information is released for your vacation dates.

January 2006 Schedule & Advice
[Pub Oct 30, 05]
Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for January 2006 -- Are you vacationing here in January? Let’s ensure you know everything you need to know! I'll constantly update this important page as new scheduling information is released for your vacation dates.

February 2006 Schedule & Advice
[Pub Oct 30, 05]
Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for February 2006 -- Are you vacationing here in February? Let’s ensure you know everything you need to know! I'll constantly update this important page as new scheduling information is released for your vacation dates.

March 2006 Schedule & Advice
[Pub Oct 30, 05]
Go here for all the latest park hours and 'entertainment events' for March 2006 -- Are you vacationing here in March? Let’s ensure you know everything you need to know! I'll constantly update this important page as new scheduling information is released for your vacation dates.

April 2006 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd April 6, 06] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them!

May 2006 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd May 20, 06] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them!

June 2006 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Pub June 1, 06] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them!

July 2006 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd July 13, 06] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them!

August 2006 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Aug 10, 06] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them!

September 2006 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Sep 4, 06] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them!

October 2006 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Oct 27, 06 -- Updtd show times!] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them!

November 2006 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Nov 18, 06] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them!

January 2007 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Jul 12, 07] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them!

February 2007 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Nov 18, 06] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them!

March 2007 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Mar 14, 06] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them!

April 2007 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd May 8, 07 - added ALL shows!] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them!

May 2007 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd May 16, 07 added ALL shows!] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them!

June 2007 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd June 13 , 07 added ALL shows] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them!

July 2007 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd May 17, 07] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them!

August 2007 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Aug 14, 07] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them!

September 2007 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Sep 26, 07] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

October 2007 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Pub Sep 26, 07] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

November 2007 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Sep 26, 07] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

December 2007 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Dec 10, 07] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

January 2008 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Jan 14, 07 - No 'Wishes" on P&P Nights] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

February 2008 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Feb, 19 - No Wishes on P&P Nights] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

March 2008 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Mar 12, 2008 - ALL show schedules for March!] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

April 2008 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Apr 13, 08] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

May 2008 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd May 12, 08 - Latest showtimes!] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

June 2008 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd June 4, 08] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

July 2008 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd July 17, 08] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

August 2008 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Aug 25, 08] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

September 2008 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Sep 13, 08] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

October 2008 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Oct 25, 08] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

November 2008 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Nov 22, 08] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

December 2008 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Dec 23, 08] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

January 2009 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Jan 21, 09] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

February 2009 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Feb 17, 09] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

March 2009 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Mar 25, 09] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

April 2009 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Apr 14, 09] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

May 2009 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd May 25, 09] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

June 2009 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd June 26, 09] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Finding Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

July 2009 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd July 22, 09] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Finding Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

August 2009 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Aug 25, 09] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Finding Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

September 2009 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Sep 15, 09] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Finding Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

October 2009 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Oct 26, 09] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Finding Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

November 2009 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Nov 17, 09] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Finding Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

December 2009 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Dec 27, 09] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Finding Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

January 2010 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Jan 27, 10] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Finding Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

February 2010 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Feb 17, 10] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Finding Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

March 2010 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Mar 25, 10] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Finding Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

April 2010 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd Apr 12, 10] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Finding Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

May 2010 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd May 27, 10] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Finding Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

June 2010 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd June 21, 10] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Finding Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

July 2010 Parks Entertainment Guide
[Updtd June 21, 10] Go here to review your parkwide entertainment options like SpectroMagic, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic! Which nights offer them? When are they? I also provide all the help links you might need to best enjoy them! And as we approach your vacation dates I'll add the show times for our theme park options like Finding Nemo: The Musical, Dream Along With Mickey, etc.

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