I too am getting the "Moving calendars to server account" pane when I open iCal

Have you tried force quitting Calendar (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3411)?

I also have the same problem. Force quit just closes the application.

barbara115 wrote:

I also have the same problem. Force quit just closes the application.

Yes, but does closing the application then allow you to reboot, then reopen Calendar and complete the move to iCloud successfully?

When it's stuck "moving calendar to server account", I have to Force Quit. Ical application.

I re-start the computer and when i open icalendar... it's in the same exact frozen message... Moving calendar to server account.

I can I use icalendar again?

😕

OS 10.8.5

One more thing... when I try to adjust the iCloud options and remove "icalendar" it won't allow me to do this either...

I should mention I have another version of iCalendar that is working with a different user but that's not helping me.

I have exactly the same problem - my calendar on the Mac is frozen with message "moving calendars to server account" i also have to force quit and rebooting makes no odds. When I go into iClound I can see that it is "setting up calendars and reminders" and also is in a loop.

this is mightily frustrating - surely Apple must no how to sort it without paying £35.00 to support!!!!!!

have you sorted this yet? if so how?

I've just encountered the same issue. Can force quit, but the problem comes back when Calendar is reopened, even after a reboot.

Hey all, I had the same problem. Everyone seemed to have different solutions that worked for them--but not for me 😟. Here's what actually fixed my problem.

1. Force quit iCal and Reminders.

2. On your computer, unlink Calendars and Reminders from iCloud:

> System Preferences > iCloud > Uncheck Calendars AND Reminders

(I did this because my Reminders uses my Calenders; I set deadlines for reminders, etc. Also, because my reminders weren't syncing with my iCloud as they should.)

3. It'll ask if you want to delete the calendar and reminder events from your computer. Say yes because you should already have the most up-to-date copy on your iCloud.

4. Open iCal. It should no longer display the "moving calendars to server account" message.

5. Add your iCloud account to iCal.

> Calendar > Add Account... > iCloud > Sign in with Apple ID and PW

6. Give it a minute to update. You should see all your iCloud calendar events with no error message.

7. Quit iCal. Open Reminders.

8. Add your iCloud account to Reminders.

> Reminders > Add Account... > iCloud > Sign in with Apple ID and PW

9. Test the two programs by adding test events and reminders to see if they show up on your iPhone and your Macbook.

It worked for me! 🙂

Hope this helps you!

Currently running: OS X Mavericks

I ended up at the Genius Bar at our local Apple store but here are some things that may have helped.

Follow what Maverick recommended. I think he has it correct.

I will say I also gave repeating calendar events end dates instead of "never" just in case that was causing a probelm. Did the same thing on my iphone. Did this help? Who knows.

Good luck, B

this worked for me, thanks! was driving me insane...

I loaded OSX Mavericks AND THAT DID THE TRICK once installed my calendar had returned. PHEW! what a relief

thanks - i loaded OSX Mavericks and that did the trick.

Thanks, melisolaris

Presumably you saved my day, but I still have to check if I now can activate iCloud sync again without the "moving calendars to server account" side effect...