There is a lot that goes on during a party so you really have to pick and choose what is most important to you. If you want Jack and Sally that will take a significant portion of the party for example. Dwarfs are another long line unless you get lucky (we walked into no line for them one Christmas party. We were shocked!) You must watch the parade and fireworks. Do you have small kids? Do the dance parties interest you? We go at least 2 times per year and still after 12 parties (and 2 Christmas parties) have not gotten a pic with every character that is there!