Plan of action for DCA mix-in hours/OBB?

[WishUponAStar3]

Now that we've been given the pediatrician's seal of approval to attend OBB next Thursday (yay!) I'm excited to put together an itinerary that will allow us to maximize our half-day at DCA- and as usual, I can think of no better people to ask for advice than you all! Since I'm pregnant and my son is 4, most of the big-ticket thrill rides are off limits to us, but our must-do's are:

- Web Slingers
- Toy Story
- Soarin'
- Luigi's Haul-o-ween
- Mater's JamBOOree
- Turtle Talk w/Crush
- Mickey's Philharmagic
(And if we have time, Little Mermaid and Jessie's carousel)

Since we only have a party ticket, I'm not sure how we'd go about getting a boarding group for WS either- does anyone know if you can get a boarding group with just an OBB ticket linked in the app?

As far as timing, I'm thinking we'd want to save the Cars Land rides for nighttime since that's when it's most magical, but for everything else, which would you start with during mix-in afternoon hours and which would you save for during the party? We also have a 5 PM dinner at WCT, plus we want to catch the first parade, see the show, and trick-or-treat- so here's hoping we'll have enough time to do all that between 3 PM and however long my son stays awake! (On a big day like this one, I'm sure he'll be up till 10.)

Thanks in advance for your feedback!!

 

[jr6431]

Turtle Talk might not be available during the party since in 2019 the Animation building was used for a trick or treat trail so you might want to start with that one and maybe Philharmagic afterwards. Have fun!

 

[DisneylandFan22]

I am in the same position. I will be at OBB on September 9th and entering at mix-in. I am eagerly awaiting the first parties and people to post reviews so it can help with planning. My thought is that if it is really hot and busy at mix-in I will start with Turtle Talk w/ Crush and Mickey's Philharmagic since they are cool and high capacity. Then check out Avenger's Campus since we have never seen it and keep an eye on ride times for any low wait times.

 

[WishUponAStar3]

Turtle Talk might not be available during the party since in 2019 the Animation building was used for a trick or treat trail so you might want to start with that one and maybe Philharmagic afterwards. Have fun!

Oh this is good to know, thank you!!

 

[WishUponAStar3]

I am in the same position. I will be at OBB on September 9th and entering at mix-in. I am eagerly awaiting the first parties and people to post reviews so it can help with planning. My thought is that if it is really hot and busy at mix-in I will start with Turtle Talk w/ Crush and Mickey's Philharmagic since they are cool and high capacity. Then check out Avenger's Campus since we have never seen it and keep an eye on ride times for any low wait times.

See you there!! Ours is the first OBB, so we won't be able to see reviews ahead of time, alas! That sounds smart about starting with Turtle Talk and Philharmagic. Initially I was thinking about starting with our biggest must-dos, like Toy Story, but guessing the lines will be really long for those mid-afternoon and will go down in the evening??