I guess I'll be the Debbie Downer. I was somewhat disappointed. That being said I only went once and if I knew then what I knew now I probably still would have gone, but done it differently. What ruined it for me was the parade. Amazing parade! So amazing that people line the streets and camp out before the party even starts. I foolishly waited until only an hour before it started to find a spot. It was far away and tight, not the best spot but ok. So naturally when it started a lady came right up to me, threw her kids in front of mine and wedged herself between me and the pole I was standing next to. So I had a very obstructed view. Once the parade was over it was just about time for fireworks, I have to say they were absolutely amazing. After that it only left time for a few rides, and we didn't see any of the characters because the lines were so long and we already felt we were short on time. Going back I would have skipped the parade the first time because they do a second one later which doesn't draw quite the same crowd. So I would definitely do everything else during the first parade and come back for the second. It was a good party, but worth the money for my family of 4? Not so sure. Maybe If I had done it differently.