Depends on what you want to accomplish. Last year, we did 2 parties, previously just 1, this year 1. So haven’t prioritized yet, still moving ADRs around to work out FP+ strategy & to now include time at water park. Yikes!
For me, with 2 parties last year, I literally wanted to do everything, rides not top priority. Between the 2 parties we did everything thing, all characters except the Aladdin crew, all Magic Shots except Christmas Bulb, it’s stationary, & around HUB, most treat stations, shopping, parade & fireworks, SotMKC, few rides. You can check out my itinerary in the 2017 Thread, last 2 pages.
I did purchase customized plan from KtP for one night. Booked 3 FP+ but we are AP holders, so no issues. One day we ate 2:45pm & the other day at 4pm. We stay until the end.
We did meet Sandy Claws on a different night than 7D. Sandy Claws lined up at 4pm. 7D end of night. Other night, lined up at 3:50pm for Moana, checked in at Adventureland & jumped over to line, wasn’t even set up yet, but knew from Dis where the line was. Asked a CM which would be front of line if Moana was meeting there. Lol! Then went to Nick & Judy, then Pooh & friends. DH & DD rode rides while I waited in line for Moana. DH waited on Nick & Judy while we shopped & picked up treats. Stopped for more treats on way to Pooh & briefly stopped at dance party. While waiting on Scrooge McDuck, DH & I tagged team and rode Mad Tea Cups, Dumbo & Barnstormer. I think DD rode Barnstormer at least 12 times. 6X with me & 3X we didn’t have to get out.
Matching tees for both parties & we had all of the Holiday Minnie Ear Headbands so wanted photos in both outfits. Loved the Ugly Sweater MS & Candy Cane. Didn’t do dessert party last year since Parade viewing no longer included. Went to Main Street about 20 minutes before 1st parade to see Kringle Krew, Front row, sit by trashcan, not pretty, but effective. Shush! Don’t tell about that spot. Lol! Stayed for fireworks then speed walked to meet Mickey then back up Main St, tad congested since PP waiting for 2nd parade or didn’t leave after 1st one.
Sorry for long post.
Hope it helps.