We already have our trip planned, and dining. But we are bringing a friend for part of the trip who has never done a character meal. She won't be able to join us for Chef Mickey and I don't want to move that as its our first thing.
Here's a list of buffet and family style dining prices, but some do not have characters (e.g. Biergarten, Boma, H&V at dinner, Liberty Tree, 'Ohana at dinner, Trail's End). I don't think Cape May at dinner or Tusker House at dinner have characters either, but I'm not positive. : http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3108466