New characters since when? You will not see Doc Brown and Marty McFly much anymore, since Back to the Future closed today. Zorro and Esmerelda face characters have come to the park, as well as Lucy and Ricky. Madagascar has come to the park, and Over the Hedge will later next year, as well as a rumored appearance by Puss N Boots for the release of Shrek 3 next year. At Islands, they cut back a lot of the characters, and increased a number of stilt walkers. We saw dragon people and merladies one time during Mardi Gras. Thats about it.....