We did an EMH in August. DDs 4 & 2 had a great time and so did we. The characters were either playing with the kids or on some of the rides with the kids. My two got to ride on the carousel with Dale, play games with Mickey, Minnie, Daisy & Pluto, play follow the leader with Peter Pan and Wendy, bounced around with Tigger and Pooh as well as walk onto any of the rides that were open multiple times. It was probably one of the most enjoyable days we spent at the MK that entire trip. When the rest of the park opened at 9, we were already done with Fantasy Land and on our way to Frontierland. Well worth the early wake up time for us. Have fun!