I agree with Tikigoddess. It was our first character meal - I think we went in 2000. The character interaction was the best we ever had at a character meal....I think they had just started the concept back then, and the characters actually took the time to interact with guests. We didn't see all of the characters at our table, but the ones we did see took time with us. Now the characters at every other char meal meal we've been to since - they mostly just pose, sign, and run away - if that. I preferrred the earlier concept, but I can see why they changed it. At least I think it was overall concept that was modified...but maybe the interaction there is still a cut above.
On the other hand, we thought the food was kind of boring for our tastes. This is the kind of food I make at home. Usually, when I dine out, I want something slightly different. We haven't been back.