ToonTown timing

[Sjwillia]

I am planning a trip in May 2012 and I am hoping someone with kids who frequently gets to Disneyland can help me out with these questions. I visited TT in 2010 with the MMTT ticket. It was not crowed and we met lots of characters. This next trip I won't have the MMTT voucher. Is it better for lower crowds and lines to see Mickey to get there first thing on a non-MMTT morning or is another time of day OK? There are only so many mornings and lots of things to schedule 'first' every morning during our trip. It would be nice to be able to see TT in an afternoon or evening. What are the crowds like in TT in the evening? Does the area stay open until park closing or do they close earlier? Are there plenty of characters making appearances the whole day? I appreciate any suggestions you have.