My boys aren't really into characters and I'm kind of glad. They'll see them and get pictures at character meals, but they don't care to stand in line and get autographs. As a result, we can look at Mickey when he's out but we walk right by the line. We're doing 3 character meals on our upcoming trip and that should be enough interaction for all of us. My 8 year old does, however, want to meet Timon. We'll stand in line for a picture when we see him, but he's the exception.