I think there are also a couple of places that do character meals outside of the park (maybe the contemporary and the dolphin or something?) I've never quite understood paying that much money to go into the park and then spending that much time at a meal rather than out and about in the park. But if the character meals are that magical, I'd certainly try to do it in a way that it's not taking away from park time.another strategy for this, do character breakfast vs dinners. At least they used to be cheaper, but maybe they’ve jacked the price on those up too. Also can just do one adult vs two attending if you don’t mind doing so.