We just returned from USF and IOA last month. We had an italian buffet at the Portafino Bay Hotel on Friday night - I think it was 17.50 for adults and my child ordered off of the children's menu. Woody Woodpecker and Scooby Doo were the only characters there, and the service from my viewpoint left a little to be desired! We saw plenty of the characters at the parks - unless it is after park hours, I would not waste my time again eating with the characters. We had a fabulous time, it's just that the character meal was a little disappointing compared to Disney. Otherwise, I was very impressed!