Hi Larry, Thanks for visiting the Disney Moms Panel!
My family loves character dining, the interaction is always fantastic and the food is great too.
My 5 suggestions for character meals with young boys would be:
Chef Mickey's - fantastic character interaction, lots of fun & a "make your own ice-cream sundae" bar. You'll see Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto and Donald.
Crystal Palace- a "must do" breakfast for us...great food, beautiful atmosphere, and fun with Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet.
Donald's Safari Breakfast at the Tusker House - See Mickey, Goofy, Donald and Daisy in their safari gear. Be sure to try the "Jungle Juice", it's delicious.
Playhouse Disney's Play 'n Dine at the Hollywood & Vine- Join pals JoJo from JoJo's Circus, June and Leo from Disney's Little
Einsteins and Handy Manny for Character Dining at the Hollywood &
Vine restaurant and singalong to familiar Playhouse Disney tunes (great for toddlers).
The Garden Grill - this rotating restaurant in Epcot features fun with Chip 'n Dale.
Hope this helps and that you have a Magical vacation,
Kaylene