Hi Brandi,
As much as I love the Animal Kingdom Lodge, there isn't any character dining there, so it probably isn't what you are looking for. The Grand Floridian does have character dining at 1900 Park Fare with the
Supercalifragilistic Breakfast and
Cinderella's Happily Ever After Dinner. You are also a short monorail/boat ride away from the Polynesian Resort which offers
Ohana's Best Friends Breakfast with Lilo and Stitch. And also just another quick monorail ride away is
Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary Resort where you can dine with Mickey and friends for breakfast and dinner. And of course, all the resorts I mentioned have some amazing signature dining restaurants that you may also enjoy on the Deluxe Dining Plan.
I also think you'll appreciate the close proximity to the Magic Kingdom from the Grand Floridian. It is so convenient to come and go from the resort to the park for mid-day naps. Please let us know if we can help with more questions as you continue to plan your first trip to WDW.
Thanks for visiting the Moms Panel!
Kara