Can anyone tell me if the characters are out more now than 2002? I went to Disney in Aug of 2002 and the characters were very scarce. There was a couple of places for meet and greet lines but I remember in 1992 the characters just walked around and you could find almost any of them.

And another question are the characters out more during the extra magical hours morning and evening?
I want my son to get to see some of the characters without rushing into a line and waiting for a meet and greet. Thanks for all your help.