So we attended tonight, 1/8. Group of 8 (4 kids 6yo-12yo and 4 adults).
-We got there about 7:35-7:40, checked in up front.
-Went to Dinoland. Kids danced at dance party for a few.
-Right before 8pm (park closing) older kids did the Primevil whirl, DH and I took DS on Dino Dumbo (2xs).
-Dinosaur, we were there about 8:15. Ride was down, said they had to clear out day guest. Opened about 8:25. Rode 1x
-Everest 3x, walk on each time
-Ice cream bars and cups of popcorn at bar beside Everest. Drink were small cups, no bottles. Some of us grabbed drinks/small cups pf popcorn from another stand on way to Pandora.
-9:25p FOP 1x (took 45min)
-Navi (walk on but alot of people boats were full)
-Back to FOP(30min)
-sisters kids shopped and bought a banshee, we got a pretzel at pongo pongo (think that's what it's called, didn't have free drinks or anything)
-Kids wanted to do EE one more time, on way out of pandora they had a cart set up with bottled drinks, ice cream and boxed popcorn. Didnt see that anywhere else.
-EE once more right at 11:30 (4th time total).
Overall, it wasn't as empty as I thought it might be. Walk ways were sparse but pandora esp had lots of people in lines. We had a nice time, but I can see where MK or HS would offer more, just because there is more to do within a smaller area. Fewer amount of rides and more walking at AK.
I felt like the food stands were sparse, only saw 3. 2 of those were only doing small cups of popcorn and small sized fountain drinks along with the ice cream. Only the one outside of Pandora had bottled drinks and boxed popcorn.
We enjoyed our time, kids thought it was great, but I'm not sure it was a great value (even with our AP discount).
ETA: It was very nice to be in and see Pandora without all of the throngs of people. It is a beautiful land!