This is based on last year...the main holding area is the Boneyard but there was also a smaller area in the Amity section near Jaws. The Boneyard area had midway type games, merchandise cart and drink carts set up but I didn't see any food. The wait is usually 45 mins from park close until they release the line into the first house but more like an hour by the time the first house is ready.
I'm going opening night and will get the lay out this year and let everyone know what's happening.
The last two years my group has chosen to wait at Finnegans. Great place to build up some "liquid courage" before entering the houses....especially if you have some first timers with you! We will be the ones bellied up to the bar on October 2nd.....and we will probably be the loudest ones too!