I think it depends on opening time. We got into AK at 8 with early entry then had breakfast at 10:40. By that time we had already rode all the key rides and the crowds were starting to come in. So to me 10:40 or later is no longer prime touring time.
Also the advice at DL is different at WDW, since you don't get in as early for Plaza Inn. You're much better off doing early entry there and eating a late meal, rather than doing a meal at 8:20 for a 9:00 opening, especially if there's an 8am early entry that day for resort guests. (ETA: Plaza Inn is only breakfast there, so no option for lunch with Minnie). So I think it depends, and for us late breakfast closer 11 serves as lunch too and we need a break by that point anyway.
If you have PhotoPass+ you get all the pictures free, including the prints. We've gotten our moneys worth with PP+ at DL and WDW.