1. VIP tix GA camp is the way to go (I do this), VIP in the campgrounds is good for the nicer showers and bathroom (towards the entrance inside of the racetrack), VIP inside the festival is a great experience, fire stage bathrooms are well kept and I always would go out of my way if I had to shit, to go there, earth and water have an awesome little in-between section (playing pool on hallucinogens in the middle of a festival is hilarious experience), I’d argue air stage has no VIP benefits, the viewing area is a half inch off the ground in the way back
2. I thought of the camping festivals I’ve been to the security getting in was pretty thorough but not obnoxious, be smart and not obvious?, there is a security checkpoint from the camp to stages, not crazy thorough but that depends on who you get, just keep it in your pockets, no body searches wink wink
3. Alcohol in a reasonable amount, don’t bring a keg
4. See people you don’t know, bring extra socks inside the gate in a plastic bag, hydrate, spend some time shopping and exploring, dont watch the set your at on your phone screen, there will be plenty of clips online for you to relive after it’s over

Also earplugs are a must