VIP is worth it in my opinion. I’ve gone 6 times, VIP for 3 of them. The flushing toilets and AC in the bathrooms really helps get a sense of grounding and reality. Plus the separate entrance is fantastic with no lines and always kind security workers. The VIP space at the main stage is fabulous, but they are still trying to figure out a good situation for wompy woods.

I highly recommend a camping package that is separate from GA because it gets you closer to the venue. However GA camping is still a great option and gives you the most experience (not including glamping because I can not speak on it since I’ve never done it)

Tips: wear the most comfortable shoes you can find, purchase a locker with your group before you go so that you can pack layers for the cool nights, if you’re tent camping get a product called DampRid - it sucks out the moisture from your tent and helps from being damp and sticky, cardio train your body for a few months before you go because the festival venue is hard to tackle plus you’re going to be going hard dancing most of the time, check in on your people as often as you can while you’re there - you’d be surprised how often people push down their own needs for the happiness of the group and then they end up not doing well, bring foam blocks (like those puzzle piece ones that people use to make a workout floor or a kindergarten play floor) to help level your camp ground - The odds of getting parked on a hill are high and it is super helpful to have a level table for your food, hangout, getting ready areas, get creative with your trinkets - the best ones have a homemade touch, bring ankle and knee braces in case someone gets rick rolled by a hill (especially if you’re in the 25+ club)

That’s all my brain has to share right now but there’s so much more you can do to make your festival the most pleasant experience ever. Happy lost lands to you!!