Some observations:
1. If you are driving in, getting there before 10am is key. Parking was a breeze as long as you were there early.
2. There is a ton of walking and the trams are usually filled. Be prepared.
3. The early part of the week - Tuesday-Thursday was great. The Wednesday night airshow was worth the long day and the long wait to get out.
4. Food isn't great, but not horrible.
5. There is something new every day. Planes are constantly flying in and out.
6. Talk to anyone and everyone. We chatted with blimp pilot, F18 pilots, EAA pilots, maintenance crews, plane builders, engineers. All want to tell you about what they are interested in.
7. You will miss things, there is just so much.
8. The trip out to the Seaplane base is worth it!
9. Restaurants within a 25 mile radius in the evenings will be packed.
10. If you are an experienced camper, worth it. We weren't and were happy with a real bed at night.