Thanks guys. That's really helpful info.
I'm leaning towards the early bird pass. I'm only going to be on the floor on Saturday and Sunday so I think any time I can get without crowds, the better. It might be worth the price just to see the running of the VIPs
Howard, I've already marked your stall on the floor map so I can stop by.
One further question... What times can I check in to get the early bird badge? If I can get my badge on Friday evening, would it save me time getting in on Saturday morning?