Advice?
If your staying in L.A. always make sure you know how far the convention center is away from your place of residence.
Always patrol the vendor hall, you never know what you might like and find.
If you plan to attend any of the panels, always line up a couple of hours early. It'll be worth it when you get a good seat to a panel you want to see.
Stay Hydrated because it will be Hot, and more than likely humid.
Look up food places both around your hotel and the convention center, there will be food trucks but the lines can be a bit long.
Make sure you balance out enough money for Food and Drink, Goodies and Travel.
Don't forget to take a second and breath during this convention, you can't always be go, go, go during this four day journey.