I get VIP every year, but I get there right when it opens. You get a full extra hour, no line to get in, food (but the line was long), and 3 free drink tickets. I think that's well worth it.

It's my favorite party of the year. So many different options. Hardest part is if you have a group to tell them where to all meet. I love the roof but the music was really bad up there this year.