On the other hand, if you aren't in a theater program and are not looking to be in the live entertainment industry, then I can understand saving the money. If you do want to work in live entertainment, I highly advise going if you can (been doing so for the last 10 years or so).
Have to agree. There isn't a better way to have the chance to see, touch, and learn about all the latest high tech toys than LDI. It's unbelievably HUGE. I went 2 years ago. The exhibit hall is open three days. I didn't finish seeing all the exhibits until mid morning on the third day... its amazing. Coming from a typical educational/community theater experience. It was mind boggling to see everything LDI has to offer for the first time. Sort of like the first time I took my son to "Toys R Us".