I've never been, but I agree with Talisen, I just couldn't spare the time off work. I wish I could go. I have a friend that lives near Panama City.
Orange Blend, OfficialPix usually does a send-in service for the Celebration conventions so you could probably get Kenny Baker's autograph that way...
I've used the send-in service before to get Patrick Stewart and Ian McDiarmid's autograph and plan to do so again for this upcoming Celebration. They have a stellar reputation plus they are officially licensed by Lucasfilm...
How was Polaris?
Anyone?
The Friday Party was a blast.
Saw the 2 Klingons on stage in makeup they were funny. Tony Amendola was good. Saw Wil Wheaton twice. Funny and good stories. Gave the convention a great review.
Took me a couple of days to recover.