Make my dream to attend SDCC'14 (or '15/'16) a reality!

Hi there!

I've been meaning to go to SDCC for a very long time, so I've decided to save up and prepare myself for that eventful day.

I'm most going there to take pictures of cosplayers. Yeah. I know it sounds extremely devious but its a step up from me taking pictures of my statues. (link below if you are interested)

http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=133930

I've been attending local cosplaying events in my country to get 'teh feel' of photographing live people. I hope that if I practice long and hard enough, SDCC wouldn't be such a huge culture shock for me.

Anyhows. was wondering the following (I tried looking around the net but can't find any concrete answes.

1. When SDCC'14 happening (gotta apply that work leave THIS YEAR)
2. When does SDCC tickets go on sale? (been hearing a lot of crazy stories that you can never get one)
3. Should I start booking a hotel for SDCC once I got them tickets?
4. .. Can't really think of anything to ask 'cept for the big 3 above.. Your fair warnings and threats are greatly appreciated.

Thanks y'all!