MegaCon Orlando returns in March 2023 for four, fun filled days of crazy, fan culture, with not one, but six Star Wars actors revealed for this years convention.
Join tens of thousands of fans between March 30 and April 2, 2023 at MegaCon Orlando for four fun filled days of events, attractions and celebrities at the Orange County Convention Center.
Experience the ultimate playground for Comics, Sci-Fi, Horror, Anime, and Gaming.
A highlight of the convention is the celebrity guests, and MegaCon Orlando have just announced a bounty of six Star Wars legends will be winging their way to this years convention.
Meet Star Wars legends Carl Weathers (Greef Karga), Giancarlo Esposito (Moff Gideon), Katee Sackhoff (Bo-Katan Kryze) and Emily Swallow (The Armorer) from The Mandalorian, Vivien Lyra Blair, who played young Princess Leia in Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Ashley Eckstein, who played Ahsoka Tano in The Clone Wars animated series. when they all head to MEGACON Orlando.
MegaCon Orlando have also announced this week that the original and much loved host of Blues Clues, Steve Burns is heading to Orlando for this year's MegaCon.
Burns is an American actor, television host, singer and musician.
He is best known as the original host of the long-running children's preschool television program Blue's Clues from 1996 until 2002, for which he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2001.
Burns has also done voiceover work for advertising, including Rubbermaid, Gillette, Oral-B, and is the voice of the Snickers satisfies advertising campaign.
With tickets now on sale, organisers have already announced that Anson Mount (Captain Christopher Pike) and Ethan Peck (Spock) from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, are coming to this years MegaCon Orlando
Anson Mount is an American actor known for his television roles as fictional character Cullen Bohannon in the AMC western drama series Hell on Wheels, Jim Steele on NBC series Conviction, the Marvel Comics superhero Black Bolt in Marvel's Inhumans, and Captain Christopher Pike in season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery.
Ethan Peck is an American actor currently playing Spock in the second season of Star Trek: Discovery. He is the grandson of a Hollywood legend, Gregory Peck. More recently he accepted the role of Herman Ackermann on the series Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels.
MEGACON Orlando is one of North America's largest largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event that attracts hundreds of thousands of people across four BIG days.
Every year, MEGACON Orlando offers exciting family-friendly attractions, events, and world-renowned Celebrities!
Everyone is a fan of something, and MEGACON Orlando is the place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favorite guest, and then get the inside scoop about your favorite movies and TV shows at our celebrity panels!
Watch professional comic artists battle it out in our popular Sketch Duels, learn from our “How To” workshops, and take photos with your favorite costumed characters! It’s also a great place to buy a unique gift (or treat yourself!) with a huge show floor for shopping madness.
HIGHLIGHTS:
CELEBRITY PHOTO OPS
Don’t miss out on the chance of a lifetime to meet you favorite celebrity and have the moment captured by a professional photographer. This is the only way to get a beautiful 8x10 glossy photo of you with one of our guests in an intimate setting.
AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS
An autograph is the perfect opportunity to get that special something signed by your favorite celebrity. Be sure to check out the full schedule so you don’t miss out on any of your faves!
ARTIST ALLEY
Indie meets pro in this special area where you will find all your favorite pencillers, inkers and writers. This is a ”must experience" area for anyone interested in meeting rising stars and those who work the front lines of the industry!
Here you’ll find it all – comics, graphic novels, limited edition prints and best of all, original art and sketches. You’ll also find crafters and makers, all with a nerdy slant to their designs and creations.
COSPLAY RED CARPET
Get ready for the Cosplay Red Carpet! There's no pre-registration, no competition & no stress! Walk the red carpet and show off your costume in front of adoring fans.
Every participant will get a free photo taken by Jeff Jenkins Photography, MEGACON’s official Cosplay Red Carpet Photographer.
OVER 400,000 SQ FT OF SHOPPING MADNESS!
More than 1,000 retailers join MEGACON Orlando to make your experience an unforgettable one!
Specializing in everything comics, anime, gaming, science fiction and horror, these retailers are guaranteed to have what you need.
FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! Our event prides itself on having so many amazing activities and attractions that are family oriented. Spend the day with the whole family as you meet your favorite Superheroes, Princesses and voice actors. You can even enter the Cosplay Costume Contest as a family!
COMMUNITY ZONE
Whether you're a Whovian or Jedi, a cosplayer or crafter, the Community Zone is where you find people who share your fandom! Find out about local clubs, get up close to movie props, test your trivia, and snap photos galore with fans who are excited as you are to get together.
PANELS, WORKSHOPS & SEMINAR
From Celebrity Q&A’s, fan club presentations, hands-on workshops and screening rooms, there’s hundreds of hours of programming available for every fandom.
The best part? It’s free with your admission ticket. Check the daily schedule to find out when and where the fun happens.
COSTUMES! COSTUMES! COSTUMES!
Fans dressing up in costumes (also known as cosplay) is a huge part of the show! Literally thousands of amazing costumes are available for your viewing pleasure throughout the weekend. Don’t be shy: ask for a photo with your favorite characters or come dressed up yourself.
MEET LEGENDARY COMIC BOOK CREATORS
Comics Legends, Professional Comic Book artists, and writers will be with us all weekend. Be sure to drop by the Artist Alley to meet them and see their amazing work!
MEET YOUR FAVORITE VOICE ACTORS
The actors that voice your favorite animated characters will be at our show to sign autographs, pose for photos and meet with their fans. They have developed a well-deserved reputation for being super-friendly and enthusiastic!
COSPLAY PHOTO PARK
Snap the best shot with the coolest background at our Photo Park. From outer space to enchanted lands, there’s a setting for everyone.
COSPLAY MEET UPS Meet like-minded fans and get a picture to remember at a themed cosplay meet up. Watch for a schedule of specific fandom meet-ups closer to show time.
