ORLANDO, Fla. — MegaCon Orlando has returned to the Orange County Convention Center, with more than 100,000 fans expected to attend the four-day event.
What You Need To Know
- MegaCon Orlando has returned to the Orange County Convention Center
- The event runs through April 2 and is expected to draw more than 100,000 fans
- The lineup includes panels, cosplay, shopping and celebrity guest appearances
- RELATED: MegaCon Orlando: What to know before you go
The event offers something every type of fan whether they love comics, sci-fi, horror or anime.
This year’s lineup includes new offerings such as a haunted house from A Petrified Forest on the exhibition floor as well as convention staples such as cosplay contests, shopping and dozens and dozens of panels.
“We have panels on basically everything,” said programming lead Ansley Newland. “You can come and learn how to be a comics professional from the executives from DC and Marvel. You can spend time with fellow fans just talking about your favorite fan theories or answering questions. You can, of course spend some time in our celebrity Q&As, hearing the stories behind-the-scenes from those amazing television and film series.”
Many celebrities also are making appearances at the event, including Rosario Dawson, James McAvoy, Sam Raimi, and Henry Winkler.
The event runs through Sunday.
Here’s a look around MegaCon Orlando 2023.
A "Ghostbusters" display from Dezerland Park Orlando at MegaCon Orlando. (Spectrum News/Ashley Carter)
Fans checking out the booths at MegaCon Orlando. (Spectrum News/Ashley Carter)
A Star Wars themed area for fans to enjoy at MegaCon Orlando. (Spectrum News/Ashley Carter)
Star Wars character costumes a common sight at MegaCon Orlando. (Spectrum News/Ashley Carter)
A Petrified Forest set up a haunted house experience at MegaCon Orlando. (Spectrum News/Ashley Carter)
Multiple fans dressed as a version of Spider-Man at MegaCon Orlando. (Spectrum News/Ashley Carter)
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