Megacon Orlando 2023

Megacon Orlando 2023

Megacon Orlando is central Florida’s largest comic and media convention, drawing big names from the realms of TV, film, comics and more for a mammoth pop-culture fest held every year at the Orange County Convention Center.

• Stay close to the gay bars in the heart of Orlando and take a 16-minute ride share to the convention centre. Try the Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando for a unique stay , just a short drive to the gay bars. The hotel has beautifully designed rooms, an superb outdoor pool and a modern gym.

The Convention

• Everyone is a fan of something, and Megacon Orlando is a place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favorite Guest 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.
• Megacon Orlando is held over four days with citywide events offering hundreds of thousands of fans the opportunity to meet world-renowned celebrities and dress up as their favorite character!
• Opening times: Thursday – 4 to 9 pm , Friday – 10 to 7 pm, Saturday – 10 to 7 pm, Sunday – 10 to 5 pm.
• Check out the top hotels closest to the convention centre.

Tickets

• Tickets sell out fast so we advise you to purchase yours in advance. The celebrity Q&A sessions are always the busiest. Save yourself some time if you want to get a photo op with your chosen star and purchase a photo-op ticket along with your pass.

Costumes

• Don’t miss the designated cosplay area.  You’ll find people dressed to the nines in creatively elaborate costumes that depict characters from every fandom imaginable.

The Convention Center

• The Orlando Convention Center with some 2 million square feet of meeting space makes it the second largest Convention Center in the United States.
• Remember to pace yourself and plan your day ahead of schedule. Saturday is probably the busiest day of the event attracting more than 70,000 visitors.
• The journey takes approximately 15-25 minutes and the convention center is 10 miles from Orlando. I
• f you are driving, prepare for about 30 minutes wait time for parking. Alternatively grab a rideshare but be prepared for surge charging during peak times as the event is extremely popular.
• Stay at the “Fabulous” rated Rosen Hotel Convention centre with spacious rooms, a gym, pool and hot tub.

Orlando Gay Scene and Events during Megacon

Practically all the gay bars and clubs host special costume parties and theme nights during Megacon.

• In Orlando’s trendy Milk District, 10 minutes from downtown, Southern Nights is an LGBTQ+ nightclub that’s perfect for dancing the night away. The Milk District is also home to The Plaza Live, which is the only place to see performances by the Orlando Gay Chorus.
• At Savoy Orlando in the Ivanhoe Village district adjacent to downtown, the Men of Savoy dancers perform nightly, making this one of the area’s preeminent gay bars.
• More burlesque can be experienced at downtown’s Stardust Lounge, right next to beautiful Lake Eola Park.
• And in downtown’s Church Street District, you can take in an authentic drag show and other forms of entertainment while enjoying gourmet burgers and a full bar at Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grille.

Trending Hotels in Orlando

The following Orlando hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the city’s bustling night life and a short ride to the theme parks and attractions:

Grand Bohemian Hotel,   Aloft Orlando,    Comfort Suites,    Courtyard by Marriott