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MegaCon
For-profit
Websitefanexpohq.com/megaconorlando/

MegaCon, short for Mega Convention, is a large

sci-fi, anime, fantasy, RPG, and gaming communities, often occurring in spring at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The convention is the largest fan convention event in the Southern United States
and second largest in North America with an attendance of 190,000 recorded in 2024.

History

Founding

The first comic book convention held in the Orlando area was

LARP, based on Mongoose Publishing's Paranoia.[6]
In 2002, the logo was changed to one with rounded rectangular letters with a capital "G" in lowercase size.

2003 introduced after hours entertainment at the convention. This expanded to offsite locations in 2006. In late 2003, Widera purchased the convention from the failing CrossGen, which was restructuring[5] (the publisher went bankrupt in 2004). Widera, who is a board member of the comics charity The Hero Initiative, ran the show along with her daughter Christine Alger until 2016.[2]

In 2007, MegaCon hosted the first live presentation of the Web Cartoonists' Choice Awards.[7] This was followed in August 2008 with the convention hosting the first inaugural Project Fanboy Awards ceremony, awarding authors, writers and publishers with honors voted on by Internet users on the Project Fanboy website.[8] Following 2009, the Project Fanboy Awards event was discontinued.

In September 2008, MegaCon headquarters moved from

Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV show.[10]

Fan Expo

MegaCon Tampa Bay logo

On April 7, 2015, it was announced that MegaCon had been sold to Informa. The con now operates under the auspices of Informa's Fan Expo group, although it has maintained the MegaCon branding.[11][12] Following MegaCon 2015 it was announced that for the first time MegaCon will be extended to 4 days in 2016.[13] as well as another mini-MegaCon event, "MegaCon Fan Days" in November 21–22, 2015.[14] Shortly after MegaCon 2016, MegaCon Tampa Bay was announced for October 28–30.[15] MegaCon Tampa last happened in 2018 and has not returned since due to the increasing sizes of convention rivals Tampa Bay Comic Con and Metrocon as well as the size limitations of the Tampa Convention Center. Stan Lee made a surprise appearance at MegaCon Tampa Bay 2017, his last at MegaCon, to raise funds for those affected by Hurricane Irma weeks prior.[16]

Pandemic era

The 2020 event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially planned to be held April 16–19 and June 4–7, it was replaced by a smaller "limited edition" "mini-MegaCon" restricted to 25,000 in attendance with the next main event to be held on March 18–21, 2021. These dates were also cancelled with the next date, August 12–15 being a return to operations, though masks were mandated.[17] During Covid, the show's website was redesigned with a new logo introduced as part of a larger rebranding of FanExpo with the text forming an arch. The 2021 event was plagued with many guest cancellations due to pandemic-caused filming conflicts affecting many including Elijah Wood, Brendan Fraser, and James Marsters who were to be among the headline celebrities of the event.[18]

2022 featured a return to normal operations with

George Perez, who was a frequent guest at the convention.[21]

2023 introduced advanced paid parking from several parking lots as well as shuttles to the convention as a way to alleviate traffic issues.

ICON Park
. Tickets for the 2024 event went on sale the day after the 2023 event ended, a change in tradition from tickets going on sale 5–6 months prior to the event.

Dates and guests

Notability guidelines for listing guests

Red Dead Redemption 2's cast in a panel at MegaCon 2019
  • Actors and voice actors are to be listed.
  • Comic guests may be listed only if listed on MegaCon website or noted to have attended pre-2000.
  • Youtubers may be listed only if they have reached the 100,000 subscribers eligible for a Silver Creator Award.
  • Music performers may be listed if on MegaCon website as a guest.
  • Book Authors may be listed only if on MegaCon website as a guest.
  • Cosplay guests, tattoo artists, other artists, and retailers may not be listed.
  • Guests partnered with vendor booths may be listed if they are actors/voice actors, renowned comic creators, or have met the 1 million subscribers eligible for a Gold Creator Award.

1990s and 2000s

Early years and CrossGen

Dates Official guests Building Notes
Spring 1993 Orlando Expo Center
Spring 1994
George Perez
 Orlando Expo Center
Spring 1995 Howard Chaykin, Dick Giordano, Gil Kane, Joe Madureira, Almando Rodriguez, Eric Silvestri, Tim Townsend Orlando Expo Center
March 8–10, 1996
William Tucci, Ethan Van Sciver[23]
 Orlando Expo Center 10,000 attendees [24]
March 15–16, 1997
William Tucci, Brad Vancatta, Dexter Vines, The Ultimate Warrior, Mitch Waxman, Jeff Whiting, Xavier[25][26]
 West Concourse Hall C
March 13–15, 1998 Actors: Robin Downs, Stephen Furst, Jonathan Harris[27]
Writers and artists
William Tucci, Michael Turner, Boris Vallejo, Brad Vancatta, Tim Vigil, Ray Villarosa, Dexter Vines, Mark Waid, Adam Wallenta, Jeff Whiting, Bill Williams, Monte Wilson, David Wohl, Michael Wright, Philip Xavier, Chris Yambar
 Orlando Expo Center 11,500 attendees
March 5–7, 1999 Actors: Alley Baggett, Angela Cartwright, Gerard Christopher, Richard Herd, Marta Kristen, DeDe Lind, Janet Luppo, Alisha Oreskovich, Butch Patrick, Debbie Rochon, Brinke Stevens, Paris Themmen, Victoria Zdrok[28]
Writers and artists
William Tucci, Jan Utstein-O'Neill, Boris Vallejo, Brad Vancatta, Tim Vigil, Ron Walotsky, L. A. Williams, David Wohl, Philip Xavier
 Orlando Expo Center 14,000 attendees [29]
March 31-April 2, 2000 Actors:
Nicole Wood[30]
Writers and artists
John Romita, Sr., Jim Royal, Tom Rozakis, Paul Ryan, Alex Saviuk, Kevin Sharpe, Louis Small, Jr., Andy Smith, Ray Snyder, Tom Snyder, Arnie Starr, Mike Torrance, Tim Townsend, Billy Tucci, Kevin Tucker, Michael Turner, Ethan Van Sciver, Dexter Vines, Scott Wilson, Barry Windsor-Smith, David Wohl, John Wycough, Philip Xavier
Cancelled
Cully Hamner, Magic Johnson
Orlando Expo Center 20,000 attendees [31] Last show at Orlando Expo Center
March 2–4, 2001 Actors: Amber Benson, Richard Biggs, Nicholas Brendon, Conrad Brooks, Phil Brown, Jason Carter, Angela Cartwright, Mike Edmonds, Mark Goddard, Jonathan Harris, William Hootkins, Marta Kristen, Richard LeParmentier, June Lockhart, Bob May, Peter Mayhew, Zoe McLellan, Bill Mumy[32]
Other listed guests
Voice actors Sean Schemmel, Eric Vale
Comic creators
John Romita Jr, John Romita Sr., Jim Royal, Oscar Saavedra, Alex Saviuk, Bart Sears, Kevin Sharpe, David Siegel, Jim Silke, Louis Small Jr., Andy Smith, Jonathan D. Smith, John Calvin Smith, Ray Snyder, Tom Snyder, Lilith Stabs, Roy Thomas, Brett Thompson, Mike Torrance, Carmen Treffiletti, Billy Tucci, Kevin Tucker, George Tuska, Jan Utstein-O'Neill, Jim Valentino, Ethan Van Sciver, Manny Vega, Tim Vigil, Mark Waid, Stacy Walker, Jason Walker, Greg Waller, Blake Wilkie, David Wohl, Bernie Wrightson, John Wycough, Philip Xavier, John Zulia
Cancelled
Lloyd Kaufman, David Prowse
West Concourse Hall C Show moves to the Orange County Convention Center
February 22–24, 2002 Actors:
Eugene Roddenberry Jr., Mark Rolston, Kevin Smith, Al Snow[33][34]
Other listed guests
Comic creators
Butch Guice, Greg Horn, Jeff Johnson, Barbara Kesel, Greg Kirkpatrick, James Kolchalka, Andy Kuhn, Steve Kurth, Greg Land, Andy Lee, Joseph Michael Linsner, David W. Mack, Jason Martin, Steve McNiven, Angel Medina, Karl Moline, Philip Moy, Bobby Nash, Phil Noto, Michael Avon Oeming, Jana Oliver, Paul Pelletier, George Pérez, Brandon Peterson, John Romita Sr., Greg Rucka, Alex Saviuk, Bart Sears, Tim Seeley, Louis Small, Jr., Andy Smith, Arne Starr, Yoshiki Tokushu, Billy Tucci, Mark Waid, Barry Windsor-Smith, Bernie Wrightson, Skottie Young
 West Concourse Hall C
February 28–March 2, 2003 Actors: Richard Biggs, Anthony Cistaro, Brian Downey, Jamie Farr, Kathy Garver, Gil Gerard, Erin Gray, Jonathan Hardy, Virginia Hey, Lloyd Kaufman, Walter Koenig, Gary Lockwood, Peter Mayhew, Dina Meyer, Nichelle Nichols, David Prowse, Michael Rosenbaum, Paul Schrier, Xenia Seeberg, Robert Trebor, Lani Tupu, Patricia Zentilli[35]
Other listed guests
Comic creators
Michael Wieringo, Blake Wilkie, John Wycough, Kelly Yates, Thom Zahler, Mike Zeck
Cancelled
Scott McDaniel, Ted Raimi, Kelsey Shannon, Al Snow, Roy Thomas
West Concourse Hall C Last event by CrossGen

Widera

Dates Official guests Building Notes
March 5–7, 2004 Actors:
Herbert Jefferson, Jr., Walter Koenig, Marta Kristen, June Lockhart, BarBara Luna, Deanna Lund, Allison Mack, Bob May, Kenny Miller, Bill Mumy, Glenn Shadix, Marc Singer, Brian Thompson[36]
Other listed guests
Voice actors Victoria Harwood, George Lowe
Comic creators
Walter Simonson, Lon Smart, Andy Smith, Jason Sobol, Sherrie Spencer, Arne Starr, Brian Stelfreeze, John Stevens, Karl Story, Josh Sullivan, Shawn Surface, Craig Thompson, Bryan "Kaiser" Tillman, Gary Timleck, Michael Torrence, George Tuska, Ethan Van Sciver, Matt Vazquez, Dexter Vines, Jason Walker, Adam Wallenta, Danny Waters, Nathan Wiedemer, Matt Wieman, Blake Wilkie, Tracy Yardley, Skottie Young
Cancelled
Brian Michael Bendis, John Cassaday, Warwick Davis, Brian Downey, Nalini Krishan, Jason Mewes, Xenia Seeberg, Kevin Smith, Craig Thompson, Ron Thornton, Patricia Zentilli
West Concourse Hall C
February 25–27, 2005 Actors: Melody Anderson, Douglas H. Arthurs, Julie Benz, Jackson Bostwick, Jeff Breslauer, Thom Christopher, Devin Devasquez, Lou Ferrigno, Gil Gerard, Erin Gray, Richard Hatch, Richard Herd, Sam Jones, Sam Jones III, John Kassir, Mercedes McNab, Debbie Rochon, Felix Silla, Michael Bailey Smith[37]
Other listed guests
Voice actors Sandy Fox, Lex Lang, George Lowe
Book authors Peter S. Beagle
Musicians Psycho le Cému
Comic creators
Tone Rodriguez, Lucio Ruiz, Andy Runton, Nigel Sade, Steve Sanchez, Harold Saville, Alex Saviuk, Stuart Sayger, Heather Scott, Justin Scott, Brian Shearer, Marlin Shoop, Andy Smith, Mark Sparacio, Sherrie Spencer, Jason Sobal, Taki Soma, Arne Starr, Josh Sullivan, Shawn Surface, Paula Tabor, Randy Taylor, Alex Teston, Roy Thomas, Gregory N Thompson, Bryan “Kaiser” Tillman, Greg Titus, Jody Tonn, Wilson Tortosa, Carmen Treffiletti, Billy Tucci, George Tuska, Ethan Van Sciver, Mayleen Vega, Tim Vigil, Paul Vincenti, Mark Waid, Shaun Ward, Andy Warner, Danny B. Waters, Robert Wawrzyniak, Nathan Weidemer, Phillip Willis, Marv Wolfman, John Wycough, Xzanthia, Tracy Yardly, Skottie Young, Thom Zahler
 West Concourse Hall D2 22,000 attendees [38]
February 24–26, 2006 Actors:
Jamie Yeates[39][40]
Other listed guests
Voice actors
Chris Bevins, Jeff Breslauer, George Lowe, Mike McFarland, Scott McNeill, Billy West
Musicians Emerald Rose
Book authors Bob Andelman
Comic creators
Mark Simon, Christian Slade, Joshua Smeaton, Andy Smith, Jason Sobol, Candido Soto, Sherri Spencer, Josh Sullivan, Paula Tabor, Brian Tillman, Tim Townsend, Chris Tsuda, Billy Tucci, George Tuska, Ethan Van Sciver, Robert Venditti, Paul Vincenti, Greg Vondruska, Jason Walker, Nara Walker, Shaun Ward, Danny Waters, Robert Wawrzyniak, Nathan Wiedemer, Mike Wieringo, Chris Wisnia, Thom Zahler
Cancelled
Michael Lark, Chris Rankin, Tanya Roberts, Sean Schemmel
West Concourse Hall D2
February 16–18, 2007 Actors:
Cathy St. George, Vergil, Michael Winslow[41][42]
Other listed guests
Voice actors
Chris Bevins, John Burgmeier, Sandy Fox, Taliesin Jaffe, Lex Lang, Vic Mignogna, Carrie Savage
Musicians Aurelio Voltaire
Comic creators Josh Abegglen, Manuel Aguilera, Luis Amado, Scott Ambruson, Ken Anthony II, Lindsay Archer, Franco Aureliani, Peri Baker-Horner, A.Michael Ball, Arthur Ball, Art Baltazar, Chris Barnes, Jonathan Bass, Moose Baumann, Gina Biggs, Monique Blaize, Kailyn Boehm, Bob Bolling, Nate Bowden, Kenneth Branch, Jeffrey Breslauer, Jennie Breeden, Lee Bretschneider, Tye Bourdony, Nate Bowden, Charlie Brown, James Bukauskas, Avery Butterworth, Mitch Byrd, Monica Cappiello, Nic Carcieri, Mike Carey, Sergio Cariello, Pat Carlucci, R. Carmine, Joel Carroll, Greg Carter, Tommy Castillo, Barbara Chapman, Shannon B.Chenoweth, Jim Cheung, Christopher Churchill, Lindsay Cibos, Julie Collins, Steve Conley, Amanda Conner, Mike Conrad, Darwyn Cooke, Tracy Cornett, Dana Corrigan, Terry Cronin, Yumi Cutter, Chris Darden, Corey “Roc Bottom” Davis, Larissa Davis, Chuck Dixon, Michael Duron, Travis Earls, Ivonne Falcón, Ozzy Fernandez, David Finch, Glenda Finkelstein, Derrick Fish, G.W. Fisher, Tom Fleming, Thomas Florimonte, Francesco Francavilla, Angel Fuentes, Sam Gafford, Sean “Cheeks” Galloway, Damon Gentry, Drew Geraci, Dick Giordano, Bill Goettel, Sarah Goodreau, Rob Granito, Joshua Greathouse, Barry Gregory, Jenni Gregory, Mario Gully, Dan Hale, Jesse “Cadre” Hansen, Mark Henry, Rob Hicks, Richard Hodges, Erik Hodson, Anthony Hightower, Derek Holland, Morry Hollowell, Karen Hoo, Nicholas Hoo, Greg Horn, Adam Hughes, Rob Hunter, Mitch Hyman, Crystal Irvine, Austin Janowsky, J.L. Johnsen, Christina Johnson, J. G. Jones, Amano Jyaku, Peter Kaplan, Jeffrey Kaufman, Steve Keeter, Barbara Kesel, Joe Ketterer, Greg Kirkpatrick, Rick Koslowski, Adam Kubert, Michael Laico, Cory Laub, Christopher Ledford, Comfort Love, Andrew LoVuolo, James E. Lyle, Mike Maihack, Steven Mangold, Carlos M. Mangual, Christopher March, Dash Martin, Pat Martin, Jose Marzan, Jeremy Mauney, Philip McCall II, Michael McCurdy, David McDaniel, Emily McGuiness, Garry McKee II, Steve McNiven, Mark Meekes, Jonboy Meyers, Adam Milicevic, Steve Mindykowski, Brian Mitchell, Helder Moreira, Chris Moreno, Stanley Morrison, Cayce Moyer, Andy Nelson, Dave Nestler, Phil Noto, Mike Okamato, Jennifer Oliver, Darrell O’Riley, Rhiannon A. Owens, Jimmy Palmiotti, Danny Paris, Pat Parnell, Joe Pekar, George Pérez, Mike Perkins, Brandon Peterson, Elizabeth Phillips, Jim Pike, Sara “Selan” Pike, Caleb Prochnow, Steven Prouse, Brian Pulido, Lauren Reed, Rob Richardson, Emily Rigelsky, Desiree Rincon, David Rivera, Ariel Rivero, Allen S. Robst, Mileska M. Rodriguez, Alberto Ruiz, Nigel Sade, Stan Sakai, Ronald Salas, Alex Saviuk, Stuart Sayger, Ed Siemienkowicz, J. Shamblin, Brian Shearer, Andy Smith, Jason Sobol, Sherri Spencer, Jerry Stanford, Justin Stanley, Cyn Starnes, Kitsune Steele, Josh Sullivan, Paula Tabor, Dexter Taylor, Bryan Tillman, Mike Torrance, Tim Townsend, Billy Tucci, Ethan Van Sciver, Paul Vincenti, Greg Vondruska, Jason Walker, “Nara” Naresea Walker, Shaun Ward, Danny Waters, Robert Wawrzyniak, John Wheeler, Nathan Wiedemer, Jarrett B. Williams, Rick Winward, Adam Withers, Marc Wolfe, Tracy Yardley, Thom Zahler
Cancelled
Allan Heinberg, June Lockhart, Geoff Johns
West Concourse Hall C
March 7–9, 2008 Actors:
William Morgan Sheppard, Marc Singer, Arne Starr, Kristy Swanson, Adrienne Wilkinson, Dan Williams, Nell Wilson[43][44]
Other listed guests
Voice actors Caitlin Glass, Neil Kaplan, George Lowe, Cynthia Martinez, Vic Mignogna
Musicians Aurelio Voltaire
Comic creators
Renee Witterstaetter, Marc Wolfe, David K. Wong, Eric Woodard, Scott Woodward, Nathan Wiedemer, Jarrett Williams, Adam Withers, Maryanne Wright, Thom Zahler, Scott Zitta
Cancelled
Matthew Atherton, Robin Curtis, Tanya Huff, June Lockhart
 South Concourse Hall B First in North/South concourse
February 27–March 1, 2009 Actors:
Charlotte Kemp, Margot Kidder, Richard LeParmentier, Anne Lockhart, Peter Mayhew, Cindy Morgan, Phillip Morris, Aaron Pabon, Michael Papajohn, Felix Silla, Al Snow, Arne Starr, Mia St. John, Cathy St.George[45][46]
Other listed guests
Voice actors Colleen Clinkenbeard, Aaron Dismuke, Caitlin Glass, Vic Mignogna
Book Authors
Peter Beagle, Shane Moore
Musicians Alien Warrior Comedian, Emerald Rose, Phoenicia
Comic creators
George Perez, Mike Perkins, Brandon Peterson, Martin T. Pierro, Sara Pike, Brett Pinson, Thitaree Pongpluempitichai, Brian Pulido, Anthony Racanelli, Humberto Ramos, Rodney Ramos, Graven Ravenwolf, Rob Rhine, Ray Richardson, Robert Richardson, David Rivera, Enrique O. Rivera, Marcus Rivera, Lady Saiyuki, Ron Salas, Steven Sanchez, Alex Saviuk, Kari Schultz, Dave Shabet, J.T. Shea, Brian Shearer, Scotty Shoemaker, Kerry Shyver, Karl Slominski, Joshua Smeaton, Bob Smeets, Andy Smith, Cory Smith, Jason Sobol, Wayne Spencer, Kitsune Steele, Rinaldo Stephens, William Stout, Dirk Strangely, Jonathan Stuart, Arthur Suydam, Shayne Thames, Laurie L. Thomas, Bryan “Kaiser” Tillman, Crystal Tillman, Wilfredo Torres, Layne Toth, Peri Toth, Tim Townsend, Billy Tucci, Ethan Van Sciver, Demetrius Veasy, Alain Viesca, Paul Vincenti, Shannon Vokes, Greg Vondruska, Mark Waid, Jason Walker, Jennifer H. Walker, Deleon Walters, Sam Warren, Danny Waters, Robert Wawrzyniak, Nathan Wiedemer, Amy Williams, Greg “Dark One” Williams, Jarrett Williams, Adam Withers, John Wycough, Tracy Yardley, Kelly Yates, Thom Zahler
Cancelled
Beau Bridges, Al Feldstein, Richard Hatch, Alaina Huffman, Laura Vandervoort
West Concourse Hall D 32,000 attendees [47]
August 22–23, 2009 Actors:
Jackie Haas, Hannah Hindi, Hillary Hindi, The Kat, Lisa Loring, Shelly Martinez, Sylvester McCoy, Tarah Paige, Terri Runnels, Felix Silla, Arne Starr, SoCal Val, Sean Waltman[48][49][10]
Other listed guests
Voice actors Vic Mignogna
Musicians Phoenicia, Aurelio Voltaire
Comic creators
Renee Witterstaetter
Cancelled
Peter Facinelli, Rachelle Lefevre, Michael Welch
West Concourse Hall E1 "mini-MegaCon"

2010s

Pre-Informa

Dates Official guests Building Notes
March 12–14, 2010 Actors:
Jerry "The King" Lawler, Kristanna Loken, Peter Mayhew, Nichelle Nichols, Ray Park, Robert Picardo, Brent Spiner, Arne Starr, Lea Thompson, Russell Tovey, SoCal Val, Claudia Wells, Billy Dee Williams[50][51][10]
Other listed guests
Voice actors David Acord, Dave Barclay, Darrel Guilbeau, Chuck Huber, Neil Kaplan, Cherami Leigh, Sonny Strait, Matthew Wood
Music performers Phoenicia
Comic creators
George Perez, Mike Perkins, Stephen Perry, Brandon Peterson, Brian Pulido, Don Rosa, Stephane Roux, Christian Slade, Andy Smith, Brian Stelfreeze, Amanda Stevens, Chris Stevens, Tim Townsend, Billy Tucci, Ethan Van Sciver, Dexter Vines, Marv Wolfman
Cancelled
Robb Demarest, Gig Edgley, Jonathan Frakes, Kevin Sorbo
 West Concourse Hall D 35,000 attendees [52]
March 25–27, 2011 Actors:
Matt Senreich, William Shatner, Marina Sirtis, Kevin Sorbo, Arne Starr, Jack Stauffer, SoCal Val, Zeb Wells[53][54]
Other listed guests
Voice actors Colleen Clinkenbeard, Jamie Marchi, Vic Mignogna, Trina Nishimura
Music performers Phoenicia
Comic creators
Renee Witterstaetter
Cancelled
Robb Demarest, Alan Ruscoe, Alison Skipper
 West Concourse Hall D 42,000 attendees [55]
February 17–19, 2012 Actors:
Matt Senreich, Michael Bailey Smith, Brent Spiner, Arne Starr, Scott Tepperman, Zeb Wells[56][57]
Other listed guests
Voice actors Laura Bailey, Todd Haberkorn, Mark Meer, Vic Mignogna, Brina Palencia, Christopher Sabat, Travis Willingham
Music performers Phoenicia, Frenchy and the Punk, Emerald Rose
Book authors Aya Knight
Comic creators
Renee Witterstaetter, Tom Zahler
Cancelled
Tony Amendola, Kate Mulgrew, Ethan Phillips
West Concourse Halls D-E 51,000 attendees [58] First time a separate hall, D1, is used for ticketing and entry que
March 15–17, 2013 Actors:
Tanaka, Scott Tepperman, Wil Wheaton[59][60]
Other listed guests
Voice actors
DC Douglas, Joel McDonald, Vic Mignogna, Tara Strong, Cristina Vee, Billy West
Music performers Frenchy and the Punk
Book authors Aya Knight
Comic creators
George Perez, Mike Perkins, Whilce Portacio, Andy Price, Brian Pulido, Andrew Robinson, Alex Saviuk, Matteo Scalera, Gail Simone, Christian Slade, Doug Sneyd, Arthur Suydam, Frank Tieri, Tim Townsend, Billy Tucci, Ethan Van Sciver
Cancelled
Danielle Harris, Michael Lark, Stan Lee, Ed McGuinness, Brandon Peterson, Mark Waid
West Concourse Halls D-E-F 66,000 in attendance [61]
March 21–23, 2014 Actors:
Stephen Yeun, Mike Zapcic[62][63]
Other listed guests
Voice actors
Grey DeLisle Griffin, Jennifer Hale, Tom Kane, Phil LaMarr, George Lowe, Vic Mignogna, Rob Paulsen, Tom Root, Zeb Wells
Music performers Ghost of the Robot, The Ken Spivey Band
Book authors Aya Knight
Comic creators
Renee Witterstaetter, Skottie Young
 South Concourse 80,000 attendees[2]
April 10–12, 2015 Actors:
David Della Rocco, Michael Rooker, Ryan Stratis, Alan Tudyk, Milo Ventimiglia[64][65]
Other listed guests
Voice actors Troy Baker, Grey DeLisle, Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Olivia Olson, Matt Paulsen, Jeremy Shada
Comic creators
George Perez, Mike Perkins, Andy Price, Brian Pulido, Tom Raney, Paolo Rivera, Alex Saviuk, Christian Slade, Andy Smith, Mark Sparacio, Frank Tieri, Tim Townsend, Billy Tucci, Ethan Van Sciver, Lee Weeks
Cancelled
Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy
West Concourse Hall B-A3/4 97,000 attendees [66][67]
November 21–22, 2015 Actors: Karen Allen, Billy Boyd, Ryan Hurst, Jason Isaacs, Sean Maher, James Marsters, Paul McGann, John Rhys-Davies[68]
Other listed guests
Comic creators
George Perez, Mike Perkins, Tim Townsend
Cancelled
Sean Astin
West Concourse Hall C "MegaCon Fan Days mini event" 12,000 attendees [66]

Four days and Tampa Bay

Dates Official guests Building Notes
May 26–29, 2016 Actors:
Vivica Fox, Jason David Frank, Michelle Gomez, Elden Henson, Jason Isaacs, Lennie James, Christopher Lloyd, Daniel Logan, Ralph Macchio, Jason Mewes, Nichelle Nichols, Tom Payne, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Billie Piper, James Remar, William Sadler, William Shatner, Kevin Smith, George Takei, Carlos Valdes, Burt Ward, Adam West, William Zabka[69][70][71]
Other listed guests
Voice actors
Chris Sabat, Sean Schemmel, James Arnold Taylor, Eric Vale, Ming-Na Wen
Music performers Caleb Hyles
Book authors Holly Hudspeth, Dr. Marc Okrand
Comic creators
Renee Witterstaetter, Leinil Francis Yu, Mike Zeck, Chrissie Zullo
Cancelled
Freema Agyeman, Jon Bernthal, Jeena Coleman, Mike Colter, Lena Headey, Tom Kenny, Cassandra Lee Morris, Norman Reedus, Bonnie Wright
West Concourse Halls A-B First 4-day event. First to reach over 100,000 attendees[72]
October 28–30, 2016 (Tampa Bay) Actors:
Levar Burton, Brett Dalton, Rick Danford, Robert J. Emery, Will Friedle, Krista Grotte, Lynne Hansen, Matthew Lewis, Graham McTavish, John Mocsary, Rosemary Orlando, Mitch Pileggi, Billie Piper, Glenn Register Sr., Wallace Shawn, Kevin Sorbo, Brent Spiner, Kevin Sussman, David Tennant, Verne Troyer, Henry Winkler[73][74]
Other listed guests
Voice actors Linda Ballantyne, Steve Blum, Katie Griffin, Cassandra Lee Morris, Wallace Shawn
Book authors Jeff Strand
Comic creators
Jose Delbo, Chuck Dixon, Evie Dunn, Martin Dunn, Elliot Fernandez, Dee Fish, Matt Haley, Steve Horton, Rob Hunter, Austin Janowsky, Greg Land, Rob Liefeld, Bob McLeod, Alan Medina, Stephan Nilson, Patrick Thomas Parnell, Mike Perkins, James Pruett, Adam Riches, Andrew Robinson, Liam Sharp, K. T. Smith, Ty Templeton, Jamie Tyndall, Tim Vigil
Cancelled
Mark Bagley, Alex Kingston, Greg Rucka, Jeremy Shada, William Shatner, Karl Urban
Tampa Convention Center East Hall debut of MegaCon Tampa Bay, 30,000+ attendees [75]
May 25–28, 2017 (Orlando) Actors:
William Grefe, Shandi Hampton, Hannah Hindi, Hillary Hindi, Famke Janssen, Matthew Lewis, Caity Lotz, Kyle Marlett, James Marsters, Robert Massetti, Gaten Matarazzo, Dave McElfatrick, Caleb McLaughlin, Meat Loaf, Danielle Panabaker, Ray Park, Patricia Quinn, Matt Reynolds, Jeri Ryan, Aaron Sagers, John Schneider, Ian Somerhalder, Brent Spiner, Gina Torres, Joel Watson, Spencer Wilding, Tom Wilson, Justin Woods-Robinson, Tom Wopat[76][77]
Other listed guests
Voice actors Andrea Baker, Troy Baker, Linda Ballantyne, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Irene Bedard, Rodger Bumpass, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Jill Frappier, Katie Griffin, Jennifer Hale, Ali Hillis, Linda Larkin, Jamie Marchi, Charles Martinet, Mike McFarland, Amanda Miller, Nolan North, Paige O'Hara, Brina Palencia, Susan Roman, Billy West
Youtubers RealTDragon
Music performers Alice Cooper
Book authors Owl Goingback
Comic creators
George Perez, Mike Perkins, Benny Powell, Jenna Powell, Andy Price, Steven Pulawa, Brian Reber, Sara Richard, Adam Riches, Emily Rose Romano, JP Roth, Stephane Roux, Greg Rucka, Fernando Ruiz, Alex Santorelli, Alex Saviuk, Marlin Shoop, Gail Simone, Christian Slade, Dan Slott, Scott Snyder, Cat Staggs, Dominike Stanton, Dirk Strangely, Sorah Suhng, Frank Tieri, Joel Watson, Larry Watts, Tracy Yardley, Skottie Young, Jim Zub, Mike Zeck
Cancelled
Allison Sohn, Bryan Turner, Mike Tyson, Paul Wesley
 North/South Concourse Hall A,South B
Sept 29–Oct 1, 2017 (Tampa Bay) Actors:
Ed Tucker[78]
Other listed guests
Voice actors
Chris Sabat, William Salyers, Sean Schemmel, Veronica Taylor
Comic creators
JK Woodward, David Yardin
Cancelled
Rachael MacFarlane, Mike Perkins, Paul Wesley
Full Tampa Convention Center 45,000 attendees [79]
May 24–27, 2018 (Orlando) Actors:
China McClain, Jennifer Morrison, Stephen Moyer, Shinsuke Nakamura, Devin Pike, Mitch Pileggi, Jeff Rector, Norman Reedus, Paul Reubens, Aaron Sagers, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, Jewel Staite, Brinke Stevens, Braun Strowman, Joonas Suotamo, Catherine Tate, Billy Dee Williams, Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, Elijah Wood[80][81]
Other listed guests
Voice actors
Chris Sabat, Sean Schemmel, Jeremy Shada, Wallace Shawn, Fred Tatasciore, Veronica Taylor
Youtubers
Tobuscus, TheSeanWardShow
Comic creators
Jose Marzan Jr., Francesco Mattina, Ed McGuinness, Bill McKay, Bob McLeod, Jason Meents, Dan Mendoza, Jonboy Meyers, James C. Mulligan, David Nakayama, Mike Norton, Yanick Paquette, Mog Park, Jimmy Palmiotti, Patrick Thomas Parnell, Steven Pulawa, Adam Riches, Richard Rivera, Fernando Ruiz, Matt Santorelli, Alex Saviuk, Joe Schnepp, Christian Slade, Scott Snyder, Brian Stelfreeze, Chris Stevens, Drew Struzan, Sorah Suhng, Frank Tieri, Peter Tomasi, Dan Veesenmeyer, Larry Watts, Joshua Williamson
Vendor partnered guests Karan Ashley[82]
Cancelled
Renee O'Connor, Gregg Sulkin, Mark Texeira, Karl Urban
West Concourse Hall A-C
Sept 21–23, 2018 (Tampa Bay) Actors: Manu Bennett, Corbin Bernsen, Peter Capaldi, Jonny Cruz, John de Lancie, Michael Dorn, Jason David Frank, Summer Glau, Pearl Mackie, David Mazouz, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Sean Pertwee, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Christian Serratos, Marina Sirtis
Other listed guests
Voice actors Kimberly Brooks, Ali Hillis, Josh Keaton, Rachael MacFarlane, Charles Martinet
Book authors Deliah Dawson
Comic creators Benjamin J Colón, Amanda Conner, Joe Giella, Todd Haberkorn, Greg Horn, Greg Kirkpatrick, Greg Land, Jonboy Meyers, Karl Moline, Jimmy Palmiotti, Steve Rude, H. Gorlitz Scott, Bob Wiacek
Cancelled
Jennifer Hale, Christopher Lloyd, Vic Mignogna
Full Tampa Convention Center Final MegaCon Tampa Bay event, 22,000 attendees [83]
May 16–19, 2019 (Orlando) Actors: Stephen Amell, Sean Astin, John Barrowman, Mark Brooks, Lynda Carter, Mike Colter, Corey Feldman, Danielle Fishel, Dan Fogler, Michael J. Fox, Jason David Frank, Will Friedle, Tyler Hoechlin, Kristin Kreuk, Zachary Levi, Christopher Lloyd, Rose McIver, Lana Parrilla, Jason Patric, Lou Diamond Phillips, Ke Huy Quan, Michael Rosenbaum, Ben Savage, Mark Sheppard, Rider Strong, Kiefer Sutherland, David Tennant, Lea Thompson, James Tolkan, LeeAnna Vamp, Peter Weller, Tom Welling, Tom Wilson[84][85]
Other listed guests
Voice actors
Chris Sabat, Gaku Space, Patricia Summersett, Cristina Vee, Frank Welker, Rob Wiethoff, Arryn Zech
Youtubers
Chloe Lukasiak, Tana Mongeau, Mario Selman, IAmZoie
Comic creators
Holly G!, Agnes Garbowska, Mitch Gerads, Jenni Gregory, Francisco Herrera, Greg Horn, Megan Hutchison, Mark Irwin, Georges Jeanty, Tom King, Tyler Kirkham, Stanley Artgerm Lau, InHyuk Lee, Jae Lee, Doug Mahnke, Clay Mann, Pablo Marcos, Dawn McTeigue, Amy Mebberson, Alex Milne, Jorge Molina, Paul Mounts, Mostafa Moussa, James C. Mulligan, David Nakayama, Kael Ngu, Tao Nguyen, Cary Nord, Steve Orlando, Dan Panosian, Mog Park, Patrick Thomas Parnell, Lucio Parrillo, Mike Perkins, Alan Quah, Richard Rivera, Andrew Robinson, Sam de la Rosa, Matthew Rosenberg, Tim Sale, Matt Santorelli, Alex Saviuk, Bryan Seaton, James Silvani, Christian Slade, Charles Soule, Anthony Spay, Ryan Stegman, Sorah Suhng, Tom Taylor, Ty Templeton, Frank Tieri, Peter Tomasi, Tim Townsend, Jamie Tyndall, James Tynion IV, Brett Weldele, Joshua Williamson, Ashley A. Woods
Vendor partnered guests Karan Ashley, Nakia Burrise[86]
Cancelled
Pat Broderick, Nikki DeLoach, David Harbour, Linda Larkin, Jason Momoa, Billie Piper, Patrick Warburton, Scott Weinger
North/South Concourse Hall A, South B 120,000 attendees [87]

2020s

Post-COVID

NOTE: The Wayback Machine has been unable to properly archive the MegaCon guest lists since the 2021 event due to a page script and all guests were added here shortly before each event.

Dates Official guests Building Notes
Fall 2020 (Tampa Bay)
Cancelled		 No guests were announced before cancellation Tampa Convention Center Planned 2020 Tampa Bay event
Oct 30–Nov 1, 2020 (Orlando)
Cancelled
Cancelled
Actors
Oscar Nuñez, Khary Payton, Billie Piper, Christina Ricci, Chandler Riggs, Adam Savage, William Shatner, Alicia Silverstone, Antony Starr, Joonas Suotamo, George Takei, Catherine Tate, Karl Urban, Jessie T. Usher, Elijah Wood, "Weird Al" Yankovic, William Zabka
Voice actors
Grey Delisle, Michaela Dietz, Steve Downes, Estelle, Maile Flanagan, Grey DeLisle, Deedee Magno Hall, Charles Martinet, Adam McArthur, Paul Nakauchi, Christopher Sabat, Sean Schemmel, Kari Wahlgren, Scott Weinger, Billy West
Comic creators
Renee Witterstaetter
 North South Concourse Hall A, South B "mini-MegaCon" planned after cancellation of the 2 dates for the main 2020 event.
April 16–19, 2020
June 4–7, 2020
Aug 12–15, 2021 Actors: Kevin Alejandro, Stephen Amell, Leslie David Baker, John Barrowman, Mark Boone Jr, Katie Cassidy, Dave Coulier, Ray Fisher, Aimee Garcia, Ryan Hurst, David Koechner, Robert Patrick, Ron Perlman, Michael Rooker, Bob Saget, Adam Savage, William Shatner, John Stamos, George Takei
Other listed guests
Voice Actors
Takanashi Kiara, Charles Martinet, Brandon McInnis, Lucie Pohl, Carolina Ravassa, Christopher Sabat, Sean Schemmel, Jeremy Shada, J. Michael Tatum
Comic Creators
Joe Rubinstein, Fabrice Sapolsky, Alex Saviuk, Bryan Seaton, Jim Shooter, Andy Smith, Larry Stroman, Sorah Suhng, Arthur Suydam, Jamie Tyndall, Robert Venditti, Karen Whitfield, Nathan Wiedemer, Keith Williams, Kevin Wood, Ashley A. Woods, Anna Zhuo
Vendor Partnered Guests Karan Ashley, Dwayne Cameron, Michael Copon, Austin St.John[88]
Cancelled
Actors Sean Astin, Leslie David Baker, Dave Bautista, Billy Boyd, Christopher Eccleston, Giancarlo Esposito, Kate Flannery, Brendan Fraser, Jon Lovitz, Ross Marquand, James Marsters, Dominic Monaghan, Oscar Nunez, Danielle Panabaker, Billie Piper, Brent Spiner, Elijah Wood, D. B. Woodside
Voice actors Justin Briner, Maile Flanagan, Paul Nakauchi, Nolan North, Billy West
Comic creators
Renee Witterstaetter
 West Concourse Halls A-C 100,000 attendees

Originally scheduled for March 18–21 but pushed back. Masks were required.

May 19–22, 2022 Actors:
Adam Scherr, Mark Sheppard, Kevin Smith, Mike Smith, Brent Spiner, John Paul Tremblay, The Undertaker, Robb Wells, Elijah Wood, William Zabka
Other listed guests
Voice Actors Zach Aguilar, Troy Baker, Anjali Bhimani, Beau Billingslea, Steve Blum, Justin Briner, Kevin Conroy, Justin Cook, Jessica Darrow, Steve Downes, Maile Flanagan, Chloé Hollings, Matt Lanter, Jason Liebrecht, David Matranga, Paige O'Hara, Ken Page, Monica Rial, Christopher Sabat, Sean Schemmel, Dana Snyder, James Arnold Taylor, Chris Wehkamp, Billy West
Comic Creators
Renee Witterstaetter, Joe Wos, Anna Zhuo, Chrissie Zullo
Vendor Partnered Guests Karan Ashley, Nakia Burrise, Jackie Dallas, Hunter Deno, Elissa Dowling, Catherine Sutherland[89][90][91]
Cancelled
Marguerite Bennett, Rus Braun, Joshua Cassara, John Cleese, Kami Garcia, Mitch Gerads, Mike Grell, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Jae Lee, Mog Park, Katee Sackhoff, John Timms, Ashley A. Woods
North South Concourse Hall A, South B >140,000 attendees [92]
March 30-April 2, 2023 Actors:
Mercedes Varnado, Cerina Vincent, Carl Weathers, Henry Winkler, William Zabka
Other listed guests
Voice Actors Zach Aguilar, Jodi Benson, Justin Briner, Luci Christian, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Susan Eisenberg, Kellen Goff, Marty Grabstein, Jennifer Hale, David Hayter, Kenny James, Samantha Kelly, Brianna Knickerbocker, Aleks Le, Charles Martinet, Shameik Moore, George Newbern, Nolan North, Christopher Sabat, Ian Sinclair, Sonny Strait, Tara Strong, Abby Trott, Suzie Yeung
Youtubers Austin Burke, Sean Chandler, John Flickinger, Cody Leach, Cris Parker
Comic Creators
Renee Witterstaetter, Joe Wos, Martin Zavala, Anna Zhuo
Vendor Partnered Guests Karan Ashley, Walter Emanuel Jones, WholeWheatPete[93][94]
Cancelled
Tone Rodriguez, Julian Tedesco
 Whole North South Concourse Building sans part of North Hall B >160,000 attendees[95]

Prepaid parking introduced

February 1–4, 2024

Actors:

Jacob Romero, Eli Roth, John Rhys-Davies, Katey Sagal, Chris Sarandon, Susan Sarandon, Aidan Scott, Greg Sestero, William Shatner, Wallace Shawn, Joonas Suotamo, Ethan Suplee, Loretta Swit, Lea Thompson, Marisa Tomei, Danny Trejo, Alan Tudyk, Grace Van Dien, Jeff Ward, Ming-Na Wen, Rainn Wilson, Thomas F. Wilson, Finn Wolfhard, Robin Wright

Other listed guests
Voice Actors
Grey Delisle, Ashley Eckstein, Maile Flanagan, Kathleen Herles, Kate Higgins, Richard Steven Horvitz, Nadji Jeter, Phil LaMarr, Matt Lanter, Yuri Lowenthal, Adam McArthur, Sarah Natochenny, Neil Newbon, Alex Organ, Tara Platt, Brandon Rogers, Megan Shipman, Natalie van Sistine, Roger Craig Smith, Patricia Summersett, Fred Tatasciore, James Arnold Taylor, Frank Welker, Billy West
Comic Creators
Renee Witterstaetter, Joe Wos, Matt Youngmark, Martin Zavala, Maytal Zchut, Anna Zhuo
Youtubers Sean Chandler, Cody Leach, Abdallah Smash, Evil Ted Smith
Vendor Partnered Guests George Buza, Steve Cardenas, Michael Copon, Jackie Dallas, Catherine Disher, Walter Emanuel Jones, Chris Potter, Shannon Scott, Allison Sealy-Smith, Austin St. John, Lenore Zann[96][97][98][99]
Cancelled
Chris Yost
 West Concourse Halls A-D >190,000 attendees [100]

Late 2020s

Dates Official guests Building Notes
February 6-9, 2025

TBD

Whole North South Concourse Building

Show layout and events

Exhibit hall

Video gaming at MegaCon 2010

MegaCon since 2012 has had an exhibit hall sectioned into many different sections listed below: [101]
Ticket Hall: The ticketing hall is where attendees pickup their badges required for attendance or buy new tickets. The lines are separated by ticket type. Past the ticketing booths is the show waiting area where attendees await the show's opening hours. The MegaCon store is in this area and sells convention themed merchandise as well as convention exclusives.
Retail: The retail section is home to shops numbering in the hundreds. This section is often subdivided into comics and anime sections. A small section "Tattoo Alley" is home to several tattoo vendors. While a majority of the businesses are small, some larger vendors also appear with more frequent ones including NASA and Dragon's Milk.[102][103]
Artist Alley: A section where several hundred artists are given a booth to sell their wares. This section is surrounded by a ring of comic book guests ranging from independent publishers to writers for DC and Marvel.
Community: The community section is home to life-size replica exhibits from many fan organizations including the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, Daleks of Florida, the 405th, and the Delta Fleet. These groups often raise funds for local charities via voluntary donations or paid photo ops.
Celebrity: Actor guests of MegaCon have booths in this area. The booths form a ring that is empty in the center to allow for longer lines for the more popular stars attending the convention. A separate area adjacent is used for photo ops of more popular celebrities.
Food Courts: Multiple areas of the show floor and lobbies contain food courts with food options provided by the convention center. Cuisine options often include: Chinese, Papa John's, barbecue, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, and Tex-Mex.[104]

Events and panels

Outside the exhibit hall, the show has many events in the convention center lobbies and panel rooms.
Panels: MegaCon is host to panels of many genres relating to cosplay, anime, gaming, and world building among many other subjects. Celebrities attending MegaCon may also star in their own panels.
Gaming: Several RPG games are hosted at MegaCon including

Living Forgotten Realms, Pathfinder Society and Legends of the Shining Jewel. Non RPG gaming is also hosted at MegaCon ranging from the card-based Magic: The Gathering to strategy games. E-gaming arcades are available and tournaments are held at the event for games like Super Smash Bros.[105]

Cosplay Contest: Since 2018, MegaCon has been home to the FanExpo Masters of Cosplay Grand Prix Sunshine Qualifier where dozens of cosplayers display their talent in costume construction.[106]
Family Zone: The MegaCon family zone is hosted in a large panel room with activities directed towards preteens and younger. Activities include a kids cosplay contest, a sorting hat ceremony, and padawan training.[107]
Afterparties: MegaCon has been host to afterhours entertainment since 2003. These events grew to include offsite locations in 2006.
ICON Park.[109] In 2024, the convention booked an exclusive afterhours event at the nearby Universal Islands of Adventure theme park.[110]

Celebrity guests

MegaCon brings in large numbers of celebrities of various professions for fans to meet and receive autographs and photos with.
Actors: Since its migration to the Orange County Convention Center, MegaCon has drawn in celebrities who have starred in various films and television shows. Some years may see a collection of actors from a particular franchise like the four Hobbits from Lord of the Rings in 2022.[111]
Voice Actors: MegaCon is frequented by voice actors from various western animated and anime shows as well as video game characters.
Comic Artists: From its beginning, MegaCon has had a large number of comic guests both veterans of the industry from Marvel and DC as well as indie publishers wishing to use the convention to kickstart their jump into the comic scene.
Other guests: In some years, MegaCon has been host to popular guests of other professions including authors and internet celebrities. Some vendors at MegaCon like RangerStop may also share their table space with a few non-actor celebrities.

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