Updated December 4, 2025 by John Nassivera

MEGACON, one of the country’s biggest comic, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming events, is making its return to Orlando this March.

Iconic stories come to life as fans across unique genres gear up in costumes of their favorite characters for the opportunity to explore classic and growing franchises and meet the actors and voices behind their childhood heroes.

If you’re looking for unique fun for all sorts of fandoms, MEGACON Orlando is the place to be. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting upcoming event.

Key Takeaways

• • Date and Location
  • Who’s Coming to MEGACON Orlando?
  • Attractions at MEGACON Orlando
  • Cost of Attendance
  • Stay Close to the Action at Rosen Centre

  Date and Location

  Make sure your March calendar is clear, because MEGACON Orlando is celebrating the month with four exciting days of fiction and fun.

  From March 19 – 22, 2026, hundreds of thousands of people will take over the Orange County Convention Center for MEGACON.

  Who’s Coming to MEGACON Orlando?

  

  Attractions at conventions are always entertaining, but nothing beats meeting the people who made you become fans in the first place.

  Each year, MEGACON Orlando hosts guests from celebrities and voice actors to comic creators and cosplayers. Big names like Jason Momoa, Ewan McGregor, William Shatner, Elijah Wood, and Vivica A. Fox are among a variety of celebrity guests who have made appearances at previous MEGACON events.

  Attendees can get a cool photo-op or autograph from their favorite guests and hear insider details from their favorite movie or TV show.

  Here’s who you can expect to see at 2026’s MEGACON so far:

  Celebrity Guests

  The Lord of the Rings

  Elijah Wood – The Lord of the Rings (Appearing Sat. & Sun.)

  Sean Astin – The Lord of the Rings, The Goonies, Stranger Things (Appearing Sat. & Sun.)

  Dominic Monaghan – The Lord of the Rings, Lost, Billy and Dom Eat the World (Appearing Sat. & Sun)

  Billy Boyd – The Lord of the Rings, Chucky, Billy and Dom Eat the World (Appearing Sat. & Sun.)

  Star Trek

  Brent Spiner – Star Trek: The Next Generation (Appearing Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  Gates McFadden – Star Trek (Appearing Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  Jonathan Frakes – Star Trek: The Next Generation (Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  Fan Favorites

  Christian Borle – Something Rotten!, Falsettos (Appearing Thu., Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  James Marsters – Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Appearing Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  Joel Perez – Broadway Star (Appearing Thu., Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  Krystina Alabado – Mean Girls (Appearing Thu., Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  Lilli Cooper – Wicked (Appearing Thu., Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  Thomas Lennon – Reno 911! (Appearing Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  Cedric Yarbrough – Reno 911! (Appearing Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  Alessandro Juliani – Battlestar Galactica (Appearing Thu., Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  Josh Holloway – Lost, Colony, Yellowstone (Appearing Sat. & Sun.)

  John Boyega – Star Wars (Appearing Sat. & Sun.)

  Voice Actors

  Hazbin Hotel

  Christian Borle (Appearing Thu., Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  Joel Perez (Appearing Thu., Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  Krystina Alabado (Appearing Thu., Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  Lilli Cooper (Appearing Thu., Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  Happy Feet

  Elijah Wood (Appearing Sat. & Sun.)

  My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

  Shannon Chan-Kent (Appearing Thu., Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  Sonic Prime

  Brian Drummond (Appearing Thu., Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  Anime Guests

  Death Note

  Allesandro Juliani (Appearing Thu., Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  Brad Swaile (Appearing Thu., Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  Brian Drummond (Appearing Thu., Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  Shannon Chan-Kent (Appearing Thu., Fri., Sat., & Sun.)

  And more!

  This year’s convention will also host a huge variety of guest comic creators and cosplayers. Check out the convention’s website to stay up to date on who you can expect to meet at MEGACON 2026.

  Attractions at MEGACON Orlando

  

  Fandoms come in all shapes and sizes, which means at MEGACON Orlando, your ultimate fan experience is well within reach.

  A vast number of attractions await members of each fictional fandom, from celebrity Q&A sessions and workshops to gaming arenas and fan meetups.

  Anime fans can meet their favorite voice actors, listen to panels, and immerse themselves in the event’s very own IdolFest inspired by Japan’s Idol culture. They can also game, enjoy wonderful music, look at anime-themed cars, and attend an anime cosplay meetup.

  Comic lovers can meet legendary creators, enjoy art at Artist Alley, watch a sketch duel, listen to panels, attend workshops, have their portfolios reviewed, or commission artwork from a professional.

  Cosplaying has never been more fun than at MEGACON. Meet other cosplayers both seasoned and new while touring the Cosplay Showcase. There’s even a kids’ cosplay contest. Cosplay costumes take a lot of time to build, and if you’re proud of yours, walk the red cosplay carpet! MEGACON offers a variety of events for cosplayers, including panels, workshops, meetups, and photoshoots.

  

  The gaming attractions include voice actor meet and greets, panels, and cosplay meetups for fun group photos and poses as your favorite gaming heroes.

  Horror fanatics won’t be left out of the fun, either. Meet your favorite horror celebrities, attend panels, dress up for horror cosplay meetups, and so much more.

  Sci-Fi and fantasy attractions include exciting celebrity meet and greets, epic panels, and cosplay meetups. Last year’s event feature a LEGO museum, Sci-Fi & Fantasy community groups, and a brand-new Book Nook where you could enjoy new literary discoveries, an exciting idea of what’s to come in 2026.

  For those looking for more fun after the sun goes down, the fandom adventures continue into the “after hours.” This year, MEGACON Orlando has rented out select areas within Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida, treating you to exclusive access to the incredible rides and attractions inspired by popular fandoms like Harry Potter and Jurassic Park. The Exclusive After-Hours Event at Universal Orlando Resort will be held Friday, March 20, 2026, from 5 p.m. until midnight.

  MEGACON Orlando is also a great place to make friends with like-minded individuals, which is why the event offers community attractions. Make tons of new friends in the community zone’s sci-fi groups, horror groups, and anime groups.

  Fans with children will be excited to know that the little ones can join in on the MEGACON fun. Family attractions include the interactive kids’ zone, padawan training, face painting, a Harry Potter sorting ceremony, superhero shield and mask making, and a superhero story time.

  

  Cost of Attendance

  All this fun does come at a price.

  Depending on when you want to go, prices vary. Passes are divided into four categories: adults 18+, youth ages 13 to 17, children ages 6 to 12, and families with two adults and up to four children.

  While you can purchase a 4-day pass starting at $139 (until March 4, 2026, when prices go up to $159), MEGACON also sells single day passes with pricing depending on which day you choose to attend.

  

  Stay Close to the Action at Rosen Centre

  With all the fun happening at 2026’s MEGACON Orlando, you won’t want to waste a single second getting there. Make attending MEGACON an easy feat by staying at a hotel attached to where the fun is taking place!

  Rosen Centre Orlando is conveniently connected to the Orange County Convention Center West Building through a skybridge. It’s also a short walk across the street from the North and South buildings, so no matter what happenings you have going on this March at the OCCC, getting there quickly is one thing you won’t have to worry about.

  Enjoy top-of-the-line comfort, quality service, and outstanding amenities at an unbeatable price.