March 19 - 22, 2026

Orange County Convention Center

MEGACON Orlando

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AFTER HOURS ATTRACTIONS

The party doesn’t stop when the showfloor closes. We have a ton of After Hour events to keep the fun going all night long. Stay up-to-date with our After Hours events by signing up for the MEGACON Orlando e-newsletter.

Exclusive After-hours Event at Universal Orlando Resort

Get ready for one of the biggest parties MEGACON Orlando has ever thrown reserved exclusive areas within Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida just for you. All night long you'll have unlimited access to the incredible rides and attractions in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™ and Diagon Alley™, along with Jurassic World VelociCoaster, TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man® and more.

DATE: Friday, March 20, 2026
TIME: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Early access to Universal Studios Florida
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Early access to Universal Islands of Adventure
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM After-hours exclusive access to Universal Studios Florida
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM After-hours exclusive access to Universal Islands of Adventure
LOCATION: Universal Orlando Resort
PRICE: $109 (includes free parking after 6 PM and a $25 Universal Orlando Gift Card)

COMICS XPLOSION

Thursday, March 19 from 9 PM - 12 AM | Dave & Busters
Address: 8986 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819


Get ready for an epic live art showdown at Dave & Busters. Watch iconic comic artists go head-to-head as they bring your fave characters to life on canvas. The best part? When the creative dust settles, you can snag these one-of-a-kind masterpieces and take home a piece of the action.

ANIME AFTER DARK

Friday March 20, 7-10 PM
Saturday March 21, 7-10 PM

Two nights. One epic after-hours hangout. Join us Friday and Saturday for the ultimate anime celebration at MEGACON Orlando. Entry is included with your Friday, Saturday, 4-Day, VIP, or Ultimate badge.

MEGACON ORLANDO OFFICIAL KICKOFF PARTY

Thursday, March 19 from 5 PM - 2 AM | IceBar Orlando
Address: 8967 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

Kick off the fandom weekend with us as we take over the coolest spot on I-Drive—ICEBAR Orlando, produced by Moshi. With the world’s largest permanent ice bar, an outdoor block party, DJs, go-go dancers, bars, drink and food specials, free parking, and a $100 bar tab for best cosplay, this is how you set the tone for your weekend vibes.

LORD OF THE RAVES

Friday, March 20 from 9 PM - 2 AM | 3NINE at Rosen Plaza
Address: 9700 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819


Attention adventurers, you are hereby summoned to Sonicboombox’s very first MEGACON Orlando afterparty. Unite for an unforgettable night of singing and dancing to Middle-earth anthems presented by our musical heralds, DJ Dimi, DJ Washburn, and more. A bar full of hearty ales and libations awaits, as well as a magical photobooth to memorialize the night, plus more surprises to be revealed. All are welcome, provided you are of 21 years of age.

Badge of MEGACON Orlando not required. Outside food and drink shall not pass. Please leave prop weaponry at your lodgings.

Admission: $35 at door – get your ticket online in advance to save.

OFFICIAL MEGACON ORLANDO Y2K AFTER-PARTY

Saturday, March 21 from 9 PM - 2 AM | Rosen Centre – Executive Ballroom
Address: 9840 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819


BRB, we’re getting ready to party like it's 2006 with Senpai Squad. Our DJ sets by Kotori, HYPERLOCK, DJ Washburn are about to make the night feel like an early-2000s anime opening theme. Compete in a cosplay contest for amazing prizes including Disney tickets and cash prizes and snap a pic with your clique in a photo booth. To make things even more totally fetch, we’re handing out limited Y2K-themed freebies, free Senpai Squad merch for our first 100 partiers, and paid parking on-site. Gotta be 21+ to get in, duh.

Props? As if. Leave those at your crib. No MEGACON Orlando badge required. Just text your top 8 and we’ll see you on the dancefloor.

Admission: $25.00