Review for #MegaConOrlando2019

I know I am very late with this article, so I apologize in advance to our readers, but especially to the lovely people at MegaCon. I was studying for my licensing exam and then dealing with a few health issues that were not fun at all. But, as promised, here it is, even if it is late. Better late than never ;)

In case I haven’t said this enough times before, MegaCon Orlando is definitely one of my favorite cons ever. It’s just so much fun! Not to mention it keeps growing and growing every year, to the point that it is now one of the largest of the country. It is no secret I am a geek and a fangirl, and at MegaCon I get to unleash those two sides of me completely and it’s considered absolutely normal there. Every year they bring amazing guests, there are spectacular cosplays, and incredible contests and parties. This con has nothing to envy any of the bigger and more famous cons because it has definitely got it all!

So, without further ado, here is my summary for MegaCon 2019 (that took place May 16-19, 2019 in the Orange County Convention Center).

Cosplays

I love walking towards and into any con because you see your favorite characters from different fandoms come to life and walking around everywhere, interacting with each other like you can only see at cons. In the real world, this is called cosplay. The dedication and love and time these fellow geeks put into their cosplay is nothing short of admirable (I say it because a- I have no patience or time to do this and b- no talent, so you guys have my biggest respect!). To be honest, if I were to post here every single amazing cosplay I see at MegaCon, it would be the never-ending article. So, unfortunately, I have to hand pick a few that really stood out and share them with you all.

This guy went ALL out with his cosplay of the T-1000 from Terminator 2: Judgement Day. How cool is this?!

As a big Potterhead, I had to include this incredible cosplay of the Malfoys with Bellatrix Lestrange (also, this will totally be me when I get older too!)

I couldn’t stop laughing when I saw this cosplay of Odin holding a baby Loki. I love it when they get creative

Seeing as Zachary Levi was present at this con (I will get to that in a bit), there were plenty of Shazams walking around. Here are some of the best ones we found

Shazam vs Superman (can we please have this happen in one of the movies? Mkthanks)

And Shazam Mary posing in front of a poster of her foster brother Shazam himself

Star Wars is always big at cons:

 This Disney Princess/Star Wars mashup was so dope!

As well as Disney cosplays:

I call this picture "Badass Princesses"

How amazing was this Maleficent one? Look at those wings!

Gender Bender Cuzco from “The Emperor’s New Groove”, one of my most favorite Disney movies that was so underrated (it’s hysterical, so I don’t know why it was so underrated!)

Maui!

Doctor Who cosplays are always present too, especially when David Tennant is also in attendance:

And finally, superheroes (Marvel and DC alike) can never be amiss:

The Panels

If you’ve read my covers for previous cons before, you’ll know the panels are my all-time favorite part of the cons! It brings out the fangirl in me and I love, love, love seeing my favorite celebrities just be themselves, answering fan questions, and just letting us bask in their glory. I didn’t attend to too many panels this year, but the few that I did, here are the pics I have:

David Tennant

I’ve seen David before and he was as amazing, gracious, funny, and sweet as always. He’s just so humble and shines his own glorious light on us all.

John Barrowman

I have lost count how many times I’ve seen John Barrowman in a con, but I can never ever tire of him. He is absolutely amazing, the best! He’s funny, he’s raw, he’s glittery and high-heeled fun!

Mike Colter

Ever since he came out in the first season of Jessica Jones, I developed a crush on this guy. I was so excited to meet him and go to his panel. He’s so sweet and his voice so soothing. He was also funnier than you’d expect. The last picture is of my photo-op with him. I asked him to please carry me (he IS Luke Cage after all) and he very graciously agreed to do it. Thank you again, Mike for making my dream come true!

The Goonies!

For any of us who grew up in the 80s, getting to see a Goonies panel was a dream come true! I am so happy to have been able to get to see them in person!

Last, but certainly NOT least. The highlight of my weekend and the main reason for me to have gone to the con:

Zachary Levi

Many people are just getting to know him now, him playing the titular character of his latest movie: Shazam and all, but I’ve been a big Zach fan for a while. When I went to San Diego Comic Con in 2014, one of my goals was to get into one of his panels or parties and, hopefully, get to see him in person. So this is a dream that has been 5 years in the making and, boy, was it worth the wait. Yes, he is as charming, and charismatic, and beautiful, and sweet, and goofy as you’ve seen him be in interviews. He only made me fall even more in love with him after he not only said he loved my shirt (which I specifically bought to take that pic with him!), but complied with my very silly picture request. I had never left a photo op feeling flushed and with my heart racing so hard and fast like I did that day. Ok, enough of my fangirling, enjoy the few good pictures I was able to get (he moves so much it is very hard to get a good picture of him!) and then of my picture with him at the photo-op booth.

Thank you for reading if you’ve made it this far!! 

Stay tuned for more coverage and some great con news coming up soon!

We're Going to #MegaConOrlando!

Another year, another MegaCon! And we are going once more! I honestly live to go to cons for they bring me so much joy! Chris Hardwick once said, "If the world was more like comic con, it would be a much better place" -and I couldn't agree more! I am very excited to be going back to one of my favorite cons and getting to see some what I know will be great panels, incredible cosplays, and all the art in the artist alley.

This year MegaCon Orlando does not disappoint! They are going ALL out with the celebrities they are bringing in. If you are a geek/nerd (now considered "fan of pop culture") and fangirl/boy, then get ready to check out this lineup because it is going to give you a nerdgasm, guaranteed!

Let's start with the fact that they're bringing one of the biggest stars of 2019:

Zacahary Levi, aka Shazam, himself! Of course I already bought my photo op ticket with him and I am oh-so-excited to get to see him again in person and this time get a picture with him. I know I will walk out of there with an engagement ring and announcing our wedding. I kid! But, seriously speaking, I really am excited to go to his panel and take a picture with him. I've been a Zach Levi fan for many years now because of his charity work and because of how down to earth and cool he is.

Next up is David Tennant! Who doesn't love DT? He's the most beloved Doctor, the best Detective Inspector, a total baddie in both the Harry Potter and Marvel (Jessica Jones) worlds, and now he's also the voice of Scrooge McDuck! Let's not forget he is one of the sweetest, nicest, kindest, most humblest celebs you'll ever meet. I had the absolute honor to meet him and take a pic with him last year (I went all the way from Miami to Denver just to meet him!), so I will not be taking another one with him, but I absolutely look forward to another panel with him. Maybe, just maybe I'll do another pic with him ;)

Billie Piper is a very beloved actress because she portrayed probably the most beloved companion in all of Doctor Who history: Rose Tyler. It's been many years since she's played Rose, she's been in other shows and movies, and she is still being asked questions about her time as the Doctor's companion. I've also seen her before and she really is as charming and sweet as you'd imagine. Can't wait to see her again!

I have lost count how many times I've seen John Barrowman in a con: I've been to his panels, have more than one photo op with him, and once I even ran into him walking around the con looking around in the artist alley. Yet, I can never tire of seeing him because he is an absolute blast! His panels are rated PG-13 and he usually comes out in heels and sings and dances and sparkles. I can't wait to see what he has in store for us this time!

If you know me, you know Harry Potter is my #1 fandom, so anything that is related to this fandom, I love. I was very excited when they announced that Dan Fogler was also coming to MegaCon Orlando because I can't wait to hear what he has to say about his experience in working in the franchise and of being the only muggle (or "non-maj") of the story.

Tyler Hoechlin is a super hottie whom I have had the pleasure of meeting before while doing an interview for Once Upon a Twilight. He was promoting a movie he was in called "Everybody Wants Some!!" and I can assure you he was an absolute delight.

(You can see him there on the far right of the pic)

A complete gentleman, funny, sweet, smart, and just even more gorgeous in person. I doubt he remembers me (this was in 2016!), but I sure look forward to seeing him again ;)

I've been wanting to meet this giant, delicious man for a while now. I was very sad to see Luke Cage being canceled (Netflix, you failed!) because I really liked it and where it was going. I especially like Mike Colter, who portrays the title character and who is so yummy! This guy I do want to get a pic with because I've been wanting one since he first started going to cons! I really can't wait for him to carry me -or something like that!

Lastly, but certainly NOT least...the most amazing part for us old school nerds:

The cast of Back to the Future will be there!!! They are having a very special event in which you can meet the cast and spend an evening with them. There's also special photo ops with them. I'm a little bummed out there will not be a panel with them, but it's more than understandable and I am just happy they will be around.

There you have it. The people I am most excited to see at this year's MegaCon! The fangirl in me is squeeing like crazy and clapping from excitement. I really cannot wait to be back in MegaCon!

Have you gotten your tickets yet? You are still on time, it is a little less than 2 weeks away and you have a chance of getting tickets to this fantastic event. Hope to see you there!!

MegaCon Tampa Bay Is This Weekend!

This weekend coming up is the second MegaCon in Tampa Bay and Once Upon a Twilight will be there to cover it! Make sure you stay tuned for the recap (also make sure you follow us on Instagram to watch our story throughout the weekend!). We are so incredibly excited to be covering this con for you guys and to get to see some of the guests that are attending, what cosplays the fans come up with, and hopefully some of the after parties and events, too. 

Last year, their first ever, they had none other than David Tennant! And, also, Billie Piper! I personally couldn't attend, but it must've been so amazing to see the 10th Doctor and Rose together again!! This year, though, we are having plenty of Doctor Who actors attend too! We are having the always amazing and fabulous John Barrowman 

and the amazing lady who played my favorite character in the show: River Song, Alex Kingston. I've seen them both before, but I can never ever get enough of them.

Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes will also be attending! Jay and Silent Bob together once more! I can't wait for that panel! It's going to be so much fun! I actually met Kevin Smith once in San Diego Comic Con, and he's a super sweet and down to earth guy. 

Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin) and Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas) from Stranger Things will be there. This fandom has quickly become a big one with a huge following (me included!), and, even though I've seen these two before, it'll be so much fun to see them again! They were such a blast in the panel I saw them at last time (MegaCon Orlando in May of this year). 

Ian Somerhalder is also attending! I can never get enough of this guy! I've seen him about 3-4 times, yet I can never grow tired of him (because who can get enough of those gorgeous eyes?). He's such a gorgeous and special human being, inside and out. This time, though, I am getting my photo op with him (I couldn't last time I saw him). PS: Paul Wesley was signed up, but cancelled...yet again. He did the same thing for MegaCon Orlando in May. I am mad at him now!

But, the best news of all! Stan Lee is coming back to Florida and he's going to be helping raise funds to help the victims of hurricane Irma down in the keys. In light of the recent natural disaster, Stan Lee will auction off experiences and items that money cannot buy, including a one-on-one meal with Stan The Man himself, and artwork from his personal collection. The auction will happen on Friday, September 29 during his panel at MegaCon Tampa Bay. 

I can't wait to see if they announce more guests! In any case, the ones going are already amazing! I am so stoked for this weekend, you guys have no idea!

See you guys there!

(Don't forget to get your tickets, if you haven't already!)