Tips for Attending Megacon in Orlando

Megacon, one of the biggest sci-fi, fantasy, and superhero conventions, occurs in Orlando every year. It’s important that you plan ahead to ensure you have as much fun as possible. Tens of thousands of people will descend on the city, all confined to the area of the Orange County Convention Center. A bit of planning can ensure that you have a great time.

Book Your Hotel

To avoid having to walk or get stuck in the massive amounts of traffic, you will want to explore hotels near Orlando Convention Center. This way, you’ll only have to walk a short distance. Booking at least a few months out from Megacon is important so you can be sure that you have a room.

The Hyatt Place Orlando/Convention Center is very close by. It offers modern rooms, 24/7 dining, a pool, and more. Avanti International Resort and Rosen Plaza are near the convention center, too, providing you with accessibility. It’s all about the features. Explore what the hotel has to offer to ensure that you and your guests have everything that you need.

 

Make Reservations When Possible

While there are a lot of great restaurants up and down International Drive, they can fill up quickly during the days that Megacon is going on. Especially if you’re in a large group, don’t hesitate to make reservations as far in advance as possible so that you can be sure you have a place to eat. Some of the top places that take reservations in the area include Cooper’s Hawk, The Capital Grille, Café Tu Tu Tango, and Spencer’s for Steak and Chops. Of course, you can also choose to eat at the restaurant inside of your hotel.

Dress Up

One of the best ways to stand out (in a bad way) at Megacon is by not dressing up. Plan on dressing up (or donning some cosplay) so that you can enjoy more of the excitement. You may find that more people approach you when you are in a cosplay costume. This can be a superhero, a villain, a character from anime, or anything else. Don’t feel as though you have to conform to any standard.

There are a lot of tips for Megacon that can help you to fit in. Don’t hesitate to take lots of pictures. You may also want to bring cash so that you can shop with the vendors without missing out if they don’t take credit cards.

Consider Transportation

Although Orlando is a huge city, it’s not known for offering amazing public transportation. It’s a good idea to be as close to the convention center as possible. You may also want to explore the transportation in Orlando so that you know your options. If you stay anywhere on International Drive, you may want to take advantage of the I-Ride Trolley. It will make it easier for you to get where you want to go without having to deal with parking.

In the end, it all comes down to planning ahead. The area around the convention center gets very crowded for Megacon. You don’t want to miss out on all of the fun because you had to stay at a hotel too far away or you’re stuck in traffic.