To MegaCon & Beyond: Nerd Out in Paradise

January 1, 2025

Begin the day in a tropical paradise with a margarita in hand as you unwind under the Florida sun by the lagoon pool. This sets the stage for you to deck yourself out as your favorite sci-fi or fantasy hero and join forces with your crew to this special event to meet celebrities from your favorite franchises from February 6th – 9th. Now is the time to plan the ultimate getaway at Margaritaville Cottages and Villas and let your inner fan geek out!

Embrace the Island State of Mind

Unpack your fandom gear in any of our cottages with up to 8 bedrooms and villas with up to 4 bedrooms; enough room for the whole gang to hope on the pop culture ride. Start the morning with a spa day that recharges for the day’s adventures. The afternoon is saved for games by the lagoon pool and tranquility in luxurious cabanas. Euphoria Fish House offers a taste of Orlando’s best seafood, and Salty Rim Bar & Grill brings the summer BBQ vibes to your winter retreat. Kick back on the balcony for a beautiful sunset and a view of firework shows from Orlando’s world-famous theme parks. The living room calls your name for a marathon of your top franchises featuring the celebrities you plan to add to your photo album the next day. Each night unwinds you from the day’s thrills while exciting you for what the next day has in store.

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Creating MegaCon Memories

Your 4-day cavalcade of fandom awaits at the Orange County Convention Center for this year’s MegaCon, where you cross off every item on your convention wish list.

Meeting the Stars

Superman fan dreams come true seeing both Smallville’s Tom Welling and Superman & Lois’s Tyler Hoechlin in the same building and having the chance to ask them what it was like playing the Man of Steel. With the final season of Stranger Things on the horizon, now is the perfect time to ask Millie Bobby Brown what’s in store for your favorite characters from the series. Doctor Who fans will see Matt Smith and Arthur Darvill reunite and reminisce on the adventures of the Eleventh Doctor. With appearances from Stephen Amell, Grant Gustin, Dolph Lundgren, and Andy Serkis, fans of all ages can rejoice for the ultimate panels. Anime geeks can join the fun with visits from voice actors starring in Dragonball, One Piece, My Hero Academia, and other beloved shounen series. Chat with Scott Snyder, Rafa Sandoval, Joe Quesada, Marco Checchetto, and other legends and up-and-comers in the comic book industry to learn how they put your favorite heroes in action with a stroke of a pen.

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Fun for the Fans

The convention floor buzzes with activity; you’re strutting down red carpets in cosplay, capturing selfies with fellow fans. Climb into iconic movie cars, the nostalgia hitting like a wave. Artists duel with their pens, their creations coming to life before your eyes. In the gaming zones, you’re either reliving your childhood with classic consoles or competing in the latest game battles, the shouts of victory echoing around you. Your collection of autographs and memorabilia grows, each item a testament to your weekend’s epic journey.

Adventures Continue at The Promenade

The fun doesn’t stop at MegaCon! Just a walk away from your cottage/villa is The Promenade at Sunset Walk, an entertainment center that keeps the adrenaline rushing for the whole weekend. Make new seafood fans out of your group at The Wharf (opens in a new tab) on Thursday, February 6th while grooving to greatest hits of Phil Collins & Genesis during the Turn it on Again Tribute Show (opens in a new tab). Your photo album welcomes new additions after you take the perfect shots of old school automobiles and cars designed after your favorite characters at Show Car Saturday Nights (opens in a new tab). Sunday-Latin-Sunday (opens in a new tab) is the perfect time to break out those moves you’ve been working on and challenge your friends to a salsa and merengue-off. Geek culture and sports culture come together for the Big Game on Sunday, February 9th, during the Promenade’s Big Game Watch Party (opens in a new tab) to cheer on your favorite football players as they compete for the dream of holding up the big trophy at the end of the night.

Geek culture shines under the bright sun of Orlando at this year’s MegaCon for an adventure best experienced with fellow nerds. The tranquility of our cottages/villas combined with the fun of our onsite activities get the rush started for a weekend full of fandom. Comic buffs, anime enthusiasts, gamers, and fans of all genres come face-to-face with the stars that bring their favorite characters and stories to life. The Promenade at Sunset Walk’s events keep the vibes going with fun that brings fans of all cultures together for nights to remember.

Book your MegaCon retreat with Margaritaville Cottages and Villas today for an experience that reminds you of the wonders and thrills of fandom.

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