MegaCon Orlando supercharges Orange County Convention Center

ORLANDO, Fla. — The annual MegaCon Orlando convention is taking over the Orange County Convention Center this weekend.

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When the doors opened for MegaCon the crowd flooded in.

A colorful wave of wings, lightsabers, and anime wigs washed over the annual event.

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MegaCon is a pop culture explosion that attracts fans from across the country.

Organizers say close to 20,0000 people will attend MegaCon this year.

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The passion for comics, figurines and science fiction also fuels a boost in tourism tax dollars.

Hotels are booked solid and restaurants on International Drive see lines out the door.

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Tourism experts project MegaCon to generate more than $205 million in economic impact.

From thrilling panels to celebrity lookalikes, MegaCon ignites imaginations and creates unforgettable memories.

More information on MegaCon 2024 can be found here.

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