MegaCon kicks off at Orange County Convention Center

ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35 ORLANDO) –MegaCon is a mix of characters from cartoons, comics, anime and even video games. To the outsider, it might look like a huge Halloween party.”I am a character from ‘Assassins Creed,’ the video game, and I custom make my own hidden blades,” said Steven Sepulveda.

Sepulveda spent big bucks on his costume.

“This costume came together within the last two years. It’s probably almost $1,000 worth of material that’s been put into this.  I’ve actually stitched all the leather with leather rope.”

While MegaCon isn’t usually considered a romantic place,  there was mega-love in the air.

“I got proposed to in the best way ever,” said Lindsey Sheffield.  “I had no idea. I always watch proposals and everything, and I get all teary over them, and I had no idea.”

Brandon Burchard couldn’t resist after dating Lindsey for seven years.

“I couldn’t think of a better way to propose. Just so many people surrounding me and everybody together. We love this stuff!”

The real treat at MegaCon is getting to meet interesting and colorful people. Where else can you hang out with the Joker, Robin, Bat Girl and even Wonder Woman?  It’s amazing.

We asked Wonder Woman to be truthful about her own outfit and how it made her feel/

“Really powerful, and really confident, and everyone knows who you are.”

It’s a little fantasy, with lots of fun.

“You get to escape realty for a couple of days,” said Porsche Smith.

MegaCon runs now through Sunday.

When: 1-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando
Cost: Online sales have closed. On-site tickets are $30 for one day and $70 for three days.
Call: 386-364-1826
Online: www.megaconvention.com