MEGACON ORLANDO

A slew of stars are now joining the celebrity lineup at pop culture convention MegaCon Orlando in March.

New numbers by Orange County for the month of May show tourist tax collections are up 65.8% compared to the same time last year.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Monster Jam World Finals returns to Orlando’s Camping World Stadium on May 21 and 22. The two-day event — billed as the biggest event of the season — will feature the best drivers and trucks in various competitions. Read: MegaCon Orlando returns: 9 things to knowThe event will also celebrate Monster Jam’s 30th anniversary and Grave Digger’s 40th anniversary. A schedule of events and ticket information for Monster Jam can be found here. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 7 Monster Jam comes to Camping World Monster Jam World Finals® returns to Orlando May 21-22 (WFTV)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

Things to Do Looking for something to do in Central Florida? The event runs from Thursday to Sunday. Click here to learn nine things about the event. SeaWorld’s Craft Beer FestivalSeaWorld is kicking off its Craft Beer Festival on Friday. Orlando Burger WeekOrlando Burger Week returns Wednesday and runs for an additional five days this year, through Aug. 25, offering $6 burgers plus gourmet blends, off-menu specialties and beer pairings.

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ORLANDO, Fla. — If you’re craving a juicy burger with toppings ranging from the conventional to the unique at a discount, Orlando has just the thing for you. Orlando Burger Week returns Wednesday and runs for an additional five days this year, through Aug. 25, offering $6 burgers plus gourmet blends, off-menu specialties and beer pairings. READ: MegaCon Orlando returns this week. Here are 9 things you need to knowThis year, 33 restaurants in Orlando and the surrounding communities will be offering their unique take on the burger. Burger Week revelers are encouraged to purchase sides and extras and to “tip like a pro.”READ: Popular Indian restaurant to open Lake Nona site, eyes 2 other locations©2021 Cox Media Group

MegaCon Orlando returns After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MegaCon Orlando returns this week to the Orange County Convention Center. It must be MegaCon Orlando time again. Billed as “the South East’s largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event,” MegaCon draws hundreds of thousands of people to the Orange County Convention Center. READ: Nursing conference canceled at Orange County Convention Center as COVID-19 cases surgeDon’t forget your costumes! Check out photos of MegaCon throughout the years below:Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 MegaCon Orlando returns After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MegaCon Orlando returns this week to the Orange County Convention Center.

Fans better watch the hair, stars from the popular 90s sitcom “Full House” will at MegaCon Orlando this year.

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Comic book and movie fans will have to adjust some plans as MegaCon Orlando recently announced it’s pushing its event back a few months. Initially scheduled for March 2021, event organizers announced Wednesday MegaCon will now take place in August. However, your friendly neighborhood MEGACON Orlando squad also secured back-up dates, just in case. For hotel reservations, MegaCon says ticketholders who have reserved rooms with one of their partnering hotels should contact them regarding personal plans. Until then, stay tuned for exciting updates as we work hard to put together an amazing show for you,” event organizers said.

click to enlarge Photo via MegaCon Orlando/Instagramclick to enlarge Screenshot of Orange County Convention Center's websiteclick to enlarge Screenshot of MegaCon Orlando's websiteMegaCon Orlando, the Southeast's largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming event, was postponed from April to June, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Even newer dates now published on the Orange County Convention Center's website Wednesday night indicated the popular event could be moved yet again, to much later in the year. That sure looks like a new date for MegaCon. (The new Limited Edition attendance limit was lowered to 25,000. In February, they added the voice actors behind "Halo" and "Super Mario Bros."Some of the scheduled stars had been rebooked for June, with MegaCon releasing artwork promoting the newer June dates.

ORLANDO, Fla. – MegaCon Orlando is moving its dates to early June due the coronavirus pandemic. The event, which had been scheduled for April 16-19, will now be held June 4-7 at the Orange County Convention Center. According to MegaCon’s website, all purchased tickets have been automatically transferred to the new dates. If you’ve already printed your e-ticket, please print your updated e-ticket,” a message on the site said. “If you’re unable to attend on the new dates, don’t worry.

ORLANDO, Fla – It’s down to the final weeks before the southeast’s largest fan convention returns to the Orange County Convention Center. On Wednesday, leaders said Matthew Lewis, who played Neville Longbottom in the “Harry Potter” films, will attend on Saturday and Sunday. “Karate Kid” stars Ralph Macchio, Martin Kove, and William Zabka were announced last week along with stars from Amazon’s “The Boys,” Karl Urban, Jessie T. Usher and Antony Starr. With growing fears from the coronavirus, several large conventions at the Orange County Convention center have cancelled recent events. MegaCon said on its website that the convention will go on as planned with a variety of extra precautionary health and safety measures.

MegaCon Orlando added three stars from the hit CW show and DC comics “Arrow” to the fan event this April. Fans will have the opportunity to meet Stephen Amell, on Saturday only, Katherine McNamara, on Saturday and Sunday, and Ben Lewis, on all three days of MegaCon. According to entertainment website IMDB, the show is based around the story of spoiled billionaire playboy Oliver Queen. He returns to Star City to fight crime, a hooded vigilante, after five years of being presumed dead and lost at sea. The three actors join a long list of celebrities already announced for this year’s event, which will also include panels, workshops and shops for fans to enjoy.

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ORLANDO, Fla – Mena Massoud is flying into MegaCon Orlando this year. The Canadian actor is best known for playing the lead role in Disney’s 2019 live-action “Aladdin,” and playing Tarek Kassar in Amazon’s “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan." According to the MegaCon’s website, Massoud will be making appearances at the convention on April 18 and 19. He will also be available for autographs and photo ops. Tickets are on sale now.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Were you saved by the bell? The cast of the hit 90s sitcom “Saved by the Bell” are getting back together at MegaCon Orlando this April. Stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez and Elizabeth Berkley will be making appearances and giving autographs and photos to fans. “Saved by the Bell,” which first aired in 1989, followed a group of friends who navigate through high school exams, relationships and breakups. MegaCon Orlando runs April 16 to 19 at the Orange County Convention Center.