Megaplex 2014 Con Experience
11 years ago
Much like Last year when I wrote the journal detailing my first fur con experience. I will once again write up a journal about all the experiences and events that happened to me on my second trip to the most wonderful of places known as Megaplex in Orlando Florida.
The trip started on Wednesday when my very good and very dear friends
bpanthress,
puckthezennec, and
javameerkat showed up at my house. BPanthress had driven all the way from Missouri to come attend megaplex as her first kind of official Furcon, I helped her with funds and on the first night they were here we all went to the beach. It was a blast BPanthress having never been to the ocean before had an amazing time and afterwards took her to a nearby restaurant where she had freshly caught seafood and a proper key lime pie!
Thursday we woke up at dawn and watched the sunrise over the ocean from the hotel balcony and a walk along the shore. We took a few photos of Raxi before loading up into the cars and making our way towards Orlando. I rode with BP and got to the hotel at around 3pm. Not much happened on Thursday until the convention opened for registration. Thursday alone almost had more people registered then the entire amount of people that attended the year before. Last year around 800 people attended megaplex, this year was 1200 attendees. Thursday night was the bowling, got to see and chat with a few suiters though I didnt go to the bowling event. I met James Blackwell
hassonassassin for the first time in person Thursday night, having finally reached the hotel he was to be rooming with me and BP.
Friday morning started with us all going to opening ceremonies. The Convention staff detailing the various activities, guests of honor (MaryMouse and TanidaReal) Etiqutte and such for the weekend. During the opening ceremonies it was also revealed that if we could reach certain milestones of donations to charity that KP would wear the pink bunny pajamas from a Christmas story. By the end of opening ceremonies Donations for the C.A.R.E Fonudation had already reached a thousand dollars, and ensured KP would be wearing the bunny suit all Friday, eventually enough money was raised to keep himin the suit for the entire convention, culminating in a total of over 10,000 dollars being raised for charity. (Yay Furries!) I attended
VitaiSlade Finance panel which was quite good and very informative. Also I wore my tail for the very first time, That was such an interesting experience, I was a little embarrassed at first feeling kind of silly but the more I wore the more it felt like a part of me and all the compliments I received from everyone about it. By the end of the con I think I had worn it for well over 80% of the time I was there and it makes me all the more yearn to have a full partial for next year at least. For those that saw my huge gator tail and those who complimented or commented on it Thank You ^_^ It meant a lot to me, and I have never been so happy as when I was wearing it and being silly.
Oh God there was so much stuff I don’t even think I can remember all of it.
Saturday I attended quite a few panels. Mainly Puck the Zennecs panels and was handling for
Raxi_Puppy in fursuit. I got to watch the fursuit parade and the dance competition which was full of super talented dancers. Whom many of which you can find their dances over on youtube but special shout out to Huggles who is just awesome in general.
Sunday I helped with the Sofurry.Com Meet and greet panel since, for those who aren’t aware. I am a SoFurry staff member, Chat Moderator to be precise. It was a good time and wonderful meeting the people who wished to know more about the website as well as meet the staff and listen to future projects and goals. Later in the day went and watched the pawpets show and closing ceremonies and spent the rest of the evening wearing my tail around and talking to friends.
Monday Myself, BPanthress, Puck, and James all finally parted ways. BP and Puck drove me home where we hung out a bit longer, going to the beach again and hanging out. We went out to eat at outback and had one last amazing hoorah before they had to leave.
All in all it was an utterly mind blowing trip, something that I am ever so glad I have made into a yearly event for me. Megaplex is an incredible con hosted and staffed by amazing people and many many awesome attendees. If you’ve enevr been to a furcon Id highly recommend going to Megaplex, and if you do go, never be afraid to come say hey to a derpy silly albino alligator ^_^
Also if there is anyone or anything I forgot of particular note please comment and remind me.. So much was gonig on its increibly difficult to remember. And please comment, share your thoughts, or your own experiences Id love to hear them.
The trip started on Wednesday when my very good and very dear friends



Thursday we woke up at dawn and watched the sunrise over the ocean from the hotel balcony and a walk along the shore. We took a few photos of Raxi before loading up into the cars and making our way towards Orlando. I rode with BP and got to the hotel at around 3pm. Not much happened on Thursday until the convention opened for registration. Thursday alone almost had more people registered then the entire amount of people that attended the year before. Last year around 800 people attended megaplex, this year was 1200 attendees. Thursday night was the bowling, got to see and chat with a few suiters though I didnt go to the bowling event. I met James Blackwell

Friday morning started with us all going to opening ceremonies. The Convention staff detailing the various activities, guests of honor (MaryMouse and TanidaReal) Etiqutte and such for the weekend. During the opening ceremonies it was also revealed that if we could reach certain milestones of donations to charity that KP would wear the pink bunny pajamas from a Christmas story. By the end of opening ceremonies Donations for the C.A.R.E Fonudation had already reached a thousand dollars, and ensured KP would be wearing the bunny suit all Friday, eventually enough money was raised to keep himin the suit for the entire convention, culminating in a total of over 10,000 dollars being raised for charity. (Yay Furries!) I attended

Oh God there was so much stuff I don’t even think I can remember all of it.
Saturday I attended quite a few panels. Mainly Puck the Zennecs panels and was handling for

Sunday I helped with the Sofurry.Com Meet and greet panel since, for those who aren’t aware. I am a SoFurry staff member, Chat Moderator to be precise. It was a good time and wonderful meeting the people who wished to know more about the website as well as meet the staff and listen to future projects and goals. Later in the day went and watched the pawpets show and closing ceremonies and spent the rest of the evening wearing my tail around and talking to friends.
Monday Myself, BPanthress, Puck, and James all finally parted ways. BP and Puck drove me home where we hung out a bit longer, going to the beach again and hanging out. We went out to eat at outback and had one last amazing hoorah before they had to leave.
All in all it was an utterly mind blowing trip, something that I am ever so glad I have made into a yearly event for me. Megaplex is an incredible con hosted and staffed by amazing people and many many awesome attendees. If you’ve enevr been to a furcon Id highly recommend going to Megaplex, and if you do go, never be afraid to come say hey to a derpy silly albino alligator ^_^
Also if there is anyone or anything I forgot of particular note please comment and remind me.. So much was gonig on its increibly difficult to remember. And please comment, share your thoughts, or your own experiences Id love to hear them.
You are such a friendly and helpful guy too, glad the fandom has you.
*Blushes sheepishly* Awwe and thank you heh, I try, I like to be helpful and friendly, meeting new people and making people smile.