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Megaplex membership & custom poster art giveaway!
General | Posted 12 years agoWe're giving away 1 free registration (or upgrade) for Megaplex 2014, and 3 more spots on Megaplex's poster art where your own character can be featured! We're asking folks to share their photos of Megaplex on Twitter or Facebook.
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Supersponsor poster slots are sold out
General | Posted 12 years agoAll of the poster slots are now filled. Thanks to our new Super/Giga Sponsors! You can still register as a SuperSponsor or higher, with the normal advertised benefits including access to the sponsor lounge and Guest of Honor lunch. Keep an eye out for announcements about upcoming promotions.
A special gift for our early supersponsors (SOLD OUT)
General | Posted 12 years agoUPDATE: All of the poster slots are now filled. Thanks to our new Super/Giga Sponsors! You can still register as a SuperSponsor or higher, with the normal advertised benefits including access to the sponsor lounge and Guest of Honor lunch. Keep an eye out for announcements about upcoming promotions.
The generosity of our Supersponsors really help Megaplex provide a fun and unique environment, and so we'd like to offer something special to those individuals who register as a Supersponsor or higher earlier in the year.
Many of our attendees are familiar with our colorful posters that we use as hall decor each year. Some of these posters have been placed in our charity auction and gone for more than $100 a piece. This year, YOUR CHARACTER can be included in the poster art! That's right, the first 12 individuals who register as a Supersponsor or higher for Megaplex 2014, can have their character included into the design of one of this year's posters. Depending on design, there can be up to 3 characters per poster. And since we place the full size posters in the charity auction, we will provide you with a smaller, personal copy so that you are guaranteed to have one! Oh, and we have not forgotten about those who have already registered at the Supersponsor or higher level. Your spots are already secure if you want them!
Does that sound sweet? You can help the convention, and be included in the poster art that will be used throughout this year's Megaplex! We have to give the artists time to create the best possible work. So please hurry, only the first 12 SuperSponsors and up can take advantage of this early bird registration special.
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The generosity of our Supersponsors really help Megaplex provide a fun and unique environment, and so we'd like to offer something special to those individuals who register as a Supersponsor or higher earlier in the year.
Many of our attendees are familiar with our colorful posters that we use as hall decor each year. Some of these posters have been placed in our charity auction and gone for more than $100 a piece. This year, YOUR CHARACTER can be included in the poster art! That's right, the first 12 individuals who register as a Supersponsor or higher for Megaplex 2014, can have their character included into the design of one of this year's posters. Depending on design, there can be up to 3 characters per poster. And since we place the full size posters in the charity auction, we will provide you with a smaller, personal copy so that you are guaranteed to have one! Oh, and we have not forgotten about those who have already registered at the Supersponsor or higher level. Your spots are already secure if you want them!
Does that sound sweet? You can help the convention, and be included in the poster art that will be used throughout this year's Megaplex! We have to give the artists time to create the best possible work. So please hurry, only the first 12 SuperSponsors and up can take advantage of this early bird registration special.
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6 months out! Megaplex news and updates
General | Posted 12 years agoWell everyone, we're already at the 6-month mark! We have some important announcements and reminders for you:
Have you pre-registered for the con and reserved your room? Reservations and Registration are open NOW. Don't forget, pre-registration saves you money AND time in line!
Also in our con store, we are selling the Bowling Shirts that we introduced at Megaplex 2013. You can order them online for pickup at the convention when you retrieve your badge.
If you haven't heard, our artist guests of honor this year are the ever-amazing Mary Mouse and TaniDaReal. They're excited to be a part of this year's events. We're already seeing some lovely artwork created by them exclusively for Megaplex!
Calling all artists and writers - Have a creative idea that you think is sweet enough for the Candy Factory? We'd love to feature your work in our Con Book! Details and submission info can be found here.
We have open staff positions in Con Security. If you're interested in joining our team, fill out a staff application.
We'll also be looking for volunteers for various roles, such as our dance competition. If you're interested in signing up to help out, please fill out this form for our volunteer coordinator. For every hour contributed, volunteers are offered $5 off registration for the following year, up to the full price of a 3 day attending membership.
Programming is now taking submissions for panels and events. Much of the programming at Megaplex happens because you, our attendees, are willing to take the time to host a panel, meet-and-greet, or workshop in a subject area that interests you. If you would like to request to host an event this year, please fill out the request form.
DJ submissions are now being accepted. If you would like to be considered as a DJ for one of our dances, please fill out the event request form.
Remember, event organizers and hosts are offered the same benefits as volunteers: $5 off next year's registration for each hour of your time, up to the full price of a 3 day attending membership, for every hour you host a panel, meet-and-greet or workshop.
If you have any questions or feedback for the convention, we're listening! Contact us by email or ask us questions on Twitter, Facebook or FurAffinity.
Have you pre-registered for the con and reserved your room? Reservations and Registration are open NOW. Don't forget, pre-registration saves you money AND time in line!
Also in our con store, we are selling the Bowling Shirts that we introduced at Megaplex 2013. You can order them online for pickup at the convention when you retrieve your badge.
If you haven't heard, our artist guests of honor this year are the ever-amazing Mary Mouse and TaniDaReal. They're excited to be a part of this year's events. We're already seeing some lovely artwork created by them exclusively for Megaplex!
Calling all artists and writers - Have a creative idea that you think is sweet enough for the Candy Factory? We'd love to feature your work in our Con Book! Details and submission info can be found here.
We have open staff positions in Con Security. If you're interested in joining our team, fill out a staff application.
We'll also be looking for volunteers for various roles, such as our dance competition. If you're interested in signing up to help out, please fill out this form for our volunteer coordinator. For every hour contributed, volunteers are offered $5 off registration for the following year, up to the full price of a 3 day attending membership.
Programming is now taking submissions for panels and events. Much of the programming at Megaplex happens because you, our attendees, are willing to take the time to host a panel, meet-and-greet, or workshop in a subject area that interests you. If you would like to request to host an event this year, please fill out the request form.
DJ submissions are now being accepted. If you would like to be considered as a DJ for one of our dances, please fill out the event request form.
Remember, event organizers and hosts are offered the same benefits as volunteers: $5 off next year's registration for each hour of your time, up to the full price of a 3 day attending membership, for every hour you host a panel, meet-and-greet or workshop.
If you have any questions or feedback for the convention, we're listening! Contact us by email or ask us questions on Twitter, Facebook or FurAffinity.
Accepting applications for con security
General | Posted 12 years agoMegaplex Security, affectionately known as "The Fuzz", is accepting applications for new team members. If you have a passion for the community, wish to help Megaplex as we experience new growth, and can be a strong, positive team player – our Security Chief would love to hear from you!
Megaplex security members must possess a respect for all attendees and fellow staff members, have an ability to take direction, and a passion for doing the right thing. You receive all staff member priviliges including access to the Sponsor Suite, complimentary convention membership, and most importantly, the satisfaction of knowing that you are part of helping to make Megaplex a safe and fun environment for everyone!
If you’d like to join "The Fuzz", please fill out our staff application form. (You will need to log into the Megaplex website first.)
Megaplex security members must possess a respect for all attendees and fellow staff members, have an ability to take direction, and a passion for doing the right thing. You receive all staff member priviliges including access to the Sponsor Suite, complimentary convention membership, and most importantly, the satisfaction of knowing that you are part of helping to make Megaplex a safe and fun environment for everyone!
If you’d like to join "The Fuzz", please fill out our staff application form. (You will need to log into the Megaplex website first.)
Megaplex hotel reservations are now open!
General | Posted 12 years agoHappy new year, furries!
Our hotel page is updated with all the info you need to book your room for Megaplex. That's right, hotel reservations are open right now!
We're excited to share that the negotiated room rate has been reduced to just $99/night! And parking is once again FREE for guests, up to two cars per hotel room. Visit our hotel page for booking information.
Have questions about rooming at the convention hotel? Visit the hotel website and our hotel FAQ for more info. If you still have questions please email us at mp-feedback@megaplexcon.org.
Our hotel page is updated with all the info you need to book your room for Megaplex. That's right, hotel reservations are open right now!
We're excited to share that the negotiated room rate has been reduced to just $99/night! And parking is once again FREE for guests, up to two cars per hotel room. Visit our hotel page for booking information.
Have questions about rooming at the convention hotel? Visit the hotel website and our hotel FAQ for more info. If you still have questions please email us at mp-feedback@megaplexcon.org.
Reminder - bowling shirts!
General | Posted 12 years agoIf you liked the Megaplex bowling shirts some of our staff was wearing last year, we're selling them in our con store. Orders received by 11/17 (this coming Sunday) can be shipped in time for Christmas. :)
https://megaplexcon.org/cart/
https://megaplexcon.org/cart/
Megaplex 2014 Registration and Bowling Shirts are available!
General | Posted 12 years agoExciting news! We have updated our registration process this year based on some of the demands we have seen in the past.
Some new things you can do with registration this year:
Register a friend along with yourself.
Register your entire family all at once, and pay for them all together.
Easier to purchase t-shirts separately from registration
More secure payment checkout process.
Also, due to popular demand we have opened up sales for Megaplex bowling shirts! These are the same types of shirts you may have seen Megaplex staff and attendees wearing around Megaplex 2013. (Order by November 17 to have the shirts delivered by Christmas!)
Proceed To Registration and Merchandise Sales!
Some new things you can do with registration this year:
Register a friend along with yourself.
Register your entire family all at once, and pay for them all together.
Easier to purchase t-shirts separately from registration
More secure payment checkout process.
Also, due to popular demand we have opened up sales for Megaplex bowling shirts! These are the same types of shirts you may have seen Megaplex staff and attendees wearing around Megaplex 2013. (Order by November 17 to have the shirts delivered by Christmas!)
Proceed To Registration and Merchandise Sales!
We're recruiting!
General | Posted 12 years agoThe Megaplex team is growing, and we'd like you to join us!
Megaplex Staff Application Form
Everyone bearing the title of "staff" is a dedicated member of our team who likes to really get involved with the convention. Staff members typically dedicate at least 8 hours of their time, each day of the convention. Certain roles require availability before or after the convention as well. As a staff member you will be added to our staff mailing list where you can lend your input and ideas as we plan and coordinate for the convention throughout the year.
Along with the warm fuzzy feeling that comes with helping, you'll also receive free attendance to the convention, access to the sponsor lounge, and a staff-exclusive shirt or garment that you can keep as a keepsake.
Megaplex Staff Application Form
Everyone bearing the title of "staff" is a dedicated member of our team who likes to really get involved with the convention. Staff members typically dedicate at least 8 hours of their time, each day of the convention. Certain roles require availability before or after the convention as well. As a staff member you will be added to our staff mailing list where you can lend your input and ideas as we plan and coordinate for the convention throughout the year.
Along with the warm fuzzy feeling that comes with helping, you'll also receive free attendance to the convention, access to the sponsor lounge, and a staff-exclusive shirt or garment that you can keep as a keepsake.
2014 hotel dates, new low room rate and more
General | Posted 12 years agoMegaplex would like to formally announce that we have secured our hotel dates and rates for Megaplex XIII: The Candy Factory!
We will be returning to the Marriott Orlando Airport! The convention dates are: July 25-July 27, 2014. And to make the Candy Factory an even sweeter place to be, we have negotiated a rate DECREASE for 2014! That's right, the same wonderful hotel will cost you LESS next year. We are
pleased to announce that hotel rooms will be available for $99 a night! Yes, you read that correctly...we have worked with the hotel to bring the convention's hotel rate under $100 a night! And parking will still be complimentary for all Megaplex attendees staying at the hotel!
The Marriott web site will be updated soon with our registration codes and room block...so look for announcements that you can start reserving hotel rooms soon!
We hope you will join us, and our Guests of Honor, Mary Mouse and Tani DaReal, for Megaplex XIII: The Candy Factory. It's going to be a sweet weekend!
http://www.megaplexcon.org/
We will be returning to the Marriott Orlando Airport! The convention dates are: July 25-July 27, 2014. And to make the Candy Factory an even sweeter place to be, we have negotiated a rate DECREASE for 2014! That's right, the same wonderful hotel will cost you LESS next year. We are
pleased to announce that hotel rooms will be available for $99 a night! Yes, you read that correctly...we have worked with the hotel to bring the convention's hotel rate under $100 a night! And parking will still be complimentary for all Megaplex attendees staying at the hotel!
The Marriott web site will be updated soon with our registration codes and room block...so look for announcements that you can start reserving hotel rooms soon!
We hope you will join us, and our Guests of Honor, Mary Mouse and Tani DaReal, for Megaplex XIII: The Candy Factory. It's going to be a sweet weekend!
http://www.megaplexcon.org/
Thanks for Rockin' at the Hop with Megaplex!
General | Posted 12 years agoMegaplex XII is now behind us. Once again, thank all of you for spending time with us for a rockin' weekend and helping make Megaplex XII the amazing event it was.
We broke in the new hotel quite nicely: This year our attendance skyrocketed to 821, and you helped us raise $4,038 for our charity, C.A.R.E. The fursuit parade snaked throughout the hotel 185 fursuiters long (87 on Sunday night).
We owe a very special thanks to our Guests of Honor, Tirrel and Fox Amoore for flying all the way from the UK to join our convention. We were thrilled to have such entertaining, talented and exciting guests among us. Once again, thank you both for spending the weekend with us.
We do value the opinions of our attendees. So we'd like to know what you think. What did you like? What can we do better? What would you
like to see? Please email us your feedback and let us know. This is your convention, and we'd like to know your opinion.
Missed some of the fun? Full videos of many of our main events will be posted to our permanent archives in a few weeks. In the mean time we have some video clips here. You can also peruse an online copy of our con book.
If you have pictures or video of Megaplex that you'd like to share, please help fill our archives! Instructions are here. Feel free to share videos with megaplexcon on YouTube and we'll add them to a playlist.
Planning is already underway for Megaplex 2014: The Candy Factory, a world of pure imagination! Joining us are our guests of honor Mary Mouse and Tani da Real! We'll be returning to the Orlando Airport Marriott on July 25-27, 2014, and we'll have many more announcements as the next convention approaches. Keep your eyes peeled right here for news! You can also keep in touch with us on Twitter, LiveJournal and our website.
We broke in the new hotel quite nicely: This year our attendance skyrocketed to 821, and you helped us raise $4,038 for our charity, C.A.R.E. The fursuit parade snaked throughout the hotel 185 fursuiters long (87 on Sunday night).
We owe a very special thanks to our Guests of Honor, Tirrel and Fox Amoore for flying all the way from the UK to join our convention. We were thrilled to have such entertaining, talented and exciting guests among us. Once again, thank you both for spending the weekend with us.
We do value the opinions of our attendees. So we'd like to know what you think. What did you like? What can we do better? What would you
like to see? Please email us your feedback and let us know. This is your convention, and we'd like to know your opinion.
Missed some of the fun? Full videos of many of our main events will be posted to our permanent archives in a few weeks. In the mean time we have some video clips here. You can also peruse an online copy of our con book.
If you have pictures or video of Megaplex that you'd like to share, please help fill our archives! Instructions are here. Feel free to share videos with megaplexcon on YouTube and we'll add them to a playlist.
Planning is already underway for Megaplex 2014: The Candy Factory, a world of pure imagination! Joining us are our guests of honor Mary Mouse and Tani da Real! We'll be returning to the Orlando Airport Marriott on July 25-27, 2014, and we'll have many more announcements as the next convention approaches. Keep your eyes peeled right here for news! You can also keep in touch with us on Twitter, LiveJournal and our website.
Megaplex Charity Poker Tournament - Friday @ 7 PM
General | Posted 12 years agoPlay cards with friends and help raise money for the C.A.R.E. foundaton! The charity poker tournament at Megaplex 2013 begins at 7:00 PM on Friday in Marco A. Follow the link below for the details and rules:
https://my.megaplexcon.org/poker
https://my.megaplexcon.org/poker
Help support C.A.R.E.! Donations needed for Charity Auction
General | Posted 12 years agoOnce again this year, Megaplex is pleased and honoured to have The C.A.R.E. Foundation as our charity. As in past years, our friends at C.A.R.E. are scheduled for a special presentation Sunday afternoon, allowing our membership to meet some of the many animals they have rescued. After the presentation, we will be holding our annual Charity Auction ... and that's where you come in! We're looking for artwork, memorabilia, collectables, and other merchandise that can be auctioned off to raise money for C.A.R.E. One hundred percent (100%) of all sales go to the charity. Help us make a difference by donating what you can!
A couple of rules :
1. All merchandise needs to be in saleable condition - clean, in good shape, all parts included, etc.
2. As the charity auction is an all-member event, all merchandise should be 'safe-for-work'. Basically, if you would need to drop a warning on it when posting to an art site, we'd have to decline it. (If you want to run something by us to see if it's okay, send CarlFox an e-mail.)
So, how to donate? Glad you asked...
1. We recommend bringing your donation with you to the convention, at which time you can drop it off at Registration or Con Ops. We'll have those locations identified on-site. Please try to get your donation to us on Friday, so we have time to determine what items will be auctioned in what order.
2. If you would like us to display what you're donating ahead of time (especially as pertains to artwork), please contact CarlFox. We'll be happy to post photos and artwork on our website and on FA.
3. If you cannot attend Megaplex this year, but would still like to donate merchandise, send CarlFox an e-mail to verify what address to send it to. Note, any mail-in donations must be received one week before the convention for logistical reasons.
Of course, if you cannot join us this year, but still would like to help, contact C.A.R.E. directly. They'll really appreciate it! If you have any Charity Auction questions not answered here, please contact CarlFox. Thank you for your help!
A couple of rules :
1. All merchandise needs to be in saleable condition - clean, in good shape, all parts included, etc.
2. As the charity auction is an all-member event, all merchandise should be 'safe-for-work'. Basically, if you would need to drop a warning on it when posting to an art site, we'd have to decline it. (If you want to run something by us to see if it's okay, send CarlFox an e-mail.)
So, how to donate? Glad you asked...
1. We recommend bringing your donation with you to the convention, at which time you can drop it off at Registration or Con Ops. We'll have those locations identified on-site. Please try to get your donation to us on Friday, so we have time to determine what items will be auctioned in what order.
2. If you would like us to display what you're donating ahead of time (especially as pertains to artwork), please contact CarlFox. We'll be happy to post photos and artwork on our website and on FA.
3. If you cannot attend Megaplex this year, but would still like to donate merchandise, send CarlFox an e-mail to verify what address to send it to. Note, any mail-in donations must be received one week before the convention for logistical reasons.
Of course, if you cannot join us this year, but still would like to help, contact C.A.R.E. directly. They'll really appreciate it! If you have any Charity Auction questions not answered here, please contact CarlFox. Thank you for your help!
Looking for a ride or room?
General | Posted 12 years agoHi folks,
Just a friendly reminder: If you're looking for a ride to Megaplex or a place to crash, or you are looking for guests or passengers with whom to share your weekend, be sure to keep an eye on our Room Share and Ride Share forums on our website:
Ride share forum
Room share forum
You'll need to log in before you can post to the forums.
Just a friendly reminder: If you're looking for a ride to Megaplex or a place to crash, or you are looking for guests or passengers with whom to share your weekend, be sure to keep an eye on our Room Share and Ride Share forums on our website:
Ride share forum
Room share forum
You'll need to log in before you can post to the forums.
Megaplex 2013 event (and DJ) schedule is up!
General | Posted 12 years agoThe Megaplex Bowling outing is now free!
General | Posted 12 years agoChange of plans for everyone joining us for fursuit-friendly bowling on Thursday night before the con. It's now FREE for all attendees!
Bowling details are here: https://my.megaplexcon.org/events/bowling
Bowling details are here: https://my.megaplexcon.org/events/bowling
Hotel convention rates end June 30
General | Posted 12 years agoJust a heads up - The convention rate will be available until the end of Sunday, June 30. If you haven't booked this is your last chance to do so at our special rate.
All hotel and booking info can be found at https://my.megaplexcon.org/hotel
Our room block has recently been expanded, so if you found that rooms were unavailable last week, please try again now.
All hotel and booking info can be found at https://my.megaplexcon.org/hotel
Our room block has recently been expanded, so if you found that rooms were unavailable last week, please try again now.
You're the One That I Want! (Video by Cerberus)
General | Posted 12 years ago
cerberusMegaplex Hotel room block expanded
General | Posted 12 years agoWe got word form the hotel that the room block has been expanded. If you haven't booked your room you can do so now.
If you booked at a higher rate than ours, send an email with your name and confirmation number to mp-feedback[at]megaplexcon.org and we can move you into the block at the correct rate.
The convention rate will be available until the end of Sunday, June 30.
If you booked at a higher rate than ours, send an email with your name and confirmation number to mp-feedback[at]megaplexcon.org and we can move you into the block at the correct rate.
The convention rate will be available until the end of Sunday, June 30.
One week left to pre-register for Megaplex!
General | Posted 12 years agoReminder: Online registration closes July 1 - that's one week left to pre-register and save.
https://my.megaplexcon.org/register
https://my.megaplexcon.org/register
2 vendor tables remaining in the Dealer's Den!
General | Posted 12 years agoAttention vendors: We still have 2 available tables remaining in the Dealer's Den!
Grab your table, and hurry - they are first-come first-serve.
[Dealer Table Info at megaplexcon.org]
Grab your table, and hurry - they are first-come first-serve.
[Dealer Table Info at megaplexcon.org]
Call for game room loans and help
General | Posted 12 years agoOur game room this year is coming together nicely! If you would like to contribute or loan equipment (games, systems, etc) please contact the staff at mp-gaming@megaplexcon.org. If you would like to join our game room staff you can also fill out a staff application at https://my.megaplexcon.org/staffapp . Thank you - we appreciate all the help we can get!
Announcing the Megaplex 2013 Fursuit Dance Competition!
General | Posted 12 years agoGet ready for the Megaplex 2013 Fursuit Dance Competition!
We’re working on making the competition better than ever this year. Check it out in the main ballroom Saturday at the convention.
Want to be part of the action? You’ll need to come to one of two auditions on Friday and Saturday. The rules for competing are below. (Please read them carefully!)
Dance Competition Rules: https://my.megaplexcon.org/sites/de....._comp_info.pdf
If you have any questions about the event you may email mp-dancecomp@megaplexcon.org.
We’re working on making the competition better than ever this year. Check it out in the main ballroom Saturday at the convention.
Want to be part of the action? You’ll need to come to one of two auditions on Friday and Saturday. The rules for competing are below. (Please read them carefully!)
Dance Competition Rules: https://my.megaplexcon.org/sites/de....._comp_info.pdf
If you have any questions about the event you may email mp-dancecomp@megaplexcon.org.
Event & DJ submissions are being accepted until June 15th
General | Posted 12 years agoHi folks,
We're extending our deadline for submissions for events, panels and DJs through to Saturday, June 15th. This is the same deadline as contributions for con book art and stories.
You can enter your submission using the form found here, and information on con book contributions is here.
Remember, time contributed for all panels and events counts as volunteer time!
We're extending our deadline for submissions for events, panels and DJs through to Saturday, June 15th. This is the same deadline as contributions for con book art and stories.
You can enter your submission using the form found here, and information on con book contributions is here.
Remember, time contributed for all panels and events counts as volunteer time!
Staff and Volunteer Openings Available for the Game Center
General | Posted 13 years agoFor all gamers who not only want to attend Megaplex, but also are interested in contributing to it, we have some openings available for the Megaplex Game Center. We welcome gamers across all types (console games, board games, card games, and the like) amongst all generations (1970s games all the way up to the current day). After logging in to the Megaplex site, you can fill out a staff application here.
And it isn't just extra hands that would be of great help: If you wish to contribute or loan equipment (such as displays, systems, controllers, game media, board and card games) please contact the staff to arrange for providing equipment. We know gaming is also a major part of a convention for many people that attend, so we would love your help to improve this portion of the convention considerably.
And it isn't just extra hands that would be of great help: If you wish to contribute or loan equipment (such as displays, systems, controllers, game media, board and card games) please contact the staff to arrange for providing equipment. We know gaming is also a major part of a convention for many people that attend, so we would love your help to improve this portion of the convention considerably.
