Convention schedule
Megaplex 2015
Thursday, July 30, 2015
4 eventsBOWLING!
Our traditional off-site Bowling Outing continues for Megaplex 2015. This is a fursuit-friendly outing with an indoor changing area for fursuiters, and plenty of water available. However, it’s not just for fursuiters - any and all attendees of Megaplex are welcome to participate.
KICK-OFF CELEBRATION DANCE PARTY - ShardTheBat
Join us in the main ballroom every night for some amazing dances featuring a stellar lineup of DJs from across the globe.
KICK-OFF CELEBRATION DANCE PARTY - Stryder
Join us in the main ballroom every night for some amazing dances featuring a stellar lineup of DJs from across the globe.
Friday, July 31, 2015
32 eventsKICK-OFF CELEBRATION DANCE PARTY - Edge
Join us in the main ballroom every night for some amazing dances featuring a stellar lineup of DJs from across the globe.
REGISTRATION OPENS
ARTIST ALLEY
Artist Alley is first come first serve. Tables will fit 2 artists each. No fee to use, but if you leave for a period of time you lose your spot.
OPENING CEREMONIES
Kick off the Con in style at the Opening Ceremonies and meet the staff, board and Guest of Honor!
FUR SHOOT
Get pictures of you with the Megaplex theme and props. (in suit and out of suit) Walk-ins welcome Accepting 7-8 groups by reservation as well
MEET THE GUEST OF HONOR
Join your host, Kuddlepup, and our special guest Fizz Otter for an informal (and possibly humorous!) discussion of his involvement in the fandom, projects on which he has worked, and other areas of interest. The audience will have an opportunity to ask questions as well!
VIDEO GAME ROOM
TABLE TOP GAME ROOM
HEADLESS LOUNGE
DEALER'S DEN
MUSIC FURS MEET & GREET
Do you love making music, or even just some noise? Have an interest in instruments? If tickling the ivories tickles your fancy or strings are your thing, come rock out with some like-minded critters! Caution: impromptu jamming may happen!
OVERCOMING SOCIAL ANXIETY
Why do some people seem more naturally sociable than others? An open discussion about how we see ourselves compared to how others see us, and how you can feel more comfortable meeting new people.
HOW TO GET PUBLISHED
Learn how to navigate the submission process so you can get your stories published.
AUDIO/VIDEO 101
A basic look into A/V and applying tech in a safe and effective manner.
SONGWRITING 101
There's more to writing a song than slapping a bunch of lyrics over four chords. Join us for a discussion on how to turn your ideas into catchy songs everyone wants to hear!
PERSONAL FINANCE 101
Join Vitai Slade as he talks about how to live more on less, the cost of materialism, net worth, credit, loans, budgeting, expenses, and retirement planning.
THIS IS YOUR STORY HOUR
What happens when you take Mad Libs, Pictionary, a whacked out storyteller, a furry audience, and a crew of cartoon artists...and put them together in one room? You get Your Story hour! Watch and laugh as a group of our talented artists illustrate a story that our host and members of the audience create on the spot! Every minute or two, a new artist will begin quickly drawing an image based on the input from the host and the audience, and each artist will do multiple drawings! Once the story is complete, we will recap the story and show the artists' illustrations! Definitely fun, definitely crazy, and we definitely don't know what they story will turn out like...but you can find out by joining us for this new madcap event! Hosted by Kuddlepup and Dingoroo.
DESSERT SOCIAL and POOL PARTY
Join us for a mouth-watering selection of sweet treats and poolside fun. (Dessert will be served in the Capri Ballroom in case if inclement weather.)
UNCLE KAGE’S STORY HOUR
It's Uncle Kage, lots of personal stories, and we're pretty sure there will be wine involved somehow. It's the Story Hour that captivates thousands at conventions around the globe. And he's coming back to Megaplex, to thrill us with more stories and a whole lot of laughter.
CAR ENTHUSIASTS MEET & GREET
Come get to know other Furs who share your fascination of motor vehicles.
SCIENCE FURS MEET & GREET
Do you love to talk physics? Or want to take to take a break from applied biology to discuss its science? If chemistry puns are your thing, meeting some like-minded critters may just be the solution!
FURSUIT DANCE COMPETITION AUDITIONS
Want to compete in the big show on Saturday evening? First you have to audition. See the posted guidelines for all the details.
BOSS MONSTER TOURNAMENT
If you love classic video games then Boss Monster is for you. This card game pits 2-4 players in a competition to build the ultimate dungeon. Players compete to lure and destroy hapless adventurers, racing to outbid one another to see who can build the most enticing, treasure-filled dungeon. The goal of Boss Monster is to be the first Boss to amass ten Souls, which are gained when a Hero is lured and defeated — but a player can lose if his Boss takes five Wounds from Heroes who survive his dungeon.
RAISING PYGMY GOATS
Goats are often an incredibly under-appreciated species but can be amazingly unique companions. Come learn about what it takes to raise pygmy goats, what you can expect from them as a pet, and some of the fun experiences we have had with them over the past two years.
ART JAM
A casual group setting for drawing and critique, GoldenDruid will visit tables to share tips, encouragement, and her own experiences. Fun atmosphere to network with fellow artists!
DANCE PARTY - F.Aux
Join us in the main ballroom every night for some amazing dances featuring a stellar lineup of DJs from across the globe.
INFLATABLE ANIMALS MEET & GREET
The giant inflatable animals return again this year! Swing by and say hello, learn how to buy these toys, ask questions, get your picture taken, or just give some squeakies hugs.
DANCE PARTY - Deke
Join us in the main ballroom every night for some amazing dances featuring a stellar lineup of DJs from across the globe.
PROGRAMMING and TECHNOLOGY MEET & GREET
Did you dream in code last night? Are you a scalie that likes Python? Or maybe you just want to show off your home server cluster. Either way, come network with some like-minded critters, literally!
ULTIMATE WEREWOLF
Your quiet little 16th century village has suddenly become infested with some very unfriendly werewolves...can you and the other villagers find them before they devour everyone? Each player has an agenda: hunt down the werewolves as a villager, or, if you're a werewolf, convince the other villagers that you're innocent as you devour them one by one each night.
Karaoke
Come show off your singing abilities, or lack of singing abilities, in our annual late-night Karaoke event! Running both Friday and Saturday nights!
DANCE PARTY - Rotten Robbie
Join us in the main ballroom every night for some amazing dances featuring a stellar lineup of DJs from across the globe.
Saturday, August 01, 2015
39 eventsJ.R. AFTER DARK
JR, founding member of the Funday Pawpet Show and host of the PoinkCast, brings another round of stories and observations from an entirely oddball life. Not safe for most people, pets or impressionable household objects, but you only live once, right?
DANCE PARTY - Chexy
Join us in the main ballroom every night for some amazing dances featuring a stellar lineup of DJs from across the globe.
DANCE PARTY - KAiZA
Join us in the main ballroom every night for some amazing dances featuring a stellar lineup of DJs from across the globe.
REGISTRATION OPENS
VIDEO GAME ROOM
ARTIST ALLEY
Artist Alley is first come first serve. Tables will fit 2 artists each. No fee to use, but if you leave for a period of time you lose your spot.
TABLE TOP GAME ROOM
BREAK THE ICE
Come laugh along with Puck's crazy wild sense of humor and learn how making friends and meeting new people is easier than you thought!
RHUBARB & COSMIK: THE SONGS YOU HATE!
Sure, most of your favorite bands have one or two annoying tunes you're forced to sit through. But an entire set? Rhubarb and Cosmik have gathered a list of your most-hated requests, and will play them all down to the #1 most despised song in the fandom - and you might just love these versions! Booing and catcalls allowed; please, no throwing tomatoes.
MASCOTTING 101
A seminar for beginners on how to become a Mascot.
COMING OUT OF THE SUITCASE
Join friends in open discussion about being a furry, whether or not we are open about it or not, and how we came out/haven't come out. Participation is open to everyone.
DEALER'S DEN
FUR SHOOT
Get pictures of you with the Megaplex theme and props. (in suit and out of suit) Walk-ins welcome Accepting 7-8 groups by reservation as well
HEADLESS LOUNGE
SUPER SPONSOR LUNCHEON
Enjoy lunch with our Guests of Honor, key staffers and your fellow super-sponsors. Not yet a super-sponsor? You can still upgrade at the registration desk!
CON ETIQUETTE 101
Laugh along with Puck while learning how to behave, how to act around suiters, how to act around humans, and most importantly, how to NOT get us kicked out of hotels.
FURSUIT DANCE COMPETITION AUDITIONS
Want to compete in the big show on Saturday evening? First you have to audition. See the posted guidelines for all the details.
FURSUIT PHOTO and PARADE
It’s the annual fursuit parade! We’ll begin with a group photo, then watch the suiters strut their stuff - a perfect photo opportunity for everyone. Lineup begins at 12:30. At 1pm, the photo will be taken, and the parade will kick off.
SWORDS and ARMOUR MEET & GREET
Do you spend your weekends in armour, hitting your friends with sticks? Enjoy LARPing? If your fursuit isn't complete without garb, come mingle with some like-minded critters!
WORKING IN SPECIAL EFFECTS
An in-depth view of the work, philosophy and motivation that goes in to working in the physical effects realm and suggestions toward getting started if you are interested in pursuing work in this field. This panel will include an open-ended Q&A session at the end.
XENOMORPHOLOGY OF ALIEN WORLDS
Everyone is invited to explore their favorite fictional world to create new critters into existence! Artists, authors, creators welcome.
JAPANESE GAME SHOW EXPERIENCE
The return of the infamous "Japanese Game Show Experience"! Part game show, party variety show, all fun! Come join in celebrating its fourth year in a row, exclusively at Megaplex!
CHARITY POKER TOURNAMENT
Please join other poker enthusiasts for a 1-day charity poker tournament. The tournament will be a no limit, Texas Hold 'Em game with all proceeds being donated to the C.A.R.E. Foundation. Support the charity and have fun in the process!
SUPER SMASH BROTHERS TOURNAMENT
Megaplex is proud to bring back the popular SSB tournament, this time larger than ever. We're running Project M and you're able to BYOC. See the Video Gaming Room for more information and signup.
HUSKY IN DENIAL - IN CONCERT!
Husky In Denial sings about thieves and werewolves. Don't miss the premiere of a brand-new music video at the end of this live set!
SHORT STORY WRITING
Writing a short story is different from writing a novel; you don't have the time to build your characters like you do in a novel, but you still want them to grow. This panel will focus on how to tell a good story in a under 10,000 words.
SENTINELS OF THE MULTIVERSE
Superhero Cooperative Card game where you play as hero, part of a 5 man squadron of heroes, sent to defeat a self-played Villain, on a hostile environment. Introducing it first, then play the game!
FURSUIT DANCE COMPETITION
It's the dance competition.
Introduction to Furoticon (18+ Only)
Learn how to play one of the hottest collectable trading card games in the fandom! Demo decks will be made available to anyone who doesn't already have cards. Feeling competitive? Stop by the Tail Kiss Studio Dealer Table to sign up for our tournament – have fun and win prizes!
TO ABSENT FRIENDS
As we celebrate this year's con, we also pause to remember those who are no longer with us. To our absent friends: You are missed, you are loved, and you are not forgotten.
BABY and KID FURS MEET & GREET
A friendly gathering for baby furs, kid furs, caretakers, and those who just want to learn more.
ART OF LASER ENTERTAINMENT
An in-depth explanation of how laser projection technology works, including a live demonstration of various effects and a brief Q&A session.
WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
An improv show featuring some of the most famous games from Whose Line plus a couple of new ones! Games include: Let's Make a Date, Unlikely Superheroes and Scenes from a Hat. Hosted by Nate Nill.
COMEDY OPEN MIC HOUR (18+ ONLY)
Everyone has a joke or two! Maybe you have a funny story to share? Making people laugh is awesome, so why not get up in front of a friendly crowd and try out some material? It'll be fun!
DANCE PARTY - Firr
Join us in the main ballroom every night for some amazing dances featuring a stellar lineup of DJs from across the globe.
KARAOKE
Come show off your singing abilities, or lack of singing abilities, in our annual late-night Karaoke event! Running both Friday and Saturday nights!
ULTIMATE WEREWOLF
Your quiet little 16th century village has suddenly become infested with some very unfriendly werewolves...can you and the other villagers find them before they devour everyone? Each player has an agenda: hunt down the werewolves as a villager, or, if you're a werewolf, convince the other villagers that you're innocent as you devour them one by one each night.
PUCK: NO HOLDS BARRED (18+ ONLY)
Once you hear Puck rage on the fandom, trolls will no longer have any power to bring you down because as Puck says: "Remember, from here on out when you hear a troll try to do his thing, you will always laugh and remember that a furry did it better". Don't be shy. If you can't laugh at yourself, whom CAN you laugh?
DANCE PARTY - Stryder
Join us in the main ballroom every night for some amazing dances featuring a stellar lineup of DJs from across the globe.
Sunday, August 02, 2015
30 eventsPUCK: AFTER THE SHOW (18+ ONLY)
You've seen his stand up, now come to his panel! Puck: After the Show relieves the memories of Puck's panel last year: Drunken Q&A, and random rage-y goodness! Not for the easily offended!
DANCE PARTY - Takum
Join us in the main ballroom every night for some amazing dances featuring a stellar lineup of DJs from across the globe.
ADULT FICTION WRITING 101 (18+ ONLY)
Clunk offers practical advice to anyone interested into venturing into the dark, musky depths of adult furry fiction. Starts - Saturday at midnight
DANCE PARTY - Recca
Join us in the main ballroom every night for some amazing dances featuring a stellar lineup of DJs from across the globe.
REGISTRATION OPENS
TABLE TOP GAME ROOM
VIDEO GAME ROOM
ARTIST ALLEY
Artist Alley is first come first serve. Tables will fit 2 artists each. No fee to use, but if you leave for a period of time you lose your spot.
C.A.R.E. PRESENTATION – MEET THE ANIMALS
Every year, the good folks at C.A.R.E. bring an assortment of critters for you to meet and greet. Photo-ops with the critters will be available to help raise money for the charity.
FUR SHOOT
Get pictures of you with the Megaplex theme and props. (in suit and out of suit) Walk-ins welcome Accepting 7-8 groups by reservation as well
DEALER'S DEN
HEADLESS LOUNGE
FURSUITING 101
Interested in fursuiting? Don’t know where to start? Come by this panel to get an in depth discussion on the basics of fursuiting. We’ll cover buying your first suit, creating a character, taking care of your suit, and performance. This panel is welcome to newbies and experienced suiters alike, and will be hosted by an experienced performer willing to answer any questions you may have. If you have a suit and want to better perform or are just interested in getting a suit in the near future, this is a great first step
CHARITY AUCTION
Bid on an eclectic selection of goodies from the sublime to the ridiculous. All proceeds go to the C.A.R.E. Foundation, an animal rescue and wildlife education facility here in Orange County, FL.
PUPPETRY 101: PUPPETEERING FOR BEGINNERS
Ever wanted to be a puppeteer, but didn't know the best way to get started? Wondering how to practice your skill to perform in front of an audience, webcam, or TV camera? This panel will teach you the basics and start you on the proper path to puppeteering!
PRISON BREAK FINALE
This is the final round for the 12 people that get all the break-out clues from earlier in the weekend. 12 people will have one hour to solve the puzzles to "escape" the prison.
SCUBA FURS MEET & GREET
A meet and great for people who are certified divers or even have an interest in diving.
FURSUITING 102: ADVANCED PERFORMANCE
Ever wanted to take your fursuiting above and beyond just conventions? Come join us for a panel all about advanced suiting techniques covering topics like suiting in public, suiting for charity, and tips and tricks on performance. This panel will also include a workshop so we encourage participants to show up in suit for a hands-on teaching session on performing.
PAWPETS SHOW LIVE!
A 2 hour live performance of the long-running Funday Pawpet show; you get to see it all happen live. Come hang out with all your faves, Mutt, Ezra, Poink, and many others with surprises, variety show events and even interviews with our GOH’s!
CONQUERING PCD (POST-CON DEPRESSION)
PCD, or post-con depression, has soured cons of all types for generations. Now, we'll teach you how to finally beat it, once and for all. [Bring your smartphone.]
MILITARY FURS MEET & GREET
Just a meet and greet of Military furs that would be attending the Con. Make introductions and say where you are located as well as a time for social interaction between the group.
SOFURRY: MEET THE DEVS
Meet the devs and other members of the SoFurry development team for a sneak peek at what they have planned and what they are working on currently.
ACTUALLY COMPLETING THOSE COOL PROJECTS YOU ARE PUTTING OFF
What's keeping you from working on or completing that Really Cool Thing you want to do? Have some exciting goals but accomplishing them seems daunting? Come hear some inspiring stories, ideas, and things to think about to help you get past that blockage and on to Doing Awesome Stuff™!
WORLD CULTURE AND HISTORY IN FURRY WRITING
The world has a rich history, and you can use that to help build your story's universe. Focusing on world building and historical fiction, come chat with NightEyes as he gives you advice and tips for making your fuzzy worlds rich and detailed.
FURSUIT GAMES
Our very own round of Furry Fursuit Fun & Games! Come test your skills or cheer folks on with your host, Blitz!
BANDTHRO CONCERT
Fox Amoore returns with Rhubarb The Bear, STiTcH, Cosmik, Sam, and others for a furry rock show unlike any other.
CLOSING CEREMONIES
Relive the memories, find out what this year’s statistics were, and get a sneak peek at the theme for Megaplex 2016!
DEAD DOG DANCE PARTY - Cosmik
Join us in the main ballroom every night for some amazing dances featuring a stellar lineup of DJs from across the globe.
LATE NIGHT FURSUIT PARADE
One last chance to strut your stuff, and a chance for the staff and dealers to join in the fun. Lineup will begin at 9:30pm. Parade will start at 10pm.
DEAD DOG DANCE PARTY - Dox Drakes
Join us in the main ballroom every night for some amazing dances featuring a stellar lineup of DJs from across the globe.
Monday, August 03, 2015
1 eventsDEAD DOG DANCE PARTY - MeekPup
Join us in the main ballroom every night for some amazing dances featuring a stellar lineup of DJs from across the globe.