While not as elaborate as San Diego Comic-Con, WonderCon is still home to many meetups, photoshoots, and a few after hours events! A gathering we dub “LobbyCon” will be in full swing in the Hilton bar area on Friday and Saturday nights, a perfect spot for people watching.
Below is our compilation of other offsite events and photoshoots taking place during the convention. Please follow the event link to keep updated on any time or location changes.
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Friday, March 29
- 11:30AM-7:00PM: BumbleBee in the Grand Plaza
- 1:00-2:00PM: X-Men Gathering for Marvel Becoming – Photoshoot for X-Men and other Marvel characters – Convention Center South Terrace (badge needed) – Facebook Event Page
- 7:00: WonderCon After Party – Pizza party hosted by ECTOxO and Pizza Planet Truck with movie & TV vehicles on display – Shakey’s USA (1027 S Harbor Blvd.) – Facebook Event Page
- 8:ooPM: Legion M “Field Guide to Evil” Meetup and Screening – TBD restaurant at 8:00PM then 10:00PM screening at Frida Cinema (305 E 4th St Santa Ana, CA) – More Details and RSVP Here
- 9:00-10:30PM: Digital LA WonderParty – Anaheim Hilton, location will be emailed to those that register (free) at Eventbrite
- 9:30PM: Gathering of Friends of John Rogers – Remembering Comic-Con International’s president/COO/CFO – Hospitality Suite (California B), Anaheim Hilton
Saturday, March 30
- 10:00AM-7:00PM: BumbleBee in the Grand Plaza
- 12:00-12:30PM: Photographer Group Shoot – It’s time to turn the cameras around on the photogs – Convention Center fountain (badge needed) – Facebook Event Page
- 12:00PM: Toku Fan Meetup – By BOOM! Studios Booth #1301 (badge needed), from @RRRTheStreets
- 12:00-12:30PM:Â Veteran Salute Photoshoot – For cosplayers who have served in a branch of the military – Convention Center fountain (badge needed) – Facebook Event Page
- 1:00PM: Nintendo/Super Smash Cosplay Meet Up –Â Convention Center fountain (badge needed) – Facebook Event Page
- 2:00PM: Star Wars Meet Up – Convention Center fountain (badge needed) – Facebook Event Page
- 3:00-4:00PM: DC Cosplayer Photoshoot – Convention Center South Terrace (badge needed) – Facebook Event Page
- 3:00PM: Bob’s Burgers Cosplay “Meat Up” – Annual gathering hosted by Tinapocalypse – Convention Center outside walkway (badge needed) – Facebook Event Page
- 3:00PM: Doctor Who Cosplay Gathering – Convention Center South Terrace (badge needed) – More details from the Order of Gallifrey
- 3:00-4:00PM – Game of Thrones Photoshoot – Convention Center fountain (badge needed) – Facebook Event Page
- 4:00-5:00PM: Marvel Fan Costume Shoot – Convention Center South Terrace (badge needed)- Facebook Event Page
- 5:30PM: Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts Meetup – Convention Center fountain (badge needed) – Facebook Event Page
- 6:00PM: Tolkien Screening – Century Stadium 25 ( 1701 W Katella Ave.) – Pick up passes at the Legion M/MGM/Stargate Booth #1837, or TheOneRing.Net panel at 3PM Saturday afternoon.
- 6:30 PM: Comics After Con Party – Free event, open to all ages, hosted by the Comics After Dark Podcast – Unsung Brewing Company (500 S Anaheim Blvd.) – Facebook Event Page
- 7:00-9:00PM: Greg Capullo and Scott Snyder VIP Meet & Greet – Anaheim Hilton – 3 packages available starting at $99 – Details at ComicSketchArt.com
- 7:00-10:00PM: Hyper RPG Nintendo Switch Meet Up – Golden Road Brewery (2210 E Orangewood Ave.) – Facebook Event Page
- 7:00PM: Shazam! Screening – AMC Orange 30 (20 City Blvd. W. Orange, CA) – For DC Universe Members (free trial available), RSVP at Gofobo
- 7:00-11:00PM: Skywalking Through WonderCon Meet-Up, hosted by the Skywalking Through Neverland Podcast – IHOP (1840 S Harbor Blvd) – Facebook Event Page
- 8:00-10:00PM: NerdSmith Meetup Sponsored by World Anvil – Anaheim Hilton Carmel Room, 4th floor – Facebook Event Page
- 8:30PM: Legion M “Field Guide to Evil” Meetup and Screening – TBD restaurant at 8:80PM then 10:30PM screening at Frida Cinema (305 E 4th St Santa Ana, CA) – More Details and RSVP Here
Sunday, March 31
- 10:00AM-5:00PM: BumbleBee in the Grand Plaza
- 12:00-12:30PM: Over 30 Cosplay Group Shoot – Convention Center fountain (badge needed) – Facebook Event Page
- 12:30-1:30PM: The Adventure Zone Cosplay Meetup – Convention Center fountain (badge needed) – Facebook Event Page
- 1:00-2:00PM: A Very Potter Musical Cosplay Meetup – Convention Center fountain (badge needed) – Facebook Event Page
- 2:00-3:00PM: Assassins Creed Cosplay Gathering – Location TBD, see their Facebook Event Page
- 2:00-3:00PM: Disney Group Shoot – Convention Center South Terrace (badge needed) – Facebook Event Page
- 3:00-4:00pm: Steven Universe Cosplay Gathering – Convention Center fountain (badge needed) – Facebook Event Page
- 3:00-6:00PM: Valve Cosplay Gathering – Box office near Arena (badge needed) – Facebook Event Page
Will you be attending WonderCon and any of the meetups or events? Leave a note in the comments!