Going to Florida Supercon 2023? Here's everything you need to know, including who can you meet there
Florida fans of "Star Wars," "Our Flags Means Death," "Chainsaw Man," and more can soon meet their favorite celebrities while cosplaying their favorite characters.
Florida Supercon 2023 is headed to Miami, providing the largest convention in the state for attendees to nerd out on their favorite shows, movies, comics, and video games.
Want to learn more about the convention before attending? Here's what we know:
What is Florida Supercon?
Florida Supercon is an annual three-day pop culture convention that celebrates comic books, animation, cartoons, anime, video games, cosplay, fantasy, sci-fi, pop culture, and all things geek. It is the largest event of its kind in South Florida.
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Where is Florida Supercon 2023?
Florida Supercon takes place June 30 - July 2, 2023, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
From Interstate North or South:
I-95. Take Exit 5 from I-195 E.
Merge onto FL-907.
Turn Left onto N Michigan Ave.
Turn Left onto Dade Blvd.
Turn right onto Convention Center Drive.
The Miami Beach Convention Center's main entrance is at 1901 Convention Center Drive.
From Miami International Airport:
Get on FL -112 in Hialeag from Miad Cir and Edit 2.
Follow FL–112 E and I-195 to FL-907 in Miami Beach.
Take Exit 5 from I-195 E. Continue on FL-907.
Drive to Convention Center Drive. The Miami Beach Convention Center's main entrance is at 1901 Convention Center Drive.
Is there parking near the venue?
Here are some parking locations recommended by the officials themselves. Check out the map here and the corresponding guide below:
G4 230 16th St.
G5 694 Lincoln Lane N
G7 1755 Meridian Avej.
G9 526 Lincoln Lane N
G12 340 23rd St.
P18 1625 Meridian Ave.
P20 1620 Jefferson Ave.
P25 1684 Lenox Ave.
P26 1080 Lincoln Lane N
P27 815 Lincoln Lane N
P33 775 19th St.
P48 2115 Park Ave.
P49 2100 Miami Beach Drive
P51 224 23rd St.
What time does Florida Supercon start?
Show Floor hours:
Friday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Programming hours:
Friday: Noon to 1 a.m.
Saturday: Noon to 1 a.m.
Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
Who needs a ticket? How much are tickets to Florida Supercon?
All attendees six years old and up need a ticket to enter Supercon. Kids ages six through 12 need to purchase a kids' ticket to enter. For those 13 and over, purchase of an adult ticket is required and must be accompanied by a parent and/or guardian.
Tickets to Florida Supercon vary in price. Head to their page for more information about tickets, packages, and deadlines.
Who are the guests this year at Florida Supercon?
The guests at this year's Florida Supercon are:
Aaron Dismuke
Adam McArthur
A.J. Beckles
Anairis Quiñones
Anne Yatco
Anthony Fowler Jr.
Ashley Eckstein
Austin St. John
Avera Cosplay
Babs Tarr
Charisma Carpenter
Con O'Neill
Cristina Vee
Cyarin
Daniel Franzese
DJ Qualls
Eric Vale
Grace Caroline Currey
Griffin Burns
James Arnold Taylor
James Marsters
John Beatty
John Jackson Miller
Kaiji Tang
Kim Rhodes
Kristian Nairn
Laz Alonso
Luxsteez Cosplay
Maile Flanagan
Mark Sheppard
Matt Lanter
Nathan Foad
Reagan Murdock
Ross Butler
Ryan Colt Levy
Ryan Ottley
S.A. Rodriguez
Sara E. Echenique
Sarah Miller-Crews
Sarah Spaceman Cosplay
Sarah Wiedenheft
Sergio Cariello
Shawn Wasabi
SnarkyJayCosplay
The Bombshells Cosplay
Tomer Capone
Travis McElroy
How can I purchase photo-ops and/or autographs?
Both photo-ops and autograph pricing and the full schedule on their website as soon as it is available. Once available, attendees will be able to purchase them prior to Florida Supercon via a designated sales page.
Photo Ops will range in cost from approximately $30 to$100 or more, depending on how many guests are participating in the Photo Op. Prices, times, and guests are subject to change and do not include taxes or fees.
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Autographs may range in cost from approximately $20 to $100+ per autograph. The guests may provide 8x10s for signing and will also autograph an item attendees present to them, such as a comic book, photograph, or other media/memorabilia.
Autograph guests reserve the right to limit how many items they will sign for you and what they will sign. It's up to their discretion at the time of the signing. Autograph pre-purchases are able to be purchased with a credit card. Autographs at the show are cash only and credit cards are not accepted.
Will there be accommodations for attendees with special physical or emotional needs?
Depending on what an attendee needs, the Supercon's ADA Assistance Program may be for them. Reedpop events provide ADA assistance to individuals who may have mobility, physical, vision, hearing, cognitive, psychological, invisible, or other types of disabilities.
For wheelchair/electric scooter rentals, officials ask that they contact their service partner Scootaround, Inc. at 888-441-7575 or by visiting their website to reserve in advance. Onsite rental may be available, depending on event schedules.
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Florida Supercon 2023 is coming back to Maimi this month. What to know