Cosplay Meet Ups at WonderCon 2019!

WonderCon Anaheim 2019 will be held March 29–31 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. AOne of the coolest things you will at WonderCon is some of the fantastic cosplay on display! This weekend will feature a slew of fan organized cosplay meetups and we have the list for you!

Before you go:

Times and locations are subject to change. Check the event link for the most up to date information.

Check WonderCon’s cosplay policy and weapons policy: https://www.comic-con.org/wca/convention-policies.

Know where the meet up is happening! check out the convention map. https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/toucan-tip-extra-2019-quick-guide-here

Make sure you have purchased a badge to the convention. Visit: https://www.comic-con.org/wca/2019/badge-sale

X-Men Gathering for Marvel Becoming

Photo Source: West Coast Avengers

Hosted by West Coast Avengers

Friday, March 29, 2019, at 1 PM – 2 PM

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/260582098225777/

Note from Organizer:  HI All! We’re excited to announce Marvel Becoming will be coming to WonderCon and looking to film at X-Men gathering on Friday, March 29th at 1 pm at the South Terrace of the Anaheim Convention Center! We’re looking for all those amazing Marvel Cosplayers with X-Men costumes to join us for this event. Plus, other Marvel characters are welcome. So hopefully we see you all there! Whether you’re a costumed participant, photographer or just an onlooker, you will need convention credentials for this event. As this activity is for Marvel, should you wish to participate, please be prepared to sign media release paperwork. This will take place on the South Terrace which is accessible via the second floor on the Marriott side of the convention center. Please be mindful of the show’s costume props policy, https://www.comic-con.org/wca/convention-policies. No functional weapons are allowed at WonderCon Anaheim. Simulated or costume weapons are allowed as a part of your costume, subject to prior approval by security and compliance with the following: All costume weapons must be inspected at one of the Costume Props Check Desks.

  • All costume weapons must conform to state and federal law.
  • Projectile costume weapons must be rendered inoperable.
  • Functional (real) arrows must have their tips removed and be bundled and zip-tied to a quiver.
  • Costume swords must be tied to your costume in such a way that they can’t be drawn.
  • After each person’s costume weapon has been checked, it will be tagged by security, and you will be given a wristband to wear to designate that your weapons have been checked.
  • Security will escort you to the security station for inspection if your costume weapon is not tagged.

If you do not want to have your costume weapons inspected or tagged, or if you are not willing to comply with these policies, please do not bring your costume weapons to WonderCon Anaheim.

WonderCon 2019 Marvel Meet Up

Hosted by Griffin Reina

Friday, March 29, 2019 at 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/627923090967801/

Note from Organizer:

Hello everyone! If you are attending WonderCon this year, please join us on Friday the 29th for a meetup and photoshoot. The meet will be at 1:30 pm, with photos to follow shortly. The location is the front courtyard, by the fountain. Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!

2019 WonderCon Cosplayer Veteran Salute

Photo Source: Robert T Photography

Hosted by Robert T Photography

Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 12:30 PM – 1 PM

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2306061942955052/

Note from Organizer: At the fountain in front of the Anaheim Convention Center, we will gather for a group photo shoot of Cosplayers and photographers who are currently or have served with the United States Military, The Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and the Air Force.

The suggestion was brought up by retired Lt. Colonel Alfredo Garcia Jr USAF, about doing a Cosplayer Veteran Group Shoot at WonderCon 2019 and he reached out to this civilian to set it up.

To be able to go up on the steps of the fountain, you have had to serve in the military. But the event is open to anyone who which to express their gratitude to the men and women who serve both our country and our fandom.

The location will be at the fountain in front of the convention on Saturday, March 30. The time will be determined as we get closer to the convention to coincide with some of the other group shoots that are happening on that day.

Please share this post with any veterans who will be cosplaying or photographing on Saturday of Wondercon.

Wondercon Super Smash Bros / Nintendo Cosplay Photoshoot!

Hosted by Ben Ginsburg

Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 1 PM – 2 PM

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/773609836346422/

Note from Organizer: Are you cosplaying as a character in the Smash Bros Universe or just a general Nintendo character that isn’t welcome in the Smash Bros universe (Waluigi)? Let’s all get together and do a group photoshoot and meetup! Please Invite all your WonderCon friends even if you can’t attend! (Unofficial event please don’t sue me Nintendo) We will meet at 1 pm in front of the fountain that all the other photo shoots are happening. Hopefully, we will have time to get group photos, as well as individual characters.

Star Wars WonderCon Meet Up

Photo Source: Brandon Jackson

Hosted by Brandon Jackson

Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 2 PM

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/261334484813559/

The annual WonderCon Star Wars Meet Up will take place on Saturday, March 30 at 2 pm. All Star Wars Costumes are welcome to the first big main group shoot. This is a family-friendly event so children are welcome. We are on a very tight timeline so please be on time. The event is as follows:

  • Star Wars Group Shoot
  • 501st Legion
  • Rebel Legion
  • Mando Mercs
  • Saber Guild

DC Cosplayer Photoshoot – Wondercon 2019

Photo Source: Southern California DC Cosplayer Photoshoots

Hosted by Southern California DC Cosplayer Photoshoots

Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 3 PM – 4 PM

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/235921853646264/

Whether you’re a costumed participant, photographer or just an onlooker, you will need convention credentials for this event.

This will take place on the South Terrace which is accessible via the second floor on the Marriott side of the convention center.

Please be mindful of the show’s costume props policy, https://www.comic-con.org/wca/convention-policies.

No functional weapons are allowed at WonderCon Anaheim. Simulated or costume weapons are allowed as a part of your costume, subject to prior approval by security and compliance with the following:

All costume weapons must be inspected at one of the Costume Props Check Desks.

  • All costume weapons must conform to state and federal law.
  • Projectile costume weapons must be rendered inoperable.
  • Functional (real) arrows must have their tips removed and be bundled and zip-tied to a quiver.
  • Costume swords must be tied to your costume in such a way that they can’t be drawn.
  • After each person’s costume weapon has been checked, it will be tagged by security, and you will be given a wristband to wear to designate that your weapons have been checked.
  • Security will escort you to the security station for inspection if your costume weapon is not tagged.

If you do not want to have your costume weapons inspected or tagged, or if you are not willing to comply with these policies, please do not bring your costume weapons to WonderCon Anaheim.

WonderCon Meat Up!!!

Hosted by Tinapocalypse

Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 3 PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/583051962131616/

Year 3 of our Meat Up!

This year it’s going to be right outside the convention hall across from the side entrance of the Hilton Hotel.

Game of Thrones Photoshoot Wonder Con 2019

Photo Source: Cosplay Photoshoots

Hosted by Cosplay Photoshoots

Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 3 PM – 4 PM

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/357940321651579/

Note from Organizer:

Fountain in front of Convention Center Meet up and Photoshoot for GoT Cosplayers

All are welcome.

Wondercon Valve Gathering

Photo Source: Valve Cosplay Southwest‎

Hosted by Valve Cosplay Southwest

Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 3 PM – 6 PM

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1200944833415512/

Note from organizer: Gonna meet up in front of the arena box office, the sun at 3 pm is too glaring at the main fountain.

 

 

2019 WonderCon Anaheim Marvel Fan Costume Shoot

Photo Source West Coast Avengers

Hosted by West Coast Avengers

Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 4 PM – 5 PM

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/328714474324711/

Whether you’re a costumed participant, photographer or just an onlooker, you will need convention credentials for this event. This will take place on the South Terrace which is accessible via the second floor on the Marriott side of the convention center. Please be mindful of the show’s costume props policy, https://www.comic-con.org/wca/convention-policies. No functional weapons are allowed at WonderCon Anaheim. Simulated or costume weapons are allowed as a part of your costume, subject to prior approval by security and compliance with the following: All costume weapons must be inspected at one of the Costume Props Check Desks.

  • All costume weapons must conform to state and federal law.
  • Projectile costume weapons must be rendered inoperable.
  • Functional (real) arrows must have their tips removed and be bundled and zip-tied to a quiver.
  • Costume swords must be tied to your costume in such a way that they can’t be drawn.
  • After each person’s costume weapon has been checked, it will be tagged by security, and you will be given a wristband to wear to designate that your weapons have been checked.
  • Security will escort you to the security station for inspection if your costume weapon is not tagged.

If you do not want to have your costume weapons inspected or tagged, or if you are not willing to comply with these policies, please do not bring your costume weapons to WonderCon Anaheim.

Doctor Who Meet Up

Photo Source: Order Of Gallifrey

Hosted by The Order of Gallifrey

Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 3:00 pm

Event Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/BvU0Ds9j5QH/

Note from Organizer: The Order of Gallifrey will be having a Photo Meet Up @wondercon 2019! Meet Up will be on Saturday 3/30 at 3 pm on the 2nd floor on the left side stairs. More detailed location info will follow. Please join us and bring your Whovian friends.

 

WonderCon 2019 Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts Meetup

Hosted by Tai Caldson

Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 5:30 PM

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2075660439199576/

Note from the organizer: There is no Harry Potter photo shoot or meetup for WonderCon 2019 that I could find, so I’m just making one. Let’s meet at the fountain at 5:30 (open to other locations if that’s infeasible) for some pictures, then we can wander around a bit as a group before lining up for the 7:30 Psychology of Harry Potter panel. Afterward, some of us will be taking in the Masquerade as a group, so feel free to join for that as well! All Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, and mashup costumes welcome for the photos! All everyone welcome for good times. This is my first WonderCon so I’m totally open to ideas; I just wanted to get something on the books so we can all find each other! /💫 THIS FAN-RUN MEETUP IS NOT SPONSORED OR ENDORSED BY WARNER BROTHERS, COMIC/WONDERCON, OR ANY OTHER ENTITY. All WonderCon rules and regs apply. Be good humans!

Steven Universe Cosplay Gathering At WonderCon 2019

Photo Source Alex Mullane

Hosted by Alex Mullane

Sunday, March 31, 2019, at 3 PM – 4 PM

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/147535626146930/

Note from the organizer: Hey everyone! This is the SU Gathering that will take place at WonderCon 2019 on Sunday, March 31st. This will occur in front of the fountains in front of the con center.

2019 WonderCon Disney Group Shoot

Photo Source Robert T Photography

Hosted by Robert T Photography

Sunday, March 31, 2019, at 2 PM – 3 PM

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/575033606272018

Note from Organizer: Date – SUNDAY, March 31
Time – 2 pm until finished.
Location – 2nd floor Stair, Please see the video for location.

Open to all Disney cosplayers and photographers.

Disney Animated & Live action movies, Television shows, and Disney theme mash-ups.

Sorry folks, but NO Marvel Universe or Lucasfilm cosplay, unless it’s part of Disney theme Mash-up(Jedi\Sith Princesses or Disney Avengers). Also, no DreamWorks Cosplay or FOX.

Schedule of event
BIG GROUP
BIG GROUP SILLY POSES
WALT ERA – 1923 to 1966 (From Alice Shorts to Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree. Animation, Live Action, and the Park)
Post Walt – 1967 to Presents (The Jungle Book to now. Animation, Live Action and the Park)
Princesses
Princes
Heroes (Non-Princesses and Princes)
Villains
Couples and families
MASH-UP (Steampunk or Star Wars)
SPECIAL REQUEST (IE – All Ariel’s)

If you have any questions, please post below or send me a Facebook Message.

A Very Potter Musical Cosplay Meetup – WonderCon 2019

Photo Source Damsel Cosplay

Hosted by Damsel Cosplay

Sunday, March 31, 2019, at 1 PM – 2 PM

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1137175813109199/

Note from the organizer: We’re doing a Very Potter Cosplay Meetup (Musical, Sequel, Senior Year!) on Sunday of WonderCon, and you’re invited! Meeting location: TBA (Near the fountain, either in front of it or between the fountain and the entrance)

 

TAZ Wondercon Meetup

Photo Source: Classy Looking Nerf Herder

Hosted by Classy Looking Nerf Herder

Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2139131572867050/

Note from the organizer: We will meet up to do some photos and hang out!! Wear your best TAZ cosplay or just come to chat. We will take over the stairs by the fountain.

 

Over 30 Cosplay Group Shoot

Photo Source: Robert T Photography

Hosted by Robert T Photography

Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 12 PM – 12:30 PM

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/276863096525310/

Note from the organizer: Cosplay isn’t just for young people, the Over 30 Cosplay group is having a group shoot at WonderCon. Open to any cosplayers who are 30 years old or older.

Date – SUNDAY, March 31
Time – 1200pm to 1230pm
Location – The Fountain in front of the Anaheim Convention Center.

Schedule of events –
Large group photos.
Lady cosplayers
Gentlemen cosplayers
Couples
Heroes
Villains
Call outs or special request

2019 WonderCon Photographer Group Shoot

Photo Source: Robert T Photography

Hosted by Robert T Photography

Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 12 PM – 12:30 PM

Note from the organizer: At all the conventions you always see the photographers photographing cosplayers, but very rarely do you ever see the people behind the lenses.

Well, Karen Borter, Amy Michelle, and I thought it would be a blast to have the photographers up on the steps in front of the fountains at the Anaheim Convention Center with the cosplayers taking our photos instead.

The event is open to all cosplayer photographers to come down and join in as the subject of the shoot.

We need to have plenty of cosplayers willing to take pictures of us photographers, though we have a special request for Peter Parker, Jessica Jones, and Jimmy Olson cosplayers.

The event will happen on Saturday, March 30 at WonderCon. The time will be determined as we get closer to the date so that we can time it with the other group shoots happening at the convention. Event Photo courtesy of the Sharp Shooters FB group.

Wondercon 2019 Away Mission

Photo Source: Karine Marois

Hosted by Karine Marois

Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 1:30 PM

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2516229905073819/

Note from the organizer: Hailing all Trekkies, set a course for a Meetup at Wondercon 2019!!!! Exact time and location are subject to change but is currently set for 1:30 pm on Saturday near the fountain in front of the convention center. This event is open to all, so please feel free to come by and say hi with any Trek uniform, shirt, or spirit you may have.

Avatar Photo Shoot at Wonder Con 2019

Photo Source: Coby Thornton

Hosted by Coby Thornton and Michelle Marimon

Saturday, Friday, March 29, 2019 at 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/354607068596615/

Note from the organizer: Location Fountain

 
 
 

WonderCon Twi’lek Photoshoot

Photo Source: LucasFilm LTD.

Hosted by MadeByMaihien

Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 2:30 PM – 3 PM

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/636519903472652/

Note from the organizer: This is happening immediately after the 2pm Star Wars gathering, at the Anaheim Convention Center fountain.
Robert T Photography is available to shoot 2:30pm-3pm. Location Fountain

 
 
 

Spider-Verse Cosplay Meet-up

Hosted by Steven Cooper

Friday, March 29, 2019 at 5 PM – 6 PM

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/268153147457405/

Note from the organizer: Location: The Fountain in front of the WonderCon Entrance

“How Many Spider-People are there?” “Save it for [WonderCon]…”

Unofficial Cosplay Meet-Up/Gathering for any characters Spider-Man/Spider-Verse Related, whether it’s from the Movies, TV, Comics, or Video Games. Hosted by: Steven Cooper (https://www.instagram.com/atlasfathom_cosplay/)

Let us know in the comments what meetups you will be attending!

Did we miss a meetup? Email info@templeofgeek.com with you meet up info!

 

 

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    Born and raised under the California sun. Monica is the Editor-In-Chief at Temple of Geek. She also serves as Executive Producer of The Temple of Geek Podcast, Retro Rebel Podcast, and Portrait of a Fangirl. Lover of all things geeks but especially sci-fi like Doctor Who, The Expanse, Star Wars and Star Trek.

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Monica Duarte

Monica Duarte

Born and raised under the California sun. Monica is the Editor-In-Chief at Temple of Geek. She also serves as Executive Producer of The Temple of Geek Podcast, Retro Rebel Podcast, and Portrait of a Fangirl. Lover of all things geeks but especially sci-fi like Doctor Who, The Expanse, Star Wars and Star Trek.

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