Calling all panelists! Applications are OFFICIALLY OPEN. 🚨 Submit your panel ideas before the deadline on April 26th. Link here: animefestivalorlando.com/applications

Important January Dates Alert! 1/10: Panel apps open! Our website under Applications. Deadline: 4/26. 1/16: Cosplay Contest Apps go live for All Ages & 18+! Same spots as Panel apps. 1/31: Join us at the Goblin Market from Hiiiiigh Nooon (1pm)-7 Vendor, Artist, and 18+ Marketplace App close 2/1

Let’s kick off 2026 by welcoming Aaron Dismuke to AFO 2026! With 20+ years in dubbing, he’s voiced Alphonse Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist), Tamaki Amajiki (My Hero Academia), Senku (Dr. Stone), and more. He’s also worked as an ADR director on series like Solo Leveling and Attack on Titan More in bio!

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your friends here at Anime Festival Orlando. Hope you have an amazing day, no matter how you spend it. #christmas2025 #animecon #animefestivalorlando

Ayyye we're at Holiday Matsuri, next to our friends at @animefestivalorlando.com. Hey what's that flyer?

This weekend, we'll be back at Holiday Matsuri from December 19th-21st. Stop by our table in the vendor hall, say hello, spin our wheel, and grab some free goodies! We might even have a special surprise for certain collectors…. Make sure to follow our Instagram all weekend long for fun updates!

Vendor, Artist, and 18+ Marketplace Applications are OPEN! Vendor: www.eventeny.com/events/vendo... Artist: www.eventeny.com/events/vendo... 18+ Market: www.eventeny.com/events/vendo... Note that applications will close on Feb 1st and applicants will be notified Mar. 15th with results.

It’s time! The holidays are upon us! And what better gift than the gift of AFO 2026? This Black Friday weekend is your last chance to get our Super Early Bird rate. Go to AFO.show or the link in our bio to buy yours NOW! Offer ends this Sunday, Nov. 30th. #animecon #animeconvention #blackfriday

With our Vendor, Artist, and 18+ applications going live soon, we want to remind our applicants and assure our attendees of our existing AI policy. Please read.

Attention Vendors, Artists, and 18+ Marketplace: applications for 2026 go live on Dec. 1st! The app will be available on our site and linked on our socials. You will have until February to apply and will be notified on Mar. 15th of the results. #animecon #animefestivalorlando #animeconvention

We're going to be extra busy this weekend. This Saturday AND Sunday our Orlandia team is doing two 12 hour streams to help our local children’s hospital along with #extralife. Come watch any part of our streams on twitch. Support both the kids and us at: www.extra-life.org/team/69682

Thrilled to announce our next guest for AFO 2026: Christopher Guerrero! The voice of Ainz Ooal Gown (Overlord), Eisen (Frieren), Akuma (SF6), iesuke and Junichi Waiama (Blue Lock), Vysache (Shangri La Frontier), and more!. Catch him now in Gachiakuta as Gris. Tickets and hotel info in the bio!

We got a busy November ahead of us! Here's what's going on this month: 11/8: UCF Day of Cosplay. Enter the Cosplay Contest for a chance to win AFO2026 passes! 11/29: Goblin Market at the Oviedo Mall Nov. 30th: Super Early Bird AFO 2026 passes end!Save now: www.eventeny.com/events/anime...

REMINDER! Super Early Bird discount ends on Nov. 30th. Enjoy AFO weekend, including Thursday Preview Night, at the lowest price of the year! Also, they make a great Christmas gift. Just sayin. Get your passes here: www.eventeny.com/events/anime...

Our first AFO 2026 guest is Jill Harris ( @jillsvoice.bsky.social )! You know her as Fern (Frieren), Suletta Mercury (G-Witch), Noelle Silva (Black Clover), Nino Nakano (Quints), & Yuzuriha (Hell's Paradise). A fan-turned-pro legend! Welcome!

Hotel rooms for AFO 2026 are now open! Go to afo.show/hotel or use the link in the bio for more info. All Rosen Plaza Bookings made at this time require at least a 2-night reservation. All Cancellations after May 27th, 2026 will be charged a one night non refundable fee.

It's Spooky SNZ everyone! Here is some of the fun things that will be happening with us this October: - This Friday, Hotel rooms will officially open - We'll be at @miraiconfl ! Learn more about Miraicon at miraiconvention.com And stay tuned for some exciting announcements very soon ;)

Hotel rooms for AFO 2025 open this Friday! Go to afo.show/hotel or use the link in the bio for more info. All Rosen Plaza Bookings made at this time require at least a 2-night reservation. All Cancellations after May 27th, 2026 will be charged a one night non refundable fee.

✨ It’s official—AFO 2026 Super Early Bird Passes is live! ✨ 📅: June 19–21, 2026 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando FL! Get yours at the lowest price of the year! Stay tuned as there are more announcements to come as we get ready for 2026. 🔗 Check it out here: eventeny.com/events/anime...

It is said that any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. But when technology and magic meet in Orlandia, we enter the Urban Fantasy world of Veil Fall! Our 2026 theme!Details to come, Tickets and Hotel Rooms opening soon. #animefestivalorlando #orlando #animeconvention

This weekend we'll be at @goblin.market at the Central Florida Fairgrounds! Drop by our table and say hi as we say goodbye to summer. Ask us about what we might have in store for 2026! See you there. #animefestivalorlando #animeconvention #animecon #goblinmarket #orlandoevents #orlando

🎉 A winner’s been picked—huge thanks to everyone who filled out the AFO 2025 Post-Con Survey! Your feedback helps shape an even better AFO 2026 💬✨ Miss your shot at free passes? More chances are coming—keep an eye here & on our Discord! 👀 #AFO2025 #animecon

Survey closes tonight at midnight! Last call for feedback and a chance to have next year's AFO weekend pass on us. Go to afo.show/survey today!

Our survey for this year closes THIS FRIDAY! Tell us how we did for a chance to have next year's AFO on us. Go to afo.show/survey and fill it out today.

Without the amazing fans who joined us this weekend, we wouldn't even have a convention. Thank you for coming out and spending your weekend with us. We can't wait to do it all again June 19th-21st next year at the Rosen Plaza! #animecon #AFO2025 #animeconvention #animefestivalorlando

BIG thank you to the Rosen Plaza and their excellent team for hosting us for another great year! We can't wait to return in 2026

Thank you once again to all the amazing AFO Volunteer and Constable teams! We had a truly awesome team this year and we hope you volunteer with us again in the future.

Thank you to our incredible Panelists! We had a wide variety of exciting, educational, silly, and overall super fun panels this year. What was your favorite this year?

Thank you again to our incredible convention artists Lala Laurie , Genki Goth , Freckris, and Seven Sigma Studios for all their work!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 18+ Marketplace! ! Check out their names in the map to see their wares. Thank you to Fairvilla for helping to make this year's 18+ Marketplace extra special.

We want to thank the Vendors of AFO 2025 for joining us this year. Missed out on something you wanted? Want even more things from their shop? Check out their names below!

We want to thank the Vendors of AFO 2025 for joining us this year. Missed out on something you wanted? Want even more things from their shop? Here's a list of who they are!

We want to thank every one of Musical acts that made 3NINE & Main Events rock. Use the links to learn more about the lineups Cursed Cotillion: animefestivalorlando.com/the-cursed-c... @ongakuoverdrive.com All Night: ongakuoverdrive.com/afo2025/ CosplayRavia: animefestivalorlando.com/cosplayravia/

A massive THANK YOU to all of our amazing sponsors! Your support didn’t just make this weekend happen—it made it unforgettable. From epic events to unforgettable moments, none of it would be possible without you. Full list of sponsors and links here: animefestivalorlando.com/sponsors/

Thanks everyone who participated in our Tabletop Room! DM & VA Kristian Eros, Roll Together Foundation, Baldwin Park Mahjong, & Tycoon Games! Follow @kristianeros.com Tycoon Game's shop: tycoongames.com Learn about Roll Together: rolltogether.org Check out Baldwin Park Mahjong: bpmahjong.com

With AFO 2025 officially over, it's time to tell us how we did. It's our Annual Survey! Tell us what you loved, what you hated, what we can do better, and more. Fill it out for a chance to win passes to next year's convention! Find it at afo.show/survey

AFO 2025 is done! Thank you to our amazing guests. Follow them at Voice Actors Matt Shipman: @mattshipman.bsky.social Bryson Baugus: @baugusbryson.com Ricco Fajardo: @riccofajardo.bsky.social Barbara Goodson Lex Lang Abigail Blythe: @askforabigail.bsky.social Bill Butts: @billbutts.bsky.social

AFO 2025 is done! Thank you to our amazing guests. Follow them at (cont.): Cosplayers and Performers CafeDeDuy: @cafededuy.bsky.social Feycrafts: @feycrafts.bsky.social Oriana Peron: @orianaperon.bsky.social

Hot off of her set at @ongakuoverdrive.com's Ongaku All Night at @animefestivalorlando.com, @rnji.bsky.social's electrifying take on Light Velocity from Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec is our third Summer of Sony track! Out now: lnk.to/light-velocity Cover art by Zachary Hero #granturismo #edm #housemusic

And so AFO2025 comes to an end. Thank you so much to everyone who joined us this weekend for a wonderful weekend. We'll see you back here at the Rosen Plaza June 19th-21st, 2026!

Congrats to @onikuno.bsky.social for winning Anime Name That Tune! He’ll enjoy the One Piece Music Symphony at the Dr.Phillips Center’s Walt Disney Theater on October 25th. Thank you to Dr. Phillips Center for donating this incredible prize for our best game yet! #onepiece #animefestivalorlando

Congrats to players Cooper S, Robert M., and Jake C. for placing in our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament! Enjoy your passes to Holiday Matsuri 2025. Thank you again to Holiday Matsuri for sponsoring our tournament. #afo2025 #animefestivalorlando #animeconvention #animecon #holidaymatsuri

@animefestivalorlando.com Turbo Granny meets Turbo Granny!!!

And finally, Day 3 of AFO 2025. Including Anime Name That Tune sponsored by the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center Full schedule available here: animefestivalorlando.com/things-to-do...

And we wrap on night 2. See you all tomorrow for the final day of AFO2025! #animefestivalorlando #afo2025 #animecon #orlandoevents

Here’s tonight’s drink specials in 3NINE! Depending on your taste we got something for you during CosplayRavia! #animefestivalorlando #afo2025 #animecon #orlandoevents

Stepping out for the day? Or just to get dinner? Dont forget your AFO badge gets you discounts all around Orlando. Including dinner and drinks on IDrive! Courtesy of our friends at Visit Orlando! Details here: www.visitorlando.com/.../anime-fe...

Stepping out for the day? Or just to get dinner? Dont forget your AFO badge gets you discounts all around Orlando. Including dinner and drinks on IDrive! Courtesy of our friends at Visit Orlando! Details here: www.visitorlando.com/.../anime-fe...

Last call for Cosplay Prejuding for those participating in the Cosplay Contest! Go to 3NINE from 2:30-3:55 for the last Pre-Judge window. The contest kicks off at 5pm in Main Events!

It's getting to the busy time of the day, so just an FYI for people coming in here are the overflow options for parking! If you have any questions sound off in the comments or message us! #afo2025 #animefestivalorlando