Dragon Con Recap

Dragon Con’s Night at the Georgia Aquarium: Is It Worth It?

by Jen “Lil’ Bit” Schleusner Each year, one of the most unique off-site events during Dragon Con weekend is the Night at the Georgia Aquarium party. This Saturday night event offers a rare opportunity to explore the world-famous Georgia Aquarium after dark — all while surrounded by fellow fans in themed costumes.

Seeing Dragon Con Through a Newbie’s Eyes: My Fiancé’s First Experience

by Courtney Goodrum edited by Jen Schleusner A Decade at Dragon Con and a First-Timer by My Side DragonCon is a unique event that has a special place in my heart. Every Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, over 70,000 people join together to celebrate cosplay, celebrities, voice actors, scientists, and

The 2025 Dragon Con Report Episode 10

Dragon Con 2025 Debrief: Highlights, Hiccups, and Planning Ahead Looking Back at Dragon Con 2025 Join Mike, Jen, and Channing as we sit down to reflect on Dragon Con 2025, sharing both the highlights and the hiccups from this year’s convention. From unforgettable events and standout moments to those small

Dragon Con 2025: A Celebration of Fandom and Friends

by Courtney Goodrum edited by Jen Schleusner Each year, thousands of passionate fans flock to Atlanta, Georgia to experience Dragon Con—one of the largest and most vibrant pop culture conventions in the United States. As a veteran of Dragon Con, this year promised even more events and fun filled with

The 2024 Dragon Con Report Episode 11

Dragon Con 2025 Planning Starts Now! Dragon Con 2024 may have ended, but the excitement never stops, and neither does the planning! In this episode of the Dragon Con Report, we dive into Dragon Con 2025 planning strategies to help you get ahead. We’re also joined by Sarah Rose from the

My Dragon Con 2024 Recap

by Jen “Lil’ Bit” Schleusner Let’s do this Dragon Con! Dragon Con 2024 started off with a bang and kept the momentum going all weekend. Between tiki adventures, musical throwbacks, accidental wins, and bonding with amazing people, this year’s experience was a whirlwind of joy and surprises. Here’s a rundown

Looking Back at My Dragon Con 2024

by Courtney Goodrum Dragon Con 2024 has come and gone. This was my ninth year attending, and it was a bittersweet experience due to an unfortunate sickness that left me bedridden for a couple of days. My hotel of choice is the Courtland Grand, the former Sheraton, now lovingly called the

The 2024 Dragon Con Report Episode 10

We are finally (mostly) recovered from this year’s Dragon Con, and that means it’s time for our yearly recap! As always, no two Dragon Cons are alike, and 2024 was no exception. From unexpected surprises to familiar traditions, this year’s con had its own unique set of adventures and challenges.

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