Unlike so many other genre conventions, Creation Entertainment has a strict company policy not to "oversell" our conventions. In other words, every patron, no matter what bracket of ticket they purchase, will have a seat in the main auditorium where the major guests appear and events take place. Nothing upsets us more than hearing about other conventions that sell tickets to patrons and then those very same patrons have to wait on additional lines inside the facility to get into (or sometimes not!) the main theatre. An important Creation Entertainment difference we want you to know about!
The Creation difference extends to our 40 years experience in running fan conventions. In the last few years we've seen promoter after promoter fail taking hard earned ticket money down with them. Inexperienced promoters, often first-timers, use celebrity images and names to get ticket money which they use to hopefully pay their expenses. When that fails they've already gone through "your" ticket money and they collapse leaving no recourse for ticket holders. They say "buyer beware" but this has happened in other conventions and we really feel for those great fans who have lost their ticket money and upset travel plans.
Here's a pic of the legendary sci-fi author/genius Isaac Asimov, a frequent visitor to our early conventions and quite a character as well! It is amazing that we got to work with him after reading so many of his books.
From the "you never know" category, here in the middle is "Young Hercules" at our Official Hercules/Xena Convention (pictured with his co-stars from that short lived series). He's better known by his real name today: Ryan Gosling, an incredible actor doing wonderful work in feature films.
Back in the heyday of Xena popularity we had the pleasure of meeting some of New Zealand's top talents as they often guested on the series which was filmed in that beautiful country. Left to right: Karl Urban who went onto major stardom as Star Trek's new Dr. McCoy, Kevin Smith, one of our all-time favorite guests, on the verge of international fame when he was killed in a tragic accident, and Danielle Cormack who continues to perform in New Zealand.
For over two decades we had the pleasure of presenting the country's leading horror fan conventions, Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors with the popular magazine and illustrious editor Tony Timpone. These shows were a breeding ground for up and coming genre talent and that makes us proud. Here, one of the icons of the field, Robert Englund, on stage.
During one crazy phase we started manufacturing action figures and selling them in Toys R Us amongst other national retailers. Bruce Lee was probably are most realistic looking figure, but we also had success with Saturday Night Live figures and Drew and Mimi from The Drew Carey Show.
It had one of the most loyal and passionate fan movements behind it and a gloriously talented cast of performers working with amazing and intelligent scripts. We were delighted to be associated with this incredible and still missed series and it was always a special pleasure to work with star Ben Browder.
We were ahead of the times back in the 80's with conventions mixing all sorts of fan favorites together. Usually all the different fandoms got along and it is nice to see that Dr. Who is more popular than ever. We were licensees back in the day and worked with many of the earlier Doctors, including, of course, the larger than life Tom Baker.
Here is a scene from a recent Official Star Trek Convention in San Francisco with Brent Spiner on stage speaking to a sold out crowd.
There was never any guest nicer than the amazing DeForest Kelley who graced our stages many, many times always putting on a warm and entertaining presentation for his legions of dedicated fans. He was just as cool as you would want him to be!
The only time this ever happened: Three Mr. Spocks on stage, a really special moment
It all started with a Mr. Spock head: our entry into the world of Star Trek merchandising began full time when we purchased 1,000 of these 35 years ago or so. We still have a few left!
Every five year anniversary marks a special time to remember for Star Trek fans and our conventions take on an air of a family reunion of long-time fans and the stars we all admire. Sadly we also mark the loss of some of those talents who appeared with us regularly at our events. They are missed.
One of our most fun to run conventions was The Official TV LAND Convention. Here is the convention store we set up offering goodies to fellow TV fanatics!
This is pretty cool: Sam Rubin interviewed legendary Larry Hagman at our TV Land Convention, sadly a one-time only gathering, but did we ever enjoy meeting so many of our all-time favorite TV stars!
Another wonderful moment from the TV Land Convention: here's the hilarious Tim Conway regaling the audience with anecdotes about his career that has spanned decades.
Dick Martin, George Schlatter and Alan Sues at the TV Land Convention
Here's an amazing panel we did in LA at the famed Biltmore Hotel: Forry Ackerman, Ray Bradbury, Ray Harryhausen and John Landis!
Comic book and entertainment fans owe much to the legendary JACK KIRBY, the revered talent who co-created the Marvel mythology and made many early appearances with us, among his most devoted followers. Although his passing never allowed Jack to see the amazing success of his characters in film we do know that his appearances at conventions always brought down the house!
It is always great when we can personally thank a performer for an absolutely beautifully done job and that was just the treat when John Noble appeared in Feb. of 2013 wrapping up his epic FRINGE series, one of our all-time favorite shows!
The beautiful and talented Alfre Woodard graced her stages to reminisce about her appearance in Star Trek as Lily in the movie Star Trek: First Contact, but of course she is best known for being an Academy Award and Grammy nominated actress as well as having an incredible 17 Emmy nominations (winning four).
Our Vegas Star Trek Convention is ALWAYS full of surprises! Sir Patrick Stewart joins William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy in this once in a lifetime moment! We're glad we were there!
In 2006, space pioneers, astronauts Wally Schirra and Alan Bean, guested at Grand Slam: it was an honor!
Photo Credit: David Livingston
Three of the most popular actors on the planet graced our stages along with their The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn director: Bill Condon, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner helped us make history at an official fan gathering done in conjunction with the press junket and in association with Summit Entertainment.
Our first convention program in 1971, ticket prices were $1.50 a day and our special guest was legendary comic artist superstar Jim Steranko!
We even had time to publish 6 issues of a popular comic art fanzine called Infinity when we were teenagers. Back in the days before the internet, printed fanzines and conventions helped keep fandom connected.
When we ran The Official STAR WARS Convention we brought in Gene Roddenberry as a surprise and this moment in time was a true highlight. Gene was a great mentor of ours and he is always in our thoughts, especially when we gather for our Official STAR TREK Conventions.
LOST was one of the great TV series of all-time and we were proud to be an official licensee for the show. Here three of the stars, Ian Somerhalder, Evangeline Lilly and Naveen Andrews, grace our stages in a Creation Convention appearance.
Two of our most popular celebrity guests from the Stargate franchise making their only Creation appearance together on stage: Michael Shanks and Amanda Tapping! We love following their careers post Stargate and look forward to enjoying their work for years to come!
How's this for cool? Arnold as THE Terminator at our Official T-2 Convention, an awesome occasion!
A VERY special moment in Creation History
BILL SHATNER & LEONARD NIMOY toasting the 40th Anniversary of Star Trek on the exact day, 4 decades later, that the original series began its TV run! Taken in Chicago at Creation's Salute to Star Trek's 40th! Thanks, Bill and Leonard for being such a big part of Creation Entertainment! Who would have thought that as kids that watched classic Trek, that one day we'd be working with these show biz legends!
History is made again at Creation when LEONARD NIMOY passes the ceremonial "#1 Vulcan" tee-shirt to the new Mr. Spock ZACHARY QUINTO. It all happened in front of the audience at Grand Slam XVI. Creation Conventions: it is ALL about making wonderful memories like this!
Superstar Legend Jack Nicholson made the "Creation" scene, a definite ultra-cool moment in our 40 plus year history!
Growing up watching THE AVENGERS was a particular joy so when Patrick Macnee joined the Creation line-up of stars it was a joyous occasion for us and his many fans!
It's never happened before or after but it was another of our proudest moments: having four STAR TREK Captains share the stage. Let's hope we can pull it off again some day and add a few more?
Long-time Creation friend (and early fan attendee turned superstar producer) DEAN DEVLIN brought along friends Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer to one of our shows. Dean is currently behind one of TV's greatest shows LEVERAGE!
The impeccable Ricardo Montalban created Star Trek's most popular villian as Khan but in person he truly was one of a kind and his two appearances for us were definitely amongst the most memorable! He is sorely missed by all Trekkers and was indeed a Hollywood classic himself!
Gracious and supportive to us as ever William Shatner made sure first time Creation guest star Joan Collins (in her only convention appearance) was comfortable on stage, reunited decades after their ultra-popular classic Trek appearance together!
As promised, a seat for all! Here's a scene of the amazing theatre we used for years for our Las Vegas Star Trek Convention. At Creation shows: no waiting and worrying about seeing the stars!
Pretty Cool we'd say to have welcomed the ultra talented Elijah Wood as Creation promoted several Official LORD OF THE RINGS events.
Here's some shots of Leonard Nimoy's last convention appearance (courtesy of Paul Harvath), taken at our Chicago 2011 Official STAR TREK Convention. Thank You Leonard for your three decade association with Creation: we've loved every minute of presenting you to your adoring fans (of which we number ourselves!):
Leonard Nimoy's emotional farewell to Star Trek Conventions: 2011 Chicago
These guys are HILARIOUS on stage together and we love having them at our events: true superstars of the genre: Jonathan Frakes (now busy directing) and Brent Spiner!
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They say that all good things must come to an end, and it is with sadness that today, February 6, 2018, we learned that ONCE UPON A TIME, the wonderful show we love, is wrapping up its seven year run with the current season. Therefore we have made our 2018 ONCE UPON A TIME Conventions a FAREWELL TOUR honoring all the great years of entertainment. Join us as we too wrap up our OUAT Official CONVENTION Tours with these gatherings. And a hearty thank you to all our great fellow fans and the stars that made this series and our past conventions times we’ll always remember!
Creation Entertainment’s
ONCE UPON A TIME
Official Convention
Orlando, FL
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
June 1-3, 2018*
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
**Please note: MOST OFTEN WE DO PREREGISTRATION THE NIGHT BEFORE THE CONVENTION (THURSDAY). IT IS NOT A NECESSITY, JUST A CONVENIENCE, AND IT GETS FULL CONVENTION GOERS (THOSE GOING ALL THREE DAYS) THEIR CREDENTIALS, PRINTED SCHEDULES, OPTIONS TO GET ANY AUTOGRAPH AND PHOTO OP TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE, AND, OF COURSE, FIRST CRACK AT SOUVENIRS. WE FINALIZE PREREGISTRATION AND OTHER SCHEDULING WHEN WE GET CLOSER TO THE EVENT AND KNOW BOTH THE GUESTS ITINERARIES AND THE HOTEL’S OTHER BOOKINGS. CONVENTION ACTIVITIES USUALLY START AT APPROXIMATELY 10 IN THE MORNING. SOMETIMES AUTOGRAPHING RUNS INTO THE EARLY TO MID-EVENING, SO PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY. THE FINAL SCHEDULE IS ALWAYS POSTED BY THE WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE CONVENTION. WHILE WE’D LIKE TO PRESENT IT BEFORE THAT TIME, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE DUE TO THE FLIGHT ITINERARIES AND SHOOTING SCHEDULES OF OUR CELEBRITY GUESTS.
THURSDAY, MAY 31st, 2018 PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION
NOTE: Pre-registration is not a necessity, just a convenience! Get your credentials, wristband and schedule so you don't have to wait again during convention days.
VENDORS ROOM WILL BE OPEN TOO so you can get first crack at still available autograph and photo op tickets as well as merchandise!
PRE-REGISTRATION IS ONLY FOR FULL CONVENTION ATTENDEES WITH EITHER GOLD, SILVER, COPPER OR GA WEEKEND.
NOTE: If you have photo ops with Colin and/or Lana, please go to the PDF REDEMPTION TABLE to get your pdf scanned BEFORE your photo op begins!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Vendors set-up Palm Foyer
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM GOLD Pre-registration Palm Foyer
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM VENDORS ROOM OPEN Palm Foyer
8:45 PM - 9:30 PM SILVER Pre-registration Palm Foyer
9:30 PM - 10:00 PM COPPER Pre-registration Palm Foyer
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM GA WEEKEND Pre-registration plus GOLD, SILVER and COPPER Palm Foyer
Once Upon a Time has swept fans away with magical storytelling, lovable characters and a clever retelling of the classics we all grew up with. Through the years we’ve all been dedicated fans of the series and grown to love the characters and the performers who brought them to life. It has indeed been an honor and pleasure to present Official Conventions for the show and bring the talented cast live and in-person to their fans across the country. Now with the series drawing to a close it is time to roll out the red carpet one more time in ORLANDO for one final celebration and to let our guests know how much they have meant to us.
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ReginaSunday
Captain Killian “Hook” Jones
Saturday
ZelenaSunday
Henry MillsSunday
Leroy/GrumpyHosting Sat/Sun
Jiminy Cricket/Archie HopperFriday
Granny
Day of appearance to be announced
William SmeeFriday and Saturday
Princess Jasmine
Appearing on stage Saturday and also signing autographs and doing photo ops Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday she is signing on a complimentary basis and also signing for those who have purchased a separate ticket. On Sunday, separate tickets only will be accommodated.
Alice/Tilly
Saturday
Young Henry Mills
Jared will be appearing on stage, signing autographs and taking photos all 3 days. He will also be participating in Karaoke Friday night and Once upon a Concert on Saturday.
Belle
Emilie will be appearing on stage, signing autographs and taking photos on Saturday and Sunday.
April, 2018: We have been informed that unfortunately GIL MCKINNEY is not able to attend this convention. GIL is being replaced by RAPHAEL SBARGE (Jiminy Cricket /Archie Hopper) and will be taking GIL’S place in the complimentary autographs for those who hold Gold packages. Those who have separate GIL autograph or photo op tickets may exchange your tickets for other available autographs or photo ops or you may turn in your GIL autograph and solo photo op at registration for a VOUCHER. Your Voucher is good for any available autograph and photo ops sold by Creation and Creation produced merchandise. If you would prefer a refund, please send the VOUCHER to Creation Entertainment, 217 S. Kenwood St., Glendale, CA 91205, Attn: Ed within ONE MONTH of the convention.
April 9, 2018: Jared Gilmore (Young Henry Mills) has been booked and is coming all three days. He is signing on a complimentary basis for gold patrons and others may purchase his ticket on this site or at the convention (if still available). He will also be participating in The Karaoke Party on Friday night and The Once Upon a Concert on Saturday.
Note: Michael Coleman will not be appearing at this convention. Those with separate items with Michael (separately purchased autographs and/or photo ops or duo photo ops), will receive a VOUCHER when you arrive good for purchase of any other autograph, photo op or admission ticket or Creation merchandise. If you prefer a refund, send the VOUCHER within one month of the close of the covention for a refund: Creation, 217 S. Kenwood, Glendale, CA 91205 Attention: Ed. We will have additional news about guest bookings shortly, so hold tight!
Check back here for future guest information, we will also attempt to send out announcements to those on our OUAT email bulletin list when we land new guests and events.
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Customer support email: ANY problem you have please write to us at: customer.service@creationent.com and we'll look into it and get right back to you. Thanks!
Creation Entertainment has the right to refuse service to anyone who interferes with the safety and well-being of other patrons, staff, actors, Creation Entertainment and the establishment itself. This includes, but is not limited to, harassment of any kind both in advance and/or at a particular event, illegal activity, unreasonable rowdiness, patrons lacking adequate hygiene and inconsideration to others. Refusal of service shall never be based on race or color, National origin or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, age, disability, pregnancy or genetic information, Veteran or Military status, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, medical condition, political affiliations or activities, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking. If you have any issues with anyone, please ask to speak to Adam, Gary or Stephanie immediately. One or more of them is available at each of our conventions and they can be reached through registration or by the convention MC/Host.
Regarding the issue of alcoholic beverages at the convention: We do not allow alcohol to be present in our function rooms including the main theatre. This includes daily panel events and any night events. We kindly ask, for the evening event(s), you do not bring bags unless necessary. Water stations will be available in the room and, for those that have special medical needs, you can discreetly discuss those with security before entering and we will do bag checks. We regret that we've had to take this measure, but we must protect our audience and celebrities, and we’ve been advised that this is a necessity. We retain the right not to allow entrance into any of the events to anyone who shows up appearing intoxicated.
ADA rules on service animals: This event welcomes service animals as per the ADA rules. Service animals perform valuable work or tasks and are trained to provide help directly related to a person's disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and therefore are not permitted at our event.
All guests are announced when contracted, and all convention contracts include clauses allowing actors to cancel if they get film and/or television work. In the rare case of a guest cancellation we always try to do our best to replace performers. We cannot, however, refund tickets for a convention admission based on a guest cancellation, beyond of course specific autograph and/or photo op tickets which are not included in packages.
For those attending our conventions and making travel plans: please know that the majority of guests that appear on stage do so usually in the later part of the day (although that is sometimes different for actors working on a current series). Sometimes autographing runs into the evening or later when guests appear late in the day. Because we have to wait for guests to give us their flight information we cannot tell you in advance when these autograph sessions will occur until the convention schedule is posted at this website a few days before the event. For those out-of-towners that want to guarantee autographs of stars appearing on Sunday we do suggest staying over or planning a later leaving time.
PLEASE BE CAREFUL! We do suggest buying tickets only from the original source: through this website. Because all tickets are scanned for use at the convention we can ONLY allow the first person in using each singular ticket. Autograph and photo op tickets are also scanned for one time use. WE’VE NOTICED A PICKUP IN BOGUS TICKETS and well-meaning fans being ripped off by those that have just resold copied tickets.
Flashes occur from phone and cameras often during stage presentations. If you are sensitive to such lighting please be advised to take the necessary precautions. For our attendees please keep flash photography to a minimum and try to learn how to get the best pictures in different lighting situations. Generally flash is not the best way to take photos at the convention. We will attempt to have a more detailed note page of getting the best pictures at conventions available soon.
Unlike other genre conventions, Creation Entertainment has a strict policy to not "oversell" tickets. Every attendee, no matter what ticket they purchase, will have a seat in the main auditorium to see the major guests and join the main events! We believe in a more personal convention for fans, by fans, that leaves you with memories that last a lifetime!
HERE’S A NEW VIDEO WITH REBECCA MADER TAKEN AT A RECENT CONVENTION, ENJOY!
YOUR SPECIAL MASTERS OF CEREMONIES FOR THE CONVENTION: LEE ARENBERG
Everyone will know Lee from his role as Grumpy on Once Upon A Time, but he has had a very impressive career! You might recognize him as one of Captain Barbossa’s crew in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, or from his roles in Star Trek, Charmed, Angel, Seinfeld, and many more. He's a charming, funny and engaging host who brings a touch of magic!
Be Our Guest, featuring the Once Upon a Time Talent
"ONCE UPON A CONCERT" HOSTED BY:
"Be Our Guest" as we offer a magical night of exceptional live music on the Creation Stage on Saturday Night! Hosted by the charming Lee Arenberg and featuring the Once Upon a Time Orchestra and the exceptional vocal talents of Rebecca Mader, Karen David, Beverley Elliott, Chris Gauthier and Jared Gilmore! OUAT and Disney fans are always pleased with the classic songs and fun surprises! Who knows, you may end up in one of our famous Conga lines at the end of the show too!
The concert is included in many of our amazing ticket packages (Gold, Silver and Copper). Don't have a package ticket but still want to see the show? No problem! Tickets are only $35 and can be purchased on our website  at the convention. Buy your tickets today, these shows sell out quickly, and don't miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime concert!Â
The concert ticket does not include admission to the convention, and you do not need a convention ticket to attend the concert.
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Tickets will be available at the event, unless noted as sold out.
"ONCE UPON A CONCERT" FEATURING:
THE CREATION COSTUME PARADE
Show your creative talents, and impeccable taste in characters, by entering our famous Costume
Contest! Held on SATURDAY, come dressed as any Once Upon a Time (or Disney) character and
compete for the audience's applause to win great prizes! Who wouldn't want a $250 Gift Certificate
good for Creation merchandise and the adoration of the audience?
Note: Gift certificate are good for one year toward Creation Merchandise Only, excludes convention, Â autograph and photo-op tickets.
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Come join the cast of Once Upon a Time as we sing our favorite hits in Jammies (PG clothing required)!
There’s no better way to cap off your first day of convention then to change into your favorite Onesie and fuzzy slippers and head over to our Pajama Night Karaoke hosted by Beverley Elliott and Chris Gauthier and joined by Jared Gilmore, Raphael Sbarge and Rose Reynolds! So throw those Moana PJ’s in your bag and we’ll see you there!
Please note that this is a GENERAL ADMISSION EVENT, so you do not keep your same seats you
had during the day.
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TRIVIA COMPETITION
On Friday, put your encyclopedic Storybrooke knowledge to work in our famous Yes/No Trivia
Competition! Be the last fan standing on stage and you could win up to $1400!
On Saturday and/or Sunday (depending on scheduling) you'll have a chance to Stump the Experts! We pick a panel of experts from the attendees and then an audience tests their OUAT knowledge and tries to stump them. If the panelists manage to hold their own against the audience they can win a wide variety of OUAT gifts and prizes! Start your re-watch now and be ready to win big!
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THE ONCE UPON A TIME VENDORS AREA
Our vendor area is overflowing with official Once Upon a Time products to offer attendees! You can
expect to find official photographs from the studio, T-shirts and apparel, jewelry, mugs and glassware,
banners and posters, books and magazines, autographed items, and a lot more! Welcome to Once Upon a Time Collector Heaven!
Our vendor area is small compared to a massive “comic con” that covers many properties, and that’s how we like it. Our conventions provide a more personal experience, and that extends into the vendor area, to give the fans (and celebrities) a more rewarding show. You won't have to wade through seas of merch you aren't interested in just to find the gold because we bring only the best to our vendor area.
If you would like to be a vendor at the convention just follow the rules at: www.creationent.com/dealers.htm
THE ONCE UPON A TIME FAN MUSIC VIDEO CONTEST
Are you a talented video editor? A walking encyclopedia of all the exciting moments from Once Upon a Time who thinks, "These would be awesome set to music?" Here is your chance to flex your creative muscles, and fan knowledge, to compete for prizes at OUAT Official Convention 2018 shows! Entries are judged on the following criteria:
Video, audio and editing quality
Inventiveness
Song selection and originality
Humorous submissions are encouraged!
Winners will receive a $100 gift certificate good for Creation merchandise (excludes convention, autograph and photo op tickets), and will be played on screens at the Official Once Upon A Time Conventions! Winners will be announced and awarded at the specific show.
Rules, submission guidelines and anything else you might need to know:
One OUAT music video may be submitted, and only one.
All submissions must be on DVD and in a sleeve or jewel case to be accepted. ONLY NTSC
FORMATED DVDs WILL BE ACCEPTED.
In your submission you must list the specific convention the music video is for.
Entries are limited to people attending the specific event. This is due to an overwhelming number
of submissions.
Please keep the submissions under five minutes.
Winners are announced at the event.
You do not have to be present for the actual showing of your video, but you must claim your
award at the show before the end of the weekend or your award will be forfeited.
The competition closes 40 days prior to the convention. We will NOT make any exceptions to
this.
Don't forget about the great supporting cast members of the show!
We ask that you do not use footage from shows other than OUaT.
Entries cannot be returned, and person submitting entry is granting Creation the right to play this
entry in perpetuity at Creation events worldwide and/or online at the Creation website(s).
Creation does not sell music videos so your entry will never be sold as a commercial product,
just presented at our events/online.
Do not submit the same video for multiple events. It will not be considered after its first
submission. This also goes for videos that have been recycled with only minor changes.
SEND ENTRIES TO:
Creation Entertainment
ONCE UPON A TIME Music Video Contest/ORLANDO 2018
217 South Kenwood St.
Glendale, CA 91205
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ONCE UPON A TIME VIP EXPERIENCES/MEET & GREETS AT
CREATION'S AUCTION SITE!
ONCE UPON A TIME ORLANDO
These events and tickets are now available for sale at the convention on a first-come, first-served basis.
MEET & GREETS
(#4723) ONCE UPON A TIME ORLANDO: EMILIE DE RAVIN 30 MIN MEET & GREET
(#4724) ONCE UPON A TIME ORLANDO: JARED GILMORE 30 MIN MEET & GREET
(#4726) ONCE UPON A TIME ORLANDO: ARENBERG & GAUTHIER 30 MIN MEET
#47727) ONCE UPON A TIME ORLANDO: KAREN DAVID 30 MIN MEET & GREET
(#47728) ONCE UPON A TIME ORLANDO: ANDREW WEST 30 MIN MEET & GREET
Click here to view the FAQ and learn everything you need to know to have the best experience!
Ever dreamed of having an exclusive concierge assigned to you, and only you, at your favorite
Creation convention? Our Concierges know the rules inside and out, and use that knowledge to get
you in line with the VIPs! Not only that, they also help you keep track of every event, signing and photo op, so you won’t miss a thing.
If you're interested in this premium service, write to: concierge@creationent.com for more info.
Below you'll find all the ways to attend the Once Upon a Time Official Convention in Orlando, FL. We have multiple levels of packages and ticket options to fit any desire and every budget!
We begin selling tickets with our Gold Package and then open up more ticket options the closer we get to the convention. Each level is limited so act fast, and don't let a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity slip through your fingers!
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The GOLD WEEKEND PACKAGE is the ultimate way to attend the entire convention and see everything we offer! Here's what the Gold Weekend Package includes:
1) Reserved Seats:
Reserved seats of your choosing in the main theatre where all of the major guests appear and events happen! These seats are yours exclusively all three days, no fighting for a good seat or having to defend your domain!
2) In-person Autographs:
In-person autographs from amazing celebrity guests like LANA PARRILLA, COLIN O’DONOGHUE, BEVERLEY ELLIOTT, LEE ARENBERG, RAPHAEL SBARGE, CHRIS GAUTHIER, ANDREW WEST, ROSE REYNOLDS, JARED GILMORE and KAREN DAVID are included in your Gold Package. Autographs for everyone included, purchased separately, would cost a large part of the package, so you can see why this is a fine deal.
3) First In Line For Autographs:
Be among the first in line to get autographs from the stars included in the Gold package!
4) Preregistration:
Gold gives you priority preregistration before other guests so you can beat the rush, plus get first dibs on exclusive merchandise and any remaining autograph or photo op tickets! Preregistration generally takes place the night before the convention starts and isn't a necessity, but can help make your weekend be as smooth as possible.
5) Collectible Badge Credentials and Special Wristband Access:
Special color-coded wristbands and collectible lanyard credentials for Gold Package holders! The wristbands get you fast-tracked into the show without waiting at registration, and the badge credentials show off your Gold status to everyone else at the show. These keepsakes will make your friends jealous and remind you of your amazing time for the rest of your life.
6) Saturday Evening Celebrity Concert:
Your favorite celebrities in a night of performance like you've never seen before, and Gold gets you in! Hosted by the charming Lee Arenberg and featuring the Once Upon a Time Orchestra with the exceptional vocal talents of Chris Gauthier, Rebecca Mader, Beverley Elliott and Jared Gilmore!
7) Early Merchandise Area Access:
Our vendor area is overflowing with official Once Upon a Time products to offer attendees! Plus, you get early access to the area during preregistration!
8) Two Gold Exclusive Panels:
Enjoy two Gold Exclusive half hour panels! Sunday's first exclusive panel features Lana Parrilla, Rebecca Mader and Andrew West , and on Saturday see Colin O'Donoghue and Rose Reynolds! Both panels are more intimate events where the celebrities can interact more directly with you, the fans, and are in addition to the star's regular appearances.
9) Karaoke Friday Night Party:
Hosted by a celebrity, announced soon, sing and dance the night away with some of the stars of Once Upon a Time as your backup singers! This is a General Admission event, so there won't be any seats to save, but the party is a blast! There will be seats in the back for those who need them or tire themselves out singing and dancing.
GOLD WEEKEND ADMISSION PACKAGE: $569
Please note that the first row has a premium charge of $929
Tickets will be available at the event, unless noted as sold out.
*Please note that if you have autographs as part of your ticket package benefits you will need to have something for the celebrities to sign. They will sign anything you bring from home and there is a wide assortment of photos and other collectibles on sale at the convention.
SILVER WEEKEND ADMISSION PACKAGE -SOLD OUT
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Here’s what you get when you go “Silver” for THE ORLANDO ONCE UPON A TIME CONVENTION (this is one of greatest offers we’ve ever had:
1) The absolute best reserved seats after our GOLD SEATS in the main theatre where all our major guests appear and daytime events occur! This seat is yours so you can come and go freely and you can actually choose your seat on our floor plan ticketing system!
2) Complimentary in-person autographs with great guests including LANA PARRILLA, COLIN O’DONOGHUE, BEVERLEY ELLIOTT, ROSE REYNOLDS and KAREN DAVID. The value of these autographs, if bought separately, is virtually the cost of attending the convention with a Silver Weekend Package. You can see just one reason why this is such an awesome deal!
3) Gold/Silver Autograph session: We go row by row; you are in the rows that get you up there right after Gold! THAT'S RIGHT: you get to our guests earlier than our other attendees; after all "going SILVER" does have its benefits!
4) Complimentary admission to our "SATURDAY NIGHT ONCE UPON A CONCERT" starring MC Lee Arenberg and other performers including Beverly Elliott, Rebecca Mader, Chris Gauthier, Karen David and Jared Gilmore. You keep your same great seats you have for the day for this event as well! Performers are tentative and subject to change and of course additions.
5) Preregistration: A special registration time only for our Gold, Silver, Copper and GA Weekend Package holders! Preregistration usually occurs the night before the convention begins so you can get set with your wristband, collectible credential and first crack (after Gold) at the exclusive merchandise and any available autograph and photo op tickets before we open to the public! Preregistration is not a necessity, just a convenience so you can register anytime registration is open.
6) Wristband access: We have special color coded wristbands and collectible lanyard credentials for SILVER Package Holders; once you get set you don't need to wait again!
7) Complimentary Admission to our FRIDAY NIGHT KARAOKE PARTY hosted by Chris Gauthier and Beverley Elliott, please note that seats are removed from the front area for this event, so there is no reserved seating. There will be chairs in the back for those who’d like to sit back and relax.
8) Admission to the vendors area.
For the absolutely ridiculous price of:
SILVER WEEKEND ADMISSION PACKAGE:
$229 -SOLD OUT
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*Please note that if you have autographs as part of your ticket package benefits, you will need to have something for the celebrities to sign. They will sign almost anything you bring from home, and there is a wide assortment of photos and other collectibles on sale at the convention. Photo ops are not included in any ticket package and must be purchased separately.
COPPER WEEKEND ADMISSION PACKAGE
We have added a new category of tickets called COPPER WEEKEND PACKAGES. These new packages consist of the following supercool benefits:
1) Excellent guaranteed reserved seating in the theatre all three days where you will see all the guest stars on stage and enjoy all the other events, attractions, and contests.
2) You can choose your actual seat off of the seating chart and this will be yours for the entire convention (unless otherwise noted).
3) Complimentary admission to our "SATURDAY NIGHT ONCE UPON A CONCERT" starring MC Lee Arenberg and other performers including Beverly Elliott, Rebecca Mader, Chris Gauthier, Karen David and Jared Gilmore. Keep the same great seats you have during the day! Performers are tentative and subject to change.
4) Collectible credential and lanyard signifying your Copper Status at the convention.
5) Preregistration: A special registration time only for our Gold, Silver, Copper and GA Weekend Package holders! Preregistration usually occurs the night before the convention begins so you can get set with your wristband, collectible credential and first crack (after Gold and Silver) at the exclusive merchandise and any available autograph and photo op tickets before we open to the public! Preregistration is not a necessity, just a convenience so you can register anytime registration is open.
6) Complimentary Admission to our FRIDAY NIGHT KARAOKE PARTY hosted by Chris Gauthier and Beverley Elliott, please note that seats are removed from the front area for this event, so there is no reserved seating. There will be chairs in the back for those who’d like to sit back and relax.
7) Admission to the vendors area.
Please note that COPPER WEEKEND packages DO NOT INCLUDE any AUTOGRAPH or PHOTO OPS, those must be ordered separately if desired.
COPPER WEEKEND ADMISSION PACKAGE: $139
Tickets will be available at the event, unless noted as sold out.
This is the most economical way to attend all three days of the convention. You get a guaranteed seat in the theatre to see all the guests and events during the daytime, except the TWO special Gold Only panels, one set for each day. You are able to purchase any autographs or photo ops that are available as well as, of course, gain access to the vendors area. You get to participate in our preregistration times, which is your choice, it is not a necessity. There are a limited number of GENERAL ADMISSION WEEKEND PACKAGES AVAILABLE, so please order soon!
GENERAL ADMISSION WEEKEND PACKAGE: $110
Tickets will be available at the event, unless noted as sold out.
Here is the best way to attend any single day(s) of the convention. You get a reserved seat, yours come and go all day, in the main theatre where you will see all the stars and events of the day. Of course you also have access to the vendors room. You also get to pick out your actual seat when you are ordering:
FRIDAY PREFERRED SEATING: $40
SATURDAY PREFERRED SEATING: $50
SUNDAY PREFERRED SEATING: $50
Tickets will be available at the event, unless noted as sold out.
Here's the most economical way to attend any single day(s) of the convention, which is sure to be a sell out, NOW is the time to make your plans! These tickets do guarantee a seat in the theatre and you will see all daytime celebrities and events. Of course, you also have access to the vendors room. These tickets, of course, do not include autographs or photo ops.
FRIDAY SINGLE DAY SEATING: $30
SATURDAY SINGLE DAY SEATING: $35
SUNDAY SINGLE DAY SEATING: $35
Tickets will be available at the event, unless noted as sold out.
Autograph and Photo Op tickets do not include admission to the convention. You must have an admission ticket for the convention in order to redeem autograph and photo op tickets. Photography is not allowed during the autograph sessions.
NOTE: You may buy photo op and autograph tickets before buying an admission ticket, but you need an admission ticket in order to use the photo op and autograph tickets. Please buy an admission ticket as soon as possible as we can never guarantee admission tickets won't sell out before the show. Join our Free email list to get updates on ticket availability.
Having the chance to get an in-person autograph from the stars of Once Upon a Time is incredibly rare, but we've worked hard to bring it to you! There will be tons of great photographs and other collectibles available at the convention that are perfect for signing, or bring something from home.
Have more than one thing you want signed? Purchase multiple tickets and get all of your autographs at once!
Autograph tickets DO NOT include admission to the convention. You must have an admission ticket for the convention in order to redeem autograph tickets.
Lana Parrilla Regina  (Sunday)  $80
Colin O’Donoghue  Captain Killian "Hook” Jones  (Saturday) $70
Rebecca Mader Zelena (Sunday) $55
Andrew West Henry Mills (Sunday) $40
Lee Arenberg  Leroy/Grumpy  (Hosting Sat/Sun)  $25Â
UPDATED! Raphael Sbarge  Archie Hopper/Jiminy Cricket  (Friday)  $25  Â
Beverley Elliott  Granny (Day of appearance to be announced) $30
Chris Gauthier Smee (Friday and Saturday) $25
Karen David  Princess Jasmine  (Sat/Sun)  $35
Rose Reynolds  Alice/Tilly  (Saturday)  $35
NEW! Jared Gilmore Young Henry Mills $40 (FriSat/Sun) Note that Jared will be signing on Friday on a complimentary basis for Gold patrons and for those with his separate autograph tickets. On Saturday and Sunday, he will sign JUST for those with his separate autograph tickets.
NEW! Emilie de Ravin  Belle  (Saturday and Sunday)  $55
Tickets will be available at the event, unless noted as sold out.
Our prices here are EARLY BIRD pricing and may rise. Order early to avoid higher prices and the distinct possibility of one of our more popular items selling out.
Click here to view the FAQ and learn everything you need to know to have the best experience!
April, 2018: We have been informed that unfortunately GIL MCKINNEY is not able to attend this convention. GIL is being replaced by RAPHAEL SBARGE (Jiminy Cricket /Archie Hopper) and will be taking GIL’S place in the complimentary autographs for those who hold Gold packages. Those who have separate GIL autograph or photo op tickets may exchange your tickets for other available autographs or photo ops or you may turn in your GIL autograph and solo photo op at registration for a VOUCHER. Your Voucher is good for any available autograph and photo ops sold by Creation and Creation produced merchandise. If you would prefer a refund, please send the VOUCHER to Creation Entertainment, 217 S. Kenwood St., Glendale, CA 91205, Attn: Ed within ONE MONTH of the convention.
April 9, 2018: Jared Gilmore (Young Henry Mills) has been booked and is coming all three days. He is signing on a complimentary basis for gold patrons and others may purchase his ticket on this site or at the convention (if still available). He will also be participating in The Karaoke Party on Friday night and The Once Upon a Concert on Saturday.
Note: Michael Coleman will not be appearing at this convention. Those with separate items with Michael (separately purchased autographs and/or photo ops or duo photo ops), will receive a VOUCHER when you arrive good for purchase of any other autograph, photo op or admission ticket or Creation merchandise. If you prefer a refund, send the VOUCHER within one month of the close of the covention for a refund: Creation, 217 S. Kenwood, Glendale, CA 91205 Attention: Ed. We will have additional news about guest bookings shortly, so hold tight!
Note: Patrons must bring an item for celebrities to sign. You can bring something from home or purchase a photo or other collectible in the vendors room. Please feel free to purchase as many autograph tickets of a particular celebrity as you'd like.
Note: Guests appear ONE day of the convention, so therefore their autographing and/or photo ops take place that day, except in VERY rare occasions which will be noted. If you are not attending all days of the convention it is wise to wait until specific days of appearance are announced before purchasing autographs or photo ops. You must have an admission ticket to the convention to get autographs or photo ops.
Make a memory you'll never forget!
Your photo will be taken by Creation's magical, talented staff photographers! They take incredible
pictures, make the stars comfortable posing with the fans, and are generally beloved by all.
Lana Parrilla Regina  (Sunday)  $100
Colin O’Donoghue  Captain Killian "Hook” Jones  (Saturday) $80
Rebecca Mader Zelena (Sunday) $65
Andrew West Henry Mills (Sunday) $60
Lee Arenberg  Leroy/Grumpy  (Saturday and Sunday) $45
UPDATED! Raphael Sbarge  Archie Hopper/Jiminy Cricket  (Friday)  $40
Beverley Elliott  Granny (Day(s) to be announced) $45
Chris Gauthier Smee (Friday and Saturday)   $45
Karen David  Princess Jasmine  (Saturday and Sunday)  $50
Rose Reynolds Alice/Tilly (Saturday) $50
NEW! Jared Gilmore Young Henry Mills (FriSat/Sun) $55
NEW! Emilie de Ravin  Belle  (Saturday and Sunday)  $65
Group Photo Ops:
Two customers can be in these photo ops for the price of one photo op ticket!
NEW! LANA PARRILLA, JARED GILMORE, and ANDREW WEST $205 (Sunday)
LANA PARRILLA and REBECCA MADER $150 (Sunday)
LANA PARRILLA and ANDREW WEST $150 (Sunday)
NEW! LANA PARRILLA and JARED GILMORE $145 (Sunday)
COLIN O'DONOGHUE and ROSE REYNOLDS $135 (Saturday)
NEW! THE PIRATE LIFE DUO Photo Op with COLIN O’DONOGHUE and CHRIS GAUTHER $125 (Saturday)
NEW! THE BLUES BROTHERS DUO Photo Op with CHRIS GAUTHER and LEE ARENGBERG in Costume $90 (Saturday)
Tickets will be available at the event, unless noted as sold out.
Our prices here are EARLY BIRD pricing and may rise. Order early to avoid higher prices and the distinct possibility of one of our more popular items selling out.
Click here to view the FAQ and learn everything you need to know to have the best experience!
April, 2018: We have been informed that unfortunately GIL MCKINNEY is not able to attend this convention. GIL is being replaced by RAPHAEL SBARGE (Jiminy Cricket /Archie Hopper) and will be taking GIL’S place in the complimentary autographs for those who hold Gold packages. Those who have separate GIL autograph or photo op tickets may exchange your tickets for other available autographs or photo ops or you may turn in your GIL autograph and solo photo op at registration for a VOUCHER. Your Voucher is good for any available autograph and photo ops sold by Creation and Creation produced merchandise. If you would prefer a refund, please send the VOUCHER to Creation Entertainment, 217 S. Kenwood St., Glendale, CA 91205, Attn: Ed within ONE MONTH of the convention.
April 9, 2018: Jared Gilmore (Young Henry Mills) has been booked and is coming all three days. He is signing on a complimentary basis for gold patrons and others may purchase his ticket on this site or at the convention (if still available). He will also be participating in The Karaoke Party on Friday night and The Once Upon a Concert on Saturday.
Note: Michael Coleman will not be appearing at this convention. Those with separate items with Michael (separately purchased autographs and/or photo ops or duo photo ops), will receive a VOUCHER when you arrive good for purchase of any other autograph, photo op or admission ticket or Creation merchandise. If you prefer a refund, send the VOUCHER within one month of the close of the covention for a refund: Creation, 217 S. Kenwood, Glendale, CA 91205 Attention: Ed. We will have additional news about guest bookings shortly, so hold tight!
The Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Book your stay at our beautiful partner hotel, THE Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, and turn your
convention trip into a full-fledged holiday. The hotel offers exclusive low rates for anyone attending the
Official Once Upon A Time Convention.
Room Rates:
$149 singles, double/double (two double beds) and double (one double bed)
Call 1-800-782-4414 or reserve online.
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Photos of hotel:
Creation Entertainment holds a "block" of rooms for our attendees. These blocks of rooms have a lower rate than standard rates at the hotel, but they also have a "cut-off" point after which hotels may choose to revert back to their own higher rates for our customers. Usually this cut-off date is one month prior to the event, but this does vary. Therefore it is always wise to book your rooms for our conventions as early as possible.
DEALERS:
If you wish to sell at this convention, please write to asponsor@creationent.com for more details. If you carry ONCE UPON A TIME merchandise please note that ONLY LICENSED MERCHANDISE will be allowed for sale.
It is not acceptable, due to studio rules, to sell prints of your artwork of the characters that are owned by the series studios. Also, our venues do NOT allow the sale of food products as they consider them competitive.
Download the Full Convention Schedule in either PDF or Excel format.
You can also pick-up the schedule at the convention.
WE FINALIZE SCHEDULING as WE GET CLOSER TO THE EVENT. Generally convention ACTIVITIES START AT 10 a.m. and end at 7 p.m., but SOMETIMES AUTOGRAPHING RUNS INTO THE evening, SO PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY! A few of the major signings usually start later on Sundays, so it is recommended that you plan to stay late or stay overnight. THE FINAL SCHEDULE IS ALWAYS POSTED on THE WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE CONVENTION. This is DUE TO THE FLIGHT ITINERARIES AND SHOOTING SCHEDULES OF OUR CELEBRITY GUESTS.
All guests and scheduling are tentative and subject to change.
ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-EXCHANGEABLE.
We are not responsible for orders that are rejected during processing that may be due to customer errors (usually caused because the customer does not complete the entire ordering process to the very end), credit card failures (usually caused when there are not enough funds in an account or the credit card company rejects the charge for any number of reasons including out-of-state ordering or unfamiliar ordering to the customers’ general pattern), or system errors during transmission of the order.
Creation assumes no responsibility for typographical errors or inaccurate information provided by convention venues. All dates, venues and guests are considered tentative and subject to change. Check back frequently for updates.
NOTE: ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-EXCHANGEABLE. ABSOLUTELY NO AUDIO OR VIDEOTAPING ALLOWED AT ANY CONVENTION. Still photography is for personal use only -- public dissemination and commercial use strictly prohibited.
All ticket prices are subject to change, please order as early as possible.
In the unlikely event of a cancellation of the convention, or a date change, Creation Entertainment is not responsible for refunding airfare or any other costs other than the payments made directly to Creation Entertainment for ticketing. Also in the unlikely event, due to weather, transit issues or last-minute illness or other reason given by celebrity, an advertised guest does not make their appearance at the convention, Creation Entertainment is not responsible for any refunds other than separate tickets specific to the guest autograph tickets or photo op tickets. In the extremely rare chance that a guest does not finish his or her autographs or photo ops (which has only happened in a handful of cases over 40-plus years, always due to something out of our control) Creation Entertainment will only be responsible for the refund of the separate autograph or photo op ticket.
In the extremely rare case (which has never happened before) our computer systems may accept more tickets than we have allotted for, we would refund ticket money to the last several people (in order) who did manage to get a confirmation or ticket. As we've said it has never happened, but we want to have a fair scenario in place it if does occur.
Flashes occur from phone and cameras often during stage presentations. If you are sensitive to such lighting please be advised to take the necessary precautions.
Updated: May 31, 2018