niagara falls comic con review and experience

Several months back, there was an ad on my Instagram account for Niagara Falls Comic Con. This is not an event that I have ever attended (though I have been to Fan Expo in Toronto in the past) but plans were made when I saw that Jodie Sweetin from Full House was scheduled to attend. It was certainly a memorable experience overall. Keep reading to find out more...

The drive to Niagara Falls was extra lengthy due to intense traffic most of the way there, but eventually, we arrived and were able to check into our hotel. The next morning, it was time for Niagara Falls Comic Con. There was a long line to get into the convention center, but eventually, we made it in. It was much smaller than the Fan Expo events that I have attended in Toronto, but there was still a lot to see. There were all sorts of booths with Funko Pops, artwork, and video games. We looked around a bit and made a few small purchases, like a Psyduck pin and a New Kids on the Block comic book. There were a few little pop up areas at Comic Con as well, including a really interesting Muppet experience and some outfits from the Twilight movies. 

As mentioned, the reason for attending Niagara Falls Comic Con was so I could fulfill my childhood dream and meet Jodie Sweetin. Full House (and Fuller House) are extremely important to me. At this point, I have spent many decades with the Tanner family. I grew up watching the show and reading the Full House book series. Even though I am an adult now, the show is still played often in my home. (And I have been known to re-read a Full House Stephanie book every now and then.) I arrived at Comic Con with a Full House book, a Stephanie Tanner pin, and a Bob Saget hoodie. I was ready to make my dream come true. 

Unfortunately, all of the emotions that I have held onto over the years sort of overwhelmed me and I cried in front of Jodie Sweetin. I felt so foolish. Thankfully, she was extremely kind and told me about a time that she cried in front of one of her childhood heroes. She said she understood that certain things from childhood mean more. I was extremely grateful for her kindness. She even let me know that I was okay to take the picture because my makeup wasn't running! Jodie was wonderful, but it wasn't the experience that I envisioned. I really wanted to tell her how much I respect and appreciate her advocacy for marginalized groups, how talented she is, and how much she has added to my life. Instead, there were tears. 

I had wanted to meet Andrea Barber from Full House as well, but I was afraid that there would be a repeat performance of emotion after my experience with Jodie Sweetin. Instead, my husband and I wandered around the rest of the Comic Con area. It was neat to see all sorts of different celebrities from a distance at least. (Some highlights: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Priscilla Presley, and Wallace Shawn.) Steve Whitmire, the iconic puppeteer who brought Kermit the Frog to life for decades, was at Niagara Falls Comic Con, but did not seem to be around when we were. We walked the Comic Con floor for quite a long time waiting to see if he would eventually arrive, but we never saw him. I don't know if there was a panel or a photo op that pulled him away from the area for an extended period, but unfortunately, we were unable to meet him as planned. On the plus side, I was unexpectedly able to meet Pat Mastroianni, who played Joey Jeremiah on Degrassi. I totally geeked out! He was so kind and fun to talk to. It was an absolute delight and one of the highlights of the entire experience. Talk about a thrill. 

After many hours at Niagara Falls Comic Con, we went back to the hotel to unwind for a bit before walking the falls and checking out the tourist area on Clifton Hill. It was a short getaway to Niagara Falls, but it certainly was memorable. Though I wish my emotions had been a little more contained when meeting Jodie Sweetin, the overall experience was a positive one. 

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Have you ever attended a Comic Con event? Will you do any travelling in the next little while?