The great thing about conventions is that it allows fans to learn more about their favorite shows. Notably, you can learn a lot from the casts and creators of the show. Wizard World New Orleans is hosting tons of celebrity panels this weekend.
Friday will feature panels with casts from the Power Rangers and The Walking Dead. Saturday, fans of Outlander, IZombie, and Vampire Diaries will get to listen to multiple members of the cast. Also on Saturday, Mads Mikkelson will be having a one on one. Sunday, fans of Outlander can ask creator Diana Gabaldon about their favorite characters. Also, Sean Gunn and the cast of Charmed will be having a panel.
Also, if you need to plan your days around guest signings and photo ops, then check out the guests’ schedules (which can change) here.
If you are interested in going to Wizard World New Orleans, there is still time to purchase your tickets. You can go here and buy them. Also, don’t forget to use the code NerdCouple10 to get 10% off your purchase!
Kurt Hargis, also known as Mr. Nola Nerd, is an award‑winning Louisiana educator, writer, and the co‑creator of NolaNerdCouple.com, a family‑run blog focused on Disney travel, fan conventions, and everyday nerdy life.
With more than a decade of experience in education and storytelling, Kurt brings a thoughtful, experience‑driven approach to topics like Disney parks, Disney Vacation Club, and family travel, as well as firsthand coverage of major fan conventions including Star Wars Celebration, Fan Expo, GalaxyCon, and Pensacon.
A proud Disney Dad and Disney Vacation Club member, Kurt writes from direct, real‑world experience—whether navigating theme parks with a child, attending conventions with media credentials, or exploring how fandom, food, music, and pop culture intersect in everyday family life.
His work emphasizes accessibility, curiosity, and helping families feel confident exploring nerd culture, travel, and learning together.
Kurt lives in the Greater New Orleans area with his family and can be reached at kurt.nolanerdcouple@gmail.com.
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