OzCon is the world’s longest-running Oz convention, celebrating L. Frank Baum and The Land of Oz for over 60 years!
This year’s OzCon International will be hosted in the Media Capital of the World at Hotel Burbank from June 20 to June 22, 2025. Please visit the Hotel page for more venue information.
All fans of every aspect of Oz, from the original 1900 book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, to the new captivating Wicked movie are welcome at this event.
OzCon activities will include presentations, expert panels, a dealer’s room, exhibits, trivia contests, a costume contest, the Oz auction, live performances, and much more!
Each year, different Oz themes are explored, and in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Return to Oz, this year’s themes will include a deep dive into the beloved, lost and lesser-known Oz projects of the Walt Disney Company. This includes Walt’s, The Rainbow Road to Oz, his failed attempts to create a sequel to MGM’s The Wizard of Oz, popular Disneyland record releases, the madness and mayhem of the Muppets’ take on Oz, and the live-action film Oz: The Great and Powerful.
Additionally, there will be an examination of the popularity of Wicked (Part 1), the 50th anniversary of the Broadway production of The Wiz, and mark the 125th anniversary of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz book, with a dash of 1939’s The Wizard of Oz.
It’s a tradition at OzCon to dine together in the evenings. On Friday, there will be a ‘Wonderful Welcome Dinner,’ which is more casual, so we encourage you to wear your favorite Oz-themed t-shirt. On Saturday, will be a ‘Great Emerald Banquet’. Both dinners will feature live music, giving you the opportunity to chat and mingle with fellow Ozians. Please note that both dinners require advance purchases, and spots are limited, so be sure to reserve yours early. Breakfast and lunch will also be available for purchase on-site at Cafe Burbank only.
Exclusive Discount:
- $10 off a 3-day full convention pass
- $5 off a single-day pass
To unlock the discount, subscribers need to:
- Go to ozconinternational.com and select ‘BUY TICKETS.’
- Click on the green hyperlink ‘Enter a Password or Discount Code.’
- Enter VBOZCON2025 on the Brown Paper Tickets Order Screen.
- The discounted rate will then be available to select before checkout.
Celebrate 40 Years of Return to Oz at a Special OzCon Kickoff Event!
Kick off OzCon 2025 with a one-of-a-kind celebration! Join fellow fans on Thursday, June 19 for an exclusive 40th-anniversary screening of Disney’s Return to Oz at the iconic Garry Marshall Theatre in Burbank. This separately ticketed event runs from 7 PM–10 PM and is limited to just 100 seats, promising an intimate and unforgettable evening.
Highlights include:
- Special appearance by Lyle Conway, legendary voice of The Gump and lead creature designer for Return to Oz
- Rare, never-before-seen photo presentation of behind-the-scenes production images, curated by Freddy Fogarty
- Post-screening talkback exploring the film’s legacy and creative process with Lyle Conway
- Complimentary beer, wine, or soft drink
- Limited-edition Return to Oz mini-poster to commemorate the event
Don’t miss this magical night celebrating one of Disney’s most imaginative films.
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