>>313356 (OP)
>Do you have any experience with them?
Small ones, but hey, still a con.
>Are they fun?
Yes, fun is subjective. Really. Do you like to act like a massive ponyfag with other massive ponyfags in a safe space? Or do you like to look and quietly laugh at other massive ponyfags acting like massive ponyfags?
>Can you realistically make new friends?
If you find another first timer like yourself, you betcha. I made one friend through a con.
>Is it worth it going alone?
Hard to say. If you're a guy that want to at least experience a pony con and a merchfag, go for it. I see no harm on getting some merch since these things are hard to come by on normal terms.