Spooky Empire Horror Convention coming to Orlando this June
The country’s biggest horror/sci-fi convention, Spooky Empire, will be in Orlando, Fla. from June 20-22, 2025 at the Doubletree by Hilton at SeaWorld.
Horror fans will be able to attend this 2025 Camp Spooky event at the Doubletree by Hilton at SeaWorld. From celebrity guest appearances, to costume contests, vendors, panels, and more. There will be plenty of spooky fun to fill an entire weekend.
In addition to a hauntingly good time, a tattoo festival with over 70 artists will be there. Meanwhile, the vendor area will have over 150 vendors selling all the awesome spooky things you never knew you needed. From clothing, to collectibles, art, décor, and more.
A highlight of every convention are the celebrity guests. At Spooky Empire, photo ops will be available, as well as autograph opportunities and panels with said guests. It’s always a great time hearing a behind-the-scenes story from one of your favorite movies or shows, told by the star of it.
Many different celebrity guests will be in attendance at Spooky Empire
- Danny Elfman – The composer of many film scores, including “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Edward Scissorhands.” He is also the creator of Epic Universe’s Dark Universe score.
- Simon Pegg – Co-writer and star of “Shawn of the Dead,” “Hot Fuzz,” “The World’s End” and more. Also seen in the show “The Boys” on Amazon Prime.
- Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl – From “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs,” in which they hilariously review cult and B-Movies.
- Malcolm McDowell – Star of “A Clockwork Orange,” “Caligula,” “Star Trek-Generations,” and more.
- Chris Sarandon – From “The Princess Bride,” “Child’s Play,” and many other films; also the voice of Jack Skellington from “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
Spooky Empire guests can also meet the stars of “Happy Death Day,” “Re-Animator,” “Sleepaway Camp,” and much, much more. In addition to celebrity panels, the members from Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights crew will be there. For more guests, and what days they will be there, consult the official Spooky Empire website.
Spooky Empire is more than celebrity panels and vendors
If you intend on dressing up, you may want to enter the costume contest. It’s sponsored by VAMP School and Mohawk Crew. It will be held on Sunday afternoon and contestants can win $500 and other cash prizes. There will also be a Gaming Room hosted by The Haven Games, and a Lego Room hosted by the Greater FL Lego Users Group.
For those wanting some after-hours fun, Friday guests can watch classic films at the Dive In Movies event. Then on Saturday, there will be rock on with live music, bands, and performances playing at Spooky Empire. Join in on the Dead Man’s Party, and party the night away with performances from: The Intoxicators, Disasternauts and Gargamel. There is truly something for everyone. Check out the full schedule.
Spooky Empire tickets are available now
Single-day passes for Friday and Sunday are $40 ahead of time (or $45 at the door). A Saturday 1-day pass is $50 (or $60 at the door). Weekend passes are also available for $70 (or $80 at the door). Children 10 and under are free. If you want to go big, VIP packages are available for $299, and include special VIP bags, entry to all raffles, autograph line fast-pass, and an exclusive VIP party. For more information or to purchase the cheaper tickets while you can, click here.
If you intend to make a weekend out of Spooky Empire, The Doubletree by Hilton at SeaWorld rooms are $139 a night when you mention Spooky Empire. You can also book through the Spooky Empire website.
Follow Spooky Empire for future events
Spooky Empire has been hosting horror fans for over 20 years. October shouldn’t get all the spooky fun, so buy those tickets today, and get those costumes ready. To stay up to date on their next event, you can follow them on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram @spookyempire.
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