Spooky Empire drags horror back to DoubleTree Orlando SeaWorld for three days of mayhem Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Robert Englund brings Freddy energy while Brad Dourif and Warwick Davis complete the headliner trifecta. The real draw? A full Chucky family reunion with Fiona Dourif, franchise mastermind Don Mancini, Alex Vincent, and Christine Elise ready to talk murder dolls and sign your nightmares. GWAR storms in Saturday and Sunday to remind everyone what actual chaos looks like.
Stephen Dorff, William Forsythe, and Stephen Rider add muscle to the guest roster. Nightmare on Elm Street assembles its own dream warriors reunion with Amanda Wyss, Jennifer Rubin, Tuesday Knight, Brooke Theiss, Lisa Wilcox, and Brooke Bundy comparing notes on surviving Freddy. Jonathan Breck crawls out from Jeepers Creepers while Friday the 13th’s CJ Graham represents Camp Crystal Lake.
Doors crack open Friday 1:00 PM, then Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM. VIP passholders waltz past the crowds one hour early every day. Autograph room cranks up Friday 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Vendor room operates Friday 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Photo ops book through celebphotoops.com. JSA authenticates autographs on-site for anyone dragging treasures from home. Most autographs sell at the convention with limited presale stock.
Tattoo artists ink convention specials and take walk-ins all weekend. Costume contests reward best creations throughout the days. Vendor hall explodes with horror collectibles, twisted artwork, obscure memorabilia, cult films, underground comics, practical effects props, and merchandise normal stores refuse to stock.
The Demonatrix screens Friday night at 8:00 PM for late-night degenerates.
Snag tickets and VIP passes at spookyempire.com/purchase-tickets. Full carnage schedule posted at spookyempiremay2026.sched.com. Hotel and parking intel at spookyempire.com/hotel.
Everything else lives at https://spookyempire.com/.
Jin Kai Thunder
Heavy metal, horror, and anime are my core fuel. If it’s loud, twisted, or straight out of a wild battle scene, I’m into it. Friends know I’m the guy to hit up for brutal riffs, creepy gems, and killer anime moments.
