X-Files Reunion Comes to Spooky Empire 2018 with New Guest Announcement

- Michelle Snow

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Spooky Empire has announced an X-Files reunion as actor Gillian Anderson will join actor David Duchovny at its upcoming October event.

This year’s convention will also celebrate its sweet sixteen on October 26 – 28, 2018 at its new host hotel, Caribe Royale Orlando Resort.

Anderson is best known as Dana Scully on the long running TV show, The X-Files, but has also appeared on the hit series “Hannibal” (Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier), “Crisis” (Meg Fitch), and more recently “The Fall” (Stella Gibson). She recently starred in the Starz hit series, Neil Gaiman’s “American Gods” as “Media,” where she made amazing transformations into Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe, and Ziggy Stardust-era David Bowie.

She will make a one-day appearance on Saturday, October 27th only, along with Duchovny.

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The truth IS out there…Spooky Empire is bringing you one of the best conventions in Orlando. You “Believed” in us and we are happy to make this incredible announcement! GILLIAN ANDERSON joins DAVID DUCHOVNY at Spooky Empire for their very first Florida appearance this October! GILLIAN ANDERSON is best known for her role as “DANA SCULLY” from the cult series The X-Files. She also reprised her role in 2 X-Files films and again in 2016/2018 in a return of the series. GILLIAN has also appeared in many other TV series including the hit series “Hannibal” (Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier), “Crisis” (Meg Fitch), and more recently “The Fall” (Stella Gibson). She also starred in the Starz hit series, Neil Gaiman's “American Gods” as “Media” where she made amazing transformations into Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe and Ziggy Stardust-era David Bowie. Her film appearances include “The Last King of Scotland”, “The X-Files: I Want to Believe”, “How To Lose Friends and Alienate People”, “Boogie Woogie”, “Robot Overlords”, “Sold” and so many more. GILLIAN ANDERSON will only be making a ONE DAY appearance alongside DAVID DUCHOVNY, Saturday, October 27th! Photo Op and Autograph Tickets are now on sale for Gillian, as well as a Duo Photo Op Ticket for both! The David Duchovny VIP package is selling quick. The David Duchovny VIP package will give you special seating for this exclusive X-Files Q&A! All VIP and pre-sales are available NOW! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to meet the one and only GILLIAN ANDERSON. General Admission tickets are already on sale as well, plus be sure to reserve your room at the Caribe Royale, this weekend will be sure to sell out quickly. We have some amazing announcements coming in the weeks ahead! Visit the site at spookyempire.com Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT and of course SHARE! #xfiles #thexfiles #scully #thetruthisoutthere #spookyempire #orlando #conlife #cosplay #americangods #hannibal #mulder #thefall #aliens #thesimpsons #florida #autographs #halloween #convention #vip #comiccon #gilliananderson #davidduchovny #believe

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The weekend will feature an array of activities including a tattoo festival, film festival, celebrity autographs, Kid’s Zone, costume and cosplay contest, huge exhibitor room, live music, performances, Q & A’s with artists, authors and filmmakers, seminars, among many other activities. I’ve been the last several years, and it’s a lot of fun if you’re a fan of genre entertainment.

TICKETS AND PACKAGES

All advance tickets, now on sale, are discounted. Prices increase after October 7th and at the door. In advance, three-day passes are $60, one day passes on Friday and Sunday are $30, and one day passes on Saturday $35. Tickets for children under ten years old are free.

Limited VIP Packages are available for $225 and include early entry to all three days, raffles, T-shirts, autograph line fast-pass, exclusive VIP party access on Saturday night with guest celebrities in attendance.

Rooms are available at Caribe Royale Orlando Resort for a discounted price of $135 per night. Rooms can be reserved online or by calling 1-407-238-8000. Mention ‘Spooky Empire’ for a special rate.

For more information regarding the event, or to purchase tickets, visit spookyempire.com.


About Michelle Snow

Michelle is the owner and editor of CitySurfing Orlando. She also owns Zengrrl.com, is a freelance writer specializing in travel and entertainment, has authored/co-authored four guidebooks on Orlando and Florida, and was head editor/writer at TheDisneyBlog.com for 10 years. She's lived in Orlando near Walt Disney World since 1995, and still finds there's so much fun to be had in Central Florida.
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