The Walking Dead is Invading San Diego Comic Con

By Zach Cooper

This weekend is one to not let slide for any Walking Dead fans. Adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center (which once again is the venue for this years San Diego Comic Con) is Petco Park. Throughout the year, it is a sports and seasonal concert venue. This weekend, it will be invaded by The Walking Dead. This year, there is more to do than ever.

The Walking Dead Escape: Returning this year is a maze unlike any other. Built throughout many areas of the stadium, this escape will take you face-to-face with characters from the television series. The event requires you to run, hide and even crawl your way through. This interactive experience runs the weekend of July 10th and 11th from 6pm to 11pm.

Walker Stalker Fan Fest: Also at Petco Park is another unique experience of The Walking Dead. This Fan Fest gives you the opportunity to personally meet with celebrities from the series. Opening at 11am on the weekend July 10th and 11th, this event will celebrate the amazing world of The Walking Dead. On Friday, July 10th at 11:30am, the official "Walker Stalker Fan Fest Panel" will be held. Celebrities on panel include Melissa Hutchison, Dave Fenoy, Gavin Hammon, Nicki Rapp and Nicole Vigil. It will be moderated by Cindi Peterson and Jason Cabassi.


For more information on the events, visit thewalkingdeadescape.com and walkerstalkerfanfest.com. Also, be sure to use the social media hashtags #TWDEscape and #WSFanFest.

Sources:
-Top photo courtesy of "The Walking Dead Escape" Facebook page.
-Video courtesy of the YouTube channel "Inside The Magic".