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Dallas Fan Days 2019

2025 | Irving, TX

Dallas Fan Festival

Calling all cosplay crooners, comic collectors and gaming gurus! Dive into the Dallas FAN FESTIVAL on October 4–5, 2025, at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. This pop-culture extravaganza is where your fandom comes to life. Whether you’re geeking out over comics, sci-fi, horror, anime or gaming, this two-day fest is your ultimate delight zone.

Brace yourself for celebrity panels, autograph sessions, epic cosplay and enough nostalgia to power a time machine. This year’s lineup promises heartwarming throwbacks for superfans of all ages. With room for over 15,000 fellow fans, you’ll feel out-of-this-world — and totally at home. From foam lightsaber showdowns to manga meets and gaming glee, it’s the playful pop culture mash-up of fall 2025. Ready to geek out together?

Stay out late and crash at one of our cozy hotels Featured Hotel Deals

Breakfast Included

Hilton Garden Inn - Las Colinas

Breakfast Included

Whether you’re planning to explore or simply need to unwind, start your day right with daily breakfast for each registered guest.

Package Details:

For each paid night of stay, registered guests will receive daily breakfast throughout stay period.
Breakfast is valid at hotel-designated restaurants only.
Excludes in-room dining services, alcoholic beverages, and gratuity.

Breakfast Included

Whether you’re planning to explore or simply need to unwind, start your day right with daily breakfast for each registered guest.

Package Details:

For each paid night of stay, registered guests will receive daily breakfast throughout stay period.
Breakfast is valid at hotel-designated restaurants only.
Excludes in-room dining services, alcoholic beverages, and gratuity.

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DFW Airport Marriott

Save on 5+ Nights

Settle in and save on 5+ consecutive nights.

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Minimum stay 5+ nights at hotels
Promotional Code: LTS
Valid stay dates: September 11, 2025 - February 15, 2026

Save on 5+ Nights

Settle in and save on 5+ consecutive nights.

Package Details:

Minimum stay 5+ nights at hotels
Promotional Code: LTS
Valid stay dates: September 11, 2025 - February 15, 2026

Experience the Stay

Doubletree by Hilton DFW Airport North

Experience the Stay

Book the Experience the Stay Package and indulge with an on-property credit. Plus, enjoy Premium WiFi, free early departure, early check-in, and late check-out where available.

Package Details:

Up to $100/night credit in the Americas
Up to $75/night credit in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
25% off of incidentals in Asia Pacific

Experience the Stay

Book the Experience the Stay Package and indulge with an on-property credit. Plus, enjoy Premium WiFi, free early departure, early check-in, and late check-out where available.

Package Details:

Up to $100/night credit in the Americas
Up to $75/night credit in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
25% off of incidentals in Asia Pacific

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