Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens

Step into Tampa Bay's most terrifying Halloween event, where fear takes over every corner of the park. Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream transforms the entire park into a nightmarish realm of horror, from haunted houses and scare zones to live shows and thrill rides consumed by darkness. Once you enter, there's nothing left to fear… except everything.

• 6 Haunted Houses: Immersive, high-intensity walk-through experiences
• 6 Scare Zones: Streets filled with roaming creatures and unexpected frights
• 2 Sinister Live Shows: Dark entertainment with shocking performances, including the return of FIENDS at Dragon Fire Grill
• 10+ Themed Bars: Located throughout the park
• Thrill Rides in the Dark: World-class coasters and attractions transformed by terror

Dark Side of the Gardens - Chapter Three
The next chapter of this fan-favorite storyline returns, following the rise of an army of evil as one last soul stands between monsters rising and the dark reign retaking hold.

Haunted Houses
New and returning scares await across the park's most sinister walk-through experiences.

Sinister Shows
Spirited productions "worth dying for," including the return of FIENDS at Dragon Fire Grill.

Scare Zones & Roaming Hordes
New terrors lurk around every corner, with unpredictable, roaming creatures throughout the park.

Pulse-Pounding Thrills
Brave your favorite coasters and attractions in the dark, feeling every twist, drop, and high-speed launch under the cover of night.

• Single-Night Ticket - Starting at $49.99, includes a FREE 1-Time Quick Queue. Valid for one visit on the selected date.
• Any Night Ticket - Save over 45%, includes a FREE 1-Time Quick Queue. Valid for one visit on any event night.
• Unlimited Scream Pass - Save 65%, includes a FREE 1-Time Quick Queue. Valid for unlimited visits to Howl-O-Scream at both Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando.

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Good to Know

• Event begins at 7 PM to park close (12 AM or 1 AM, depending on the day)
• Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience and contains intense content such as violence, gore, and blood
• This is a separately ticketed night event
• No costumes are allowed