Howl-O-Scream

Howl-O-Scream is a yearly Halloween fright fest and Tampa Bay’s No. 1 haunted attraction, held at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. This adult-targeted event transforms Busch Gardens into a late-night party with haunted houses, scare zones and a live show. This event requires an admission ticket separate from daytime admission to Busch Gardens. Daytime admission to Busch Gardens is not included nor required.

Howl-O-Scream 2018 contains intense adult content such as violence, gore and blood and is not intended for children.

While this event is intended for adults only, children under 18 will be admitted to the event. There is no discounted rate for children.

Yes, Busch Gardens’ most popular rides will be open during Howl-O-Scream 2018, including Cobra’s Curse, Falcon’s Fury, Cheetah Hunt, SheiKra, Montu and Kumba. Water rides and additional attractions may be opened based on weather. 

The easiest way to purchase your Howl-O-Scream ticket is online. 

YES! There are some seriously scary savings when you buy your tickets early. Don't wait until you get to the park because these offers won't be available! 

No. Howl-O-Scream 2018 is a separately ticketed night event. Daytime admission to Busch Gardens is neither required nor included in general Howl-O-Scream admission tickets.

For those who prefer to self-guide themselves through the event but want the front-of-the-line perks, there's the Front Line Fear pass, which grants front-of-the-line access to all six houses. You'll also get perks like a 20% discount at gift shop locations and buy one, get one free plays at select gaming locations. 

No, Howl-O-Scream admission is not included with the All Howl-O-Scream Front Line Fear Extreme. The Unlimited Scream ticket grants you permission to all 19 event nights. 

The Unlimited Scream Ticket is for the true Howl-O-Scream fan who can’t get enough haunts and horror. It gets you UNLIMITED Howl-O-Scream 2018 admission throughout the entire event for only $99.99 plus tax and service fee. 

The Wild & Wicked Weekend Ticket lets you face your feats with a long weekend (Thursday through Sunday) of unlimited access to Busch Gardens by day and Howl-O-Scream 2018 by night! Or, you can add a hotel stay for two nights as part of the Wild & Wicked Weekend Vacation Package to get into Busch Gardens day and night and enjoy two nights of accommodations. 

No, for the safety of our costumed performers and other visitors to the event, guests in costumes will not be permitted.

Howl-O-Scream 2018 is open until 1 a.m. on all event nights.

Parking for Howl-O-Scream 2018 is the same rate as Busch Gardens. General car parking is $22.

Yes. Daytime benefits for Pass Members including free parking and discounts on food and merchandise still apply for Howl-O-Scream 2018. However, Busch Gardens Bucks cannot be used with the Howl-O-Scream 2018 event. 

If you are already inside the park, either with a daytime admission ticket, Fun Card or Annual Pass, and have a ticket to Howl-O-Scream 2018 for that same night, you can stay inside the Stanleyville and Pantopia areas of the park as the park transitions to the Howl-O-Scream event. 

All of our haunted houses are ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible, but there are some tight corners to turn. We do ask that guests transfer to a standard (non-motorized) wheelchair to tour the haunted houses. The chairs will be provided by the hosts at each house.

Motorized wheelchairs are available for rental during the event, however, they are not permitted inside of the houses. Guests must transfer to a standard (non-motorized) wheelchair prior to entering each house.

Howl-O-Scream 2018 is a separately ticketed special event. No rain checks will be issued.

Any group of 15 or more guests that purchase tickets in advance with one transaction are eligible to receive the group discount.

Florida Platinum Pass Members get in free for the first weekend of Howl-O-Scream 2018 - September 21 & 22, 2018.

Yes. You can purchase vacation packages, including hotel stays. Visit the Buy Tickets page for details and booking information for the Wild & Wicked Weekend and Overnight Fright Packages.