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Howl-O-Scream Voted #1 Best Theme Park Halloween Event!

Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream reigns supreme for fans of fear, earning the parks the #1 spot on USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers' Choice Award list for Best Theme Park Halloween Event, thank you for your support!

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Howl-O-Scream

Howl-O-Scream Voted #1 Best Theme Park Halloween Event!

Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® returns in full force, taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more. Unspeakable horror lives in every dark corner, including on Busch Gardens’ pulse-pounding thrill rides. Howl-O-Scream is bringing fear to the next level and once you’re in there’s nothing to fear but everything.

 

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Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. This event contains intense adult content such as violence, gore, and blood. Howl-O-Scream is a separately-ticketed night event. No costumes are allowed.

 

*Event dates and details subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice.

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Separately Ticketed Event

  1. Event Type
    Halloween Festival
  2. Event Date
    September 6 to November 2
  3. Event Hours
    7 PM to park close
  4. Event Price
    Separately ticketed event

Single-Night Ticket
Howl-O-Scream 2024

Final Frenzy: tickets as low as $44.99
Brave 1 visit to Howl-O-Scream 2024, select nights Sept. 6 - Nov. 2, 2024 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

● Valid for one visit on the date selected at the time of purchase.
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Single-Night Ticket: Valid for 1 visit on the selected Howl-O-Scream 2024 event night. Online savings are based on general admission prices available at the park. Single-Night Ticket does NOT include daytime admission to Busch Gardens. Howl-O-Scream starts at 7:00 p.m. each event night, but this ticket allows access to the park starting at 5 p.m. on the selected date.

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Howl-O-Scream is a separately-ticketed night event. Tickets are valid for one event night only. Prices are per person, and do not include parking, taxes or service fees. Discount not available at the front gate. Fun Cards and Annual Passes are not valid for entry. Howl-O-Scream 2024 tickets are subject to availability. Limit one in-park upgrade per paid individual admission. Howl-O-Scream 2024 ticket is not valid for general day admission, tours or dining. Not valid with any other discounts or offers. Operating hours are subject to change without notice. No guests in costumes admitted. No rain checks or readmits. Tickets and Passes are non-refundable.

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Any Night Ticket
Howl-O-Scream 2024

Final Frenzy: Save over 45%
Brave 1 visit to Howl-O-Scream 2024 on ANY event night Sept. 6 - Nov. 2, 2024 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

● Event starts at 7 p.m. but gate opens at 5 p.m. on the selected date.
● Pass Members get the best price on Howl-O-Scream tickets. Log in to see your discount or buy your Annual Pass now and save!

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This ticket does NOT include daytime admission to Busch Gardens. Howl-O-Scream starts at 7:00 p.m. each event night, but this ticket allows access to the park starting at 5 p.m.


Pass Members save on Howl-O-Scream tickets. Please log in to see discounted pricing.

Howl-O-Scream is a separately-ticketed night event. Tickets are valid for one event night only. Prices are per person, and do not include parking, taxes or service fees. Advance purchase prices are available online or by calling 813-884-4FUN. Discount not available at the front gate. Fun Cards and Annual Passes are not valid for entry. Howl-O-Scream 2024 tickets are subject to availability. Limit one in-park upgrade per paid individual admission. Howl-O-Scream 2024 ticket is not valid for general day admission, tours or dining. Not valid with any other discounts or offers. Operating hours are subject to change without notice. No guests in costumes admitted. No rain checks or readmits. Tickets and Passes are non-refundable. 

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