Horror-filled haunted houses are back with a vengeance. New and returning favorite houses await your demise, but the scares don’t stop there. Unspeakable horror lives in every dark corner of the park - there’s nowhere to hide. With frightful scare zones, roaming hoards and Florida’s wildest rides at night, screams await at every turn.

Warning, intense content - Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience.

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D.H. Baggum's Circus of Fear

Come one, come all, to the most terrifying show you’ve ever seen. D.H. Baggum brings you all his monstrosities that are sure to make your spine tingle and your blood run cold!

Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Stranglewood Estate

Ms. Stranglewood is back for more haunts and has something sinister waiting behind every corner. Once a lively home filled with laughter and lavish parties is now filled with darkness and the spirit of evil. Welcome back to the Stranglewood Estate.

Welcome back to the Stranglewood Estate returning to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Howl-O-Scream.

The Residence: Home For The Holidays

The Residence: Home For The Holidays, is making a haunting return— but things are definitely not as merry as they may seem.

The Residence: Home For The Holidays, is making a haunting return to Busch Gardens Tampa Howl-O-Scream — but things are definitely not as merry as they may seem.

Witch of the Woods

The Witch is back, and just as wicked as ever. Curiosity has brought many travelers into this dark forest, but only bone-chilling stories and dying screams make their way out. With each step deeper into the woods, the prospect of survival quickly fades as demonic disciples hunt wandering intruders through their abandoned village.

Witch of the Woods returns to Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

The Forgotten: Uprising

A year has passed, and lately more and more people have been going missing. The great battle has begun, and the only way to survive is to be brave, fearless, and survive the Night.

The Forgotten Vampire

Sinister Shows

Cirque X-Scream performers doing a stunt during Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Howl-O-Scream.
RETURNING FAVORITECirque X-Scream

Electrifying & mesmerizing stunt show that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

Located in the Stanleyville Theatre.

The Rolling bones return to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Howl-O-Scream.
RETURNING FAVORITEThe Rolling Bones

This skeleton band lights up Dragon Fire Grill with epic covers of classic rock anthems.

Located at Dragon Fire Grill.

Take your turn behind the mic at the all-new “Scare-E-Oke” experience at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Howl-O-Scream.
ALL-NEWScare-E-Oke

Take your turn behind the mic at the all-new “Scare-E-Oke” experience at Gwazi Plaza. Guests can select their song of choice and take a memorable photo of their experience.

Located at Gwazi Plaza.

Scare Zones

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