One Night Only: Love at First Fright

A Valentine’s twist on fear is coming to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

This Friday the 13th, Love Turns Dark

Looking for a Valentine’s night that’s anything but ordinary? On Friday, February 13, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay invites you to experience Love at First Fright, a one-night-only event where romance meets fear.

Event Details

📅 Date: Friday, February 13

Time: 4:00–8:00 PM

📍 Location: Shadows of Wonderland haunted house in Pantopia

 

What to Expect

  • A lights-on walkthrough of the Shadows of Wonderland haunted house
  • An eerie, immersive atmosphere with unexpected surprises
  • Exclusive merch and wickedly sweet treats await
  • A haunting photo opportunity with the Queen of Hearts

 

Exclusive In-Park Perks

This one-night event also features a special in-park Howl-O-Scream ticket offer with bonuses not available online:

📸 Free Queen of Hearts photo (Friday the 13th only).

⚡ One-time front-of-the-line access for Howl-O-Scream 2026.

 

One night. One house. One twisted Valentine’s experience.

 

 

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

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Shadows of Wonderland

Located between Pantopia Theater and Phoenix Rising

Included with Park Admission