Howl-O-Scream

Howl-O-Scream combines chilling haunted houses, eerie scare zones, and sinister shows, extending fear even to our thrilling rides. Be ready for the scare of your life with dozens of monsters prowling the park. An unforgettable experience of heightened horror awaits you - once inside, prepare to fear everything!

Yes, during the Howl-O-Scream event, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay features multiple haunted houses, each with its unique theme and storyline. These attractions are designed to immerse guests in terrifying tales and spine-chilling encounters.

The best Halloween theme park in Tampa Bay is Busch Gardens during the Howl-O-Scream event. The Howl-O-Scream event offers an unmatched blend of thrill rides, haunted houses, and eerie entertainment. Howl-O-Scream is available on select nights from September – November and starts each evening at 7:00 pm.

Yes, we offer a Howl-O-Scream vacation package that includes a ticket to Howl-O-Scream plus hotel accommodations.

The haunted houses at Busch Gardens' Howl-O-Scream are designed to be quite intense and may not be suitable for younger children. The haunted houses feature a combination of live actors, special effects, and detailed set designs to create a genuinely haunting experience.

No, Howl-O-Scream is not included with regular admission to Busch Gardens. To purchase Howl-O-Scream tickets, visit the website.

For the safety of our guests, no outside costumes are allowed at Howl-O-Scream.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Howl-O-Scream event is consistently ranked among the best in the Tampa area. The park offers a variety of haunted houses, each with its unique theme, ensuring a diverse and thrilling experience for guests. The quality of production, storytelling, and scare factor make them stand out in the region.

Cobra’s Curse is one of the top rides at Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream. Cobra’s Curse is a one-of-a-kind spin coaster with a 70-foot vertical lift that takes riders on up to an 80-foot snake icon who wants you off his land.

Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a limited-time event and separately ticketed event that runs on select nights from September 5 through November 1, 2025.