Howl-O-Scream

Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® returns in full force on September 6, 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.

HAUNTED HOUSES:
New and returning haunted houses await your demise. Hear every bloodcurdling shriek and feel every spine-tingling terror. Get ready for 5 thrilling experiences at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Howl-O-Scream! There's no turning back as you brave dark passageways and round dimly lit corners, hoping to evade the horrors lurking in the shadows.

SCARE ZONES:
At Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream, nowhere is safe, and there's no place to hide. Stay vigilant and ready for anything, as you never know what's lurking in the shadows or creeping up behind you. Brace yourself for the ultimate fright with 8 terrifying scare zones, where the fear is everywhere.

TERRIFYINGLY AWESOME PERFORMANCES:
Even in the midst of the chaos, the show must go on. Immerse yourself in the thrill of high-energy performances like Cirque X-Scream and Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream’s brand-new show, The Reckoning.

THRILLING RIDES & COASTERS:
Have you ever tackled Iron Gwazi, Montu, or SheiKra after dark? No Busch Gardens visit is complete without a few thrilling rides, and Howl-O-Scream turns the excitement up a notch with an extra dose of nighttime terror.
 

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.