Howl-O-Scream is returning to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this fall and for those restless spirits who are dying to discover what fear lies ahead, then read on for the latest!
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream returns to Tampa Bay in full force this spooky season, taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more.
This year is the 25th anniversary of Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, with the popular after-hours ticketed event taking place on select nights from September 6 - November 2, 2024.
Now as we get ever closer to spooky season, Howl-O-Scream has announced new scare zone, Sawgrass Slaughter: Legend of the Skunk Ape.
Venture into the depths of the Everglades, where the stench of decay and a pungent, musky odor fill the air. Here, among the cypress trees and branches, the legendary Skunk Ape reigns. Glowing eyes peer through the inky blackness, luring you deeper into the treacherous wilderness. Can you navigate this swampy labyrinth and escape the clutches of the Skunk Ape, or will you become another whispered legend lost to the Everglades
Busch Gardens has also announced a brand new scare zone to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Howl-O-Scream, Terror Through Time...
Prepare to enter The Architect's twisted gallery of horror, where the past 25 years of Howl-O-Scream nightmares come to life. Brace yourself for a terrifying walk through time, as you encounter the creations that have haunted Howl-O-Scream for a quarter of a century..
Also, new for 2024 is Shadows of Wonderland, a brand new haunted house based on the Queen of Hearts' reign of terror. Plus, returning houses this year are D.H. Baggum's Circus of Fear, Stranglewood Estate, The Forgotten: Uprising, together with a re-imagined house, Witch of the Woods: Rise of the Coven.
There is also two shows at this year's Howl-O-Sceam, the brand new The Reckoning, where you will join the mortal Lark as she faces her ultimate judgement day in the fiery depths of Hell. plus returning this year is Cirque X-Scream.
Another new feature for 2024 is Scare-E-Oke, where guests can select their song of choice and take a memorable photo of their experience.
This year also brings eight scare zones to Howl-O-Scream, including 5 new scare zones, and 3 returning favorites.
New scare zones include, Howl-O-Scream 25: Terror Through Time, a scare zone featuring a twisted gallery of horror, where the past 25 years of Howl-O-Scream nightmares come to life, plus, another new scare zone is Tree Lot Massacre, where the once-festive Evergreen Acres Christmas Tree Farm hides a dark secret.
2024 Haunted Houses & Attractions
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 more await at every turn.
HAUNTED HOUSES
NEW HAUNTED HOUSE!
Shadows of Wonderland
Step back into Wonderland, but not as you remember it. This warped dreamscape has come from years of torment under the Queen of Hearts' reign of terror. Once playful characters have become bitter shadows, their anger fueled by Alice's abandonment. Now, you must confront this distorted reality and face a vengeful Queen who wants Alice and you gone.
RETURNING FAVORITE!
D.H. Baggum's Circus of Fear
Step right up, step right up, to the most horrifying spectacle ever witnessed! D.H. Baggum's collection of grotesque creatures will chill you to the bone. Beware, for the midway is a hunting ground. D.H. stalks the unsuspecting, snatching them away for a sinister purpose.
RETURNING FAVORITE!
Stranglewood Estate
Once a hub of lavish parties, Stranglewood Estate now echoes with the whispers of its dark past. Madame Stranglewood, a beloved socialite with a hidden penchant for cruelty, ruled this town with an iron fist. She lured unsuspecting servants into a secret room in the basement, where she ended their lives, trapping their souls in eternal torment.
RETURNING FAVORITE!
The Forgotten: Uprising
A blood-soaked year has passed since the hunters first confronted the slumbering vampire army. Victory remains elusive, despair hangs heavy in the air, yet hope flickers in their weary eyes. With gritted teeth and trembling hands, they prepare for the final stand.
REIMAGINED FAVORITE!
Witch of the Woods: Rise of the Coven
A malevolent force has awakened in the woods. The Witch of the Woods, Seraphina, fueled by vengeance and dark magic, has finally summoned her coven – Brand, the Fire Bringer, and Kael, the Storm Caller. Together, they have twisted the once-serene forest into a grotesque reflection of their power, leaving behind a trail of poisoned air, stagnant water, and withered life.
SINISTER SHOWS
The Reckoning
NEW SHOW!
Join mortal Lark as she faces her ultimate judgement day in the fiery depths of Hell.
Cirque X-Scream
Electrifying & mesmerizing stunt show that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Scare-E-Oke
Take your turn behind the mic at the “Scare-E-Oke” experience at Gwazi Plaza. Guests can select their song of choice and take a memorable photo of their experience.
SCARE ZONES
Howl-O-Scream 25: Terror Through Time
NEW!
Enter The Architect's twisted gallery of horror, where the past 25 years of Howl-O-Scream nightmares come to life.
Tree Lot Massacre
NEW!
The once-festive Evergreen Acres Christmas Tree Farm hides a dark secret. Whispers tell of a Christmas Eve massacre, where disgruntled farmhand Silas Evergreen sought revenge.
Sawgrass Slaughter: Legend of the Skunk Ape
NEW!
Venture into the depths of the Everglades, where the stench of decay and a pungent, musky odor fill the air.
Little Nightmares: Trick or Treat
NEW!
Years ago, on Halloween night, a group of children vanished. Every Halloween, they return, reliving their final trick-or-treat.
Ragnar’s Wrath
NEW!
The icy winds of Niflheim howl as you approach a charred Viking longhouse, its stench of death a prelude to the horrors within.
Raven’s Mill: The Blood Harvest
Within the walls of the corn field lies a horrific nightmare you cannot awaken.
Sin City Zombies
On the outskirts of the Vegas strip lies a small motel that is home to some of the best entertainers to ever live, and is overrun by zombies who run rampant.
Beyond the Veil
The dark fairies and orcs are dying for you to experience the depths of their magically sinister forest.
Howl-O-Scream 2024 Tickets
Single-Night Ticket Howl-O-Scream 2024
Brave 1 visit to Howl-O-Scream 2024, select nights Sept. 6 - Nov. 2, 2024 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. $39.99.
Any Night Ticket Howl-O-Scream 2024
Brave 1 visit to Howl-O-Scream 2024 on ANY event night Sept. 6 - Nov. 2, 2024 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. $49.99.
Two Park Ticket Busch Gardens & SeaWorld
Brave 1 visit to Howl-O-Scream 2024 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and 1 visit to SeaWorld Orlando select nights Sept. 6 - Nov. 2, 2024. $89.99.
Unlimited Admission Ticket Howl-O-Scream 2024
Scream your way through every night of Howl-O-Scream 2024 between Sept. 6 - Nov. 2, 2024 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. $114.99
Two Park Unlimited Admission Ticket Howl-O-Scream 2024
Scream your way through every night of Howl-O-Scream 2024 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay AND SeaWorld Orlando between Sept. 6 - Nov. 2, 2024. $174.99
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
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