Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Voted #1 Best Theme Park Halloween on USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award list, is lurking right around the corner with more intense scares than ever before. This year’s event will feature five haunted houses (including two all-new), five scare zones (including three new themes), multiple themed bars and the return of two guest-favorite live shows. Now and for a limited time during the Sinister Sale, those brave enough to face their fears can snag savings of up to 70% on event tickets. Prices start at just $39.99, offering an unbeatable deal for an evening of unspeakable horrors and unforgettable scares.
Among this year’s new out-of-this-world scares is the ALL-NEW haunted house, “M.A.R.S.” – the Mars Alien Research Station. This Space Station now holds dark secrets that guests will be on a mission to search and destroy, or risk being destroyed.
In addition to the new “M.A.R.S.” haunted house, this year’s expanded Howl-O-Scream experience at Busch Gardens’ Tampa Bay includes:
- Five haunted houses, including the return of fan favorite “Stranglewood Estate” plus another NEW haunted house
- Five scare zones, three with NEW themes joining returning fan favorites like “Sawgrass Slaughter” and “Ragnar’s Wrath”
- Multiple themed bars
- Two popular, high-energy shows, “Cirque X-Scream” and “The Reckoning”
For those seeking thrills beyond the scares, Busch Gardens invites guests to ride some of the park’s legendary coasters at night, including Iron Gwazi, Phoenix Rising, Cheetah Hunt, Montu, Cobra’s Curse, SheiKra, and Tigris.
Howl-O-Scream runs on select nights from September 5 through November 2, 2025. Tickets can be purchased online at HowlOScreamTampa.com.
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