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Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream returns in full force, 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.

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.

Attractions:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Cirque X-Scream

Electrifying & mesmerizing stunt show that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

Located in the Stanleyville Theatre.

The Reckoning

NEW SHOW!

Join mortal Lark as she faces her ultimate judgement day in the fiery depths of Hell.

Located at Dragon Fire Grill

Located at Gwazi Plaza

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.

Time: 7pm - 12am

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