TAMPA — The award-winning Howl-O-Scream will take place on select dates from Sept. 11 through Oct. 31, after 7 p.m., at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 McKinley Drive, Tampa.
Howl-O-Scream returns with an all-new haunted house, new sinister scare zones and terrifying entertainment. The ghoulish Dr. Freakenstein has been resurrected in the fan-favorite show “Fiends.”
Consistently voted as one of USA Today’s Ten Best Theme Park Halloween Events, Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed event. Parental discretion is strongly advised as Howl-O-Scream contains graphic and mature content that may not be suitable for children. Costumes are not allowed. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit HowlOScreamTampa.com.
This fall, Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens crosses into dangerous territory with the introduction of the all-new haunted house, Anaconda.
Set in the world of Anaconda, guests are sent deep into the Amazon to search for a missing film crew, quickly turning into a fight for survival. The haunted attraction, Anaconda: Fear Has No Escape, offers a unique tale while honoring the legend of an iconic film.
“Fiends! The Resurrection” features Dr. Freakenstein and his “affectionate” assistant Igor as they use their newest evil invention to throw the most infamous Halloween party of the year. The show returns to the stage at Dragon Fire Grill with brand-new music, monsters and surprises that fans old and new will delight in. Watch and sing along as Dr. Freakenstein and Igor bring their greatest creation yet to life in this pop-culture-centric, adult-themed show.
Among the scare zones debuting this year are Mr. Gleam’s Auto Spa, Rootbound, and The Punchline.
Mr. Gleam’s Auto Spa: Mr. Gleam’s Auto Spa was the talk of the town until the economy crashed. Desperate to keep his doors open, he accepted an offer from a mysterious salesmen selling an even more mysterious cleaning solution. Little was known about the chemicals inside the solution, but Mr. Gleam and his patrons would soon find out the ghastly cost of keeping his doors open.
Rootbound: Once a groundskeeper for the Dark Side of the Gardens, The Grimherd is no longer human, dragging victims through the gardens and into graves. Tonight the graves have opened once again, and The Grimherd is ready to pull you under.
The Punchline: Riot: Welcome to the hottest comedy club in town. The drinks are cold, the jokes are terrible and the clowns have completely lost it. Every bad punchline sends them into another fit of madness, turning the stage into a full-blown riot! Keep laughing if you want, but around here the last laugh is always on you.
Returning scare zones include Stranglewood Estate: RePossessed; Circus of Fear: Killer Encore; Shadows of Wonderland: Reign of Madness; Breadcrumbs to Nowhere: Once Upon a Time; Ragnar’s Wrath: Call of Odin; and The Pestilence: Lazarus Strain
In addition to an all-new haunted house and scare zones, as well as reimagined experiences, visitors can also enjoy two thrilling haunted houses returning this year: Raven’s Mill and M.A.R.S. Alongside the haunted houses and scare zones, roaming hordes fill the park with frights around every corner. Visitors can experience an electrifying and mesmerizing stunt show with the return of Cirque X-Scream. This stunt spectacular will leave guests on the edge of their seat as they watch exhilarating acts, including trampoline tricks and aerial performances. Thrill-seekers can also experience nighttime rides on world-class coasters like Iron Gwazi, Cheetah Hunt and Montu.
For guests who want to fuel their fears, the fan-favorite Fright Feast is back. Featuring a sinister buffet at Treetop Kitchen, diners can enjoy creepy characters and frightful flavors; as well as exclusive front-of-the-line access to select haunted houses from 7 to 8 p.m. In addition to Fright Feast, visitors can indulge in themed bites and beverages throughout the event, including the all-new Mary’s Red Rum Social, a one-of-a-kind immersive experience.
For information, visit HowlOScreamTampa.com.