Busch gardens Tampa Howl O Scream
Event Info
Busch Gardens presents "Howl O Scream", Tampa's scariest haunted attraction. Every year from September through Halloween the park transforms from nature themed amusement park into a theme park from hell. Creatures from your worst nightmares roam the parks pathways and leave you with no where to hide. Experience multiple immersive haunted houses, scare zones, shows, and lots of frightfully themed libations. ( 21+) The park keeps select rides and attractions opens to ride with monsters and take on the thrills in total darkness.
Tampa's Theme Park Haunt Event
Howl O Scream is celebrating 20 years of fear for their 2019 haunt season. Experience one of the best theme park haunted houses and scare zones in the state.
About The Haunt Event
When to visit
Howl o Scream runs select weekends ( Friday - Sunday ) at Busch Gardens until Nov 2nd. Dates can be found each year on the park's haunt website listed above.
Haunted Houses
This year Howl O Scream features 10+ haunted attractions.
Haunt Duration
It will take the full event to do each attraction. Each house ranges from 5-10 minutes in duration.
Location:
Howl O Scream is located in Tampa Bay at Busch Gardens amusement park.
10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Howl o Scream Photo Gallery
Busch Gardens Howl O Scream 2019
Photos By Christian Duffy
Attractions 2019
Insomnia: patients's revenge
"Every door in this haunted asylum leads to your worst nightmare"
New for 2018 is a twisted take on the classic asylum haunt. Can you make it out without getting sucked into your biggest nightmares?
Camp DOA Scare Zone
"Rising from the murky swamp waters, murderous mutants have taken over a seemingly peaceful campground. Campers are snatched from their idyllic dreams to become ghostly stars of living nightmares."
The Black Spot: Bloodshed
"An infamous pirate has you marked for death and he has you right where he wants you"
Simon's Slaughterhouse
"By merely walking into the house, you have agreed to play Simon's sick and twisted games."
Meat Market Scare Zone
"Howl-O-Scream’s most fear-inducing zone places you in the center of a nauseating assault by cannibal creatures gorging on their monster menu of human hors d'oeuvres."
Motel hell: Infestation
New overlay for 2019. Motel Hell is back and more creepy crawly than ever. Take on this Howl O Scream Haunted House with new twists. This year the motel is infested with some pesky bugs, and the exterminators are here to kill them... and you.
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS Scare Zone
"Honoring the souls and spirits of those who have gone before us, guests can dance the night away in this festive zone; featuring face painters, traditional tastes of Mexico, spectacle of performers, and a one-of-a-kind photo with an icon of La Catrina."
Maniac Midway Scare Zone
"Go backstage at “scariest show on earth” with Sparky and his terrifying carnie-crew as they take over Pantopia and make the midway their own stage of torture creating a frenzy of fear."
Hell On Wheels Scare Zone
"In a post-apocalypse world, the surly survivors will stop at nothing for food and supplies, destroying all who stand in their way. Can you run the gauntlet of a murderous crazed biker gang to make it out alive?"
First fear Scare Zone e
New for 2019.
"The horrors of Howl-O-Scream’s haunted past are the first frights to greet you, rising from the dead and bringing 20 years of fear back to life."
Carpe Noctem Scare Zone
New for 2019.
"The eerie quiet of this gothic Romanian cemetery is shattered by the triumphant screams of vampires and the sobbing moans of their victims. Climb into a coffin but your photo may be all that comes out."
Little nightmares Scare Zone
New for 2019.
"Take a creepy walk down memory lane to the bygone era of papier-mâché masks and homemade costumes sure to stir up the nightmares of your childhood."
The residence
New for 2019.
"Discover the domestic demons within this suburban home"
Death Water Bayou: Wrath Of The Queen
"Descend into the swamps if you dare..."
Haunted House themed to the Louisiana Bayou and the monsters that lurk in the fog of the swamps.
Deadly Toys Scare Zone
"You can run but you cannot hide as giant toys spring to life in a murderous rampage with you in their sights. Childhood memories will be destroyed when these toys turn a play date into a slay date."
Thrill Rides
"Evil comes along for the ride on Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's roller coasters, as creatures from your nightmares haunt the attractions. Experience Tigris, Cobra’s Curse, Falcon’s Fury, Cheetah Hunt, Montu, SheiKra & Kumba all night."
Fiends Show
Nurses Nurses Nurses.
"These captivating creatures of the night will infect you with dance fever and keep your pulse pounding with their deranged dance party at Stanleyville Theater."
Fright feast
"Devour monstrous main courses and desserts at this delicious dinner. Then, be the first to brave the dark with front-of-the-line access to haunted houses until 8:30 p.m."