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Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream

Tampa’s Premier Halloween Event! Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® returns in full force, taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more.

SELECT NIGHTS

Enjoy rides in the night

From 5 Sept – 2 Nov 2025

Scare zones, roaming haunts

Enjoy thrills, chills and haunts this Halloween!

Unlimited visits for 7 or 14 days

3 PARKS

Admission to Busch Gardens, SeaWorld & Aquatica

Meet all kinds of African Animals!

North America’s tallest freestanding drop tower

Tickets Options

Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream Any Night Ticket

Enjoy thrills, chills and haunts this Halloween!
Scare zones, roaming haunts
Enjoy rides in the night
From 5 Sept – 2 Nov 2025

Prices from

Adult

£38
Child (3 – 9yrs)
£38

PLEASE NOTE: FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR BOOKING.

Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream Any Day Ticket is valid on any regular scheduled Howl-O-Scream operating day below:

Please note that once booked the tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. All rules and regulations are subject to change without notice. Tickets will not be confirmed until full payment has been made.

Please note:

  • Tickets will be emailed within 72 hours of making a booking.
  • Valid for one (1) admission to Busch Gardens Tampa’s 2025 “Howl-O-Scream” on any regularly scheduled “Howl-O-Scream” operating day.
  • Tickets are subject to availability — your booking is not confirmed until you receive your E-ticket.
  • Full payment must be made at the time of booking – by selecting the deposit option at check out, your booking is not confirmed.)
  • This ticket is not date-specific and can be used on any Howl-O-Scream event night (Tickets are valid for one visit only)

Event Dates

  • Select Nights Sept. 5 – Nov. 2

Location

Howl-O-Scream event is located at Busch Gardens,10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612

Terms & Conditions

This ticket does NOT include daytime admission to Busch Gardens. Howl-O-Scream starts at 7:00 p.m. Howl-O-Scream is a separately-ticketed night event. Tickets are valid for one event night only. Prices are per person, and do not include parking, taxes or service fees. Discount not available at the front gate. Fun Cards and Annual Passes are not valid for entry. Howl-O-Scream 2025 tickets are subject to availability. Howl-O-Scream 2025 ticket is not valid for general day admission, tours or dining. Not valid with any other discounts or offers. Operating hours are subject to change without notice. No guests in costumes admitted. No rain checks or readmits. Tickets and Passes are non-refundable. This ticket is NOT date-specific and can be used on any Howl-O-Scream event night.

Haunted Houses

D.H. Baggum’s Circus of Fear

Come one, come all, to the most terrifying show you’ve ever seen. D.H. Baggum brings you all his monstrosities that are sure to make your spine tingle and your blood run cold!

Stranglewood Estate

Ms. Stranglewood is back for more haunts and has something sinister waiting behind every corner. Once a lively home filled with laughter and lavish parties is now filled with darkness and the spirit of evil. Welcome back to the Stranglewood Estate.

The Residence: Home For The Holidays

The Residence: Home For The Holidays, is making a haunting return— but things are definitely not as merry as they may seem.

Scare Zones

Sin City Zombies

On the outskirts of the Vegas strip lies a small town that is home to some of the best entertainers to ever live, and is overrun by zombies who run rampant. Try your luck and hope your number wins because this is one town you don’t want to lose in.

Big Ed’s Demolition Derby

Step into the twisted and adrenaline-fueled world of Big Ed’s Demolition Derby. He has pulled together some of the roughest, toughest, and meanest baddies from all over Howl-O-Scream and brought them here to compete— but there’s always room for some surprise guests. Step up and see how long you can survive and navigate this automotive nightmare.

PLEASE NOTE: FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR BOOKING.

Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® returns in full force on 5th September 2025, 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.

Experience the fully immersive fear at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay during select dates between 5th September – 2nd November 2025.

Ticket Types:

You will receive an e-ticket for this add on ticket.

Any Day Tickets – are valid on any regular scheduled Howl-O-Scream operating day.

Please check carefully for the ticket type you select. Your ticket is only valid for the dates not included on the exclusion list.

Terms & Conditions:

Not included within standard admission tickets. Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed night event. No costumes are allowed. All Day Dining is not valid during Howl-O-Scream events. Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. This event contains intense adult content such as violence, gore, and blood.  

Event dates and details are subject to change and/ or cancellation without prior notice. Images used may not reflect this year’s event. 

Your booking is not confirmed until you receive your tickets. You will be emailed your tickets within 48 hours of us receiving full payment.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream is a seperately ticketed and is not included in general admission to Busch Gardens. You can buy tickets to Busch Garden here.

Busch Gardens is located in Tampa, Florida, about eight miles northeast of Downtown Tampa. The address of the park is:

10165 N McKinley Dr
Tampa, FL 33612
1-813-884-4FUN (4386)

From Downtown Tampa: About 15 minutes by car. From Disney World: About 70 minutes by car. From International Drive: About 75 minutes by car. From Kissimmee: About 90 minutes by car. Travel Options from Orlando: It’ll take around 70-90 minutes to drive from Orlando to Busch Gardens, taking the I-4 West, and then the I-75. All tickets to Busch Gardens include free shuttle bus transport from Orlando. The journey takes approximately 90 minutes (depending on pick-ups), and can be arranged hereonce you have bought your ticket.

One park, which includes both thrill rides and a large safari home to over 200 species of animals.

335 acres (136 ha).

Busch Gardens is open between 10am- 7pm, but times may vary depending on the season so we always recommend to check in advance before your visit.

Address

10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612 – around 90mins from International Drive in Orlando

Parking

  • Parking costs $17 per day for cars & motorcycles
  • Parking at all 3 parks is free with the 3 for 2 ticket

Height restrictions apply on some rides Busch Gardens.

  • Busch Gardens is wheelchair-accessible
  • Some rides at Busch Gardens are not suitable for people with disabilities
  • See our Busch Gardens Park Guide for more information about disabled access at the park

If you have any dietary requirements please contact Guest Relations when you arrive at Busch Gardens.

£38

£38

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Normal opening times:

Mon – Fri: 10am – 4pm
Sat, Sun: Closed