(Tampa, FL) Howl-O-Scream Tampa Bay opens TOMORROW with a BRAND NEW haunted house, eight TERRIFYING scare zones, and plenty of undead entertainment. We were so thrilled to attend a special media preview of the upcoming Shadows of Wonderland maze as well as some of the spooky characters and food offerings featured at this event. Thank you, Busch Gardens, for inviting us out!
Now, let’s explore all that waits for you inside the Howl-O-Scream gates:
@freaks_of_hhn Meet the Architect starting this Friday only @Howl-O-Scream Tampa !! He will take your soul. #howloscream #howloscreamtampa #buschgardens #buschgardenstampabay #thearchitect #icon #25years #horror #foryou #foryoupage @Busch Gardens Tampa ♬ And so It Begins – Klergy
*All italicized descriptions are from the Howl-O-Scream website.*
Haunted Houses
This year’s Howl-O-Scream Tampa Bay will feature a total of five horrifying haunted houses. With a mixture of returning fan-favorites and an all-new journey, there’s something to satisfy every Halloween fan.
NEW! 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.
As part of last night’s media preview, we were given a special opportunity for a FIRST LOOK at this brand new house. A horrifying take on Alice’s trip through the rabbit hole, Shadows of Wonderland includes absolutely gorgeous visuals, engaging performers, and an impressive amount of fairytale gore.
@freaks_of_hhn We got a sneak peek of the new Shadows of Wonderland house coming to @Howl-O-Scream Tampa this year. The house was so beautifully done and the details are incredible. The scares were also on point. It’s the 25th anniversary of Howl-O-Scream Tampa and this is one year you won’t want to miss. We will have our scarecam footage up soon from the media event. #howloscream #howloscreamtampa #buschgardenstampa #buschgardens #shadowsofwonderland #wonderland #hauntedhouse @Busch Gardens Tampa ♬ original sound – Freaks_of_HHN
Check out my Scream Cam walk through Shadows of Wonderland here:
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.
@freaks_of_hhn Howl-O-Scream Tampa Bay is celebrating 25 years! #howloscream #howloscreamtampa #buschgardens #buschgardenstampabay @Howl-O-Scream Tampa @Busch Gardens Tampa ♬ Escaping the Void – Timecop1983
Scare Zones
With EIGHT scare zones (5 of which are ALL-NEW adventures!) sprawling throughout the Busch Gardens streets, the park will be practically overwhelmed with ghastly monsters and other creepy crawlers.
NEW! Howl-O-Scream 25: Terror Through Time
Enter The Architect’s twisted gallery of horror, where the past 25 years of Howl-O-Scream nightmares come to life.
NEW! Tree Lot Massacre
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.
NEW! Sawgrass Slaughter: Legend of the Skunk Ape
Venture into the depths of the Everglades, where the stench of decay and a pungent, musky odor fill the air.
NEW! Little Nightmares: Trick or Treat
Years ago, on Halloween night, a group of children vanished. Every Halloween, they return, reliving their final trick-or-treat.
NEW! Ragnar’s Wrath
The icy winds of Niflheim howl as you approach a charred Viking longhouse, its stench of death a prelude to the horrors within.
Raven’s Mill: The Blood Harvest
Within the walls of the corn field lies a horrific nightmare you cannot awaken.
Sin City Zombies
On the outskirts of the Vegas strip lies a small motel that is home to some of the best entertainers to ever live, and is overrun by zombies who run rampant.
Beyond the Veil
The dark fairies and orcs are dying for you to experience the depths of their magically sinister forest.
@freaks_of_hhn Meeting some spooky characters at Busch Gardens Tampa’s Howl-O-Scream! #howloscream #howloscreamtampa #buschgardens @Howl-O-Scream Tampa @Busch Gardens Tampa ♬ original sound – Freaks_of_HHN
Live Entertainment
Between the screams, check out one of Howl-O-Scream’s live shows:
NEW! The Reckoning
Join mortal Lark as she faces her ultimate judgement day in the fiery depths of Hell.
Cirque X-Scream
Electrifying & mesmerizing stunt show that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Specialty Food & Drink
@freaks_of_hhn Here’s a look at some of the spooky food offerings coming to Howl-O-Scream Tampa Bay! #howloscream #howloscreamtampa #buschgardens #buschgardenstampabay @Howl-O-Scream Tampa @Busch Gardens Tampa ♬ Vampire – In The Dark
As part of last night’s preview, we got to taste some of the themed food and beverage options for the Halloween season. While there are many awesome choices (like the Raven’s Roadkill smoked chicken slider and the Zombie Dog with pimento cheese), my personal favorite is the Apocalyptic Burger topped with pepper jack cheese, salsa, and guacamole!
The Screams Start September 6!
Howl-O-Scream Tampa’s 25th year starts TOMORROW NIGHT! Learn more about this season’s spooky event or start planning your night of fear at HowlOScream.com.
