Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Announces $32 College Ticket Deal for Howl-O-Scream 2026

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Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream college tickets on sale

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay launches a limited-time college ticket offer for Howl-O-Scream with tickets starting at just $32 when buying four.

Howl-O-Scream rankings: Anaconda
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Howl-O-Scream College Ticket

Howl-O-Scream rankings: Circus of Fear Killer encore signage
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Busch Gardens Tampa Howl-O-Scream is offering a horrifyingly good deal on Howl-O-Scream tickets for those who dare to face Tampa Bay’s Most Terrifying Halloween Event. For a limited time, the park is bringing back its college student-exclusive offer on Howl-O-Scream tickets. Students will be able to purchase tickets starting at $32 when buying four, valid on Thursdays and Sundays. Student eligibility will be verified through ID.me. Blockout dates apply.

This year’s event features six haunted houses including the all-new “Anaconda: Fear Has No Escape,” three all-new scare zones, and two electrifying shows designed to make guests jump out of their seats.

Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed event. For more information on Howl-O-Scream and to purchase tickets and add-ons, visit HowlOScreamTampa.com. For more coverage, check out these related updates including the Howl-O-Scream Week Two Rankings 2026 and the Anaconda Howl-O-Scream House Preview. Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay runs on select nights through October 31.

For more theme park-related news and information, visit MSM News.

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Jon Self

Jon Self is an avid theme park fan. You can follow him at @pastorjonself on X/ Twitter or Jon.Self.37 at Instagram. He has been writing and editing in the theme park media world for over a decade. He also writes for several "foodie" sites as well as in the faith-based world.