Fright Feast Howl-O-Scream returns in a new Tampa Bay spot! Don’t miss Vampire Tacos, available exclusively from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. during this paid event.
You heard right — Fright Feast Howl-O-Scream is back for 2025 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! Only… they snuck it in under the radar, because promotional materials haven’t been shouting this fact from the rooftops. Also, get this: it’s in a different place than before. So, if you’re planning your scream strategy, you’ll want to map this one out.
According to the Busch Gardens “Evil Upgrades” page, Fright Feast Howl-O-Scream is now held in TreeTop Kitchen, happening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. After that hour, Fright Feast guests get Front-of-the-Line access to selected haunted houses from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Treetop Kitchen is located on the third floor of Serengeti Overlook, near Cheetah Hunt. Last year, Fright Feast was held at Dragon Fire Grill, a much larger dining area. Fright Feast Howl-O-Scream costs $45 per person. Also, at the time of writing, Fright Feast Howl-O-Scream only happens on Saturday evenings of the event.
UPDATE (October 10, 2025): Based on our recent visit to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, we noticed a new Fright Feast sign. This sign indicates that the event now happens on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Fright Feast Howl-O-Scream: The Food & Perks
Fright Feast Howl-O-Scream isn’t just about avoiding ghouls. The food is a significant draw. Menu highlights for Fright Feats at Howl-O-Scream Busch Gardens 2025:
- Dracula Pretzel Bites with bloody cheese sauce
- Slaughter Dog: all-beef hot dog with black bun, roasted corn, shishito pepper, chili-Dijon cheese sauce
- Black Widow Slider on black poppy seed bun + smoky red Gouda sauce
- Extreme Smoke Mac: roasted garlic mac & cheese with smoked pulled chicken & red chili breadcrumbs
- Vampire Tacos: shredded pork carnitas with cilantro crema on a warm flour tortilla
- Zombie Rice: jasmine rice with cilantro & jalapeño sauce
- Assorted desserts
- Choice of one beverage per person (Coca-Cola products, beer, or signature Howl-O-Scream cocktail)
If we had to pick the most mouth-watering, show-stopper item? Vampire Tacos. Only available during the 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. during Fright Feast Howl-O-Scream. Miss it, and you’ll be haunted by taco regret forever. For more insights into the 2025 food offerings at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, check out our Howl-O-Scream Food 2025 Guide.
Heads Up: The “Only for an Hour” Catch & Low-Key Promo
- 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. buffet, then 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. haunted house perks
- Admission to Howl-O-Scream required but not included with Fright Feast Howl-O-Scream
- Pricing is per person, subject to change, excludes taxes and parking
- Minimal promotion: signage and staff may not immediately point you to the new location. just be prepared for that!
If you love haunted houses, exclusive food, and strategic timing, Fright Feast Howl-O-Scream 2025 is a must-try. Pro tips:
- Arrive by 6:00 p.m. to enjoy the Vampire Tacos (Wow, I hope they are still as good as when tried them the two previous times)
- Be ready before 7:00 p.m. to tackle some haunted houses with your one hour of Quick Queue.
- Plan to make the most of that one-hour buffet window
For a review of the haunted houses at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, including rankings and insights, visit our Howl-O-Scream Haunted House Rankings.
For more theme park-related news and information, visit MSM News. As always, eat like you mean it!
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