Go Behind the Screams: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Announces Rare Lights-On Tour of M.A.R.S. Haunted House!
Plan your weekend around the M.A.R.S. house walkthrough at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to explore the haunt with the lights on and unlock exclusive park bonuses.
Halloween is arriving early for haunt enthusiasts in Florida. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has sent out a surprise transmission detailing a brand-new, incredibly rare experience for fans of its annual fall event. For one weekend only, the park is hosting the Howl-O-Scream Summer Invasion M.A.R.S. event, giving guests an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look inside one of its most terrifying haunted houses. If you have ever wanted to explore the intricate design, detailed production secrets, and advanced special effects of a major theme park haunt, this is your ultimate opportunity.
Event Details: When and Where
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The limited-time M.A.R.S. house walkthrough event runs for just two days this summer. You won’t need to wait until midnight to get your spooky fix, as the house will open up during normal daytime hours.
- 📅 Dates: Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12
- ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- 📍 Location: M.A.R.S. Haunted House in Stanleyville (located right next to the Tigris roller coaster)
What to Expect During M.A.R.S. House Walkthrough
During this special weekend activation, guests will get to experience the scares like never before. Instead of running through a dark, foggy maze, you will be treated to a fully guided, lights-on walkthrough of the M.A.R.S. haunted house.
Tour guides will walk you through the entire experience, sharing production details and the elaborate backstory behind the zone. To make the invasion complete, festive Howl-O-Scream merchandise will be available for purchase, and there will be an exclusive commemorative photo opportunity available inside the house to capture the rare moment.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay previously held a Howl-O-Scream Love at First Fright walkthrough. It did involve a daytime walkthrough of a house, but it was a highly restrictive experience where filming or taking photos inside the house was strictly forbidden. Guests should expect the same thing. However, we hope that is not true!
Exclusive In-Park Ticket Offer & Bonuses
If you plan on attending Howl-O-Scream later this fall, dropping by the Summer Invasion event might help. Busch Gardens is running an exclusive, in-park-only ticket offer during the walkthrough window.
When you purchase a special Howl-O-Scream ticket for $40.99 (valid for ANY event night this coming season), you will unlock two bonuses that you cannot currently find online:
- 📸 One FREE haunted house photo to remember your terrifying night.
- 🎟️ One FREE Quick Queue pass, valid to skip the line at ONE haunted house of your choice.
Ready to uncover the secrets behind the scares? Make sure to head over to Stanleyville on July 11 or 12. For more detailed operational updates and M.A.R.S. house walkthrough information, visit the official Busch Gardens Summer Invasion event page.
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