Howl-O-Scream 2025 Tampa at Busch Gardens returns Sept. 5 with new haunted house “M.A.R.S.,” scare zones, shows, and massive savings during the Sinister Sale.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is turning up the terror once again as Howl-O-Scream 2025 creeps closer. Set to run on select nights from September 5 through November 2, this year’s fright-filled event promises more mayhem than ever, with five haunted houses, five scare zones, two high-energy live shows, and a chilling new experience in deep space.
Guests daring enough to enter this screamfest can take advantage of the limited-time Sinister Sale, with tickets starting at just $39.99—up to 70% off the regular price. It’s the perfect time to secure a night of spine-tingling thrills at an unbeatable price.
New for Howl-O-Scream 2025 Tampa: “M.A.R.S.” Haunted House
Among the newest horrors is “M.A.R.S. – the Mars Alien Research Station”, a terrifying all-new haunted house that takes guests on a mission to uncover the dark secrets hidden within a space station gone rogue. If you fail to uncover the truth, you may never make it out alive.Returning Nightmares and New Terrors
The Howl-O-Scream 2025 Tampa Lineup includes:
- Five haunted houses, including fan-favorite Stranglewood Estate and Shadows of Wonderland, along with an additional brand-new experience.
- Five immersive scare zones, with three debuting new themes and returning favorites like Sawgrass Slaughter and Ragnar’s Wrath.
- Themed bars offering frightfully fun refreshments.
- Live shows “Cirque X-Scream” and “The Reckoning,” both returning with new energy and surprises.
Night Rides and Coaster Screams
When the screams in the haunted houses die down, guests can still catch their breath—or lose it again—by riding some of Busch Gardens’ most legendary roller coasters in the dark, including Iron Gwazi, Cheetah Hunt, Montu, and the all-new Phoenix Rising.
Know Before You Go
Parental discretion is advised. Howl-O-Scream features mature content not suitable for young children, and costumes are not allowed. To plan your night of fear, visit HowlOScreamTampa.com. For more theme park-related news and information, visit MSM News.
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