The season of scares is nearly upon us once again. It’s hard to believe, but the Halloween season starts next month. Here’s the latest from Busch Gardens on their plans for the 2018 season of scares.
Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa is gearing up for their 19th year with their most horrifying event yet, promising a whole new nightmare. There is #NowhereToHide with new houses and scare zones, creepers on coasters (yes, actually getting to ride the coasters with monsters!), and a brand-new 17 and over (recommended) experience that takes screams to the extreme. . . . we’ll need to find someone else to cover that one for you because there’s no way I’m doing it.
This year’s event will run select nights beginning September 21 through October 28. Operating hours are 7:30pm to 1:00am on event nights. Howl-O-Scream is a separate ticket event that is not included with daytime park admission. No costumes are allowed.
New house additions for HOS 2018 include:
NEW! Insomnia
Every door in this haunted asylum leads to your worst nightmare and the doctor is accepting new patients. Have your fears turn into fate as this reality comes to life. Patients will be forced to stay awake as they receive twisted treatments from demented doctors. There are no cures for the curses inside this hospital from hell.
NEW! Simon’s Slaughterhouse – Intense experience suggested for 17 and older guests
By merely stepping inside, you have agreed to play Simon’s sick and twisted games. Entering this horrifying realm requires a journey through the Meat Market where cannibalistic creatures feast on the weak as they add to their Monster Menu of human hors d’oeuvres. Due to the intensity of Simon’s Slaughterhouse and the Meat Market scare zone, this area of the park is suggested for a 17 and older audience.
The park has announced the following houses that will be returning (so far) are: Unearthed, The Black Spot, Motel Hell and Death Water Bayou.
Terrifying new scare zones in the park will be:
NEW! Camp D.O.A.
A night at this deadly campground ensures a sleepover like no other. Campers should sleep with one eye open as swamp mutants arise to make sure nobody gets a good night’s rest at this haunted marsh.
NEW! Deadly Toys
Childhood memories will be crushed as the horror comes to life. Lock up your toy box because life-size toys are heading out on a murderous rampage and no one is safe from their deadly wrath.
NEW! Hell on Wheels
Attempting to approach this apocalyptic stronghold? Think again, as this nefarious motorcycle gang is willing to do the unspeakable to protect their survival supplies. With this gruesome gang in charge, your path to survival is looking grim.
NEW! Maniac Midway
Join Sparky and his carnie crew as you step into the center ring at the “scariest show on earth.” Clowns have overtaken the midway looking for the newest stars of this horrid attraction.
NEW! Día de los Muertos
Also known as the “Day of the Dead”, Día de los Muertos will join the Howl-O-Scream event this year. This mysterious realm includes a one-of-a-kind celebration of life and a parade to honor those who have gone before us.
For more information from Busch Gardens Tampa about their Halloween event visit HowlOScream.com.
Will you be braving Busch Gardens Tampa this Halloween season? I’ll do my best to share it with you when it opens . . . but I’d be lying if I didn’t warn you that I’m already dreading it.
Enjoy the rest of your summer folks, because Halloween can’t be contained much longer. I can already hear her screaming . . . let me out . . . let me out.