While Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld Orlando was created with the kids in mind, the same isn’t true of Howl-O-Scream! It features the scarier side of the season. For many, Howl-O-Scream is a more affordable alternative to Halloween Horror Nights. There are two Howl-O-Screams, the one at SeaWorld is not the same as the one at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Howl-O-Scream runs on select nights through October 31, and is a separate ticketed event.
Here is the official press release with the details.
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Guests can now experience the event’s biggest lineup ever, featuring five terrifying haunted houses — four all-new and one returning, six immersive scare zones – four all-new and two returning, five all-new themed bars, pulse-pounding live entertainment and exhilarating rides in the dark.
Named one of the top theme park Halloween events by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice, Howl-O-Scream returns on select nights from Sept. 11 through Oct. 31, transforming SeaWorld Orlando into a fully immersive realm of fear where thrills and frights lurk around every corner. The separately ticketed nighttime event is intended for mature audiences.
Making its debut this year is the all-new house “I Know What You Did Last Summer: The Final Catch,” the first movie-inspired haunted house in the event’s history. Inspired by the fan-favorite Sony Pictures horror franchise, the house transports guests to the infamous Southport Massacre, where they must relive spine-chilling moments from the original story while attempting to escape the relentless Fisherman.
Four additional original houses plunge guests into entirely new nightmares. “Dark Net” draws them into the sinister depths of the digital underworld, while “Everything Must Stay” turns an ordinary estate sale into a horrifying encounter. In “Crawlspace,” guests must navigate tight, shadowy spaces where terror could be lurking inches away. Returning fan-favorite “Raveyard” completes the lineup, once again inviting guests into a high-energy nightmare where the party never dies.
Beyond the houses, guests can brave six scare zones — including the all-new “Nekrosis,” where Pestilence reigns over a decaying realm — sip sinister cocktails at five new themed bars and experience electrifying live entertainment throughout the night.
From all-new haunted houses and scare zones to sinister cocktails, live shows and unforgettable scares, Howl-O-Scream 2026 delivers a night of terror unlike anything else in Orlando.
Choose Your Level of Terror
Guests looking to maximize their Howl-O-Scream experience can choose from a variety of Front Line Fear options, offering enhanced access to haunted houses, select thrill rides, reserved show seating and other exclusive event benefits.
New this year, the limited-quantity Front Line Unlimited Scream Pass bundles admission to every Howl-O-Scream event night with Front Line Fear Ultimate access all season long. With no block out dates, passholders receive unlimited priority access to haunted houses and participating major thrill rides, plus reserved seating at “Monster Stomp,” from Sept. 11 through Oct. 31. Guests seeking the ultimate night can elevate their visit with the VIP Terror Tour, a guided premium experience featuring front-of-the-line access and exclusive perks throughout the event.
A Feast of Fear: Sample Lanyards
Guests can savor the flavors of Howl-O-Scream at their own pace with Food & Beverage lanyards, offering a flexible way to enjoy the event’s exclusive menu throughout the night. Multiple lanyard options make it easy to mix, and match select food items, specialty cocktails and more than 15 all-new themed mocktails, giving every guest a delicious way to experience the event.