TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens is getting recognition for having the best Halloween event for theme parks.
Officials with the theme park announced "Howl-O-Scream" takes the No. 1 spot on USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Award list for Best Theme Park Halloween Event.
Taking place in both the Tampa and Williamsburg, Virginia location, Howl-O-Scream is known for its menacing scare zones, terrifying haunted houses, signature shows and more horrifying fun during the Halloween season.
2024's event for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay features five haunted houses, including the new Shadows of Wonderland and the enhanced Witch of the Woods, five new scare zones and and a reimagined interactive sinister shows.
At Busch Gardens Williamsburg, this year's show features five haunted houses, six "terror-tories" and four sinister shows, complete with six booze bars and bites.
“There's no other Halloween event like Howl-O-Scream, where our guests can immerse themselves in a truly fun Halloween experience,” Marc Swanson, Chief Executive of United Parks & Resorts, parent company of Busch Gardens, said in a statement. “This year, our Busch Gardens parks are celebrating 25 years of fear by unleashing more exciting frights, inviting guests on an adrenaline-fueled journey. From eerie entertainment, hair-raising shows, and a variety of delectably daring food and drink options, there’s something exciting for all our guests to enjoy.”
Other Florida parks that were included in USA Today's 10Best list were Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld (No. 2) and Brick-or-Treat at LegoLand (No. 7).
Busch Gardens is currently hosting a "final frenzy sale" for guests to save up to 60% off tickets for Howl-O-Scream. You can find information on the sale by clicking here.
