The beginning of September means spooky season is just around the corner and if haunted houses, creepy scare zones and screaming your way through roller coasters sounds like your idea of a good time, Howl-O-Scream is coming back to SeaWorld Orlando this fall:
The Halloween event returns for select nights September 11 through October 31, 2026, transforming the park into a nighttime fright fest filled with haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment and thrills.
And if you’re looking to save a little money while getting your scare on, SeaWorld currently has several ticket deals available:
Single-night Howl-O-Scream tickets are currently available for as low as $45.99, with savings of up to 60% off the listed price. The single-night ticket is valid for one visit on the date you select.
Don’t want to commit to a specific night? An Any Night Ticket is available for $69.99 and lets you visit on any Howl-O-Scream event night through October 31. SeaWorld says that option saves more than 40%.
There are also options for people who want to make a full season out of it. The Two Park Unlimited Scream Pass offers unlimited Howl-O-Scream admission at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for the 2026 season, with savings of more than 65%.
You want to act fast though because these ticket deals only last through Monday, September 7!
👻 So, what’s waiting for you?
This year’s event features five haunted houses, including two all-new experiences.
One of the new haunts is “I Know What You Did Last Summer: The Final Catch,” which brings the Fisherman back in an immersive haunted house inspired by the horror franchise.
There’s also “The Crawl Space,” where guests venture into a network of abandoned tunnels following a mysterious containment failure.
If haunted houses aren’t terrifying enough, Howl-O-Scream will also feature new scare zones including Dooms District, Extermination Order, Nekrosis and Just One More Chapter.
And yes, you can still get your thrills on some of SeaWorld’s coasters in the dark. Attractions including Mako, Pipeline: The Surf Coaster and Ice Breaker are scheduled to operate during the event.
Want to experience the horror faster than anyone else? A new addition this year, you can purchase the Front Line Unlimited Scream Pass allowing you to skip the line to ALL haunted houses and major thrill rides. Plus, you get reserved Monster Stomp seating during the entire event, any day you visit!
NOTE: Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed nighttime event. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., with the event beginning at 7 p.m.
One important note: SeaWorld describes Howl-O-Scream as an adult-targeted event featuring intense themes including blood, gore, violence and risqué content. Guests under 18 can attend, but there is no child discount.
Ready to face the fear? Check out the Howl-O-Scream tickets and current deals now.
Consider yourself a true Howl-O-Scream fan? They’re in the running for Best Theme Park Halloween Event in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards! You can vote now through September 21 to help them take the win!
