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SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream event for 2025 will feature new haunted houses, scare zones, and live shows. Open from September 5 to November 2, the event promises thrilling experiences with a mix of unique attractions, food, and themed bars. Ticket prices vary, and special discounts are available for annual passholders. The event will also include exciting food options and exclusive merchandise, enhancing the Halloween experience for guests.
Orlando, Florida – SeaWorld Orlando’s annual Howl-O-Scream event promises a chilling experience for visitors in 2025, featuring a lineup of new haunted houses, scare zones, and live entertainment. This popular Halloween-themed event will run from September 5 to November 2, 2025, occurring on select evenings after the theme park closes to daytime guests.
Ticket prices for Howl-O-Scream range from $36.99 for a single night admission to $123 for peak nights. Annual passholders can benefit from special discounts on tickets, while a combination ticket, which includes daytime park admission and entry to the Halloween event, costs $135. Howl-O-Scream will operate from 7 p.m. to midnight, with nighttime openings on Fridays and Saturdays in September and additional days in October, including Thursdays and Sundays along with Halloween night.
This year’s event features an exciting array of attractions, including five haunted houses and seven scare zones. The haunted houses include:
- Farm 51
- Water’s Edge Wellness Center
- A new Victorian orphanage haunted by a character known as the Black Widow
- A decaying rave set in a cemetery named The Rave Yard
- An estate sale of cursed items called The Collector’s Curse
Additionally, six scare zones will enhance the thrilling atmosphere of the night, including Trailer Park Tragedy and Cannibal Harbor. Visitors will also be entertained by a stage show titled Monster Stomp and an adults-only production called Throttle.
Guests will find a selection of spooky food options at the event, such as spicy Cheeto-topped cheese fries and giant skull-shaped pretzels. Selected SeaWorld attractions, including the Pipeline surf coaster, will remain open during the Howl-O-Scream event, providing more entertainment options for guests.
Weather can impact the event, and guests may need to wait for severe weather advisories to clear before proceeding to attractions. To minimize wait times, guests have the option to purchase Front Line Fear passes for $79 or the Front Line Fear Extreme pass for $99.
This year, Howl-O-Scream incorporates five themed bars, such as Tormented and The Butcher’s Block Tavern, which contribute to an immersive experience by serving beverages in pouches. The availability of certain attractions may vary depending on weather conditions and overall park circumstances.
A fashion show held on August 28, 2025, previewed the event’s themes and characters, introducing a new icon named Havoc, who symbolizes chaos themed around the haunted experience. Among the new haunted houses introduced this year are Widow’s Nest and The Rave Yard, enhancing the event’s appeal.
Guests will have the opportunity to purchase exclusive Howl-O-Scream merchandise, including themed apparel and collectible items such as the Howl-O-Scream shoulder pal featuring characters from the event. The 2025 Howl-O-Scream promises a mix of unique experiences, an ambitious increase in scale, and a diverse set of entertainment options designed to thrill attendees from across the region.
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