SeaWorld Orlando
Howl-O-Scream Event FAQs

Howl-O-Scream is a yearly Halloween fright fest and Orlando’s Newest Halloween Event, held at SeaWorld Orlando. This adult-targeted event transforms SeaWorld Orlando into a late-night party with haunted houses, scare zones, rides, bars, and live shows. This event requires an admission ticket separate from daytime admission to SeaWorld Orlando. Daytime admission to SeaWorld Orlando is not included nor required.

Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2022 contains intense adult content such as violence, gore, blood, and risqué content that is not intended for children.

While this event is intended for adults only, children under 18 will be admitted to the event. There is no discounted rate for children.

Yes, some of SeaWorld Orlando’s most popular rides will be open during Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2022, including the all-new Ice Breaker, Infinity Falls, Mako, and Manta. Attractions will operate weather permitting.

No, for the safety of our costumed performers and other visitors to the event, guests in costumes will not be permitted.

A dedicated Howl-O-Scream entrance has been built for this event and is located to the right of the main entrance. Guests already inside SeaWorld with evening Howl-O-Scream tickets may enter through a specific part of the park, to be determined.

Yes. Guests in the park during daytime hours will be able to go to the Waterfront, where we will have a “holding area” that will allow you to enter Howl-O-Scream within the park.

No, re-entry to Howl-O-Scream is prohibited.

No. All food and beverages are purchased a la carte. Restaurants are open until 11:30 P.M.

No. You may wish to purchase Front Line Fear for skip the line access to our five haunted houses. You can add attractions and reserved seating to Monster Stomp by purchasing Front Line Fear Extreme.

Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed event. Annual Pass Members receive a discount on Howl-O-Scream tickets and save up to 60% on select nights. Login to the Pass Member Portal to purchase with a discount.

Bags measuring larger than 8” x 5”, including purses and backpacks, are not permitted through the dedicated Howl-O-Scream entrance located to the right of the main entrance. Normal bag policies apply for guests already inside the park who are also attending Howl-O-Scream.

In conjunction with our existing use of metal detection, this proactive measure will expedite the security screening process for all guests.

This will enable us to move guests through our security checkpoint more quickly. There will be less time spent standing in lines at the event gate.

Guests carrying bags will be turned away from the security checkpoint and asked to return them to their vehicle.

Exceptions to this policy may be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection. Any item required for medical reasons that will be screened is to be carried in a clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag not to exceed the size of 12” x 6” x 12”. Guests arriving with a bag not meeting those standards will be asked to return to their vehicle.

Diapers can be carried in a clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag not to exceed the size of 12” x 6” x 12”.

The Howl-O-Scream bag policy applies to the event entrance gate, due to the size of the gate and the nature of the event. This policy is not in effect for SeaWorld Orlando daytime guests. Daytime visitors enter through the park's main entrance which uses metal detection with full bag check capabilities. Guests in possession of a Daytime and Howl-O-Scream ticket will be permitted to remain in-park until the event begins. Visit the Howl-O-Scream event page for details on purchasing an all-day experience.

For the safety of our performers, scare actors, and other guests, flash photography is not permitted. Cameras are also not permitted in any of the Howl-O-Scream haunted houses.

The easiest way to purchase your Howl-O-Scream ticket is online at HowlOScreamOrlando.com.

There are some seriously scary savings when you buy your tickets early. Purchase tickets for as low as $34.99 plus tax and service fee online in advance. Don’t wait until you get to the park because these offers won’t be available!

General admission at the gate starts at $104.99 plus tax, but you’ll only pay that rate if you wait until the night of the event and walk up to the front gate to buy your ticket. There are some seriously scary savings when you buy your tickets early on our website – tickets start at only $34.99 plus tax and service fee.

Yes, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Florida Platinum Pass Members receive a discount to Howl-O-Scream Orlando. Discounted tickets start as low as $29.99. Log in to the Pass Member website to purchase. Fun Card Holders do not receive discounted admission.

No. Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2022 is a separately ticketed night event. Daytime admission to SeaWorld Orlando is neither required nor included in general Howl-O-Scream admission tickets. Guests already inside SeaWorld with evening Howl-O-Scream tickets may enter the event through the Waterfront holding area located by Flame Craft Bar.

The Unlimited ticket is for the true Howl-O-Scream fan who can’t get enough haunts and horror. It gets you UNLIMITED Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2022 admission throughout the entire event for as low as $129.99 plus tax and service fee.

Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2022 is open from 7 p.m. until 12 a.m. on all event days, unless specifically stated otherwise on our park schedule. Please consult our Park Schedule for date specific event hours.

Parking for Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2022 is the same rate as SeaWorld Orlando. General car parking starts at $30. Premium and VIP options will also be available.

If you are already inside the park, either with a daytime admission ticket, Fun Card, or Annual Pass, and have a ticket to Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2022 for that same night, you can stay inside the park as the park transitions to the Howl-O-Scream event. You can check-in for the event through the Waterfront holding area located by Flame Craft Bar.

The Wild & Wicked Weekend Package lets you face your fears with a long weekend (Thursday through Sunday) of unlimited access to SeaWorld Orlando by day and Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2022 by night! Or, you can add a hotel stay for two nights as part of the Howl-O-Scream Wild Weekend Vacation Package to get into SeaWorld Orlando day and night and enjoy two nights of accommodations.

Yes. You can purchase vacation packages, including hotel stays. Visit the Buy Tickets page for details and booking information for the Wild & Wicked Weekend Package and SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream Package.

Yes, group pricing for Howl-O-Scream Orlando is available for groups of 15 or more. Tickets start at $29.99 and are only available online in advance of your group's visit. Prices are per person and do not include parking, taxes, or service fees.

Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2022 is a separately ticketed special event and will occur rain or shine. No rainchecks will be issued.

Yes. Daytime benefits for Silver, Gold, and Platinum Pass Members including free parking and discounts on food and merchandise still apply for Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2022.

Yes, all Annual Pass benefits including parking privileges and discounts on merchandise, food, and beverages will be honored. Other daytime-specific benefits available to certain tiers of passes, including guest tickets, reserved seating, priority entrance lanes, and access to the Pass Member Lounge, will not be available. One-time Quick Queue privileges may be redeemed earlier in the day at the self-service kiosks and used at rides open during the Howl-O-Scream event.

No, Florida Platinum Pass Members do not get in free for the first weekend of Howl-O-Scream Orlando. Florida Platinum Pass Members who attend Howl-O-Scream Orlando will receive an exclusive reward in September (details coming soon).

Front Line Fear Pass allows you one (1) time front-of-line access to our five (5) Haunted Houses. Front of Line Fear Extreme Pass allows you one (1) time front-of-line access to our five (5) Haunted Houses; one (1) time quick queue access to ride Ice Breaker, Mako, Manta, and Infinity Falls; and reserved seating at one (1) performance of Monster Stomp. Howl-O-Scream admission is required but not included with Front Line Fear products.

The Howl-O-Scream VIP Terror Tour is the ultimate way to experience the event. It includes a VIP Tour Guide from 7 p.m. to Midnight, Unlimited front-of-the-line access to each of our houses, Unlimited front-of-the-line access to rides, Priority Reserved Seating to Monster Stomp, 4 Complimentary beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), and access to our exclusive bonus rooms in one of the Howl-O-Scream houses. Guests who purchase the VIP Terror Tour will check-in at 7 p.m. just outside the dedicated entrance to Howl-O-Scream located to the right-hand side of the main entrance.

A No Boo necklace lets our monsters know not to scare you. While we cannot guarantee a scare free evening, our monsters will do their best to avoid you. No Boo necklaces cannot be worn in the houses our on rides. No Boo necklaces from previous years are not valid during Howl-O-Scream 2022.

All our haunted houses are ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible, but there are some tight corners to turn. We do ask that guests transfer to a standard (non-motorized) wheelchair to tour the haunted houses. Transfer chairs will be available at the beginning of every haunted house.

Both motorized wheelchairs (ECVs) and standard wheelchairs will be available for rental inside the Shop of Horrors located just inside of the dedicated Howl-O-Scream entrance. Guests who are arriving at SeaWorld earlier in the day can rent both ECVs and wheelchairs at the stroller and wheelchair rental facility located just inside the main entrance.

Yes, information on SeaWorld’s Ride Accessibility Program can be found at Guest Services located next to Bayside Stadium at the time of your visit.

Yes, we will have several quick-service food options available including Waterway Grill and Altitude Burgers. Several snack locations will also be available.

No, we will not be offering All-Day Dining Deal after the normal park operation.

Yes, PhotoKey will be available to use and purchase during the event.