Howl-O-Scream Attractions

As nightfall approaches, fear echoes through the air. Terrifying haunted houses await, brimming with unspeakable horrors, alongside sinister scare zones and adrenaline-pumping night rides on shadowy coasters.

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Haunted House

NEW HORRIFIC RESIDENTS:
Nightmare Experiment Sweet DreamzZz

Sunny Meadows was once a wellness center—now it's a testing ground for a volatile sleep aid with horrifying side effects. Guests are the latest test subjects, facing vivid hallucinations, explosive rage, and worse. Will you survive the experiment, or become its next casualty?

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REIMAGINED TERROR:
Death Water Bayou Awakening

A Mardi Gras night turns sinister when you're cursed by bayou witches and lured deep into a haunted graveyard. Dark magic drags you into the swamp, where ancient rituals awaken a ravenous demon. Will you escape the curse—or become the next feast for Death Water Bayou?

Haunted House

ENHANCED SCARES:
Simon’s Slaughterhouse

Simon says “DIE!” This year, Simon’s Slaughterhouse includes BRAND NEW sensory effects that will have you screaming around every corner as you navigate through the bloody corridors, meat-hooked mortals, and screeching buzz saws of the meat processing plant to avoid the butcher’s blades.

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HEIGHTENED HORROR:
Area 64: Alien Outbreak

The aliens are back and they’re out for REVENGE! This year’s Area 64: Alien Outbreak has been scaled up into a full scale invasion! Evade lethal security, mad scientists, and terrifying extraterrestrials who refuse to be contained!

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3D MAZE: Circus of the Damned

The carnival has been turned upside down, embracing the distorted and surreal like never before! Immerse yourself in terror and navigate lifelike 3D elements with special 3D glasses to escape an evil ringmaster seeking to restore his cursed Circus of the Damned to its former glory. Avoid his condemned crew and escape the big top before you’re forced to join them!

Scare Zones

All-New! Overgrowth

A disturbed botanist with a penchant for genetic mutation has unleashed monstrous plants on travelers who pass through the deep woods. Is there a safe path through the flora? Or will the horrors born of a derelict greenhouse drag you screaming into the darkness?

Terrors of the Deep

The salty sea air is pierced by the stench of rotting fish as a distant bell tolls. Here, at the water’s edge, deadly sea beasts and eldritch horrors emerge from the depths to terrorize the poor fishermen who call the docks home.

Ripper Row

Haven’t you heard the news? The infamous murderer Jack The Ripper is terrorizing the streets of Ripper Row. Everyone is on edge, distrustful, and more than willing to accost strangers if it means staying alive.

Red Moon Revelry

A once quiet commune deep in the woods has been transformed into a bloodthirsty cabal of vampires, celebrating the arrival of the blood moon. It is time to feast on all those who are drawn in by the sounds of a party.

All Hallow's Harvest

Step into a blighted farmland where nothing can protect you from the cursed scarecrows intent on harvesting your body and soul to feed their dark desires. Be wary and watch your back.

Carnival of Chaos

If you survive Circus of the Damned, press your luck in the Carnival of Chaos. Beware the disgruntled carnies and sideshow clowns that haunt the midway, and specialty performers who’d kill to make it to the big time.

Deadly Toys

These aren’t like the dolls you grew up with. Playtime starts now, and it’s not over until they’ve had their fun.

Graveyard

There are evils that can’t stay buried forever. Some of this cemetery’s long-term guests are dying to meet you.

Live Entertainment

Opening SCAREmony

This completely reimagined stage show opens the event with a frightening master of ceremonies summoning nightmarish creatures and preparing guests for their night of screams, scares, and terror.

Monster Stomp

Witness the menace and mystery of Jack the Ripper in this modern rock and rhythm spectacular. With electric choreography, powerful live singing, and explosive percussions that are sure to get your heart pounding, this marquee performance is sure to be as legendary as Jack himself. Located at Nautilus Amphitheater.

Vile Vignettes

All-New! Dolly Delightful

Meet Dolly Delightful! She’s absolutely perfect in every way. She’s never even been out of her box (allegedly). She’s better than you, and she knows it. An attitude 10x her box price. If you approach Dolly, it’s wise not to turn your back to her. Dolly has quite the temper, and an appetite for dismembering any limbs that get too close to the Try Me button on her precious box.

All-New! Summon the Spirits

A paranormal researcher with a questionable educational background has arrived in Ripper Row with an apprentice in tow. Their goal? Contact a victim of Jack the Ripper in the afterlife to learn the killer’s true identity. But take heed, summoning spirits often comes with unintended consequences...

Misfortune

Want to know what the future has in store? Step into this fortune teller’s tent if you’re brave enough, but you may not like what you hear as she spins tales of woe and anguish.

Dark Magic

What could be more fitting than a sadistic magician within the Carnival of Chaos? Join the not so traditional magic show and explore Dark Magic all night long.

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Rides in the Dark

It wouldn’t be a SeaWorld visit without a ride or two, but it wouldn’t be Howl-O-Scream without a dose of nighttime terror. Brave Arctic Rescue, Electric Eel, or Emperor in the DARK!

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