Busch Gardens
Howl-O-Scream!!!

Every Fall Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream invades the park. Every where you look is something new and festive.

When you enter the park you are greeted by a whole crew of pirate skeletons. They are all around England.

Once you enter Ireland you will be assaulted by tons of pumpkins.

Jack Hanna's Wild Reserve has transformed into Werewolf Reserve Scare Zone.(Scare Zones are places the after 6pm have cast members in costume ready to jump out and scare all who pass.)

France is Scary Harvester Scare Zone with scary scarecrows all over.

The Land of the Dragons has Witchy Poo and Pumpkin which is geared towards children and is not scary.

Germany has the beaten Path Scare Zone and skeletons and zombies all around.

Italy is full of scary bloody clowns. Their scarezone is called Clownfusion.

Check here for the Busch Gardens schedule for Howl-O-Scream hours.

Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream Attractions.

Here is a list of the different attractions that are special for Busch Gardens Halloween...

Each activity has a pumpkin rating

1 pumpkin= fun for everyone.

2 pumpkins=a little spooky but still fun.

3 pumpkins= fun but more frightful.

4 pumpkins= scary, be careful

5 pumpkins= older teens, parental supervision strongly advised.

• Wicked Woods- This is a maze located in England. If you are brave you can venture through these terrifying woods and try not to scream- too loud!(5 pumpkins)
• JACK IS BACK- This 12 minute show takes place in Ireland on the outside stage in front of the large pumpkin. Keep your eyes on the Jack-O-Lanterns.(2 pumpkins)
• Rockin'Eve's Countdown to Midnight- This 30 minute show casts a spell on all party goers. This show has great music, monsters and magic but it may not be appropriate for children.
  (4 pumpkins)
• Monster StompJoin the creatures of the night for a thrilling revue of rock'n roll classics. This may also not be appropriate for young children.
  (4 pumpkins)
• Festhaus Frightnight-This is a performance by "The Frights" Help save the festhaus. Parental guidance is also suggested for this show.
  (4 pumpkins)
• Grimm Hollows: Deadtime Stories. This takes place in the maze in Oktoberfest. It is new for 2007. Throughout the maze hear spooky stories. This opens at 6 pm. (5 pumpkins)

• Tormented Tales- This also takes place in the maze in Oktoberfest. It also opens at 6pm.(5 pumpkins)
• Starfright Orchestra- This show is on the stage in Italy. It lasts 30 minutes and it is full of not so scary fun.(2 pumpkins)
• Curse of Pompeii This is similar to a haunted house but in the ruins and caverns of Pompeii. You will be scared! This also opens at 6pm.
  (4 pumpkins)
• Jack's Pumpkin Express This train ride is a children's attraction featuring fun Halloween music and lights. (1 pumpkin)
  
  
  

  

  
  
  If you can, go early in the day and ride all of the rides that transform or close for Howl-o-scream. It will give you twice the bang for your buck. Also, it will be easier to park and it will ensure that you actually get parking. The park will start filling up by 6pm and you will have to park in overflow by 7:30 or 8:00.

  You can wear costumes or get your face painted at the park to get more into the mood.

  You can try to beat the crowds by purchasing Busch Gardens Howl-o-scream FRONT OF THE LINE PASS BOOK. This will get you to the front of the line and cut down somewhat on the waiting. You can get these at selected gift shops around the park.

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