Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Celebrating 25 Years of Fright and Fun

Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s highly anticipated Howl-O-Scream event returns for its 25th year, promising even more thrills and chills. This year’s event features two new haunted houses and two new scare zones, adding to the already immersive experience that has made it a must-visit Halloween destination.

New Haunted Houses for 2024

This year, Howl-O-Scream introduces “Clown Town” and “Monster Manor” to its lineup, bringing the total number of haunted houses to five.

• Clown Town: This haunted house plunges guests into a bizarre and twisted nightmare realm created by the exiled clowns of the Festa Italia village. According to the park’s website, visitors will encounter a “demented circus” filled with unsettling surprises and terrifying characters.
• Monster Manor: In “Monster Manor,” the tale of a mad scientist comes to life. Guests will navigate the eerie manor where the scientist performs horrifying experiments on unsuspecting visitors, transforming them into grotesque monsters.

New Scare Zones

Complementing the haunted houses, the park’s European-themed lands transform into various “Scare Zones,” each with its own unique theme and atmosphere.

• Stalker Street: In New France, residents barricade themselves indoors while murderous scarecrows prowl the streets. This scare zone creates an intense and eerie environment where danger lurks around every corner.
• The Bash: Celebrating Howl-O-Scream’s 25th anniversary, “The Bash” features classic monsters from popular haunted houses and scare zones of past years. It’s a nostalgic nod to the event’s history, blending old favorites with new frights.

Event Details

Howl-O-Scream 2024 will run from September 6th through November 3rd, on weekends, Thursday through Sunday. This extended schedule allows guests plenty of opportunities to experience the spine-tingling attractions and the electrifying atmosphere of the event.

For more details and to purchase tickets, visit the official Busch Gardens Williamsburg website.

Get ready for a night of fear, fun, and unforgettable memories as Howl-O-Scream celebrates a quarter-century of terror!