Howl-O-Scream is now running at SeaWorld Orlando on select nights through October 31. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and the event begins at 7 p.m.
Howl-O-Scream requires a separate ticket. Daytime SeaWorld admission is neither included nor required. Single-night tickets started at $47.99 on September 13, with the price varying by date and availability. Parking, taxes and service fees cost extra.
Five haunted houses and six scare zones
The 2026 lineup has five haunted houses. Four have all-new storylines, while one house returns from a previous year.
Six scare zones, two roaming hordes and five themed bars fill out the event. Four rides operate at night: Mako, Expedition Odyssey: Fire & Ice, Ice Breaker and Pipeline.
Mature content and costume rules
Howl-O-Scream is intended for mature audiences and includes blood, gore, violence and other intense adult content. Costumes and costume-like attire are prohibited, along with masks or face coverings that obscure the face.
See SeaWorld Orlando’s current dates, ticket options, restrictions and complete lineup.