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Busch Gardens' Howl-O-Scream 2011

Evil Never Goes Out of Style at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

By , About.com Guide

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will kick off its tenth season of gut-wrenching scares with Howl-O-Scream on two frightening preview nights — September 23 & 24 — and continue for an additional 15 nights in September and October. Known for its horrific spine chilling scenes and over-the-top and in-your-face haunted house experiences, Howl-O-Scream has become Tampa Bay's must-see Halloween celebration.

The grounds of the African-themed park transform into an arena of diabolical proportions, where voodoo spirits and horror reign supreme. Guest’s mental sanity and physical endurance are challenged and pushed to a place evil calls home.

Every year a horror theme is carried out throughout the park and in different haunted house experiences. This year the event will feature seven horrifying haunted houses; and, in an effort to prove that evil never goes out of style, Howl-O-Scream will introduce the Dark Side of the Garden. Can you make it out... alone?

And, just when you thought you couldn't scream any louder... board a coaster for a bone-chilling ride through the darkness!

Details and Ticket Information

Howl-O-Scream is a separate ticketed event with a general admission price of $77.99 at the gate. Florida residents and Passport holders may save by purchasing advance tickets. Discounts are also available through promotional codes provided on various retail products across the state.

The popular event runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night during September and October — September 30, October 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 and 28-31. Freaky Preview is held September 23 & 24 for discounted rates as low as $32.99 for general admission and $27.99 for Passport members and advance tickets are now on sale online.

Hours are 7:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for Thursday nights, Freaky Preview dates and Halloween. Friday and Saturday hours are 7:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

This event is NOT for young children. In particular, this year's event carries a warning of "intense adult content, such as violence, gore and blood."

For more information or to purchase tickets for Howl-O-Scream, visit www.howloscream.com.

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