Halloween Horror Nights Fans Are Sweating After SeaWorld Orlando’s Latest Move
If you have been sleeping on Howl-O-Scream, this is your wake-up call.
SeaWorld Orlando just officially confirmed that Howl-O-Scream is returning for its sixth year, running on select nights from September 11 through October 31. The event has been building a serious reputation in Orlando’s Halloween scene since its launch in 2021, and this year’s announcement makes it clear that SeaWorld is not playing around with the lineup.
Here is everything you need to know.
The Scares
The full haunted house lineup has not been revealed yet, but SeaWorld has confirmed the final event will include five haunted houses, six scare zones, five themed bars, and two live entertainment shows. More announcements are coming throughout the summer.
The one haunted house that has been officially unveiled is called Everything Must Stay. The concept is genuinely unsettling. A suburban home has sat unsold for six years after every buyer fled in terror during open houses. Guests walk through the cursed property to figure out what is inside, and as supernatural entities wake up around them, they start to understand why one phrase keeps echoing through every room: Everything Must Stay.
Beyond the haunted houses, familiar park pathways transform into active scare zones after dark, and some of SeaWorld’s biggest coasters keep running through the night. Mako, Ice Breaker, Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, and Expedition Odyssey: Fire and Ice are all confirmed for nighttime operation during the event.
The Tickets
SeaWorld launched a Sinister Sale alongside the announcement with single-night tickets starting at $34.99, which represents savings of up to 70 percent. Annual Pass Members get tickets from $29.99 with savings up to 75 percent. For an event this size, those prices are hard to beat anywhere in Orlando.
The SeaWorld Howl-O-Sprint 5K
Alongside Howl-O-Scream, the Howl-O-Sprint 5K is back for its third year on Friday September 18. The race kicks off at 8 PM, runs through active scare zones and past the park’s roller coasters, and finishes with an exclusive post-race party complete with a themed bar, food, and live entertainment.
Every registered runner gets a finisher medal, a race shirt, and free parking. The best part is that you get a free Howl-O-Scream ticket valid through October 31. Early registration started at $85 for general participants and $66.66 for Annual Pass Members through September 4. The race is capped at 2,000 runners, so early registration is worth it.
If you’ve participated in a runDisney race and seek a totally different experience at a much lower cost. Then you should consider adding the Howl-O-Sprint to your list.
What to Watch For at SeaWorld
More haunted houses, scare zones, and specialty experiences are still being announced throughout the summer. Opening night is September 11. The early details already suggest this is shaping up to be Howl-O-Scream’s biggest year yet.
