SeaWorld Orlando Howl-O-Scream Event FAQs

Howl-O-Scream is a yearly Halloween fright fest and Orlando’s Newest Halloween Event, held at SeaWorld Orlando. This adult-targeted event transforms SeaWorld Orlando into a late-night party with haunted houses, scare zones, rides, bars, and live shows. This event requires an admission ticket separate from daytime admission to SeaWorld Orlando. Daytime admission to SeaWorld Orlando is not included nor required.

Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2023 contains intense adult content such as violence, gore, blood, and risqué content that is not intended for children.

While this event is intended for adults only, children under 18 will be admitted to the event. There is no discounted rate for children.

Yes, some of SeaWorld Orlando’s most popular rides will be open during Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2023, including Ice Breaker, Mako, and Manta. Attractions will operate weather permitting.

No, for the safety of our costumed performers and other visitors to the event, guests in costumes will not be permitted.

A dedicated Howl-O-Scream entrance has been built for this event and is located to the right of the main entrance. Guests already inside SeaWorld with evening Howl-O-Scream tickets may enter through a specific part of the park, to be determined.

Yes. Guests in the park during daytime hours will be able to go to the Waterfront, where we will have a “holding area” that will allow you to enter Howl-O-Scream within the park.

No, re-entry to Howl-O-Scream is prohibited.

No. All food and beverages are purchased a la carte. Restaurants are open until 11:30 P.M.

No. You may wish to purchase Front Line Fear for skip the line access to our five haunted houses. You can add attractions and reserved seating to Monster Stomp by purchasing Front Line Fear Extreme.

Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed event. Annual Pass Members receive a discount on Howl-O-Scream tickets and save up to 60% on select nights. Login to the Pass Member Portal to purchase with a discount.