Howl-O-Scream Orlando is prepping to enter its 5th year of operation. With this milestone year comes a new park icon, Havoc, taking the place of the sisterhood of Sirens. Havoc brings with him new scare zones and haunted houses.
Havoc horror icon debuts at Howl-O-Scream Orlando
Howl-O-Scream Orlando describes Havoc as such, “The Face of Fear. He emerged from the ashes not as a man, but as Hell’s ambassador to the living — a punisher, a seducer, a breaker of souls. The Sirens once held him in check, binding him to the shadows. But now they’re gone…His goal? To turn pain into pleasure, chaos into worship, and fear into fuel.”
New Howl-O-Scream haunted houses
Three all new haunted houses will debut this year, plus we will see the return of a personal favorite, Farm 51. Howl-O-Scream haunted houses use the “pulse method” with guests instead of the usual “conga line.” This means that groups of guests are sent through just a few at a time, not just a non-stop line. That usually makes for more scares for you as there is less obvious scares happening to groups in front of you.
- Widow’s Nest: Enter a decaying Victorian orphanage shrouded in cobwebs and secrets. Once a renowned seamstress, The Black Widow now lurks in the ruins of her twisted sanctuary, transformed into something far more sinister. Driven mad by grief and obsession, she spins her creations from silk and bone, stitching together a web of terror that traps all who dare to enter. As shadows slither and whispers echo through the halls, you’ll soon realize—this nest isn’t abandoned. It’s waiting.
- The Rave Yard: Buried deep in the shadows of a forgotten cemetery, a sinister underground rave pulses with life—or rather, unlife. As the bass reverberates through crumbling tombstones and mausoleums glow with neon light, the dead rise with one purpose: to party… forever. The music never stops. The dead never rest.
- The Collector’s Curse: Step inside a lavish estate turned house of horrors, where a mysterious host known as The Collector lures guests with rare relics and ancient artifacts. But this estate sale hides a sinister secret—one that pulls you deep into a twisted underworld of cursed creations and monstrous mutations.
New Howl-O-Scream scare zones
- Ashes of the Forgotten: Among the blackened bones of this abandoned scrapyard, shadows flicker with the whispers of the Nightmare Citizens — disfigured souls who clawed their way out of ruin and now serve only one master: Havoc. Twisted metal groans beneath scorched boots, and the air hangs thick with smoke, ash, and screams that never die. Step into the fire — where the forgotten burn, and fear is reborn.
- Woodrot Hollow: Deep in the heart of the festering swamp lies Woodrot Hollow — a place where the trees weep sap like blood and the ground oozes with decay. Locals whisper of a creature made of mud, moss, and rage, protecting its home from anyone who wanders too far off the trail. Step off, and you might find yourself face-to-face with a twisted swamp-dweller. In this swamp, the only thing more suffocating than the stench… is the silence before they strike.
- … more to be announced
Returning offerings at Howl-O-Scream
Alongside the new experiences, some fan-favorites are returning this year as well. Guests can expect to see some past haunts and themed bars to be back for 2025.
- Farm 51, Haunted House
- Monster Stomp, Show
- Blood Light District, Scare Zone
- Cannibal Harbor, Scare Zone
- Tormented, Interactive Bar
- Space Gate 3, Interactive Bar
- CarnEvil Curiosities, Interactive Bar
- … more to be revealed as the event gets closer.
Discounted tickets to Howl-O-Scream Orlando
Howl-O-Scream Orlando offers way more ticket types than you may expect, even more-so if you are a Pass Member. Single day, multi day, group, seasonal pass and more. You will want to check out the sales (they are often) that Howl-O-Scream Orlando offers. Pre-picking a date is the best way to save money.
As of the writing of this article, there is a limited time “70% off Monster Sale” happening, with ticket options as low as $35. For four haunted houses, scare zones and numerous record-breaking rides, that is honestly a very good price. This is not an ad, but $35 is a lot cheaper than the local big-name competition.
