Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream Voted #1 Best Theme Park Halloween Event by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

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Oct 28, 2024, 12:05 ET

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream reigns supreme for fans of fear, earning the parks the #1 spot on USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Award list for Best Theme Park Halloween Event. Howl-O-Scream events in Tampa Bay and Williamsburg boast menacing scare zones, terrifying haunted houses, signature shows and more horrifying fun throughout both Busch Gardens parks. Howl-O-Scream takes place on select dates throughout spooky season.

"There's no other Halloween event like Howl-O-Scream, where our guests can immerse themselves in a truly fun Halloween experience," said Marc Swanson, Chief Executive of United Parks & Resorts, parent company of Busch Gardens. "This year, our Busch Gardens parks are celebrating 25 years of fear by unleashing more exciting frights, inviting guests on an adrenaline-fueled journey. From eerie entertainment, hair-raising shows and a variety of delectably daring food and drink options, there's something exciting for all our guests to enjoy."

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Howl-O-Scream will awaken guests' innermost fears and make them scream to the extreme at this parkwide experience. This year's event features five haunted houses, including the NEW Shadows of Wonderland and the enhanced Witch of the Woods, five NEW scare zones and NEW and reimagined interactive sinister shows designed to make guests jump out of their seats. Plus, those who dare can embark on Busch Gardens' pulse-pounding thrill rides at night.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg's Howl-O-Scream, Virginia's premier Halloween event, takes screams to the extreme with new, startling scares throughout the park, leaving no tale of terror left unturned. This year's event features menacing scares and more screams than ever before. Guests' fate awaits with five haunted houses, six terror-tories™ and four sinister shows, complete with six BOOze bars and bites to fuel the fear and tackle the night's frights. Beyond the haunts, guests can take their horror to new heights with nighttime rides on world-class coasters, including the all-new Loch Ness Monster: The Legend Lives On.

Final Frenzy Sale on Howl-O-Scream Tickets
Guests can save up to 60% off tickets for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Howl-O-Scream event during the Final Frenzy Sale happening now and for a limited time. Howl-O-Scream is included with park admission at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

Visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for tickets and details, and don't miss out on the last chance to check out one of the best Halloween events in the country.

About USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
The 10Best Readers' Choice Award contest launches new categories every other Monday at noon, revealing each category's 20 nominees. After four weeks of voting, the contest closes on the 28th day at noon. On the Friday after voting ends, winners are revealed. Rules allow the public the right to vote online for one nominee per category, per day.

Nominees for all categories are chosen by a panel of relevant experts which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY; editors from 10Best.com; relevant expert contributors; and sources for both these media and other Gannett properties. The nomination panel for each award category is displayed on its associated contest page. All voting is digital and the 10Best Readers' Choice Award contest is accessible on the 10Best.com website.

About Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens^®Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, offering 300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the world. Busch Gardens is a unique blend of thrilling rides, an AZA accredited zoo with over 16,000 animals representing more than 200 species and exciting seasonal events all year providing unrivaled experiences for guests of every age. For more information, visit BuschGardensTampa.com. Busch Gardens is owned by United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: PRKS), a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world.

About Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Busch Gardens^®Williamsburg is an action-packed European-themed adventure park, boasting more than 100 acres of family fun. The park is home to top-rated roller coasters, more than 50 rides and attractions, award-winning entertainment and signature events throughout the year. For more information, visit BuschGardens.com. Busch Gardens is part of the United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at UnitedParks.com. 

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