2024 SeaWorld Orlando Howl-O-Scream dares you to bet it all fears

While the sirens have tempted guests into the darken realm, the 2024 SeaWorld Orlando Howl-O-Scream rolls the dice with a different take on this year’s event. Spinning the wheel of chance, it does not matter if you land on black or red. All results end in facing your darkest fears.

From the moment that guests walk under the flames, SeaWorld’s annual Halloween event is never for the faint of heart. The daytime seasonal offerings are a bit more family-friendly, but the nighttime event is designed for an older crowd. Even if you don the lighted necklace to lessen the scare actor interaction, the reality is that walking through those darkened passageways requires a steely sense of determination.

This year’s Halloween event blends what Howl-O-Scream Orlando does best, haunted houses with immersive bars. It is the interplay between frights and delights that makes this event different from other options in the area.

Step into the new four new haunted houses at Howl-O-Scream.

While other Halloween events borrow from other movies and established characters, SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream uses all original stories. Although previous seasons have dove into watery graves and siren’s lairs, the new haunted houses take real life scenarios and play into those moments that people never want to see in reality.

The four new haunted houses are: Water’s Edge Wellness Center, Atlantis Journey Below, Farm 51, and The Ultimate Gamble. D3LER1UM666 returns from last year.  The biggest item with all these haunted houses is the length of the experience. It seems like the long hallways, twists, turns and other passageways keep on going.

The best storyline is definitely The Ultimate Gamble. The details in this house are tremendous and the scare actors really get into their parts. While it is often wise to bet on black, do not bet on getting out of this house without screaming or jumping.

For locals, the Water’s Edge Wellness Center might hit a little close to home. Luckily, these doctors are not the familiar dermatologist. Still, these scenes are definitely not appropriate health care. Patients better think twice before making this appointment.

Overall, all the haunted houses bring the big frights. From tight walkways to glow in the dark designs, there is no hiding. It is best to have a scare buddy to help make the journey.

Calm the nerves and fuel the hunger with 2024 Howl-O-Scream food and beverages

As seen in recent years, the SeaWorld Orlando culinary team pushing the bold flavors with their food and beverages during Howl-O-Scream. From amplifying the spice to twists on familiar favorites, there are plenty of options for every preference.

A few food highlights include the Inside Out Slider. As the name suggests, the burger is served non-traditionally. Plus, the Jalapeno Cheeto Dust was a nice textural and spice enhancement.

Another popular choice is the Monster Munch Mac and Cheese. The Flamin’ Hot Cheetos are tempered by the luscious mac and cheese. It is comfort food amplified.

Of course, cocktails are a star of every SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream. Many of the bars have their specialty offerings. Items like Curse of the Bayou, a citrus tequila cocktail, and Sacrificial Spirts, a coconut rum concoction, are a must try.

While the sippers might soothe the throat after all the screaming, it is the interactive nature of the bars that make Howl-O-Scream unique. And, it is not all just jumps. Anyone who has stopped at the Longshore Tavern knows that the laughs make guests linger a little longer.

For adults who want a night of fun and frights, buy tickets to the 2024 SeaWorld Orlando Howl-O-Scream event. It is night that no one will forget for a long time.

Howl-O-Scream runs on select nights through November 2. To purchase tickets and more information, please visit www.seaworldorlando.com.