This year’s fresh horrors include the twisted reimagining of Nightmare Experiment Sweet DreamzZz, where guests become test subjects in a pharmaceutical sleep study gone horribly wrong, and the cursed swamp of Deathwater Bayou Awakening, where witches summon ancient forces hungry for souls. Returning fan favorites like Circus of the Damned, Simon’s Slaughterhouse, and Area 64: Alien Outbreak round out a lineup of five haunted houses that push fear to new limits.
Outside the mazes, eight immersive scare zones blanket the park, including the all-new Overgrowth, where mutant plant life feasts on anyone foolish enough to pass through. Eerie street performers, pop-up vignettes, and hidden speakeasies ensure the terror doesn’t stop once you’ve left the haunted houses.
One of the event’s most talked-about highlights, Monster Stomp on Ripper Row, slashes back for another run after captivating audiences last year with a gothic mix of pounding percussion, haunting vocals, and a twisted Jack the Ripper storyline.
Of course, no night at Howl-O-Scream would be complete without coasters after dark, themed cocktails, and plenty of surprises lurking in the shadows. SeaWorld promises this year’s edition will be its biggest and most fearsome yet - solidifying Howl-O-Scream as San Diego's largest Halloween event.
One of the event’s most talked-about highlights, Monster Stomp on Ripper Row, slashes back for another run after captivating audiences last year with a gothic mix of pounding percussion, haunting vocals, and a twisted Jack the Ripper storyline.
Of course, no night at Howl-O-Scream would be complete without coasters after dark, themed cocktails, and plenty of surprises lurking in the shadows. SeaWorld promises this year’s edition will be its biggest and most fearsome yet - solidifying Howl-O-Scream as San Diego's largest Halloween event.
Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience and is a separately ticketed nighttime event. Tickets are available now, with limited-time Monster Sale discounts offering up to 65% off, starting at just $32.99.
Howl-O-Scream runs select nights from September 12 through November 1, 2025, at SeaWorld San Diego, located at 500 Sea World Drive. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit seaworld.com/san-diego/events/howl-o-scream.
Howl-O-Scream runs select nights from September 12 through November 1, 2025, at SeaWorld San Diego, located at 500 Sea World Drive. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit seaworld.com/san-diego/events/howl-o-scream.
Originally published on September 12, 2025.
