Confession time: I’ve been to Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld before, and previously, I walked right past the haunted houses. Too scared. I’d do the rides, grab a drink, enjoy the atmosphere but nope out of every house. This time was different. This time I did all five. And I’m so glad I did. Let’s chat!
If You’re Nervous, This Is Your Event
Here’s what I want my fellow scaredy-cats to know: Howl-O-Scream is the perfect way to break yourself in to these kinds of scary events.
It’s scarier than Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom. Theres no question about that. But, it’s not like the high intensity of Halloween Horror Nights across the freeway at Universal Orlando. The houses startle you, they don’t terrorize you. Nobody can touch you. And there’s something about getting through that first house and realizing “okay, I survived that” that makes the next one easier. By house five, I felt like a different person, and was pretty proud of myself honestly. If you’ve been telling yourself you’re “not a haunted house person,” this event might change your mind. It changed mine.
The Five Houses
I did every single one! I Know What You Did Last Summer: The Final Catch, Everything Must Stay, The Rave Yard, The Dark Net, and The Crawl Space. Each one felt different, which kept it interesting instead of repetitive. The I Know What You Did Last Summer house is the big IP one this year, and it lives up to the hype. I’d say that one scared me the most. As a person who loves dance music, The Rave Yard was just plain fun, not scary. Everything Must Stay was probably my favorite. Picture yourself going to a real estate open house, just a bit of a murderous one. It was great.
More Than Just Houses
What I love about Howl-O-Scream is that it’s a full night out, not just a house-to-house sprint:
• Food and drink booths everywhere. Lots of options, and the drinks are worth working into your night.
• A show to catch your breath between scares.
• Scare zones that honestly weren’t too bad. Fair warning though, a lot of the scares come from sudden noise, so if you’re sensitive to that, keep your guard up walking through.
The Verdict
I walked in as someone who had never done a single haunted house here. I walked out having done five. If I can do it, you can do it.
Howl-O-Scream is scary enough to get your heart pounding and fun enough that you’ll be laughing about it on the drive home. For anyone who’s been curious but nervous, this is your sign. Go.
Have you been to Howl-O-Scream this year? Which house got you the worst? Tell me everything in the comments! Stay tuned to The Main Street Mouse for more Halloween updates!
Here’s a peek!
https://youtube.com/shorts/ubc8iM7ZXQ0?is=g9ZuNB6a769BBsC6
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