Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando
Haunted attraction · Orlando · Florida
SeaWorld Orlando turns into a nighttime scare park on select evenings from September 11 to October 31, 2026, with five haunted houses, six scare zones, and roaming hordes working the midway after the daytime rides shut down. Gates for the event open at 6:30 p.m.
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Plan your visit
Select evenings; gates open 6:30 p.m., event starts 7 p.m.
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: December 2–December 6
Color builds from November 20 · mostly bare by December 30
Sampled at Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando’s own coordinates and elevation (32 m) rather than a regional average.
Florida is sampled at 22 weather points, then moved 8 days later so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from explorefall.com. Against Florida's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 1 day earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando
You get about 23 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly December 13.
It is in Orlando, close enough to reach without planning a drive around it.
Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Florida, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 11 – Oct 31. Select evenings; gates open 6:30 p.m., event starts 7 p.m.. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for December 2–December 6 (best estimate December 4). Color starts around November 20 and is mostly bare by December 30.
- How do I get to Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando?
- Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando is in Orlando. The closest city is Orlando, about 10 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Florida's fall lineup.
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