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Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens
Howl-O-Scream Returns to Busch Gardens Europe

This Howl-O-Scream, Busch Gardens Europe in Williamsburg, Virginia ,
reveals the sinister side of fairytales with an all-new scare village,
The NeverAfter. Based loosely upon the fables of the Brothers Grimm,
these twisted tales unleash new nightmares during the park's annual
fall spooktacular. The NeverAfter features two haunted mazes: Grimm
Hollows: Deadtime Stories and Tormented Tales. Elevating the park's
fright factor, The NeverAfter's Beaten Path offers mischievous
travelers a road to remember. Busch Gardens ' Howl-O-Scream features
five scare zones, six haunted attractions and six Halloween-themed
shows. Howl-O-Scream debuts Sept.14 and continues every Friday,
Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 28. Don't forget that the Two Day
plus bonus 3rd day is ONLY VALID for Busch Gardens and is still
$69.95.

Attractions & Scare Zones

The NeverAfter - The NeverAfter reveals the sinister side of
fairytales in this all-new, spine-tingling village comprised of two
haunted houses, Grimm Hollows: Deadtime Stories and Tormented Tales;
and The Beaten Path scare zone. Based loosely upon the fables of the
Brothers Grimm, these twisted tales unleash new nightmares during the
park's annual fall spooktacular. Elevating the park's fright factor,
The NeverAfter is not for the faint of heart nor young of age.

The Beaten Path - The Beaten Path offers travelers a road to remember
as fairytale fiends offer no friendship along this torturous trail.
Howl-O-Scream revelers beware The Beaten Path.

Grimm Hollows: Deadtime Stories - Step inside this macabre maze, where
Howl-O-Scream legend weaves a tale of the childhood home of the
Brothers Grimm. Inspirational folklore takes a terrifying twist as
guests traverse the rooms of Howl-O-Scream's newest and most
horrifying haunted house. These "deadtime" stories will not lull
visitors to sleep, but rather to sprint.

Tormented Tales - Journey through the pages of this fairy tale maze as
only Busch Gardens' Howl-O-Scream can conjure up. From forest witches
and diabolical dwarfs to golden-haired tricksters and fabled villains,
"readers" are stalked from page to page. Happy endings are for fairy
tales, not Tormented Tales.

Festhaus FrightNight - With the turn of a golden key, guests will
witness the unleashing of a fearsome foursome known as "The Frights."
Banished centuries ago for their bad behavior and deafening music,
guests will enjoy helping the Festhaus dancers as they try to save the
festival hall.

Clownfusion - This Howl-O-Scream funhouse will leave guests spinning,
laughing and frightened for more. Mirrors, tunnels and a carnival-like
atmosphere greet visitors in this interactive area.

Jack's Pumpkin Express - Join Jack as he cranks up Halloween tunes on
a train ride tour of the world's "Most Boo-ti-ful Scream Park."

Piratical Purgatory - Argh! Piratical skeletons have taken over
England. Dead men may tell no tales, but don't get caught off guard by
these bony sailors.

Curse of Pompeii - The maze beneath Escape from Pompeii takes guests
through the ruins of a great city destroyed by a volcano. Rumbling
earthquakes, carnivorous plants and ancient catacombs welcome those
foolish enough to enter these ash-covered ruins.

Wicked Woods - A remote English village is the setting for this portal-
in-time where ghastly scenes of history such as the Great Fire of
London and the Bubonic Plague are played out. The terrifying trees of
Wicked Woods are shrouded in mystery, but one thing is certain - this
Howl-O-Scream more than just leaves will be falling from the trees.

Child-Friendly Zone - Land of the Dragons remains a friendly place for
younger children to enjoy the holiday spirit without the startles.

Werewolf Reserve - It's not just the wind that is howling in Jack
Hanna's Wild Reserve. There's a full moon every Howl-O-Scream evening
as werewolves roam the reserve.

Festa - Carnival clowns lure guests into Festa, a freaky festival that
has taken over the once-peaceful hamlet of Festa Italia. Terrifying
puppets add to the carnival pranks.

Spooky Shows

Dublin Over - Everyone in the family will enjoy this festive show
filled with Irish music performed during the daylight hours in the
Abbey Stone Theatre.

Storytelling in Castle O'Sullivan - Everyone in the family will enjoy
the Irish fables and tales with some ghostly themes told at this show
located at Castle O'Sullivan. Stories will take place at dusk before
Howl-O-Scream begins each Saturday.

Jack is Back - In ancient Celtic Ireland, Jack-O-Lanterns were used to
ward off evil spirits. As nighttime descends, this tale comes to life
at Busch Gardens Europe. A party procession of carved creatures
invades the village to pay homage to Jack-of-the-Lantern. Pumpkins,
scarecrows and Jack himself entertain park guests during this dancing
party.

Starfright Orchestra - An almost-live band and a zombie emcee play
Halloween hits such as "Halloween Spooks," "Soul Man," and a medley of
TV theme songs. Guests are invited to groove with the ghouls at
Italy's Teatro di San Marco.

Monster Stomp - This thrilling revue features classics by The Doors
and Jimi Hendrix. Devilish dancers shake their groove things while
percussionists beat out rocking rhythms at the Canadian Palladium.

Rockin' Eve's Countdown to Midnight - Rock through a magical nightmare
in the park's Royal Palace Theatre. Host, Hallow Eve, and magician,
Aaron Radatz, star in this rock 'n' roll show. Music, magic and
monsters are all part of the nightly festivities.

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