Howl-O-Scream 2018

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^And again, Tampa apparently doesn't have that problem. I remember hearing once about the number of people who audition in Tampa, versus the number they actually hire. Even though they have way more actors than BGW, I was surprised at how many don't make the cut.

Williamsburg is less strict, obviously. That's because they have to be.
 
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[tweet=https://twitter.com/BuschGardensVA/status/998262058440450048?s=19]





Confirmed Howl-O-Scream 2018 Attractions & Reveal Dates

Houses
  1. Circo Sinistro
  2. Cornered
  3. Frostbite
  4. Lumberhack
  5. Revealed June 20th
  6. Revealed July 20th
  7. Revealed August 20th
Scare Zones
  1. Axe Alley
  2. Ripper Row
  3. Sideshow Square
  4. Vampire Point
  5. Revealed June 20th
  6. Revealed July 20th
Shows
  1. Fiends
  2. Monster Stomp on Ripper Row
  3. Night Beats: Revamped
Bars
  1. Inoculation Station
  2. Demon Drinks
  3. Revealed August 20th
  4. Revealed August 20th
  5. Revealed August 20th
Party Zones (Total Count Unknown)
  • Revealed August 20th
  • Revealed August 20th

Escape Rooms
  1. Case of the Haunted Hotel
  2. Revealed July 20th
 
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This new logo of the skull is very intriguing, could it be a new icon?

Adding to that the creature at the end which I don’t remember seeing at the even before. For the 20th anniversary of HHN at Orlando they created a Fear icon that tied together all the icons. Could we see something like this in Williamsburg?
 
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Just to let everyone know, my post about today's announcement has been updated to include everything we know thus far.



This list isn't entirely complete yet (missing a few bars), but everything people really care about is here.

If anyone knows the names of this missing bars (Rhinefeld and Banbury), let me know via PM and I'll update the list below.

Removed Attractions

Houses
  1. Unearthed
  2. Catacombs
  3. Dead Line
Scare Zones
  1. Demon Street
Shows
  1. Starfright Orchestra
Bars
  1. Pirate Baargh
  2. Open Casket
Escape Rooms
  1. Case of Mr. Karver



May 20th Update: Added Starfright Orchestra
 
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Take this with a grain of salt- but I’ve heard from many sources that there will be 2 party zones. I know for a fact that FoF would be a great place for one of the party zones, but I’m not sure about the second one. Near the festhaus maybe?
 
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We got a little more information in a press release:


BUSCH GARDENS® SCARE-RAISING EVENT CELEBRATES XX YEARS IN 2018

New Howl-O-Scream® Details Released the 20th Day of Each Month

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia (May 20, 2018) – Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® may be months away, but the Williamsburg theme park is preparing for the scariest and most exciting Howl-O-Scream yet when it kicks off a New Era of Terror in September. This year will mark the 20th anniversary of the popular fall event and that means more scares than ever before.

With so many new Howl-O-Scream attractions on tap, Busch Gardens will reveal new scares on the 20th day of each month beginning May 20 through Aug. 20 until the full line-up is announced.

New scares coming in 2018 include:

3 Haunted Houses- 7 total

3 Bars- 5 total

2 Terror-tories™- 6 total

2 Party Zones

1 No Escape (Escape Room Experience)- 2 total

Plus more frightening fun

May 20 Reveal – Howl-O-Scream 20th anniversary logo

June 20 Reveal – A haunted house and one Terror-tory

July 20 Reveal – Another haunted house, a second Terror-tory and the No Escape Room

August 20 Reveal – A third haunted house, party zones, bars and other frightening features

Consumers are encouraged to stay tuned and check back on the 20th day of every month for the next haunting Howl-O-Scream reveal. Details can be uncovered at HOWLOSCREAM.COM/VA

Howl-O-Scream opens Sept. 15 and will run on select days through Oct. 28.

The best way to enjoy Howl-O-Scream and other events all year long is through the Busch Gardens Williamsburg Membership Program. Get unlimited visits to Busch Gardens, Water Country USA®, Howl-O-Scream and Christmas Town™ for as little as $12 per month. Plus, exclusive discounts and monthly Member Rewards valued at over $250. For more information, visit buschgardens.com/joinBGW.


The HOS 20th Anniversary logo:
 

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So as far as maze locations. I think that DF station is back on the table since Lumberhacked is still there. I also think that Eire will be a maze location again. The third will be where Catacombs will be.

Demon Street will most likely return in some form since Demon Drinks is there, but I'm intrigued why it's not under a Terror-torie.

I have a feeling that a few of the "reveals" are things we've seen before. Ireland will still be Fiends most likely.
 
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Not to be super-contrarian, but why on earth are they starting their major HOS marketing campaign the weekend before the F&WF opens? They are effectively undercutting both their major annual food event and their LNM activities, which will be in June.

I’m sorry but the tweet and press release could have waited until July 20. They should have focused on marketing F&WF, Summer Nights, and Nessie’s anniversary first.

This really kinda bothers me.
 
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