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Howl-O-Scream 2013 theme teased and dates announced as “The 13” come out to play at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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The iconic door #13 from Howl-O-Scream 2013 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay stands slightly ajar with an eerie glow seeping out, set against chillingly patterned wallpaper—capturing the unforgettable, spooky vibe that made this haunted attraction a fan favorite.

Busch Gardens Tampa has begun to tease the terror-filled theme for Howl-O-Scream 2013 under the tagline, “Once every century, on precisely the thirteenth year, evil comes out to play.” It seems this year’s event will surround “The 13” – but who are they and what horrors will they inflict on guests? That much still remains a mystery for now.

“The 13 Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens” shimmers in gold lettering against a dark, textured backdrop, setting the eerie mood for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s spine-chilling 2013 Howl-O-Scream event.

Update (7/13/13) – On the thirteenth day of July, Busch Gardens has continued to tease the “!3” with a new video:

It also seems the 13 will be revealed by opening locked and chained doors online, one-by-one between now and the event’s kickoff in September.

Three chained doors marked 1, 2, and 3 loom against a richly detailed, shadowy backdrop with cryptic lettering overhead—a chilling scene straight from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s iconic Howl-O-Scream celebration.

A teaser web site shows little beyond the opportunity to buy tickets. Dates for Howl-O-Scream 2013 have also been revealed, beginning September 27 and ending October 26, with no “Freaky Preview” weekend this year. Busch Gardens Platinum Pass Members will still receive free admission on the first two nights of the event.

September–October 2013 event calendar for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, with select days crossed out and Friday nights marked for Howl-O-Scream 2013. The schedule spotlights special event times and features the spine-chilling theme “The 13.”.

It’s not yet known which haunted houses and scare zones will appear at Howl-O-Scream 2013, though it’s known that Nightshade Toys won’t be. Last year’s event added the Circus of Superstition, in celebration of the event’s 13th year. Now in 2013, Howl-O-Scream reaches 14 years of frights, with specifics revealed in the coming weeks.

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