Braving the Mars Haunted House at Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2025

Entering the Mars Haunted House

• 🚀 Reporter Andy Haynes ventures into the new Howl-O-Scream Tampa haunted house themed around Mars.
• 🌌 The setup is described as very cool and attractive, especially at night, with a crash spaceship theme.

Haunted House Experience

• 🔊 The house is noted as being loud with actors jumping out from unexpected places.
• 🛡️ A key detail mentioned is that the shield was broken from the inside, suggesting an internal threat.
• 👽 Aliens are seen jumping out of cages, adding to the scare factor.

Scares and Atmosphere

• 🔫 A scene features a lady with a gun, emphasizing the intense nature of the house.
• 💨 A notable effect includes a wind effect, making it feel like being blown out a window.
• 👻 The house is filled with numerous "critters" and bodies hanging from the ceiling.
• 🧊 The aesthetic of the house is praised, with specific mention of ice elements.

Overall Impression

• 👍 Despite the scares, the house is described as very good-looking.
• 🏃‍♂️ The experience involves many "jumpy jumpy people" and moments requiring quick reactions.
• ⚠️ A warning is given about the structural integrity of some elements, with a recommendation against touching them.