What to Know About SeaWorld’s Viral Howl-O-Scream Romantasy Scare Zone
What To Know
- SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream event has introduced a new scare zone called “Just One More Chapter.”
- It’s inspired by dark romance and romantasy books.
- The scare zone features masked villains and twisted love interests.
SeaWorld — yes, SeaWorld — is bringing the romantasy book genre’s morally grey love interests to life. Romantasy has already made its way into sports events, and now, there’s a whole theme park attraction dedicated to it, aiming to bring readers’ fantasies off the page.
SeaWorld Orlando launched its “Just One More Chapter” scare zone as part of its Howl-O-Scream programming, which runs until October 31. It opened on September 11, promising to appeal to those with bookshelves filled with “toxic obsession, masked men, and the most twisted love stories,” per SeaWorld’s website.
The first videos from the event have already emerged, and indeed, Just One More Chapter delivers plenty of men with masks, airbrushed abs, and flowy shirts. They roam a gothic garden — clearly there’s some ACOTAR inspiration going on here — backed with smoke machines and violet mood lighting. Guests hoping to get swept off their feet can interact with the performers.
@oliviashannonwolk Oh this one is for the book tok girliesssss #howloscream @SeaWorld Orlando #seaworldorlando #howloscreamorlando #orlandoflorida #booktok ♬ original sound – Olivia – life in Orlando 🦢
Naturally, BookTok has thoughts about the immersive experience, with some drawing comparisons to Hershey Park Dark Nights’ Fryboy and Archer. Those face-painted performers weren’t intended to charm viewers, but they went viral in 2025 nonetheless, with thousands of users thirsting over them in the comments.
@neverboredinorlando SeaWorld Orlando has a scare zone made for anyone who loves a fictional bad boy. 👀 Just One More Chapter is an all-new scare zone at Howl-O-Scream filled with masked men, toxic obsession, twisted love stories, gothic beauty, cursed romance and some very dangerous characters. Basically, your questionable fictional crushes have come to life. Howl-O-Scream is happening on select nights September 11–October 31, 2026 at SeaWorld Orlando. The event starts at 7 PM, with gates opening at 6:30 PM, and requires a separate ticket from regular daytime admission. 🎟️ seaworld.com/orlando/events/howl-o-scream 📍 SeaWorld Orlando 7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821 #HowlOScream #OrlandoThingsToDo #OrlandoEvents #BookTok #Romantasy ♬ original sound – Kaleigh | Orlando Things to Do
Similarly, some of the Just One More Chapter videos are starting to gain traction online, with dark romance fans taking to the comments to share their mixed reactions. One commenter wondered about the connection between fish and romantasy. “Is Seaworld even about sea life anymore?” they wrote on TikTok.
Others on Instagram mentioned that the videos made them cringe rather than swoon, while others enjoyed how “ironically funny” it looked. “Booktok strip club be lit,” one commenter joked, with another adding, “My husband just said ‘Not scary, but there will be screams.'”
If you’re intrigued and within driving range, you can purchase a single-night Howl-O-Scream ticket for just under $50. Let us know your thoughts on the Just One More Chapter first looks in the comments below!
