The House of Horror Haunted Carnival, a staple of South Florida’s Halloween season, turned 25 on Aug. 28, 2026 at Tropical Park in Miami. Organized by the park’s entertainment division, the event was announced via a PRNewswire release that highlighted a major expansion aimed at redefining the region’s fright‑fest landscape.
This year’s lineup introduces five all‑new haunted attractions, enlarged scare zones and unlimited carnival rides. Central to the upgrade is BLIND TERROR, a dark‑themed roller coaster that combines immersive storytelling, synchronized lighting, and motion‑base technology to deliver a fully haunted ride experience—making it the only attraction of its kind in the United States.
Park officials project a 30 % rise in attendance compared with the previous season, citing the novelty of the dark coaster and the broader attraction suite. Safety audits have been completed ahead of the opening, and local hotels report a surge in bookings as tourists flock to Miami for the extended Halloween festivities.
