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Busch Gardens just made one of the biggest Halloween announcements in the event’s history, and we’re breaking down everything you need to know.

This week, Paul and Eddy discuss Busch Gardens’ brand-new partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, bringing the Anaconda franchise to both Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for Howl-O-Scream 2026. While Anaconda wasn’t the IP many fans expected, we explain why this announcement could be a turning point for the future of the event and what it means for more licensed haunted houses moving forward.