FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 21, 2014
Dark Harbor Unveils Two Terrifying New
Mazes “Soulmate” and “B340”
The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor Tests Thresholds of Fear with an
Exclusive Encounter Onboard the Haunted Ship
LONG BEACH, Calif., (August 20, 2014) –The Queen Mary’s Dark
Harbor will rise from the haunted bows of a rich, torrid history to
scare all those who dare this Halloween season beginning
October 2 through November 2. Dark Harbor is pleased to unveil
two brand new mazes, Soulmate and B340, and an Exclusive
Encounter unlike any other haunted experience onboard the
infamous cruise liner.
Graceful Gale was the belle of The Queen Mary in the 1930s. As a
beautiful first class passenger Gale charmed her way across the
ship’s dance floor regularly until mysteriously disappearing on
her final passage in 1939. The new Soulmate maze will take
over the former location of the Containment maze and bring to
life the haunted spirit of the frightful Graceful Gale. The story of
Gale will unravel as her true spirit is revealed and those who dare
will realize that Gale may not be as graceful as she appeared, but
in fact is more monstrous than ever imagined. Gale will haunt
The Queen Mary in order to lure suitors into her possession. Once
she captures their hearts she will have her adoring minions cut
them up and reassemble them to create her “perfect mate.” But
Gale isn’t so easy to please and only a few creatures are suitable
enough to be her dance partner. The rest of the rejects are
doomed and outcast to haunt the Queen at night.
On a 1948 Atlantic voyage, third class Queen Mary passenger,
Samuel, was locked away in room B340 after a violent outburst.
After hours of isolation, crew found Samuel in his room, violently
ripped apart. Murdered or self-induced suicide, no one knows.
B340 is a new maze through Samuel the Savage’s schizophrenic
journey of isolated decent into insanity. Travel through his
warped mind literally and figuratively, ultimately reaching the
final resting place, but only after visitors navigate a mirage of
virtual B340s. Samuel is on the loose, he’s dangerous and
completely out of his mind. Through his maze you may lose your
own mind and find it impossible to escape.
The new Exclusive Encounters on board the Queen Mary will
take a very limited number of thrill seekers on a terrifying top
secret paranormal journey through the depths of the ship that
have never been open to Dark Harbor guests before. Those who
dare to voyage on an Encounter will be so brave they will have to
sign their life away and hope that they return safely to land.
The Monster Midway, Freakshow, Mechanical Monster, The
Ringmaster and all of the terrifying spirits of the Queen will
return for the horror amidst freaks, food, and live entertainment.
The terror begins October 2 and runs for 20 haunted evenings
through November 2 from 7 p.m. to midnight. Ticket prices start
at just $20 online, with Fast Fright, VIP Passes, and lodging
packages available. Season passes are also an option for optimal
adrenaline seekers. For more information, or to purchase tickets
online, visit http://www.queenmary.com/events/dark-harbor/.
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About the Queen Mary
Located in the Port of Long Beach, the Queen Mary features a
rich maritime history, authentic Art Deco décor, and stunning
views of the Pacific Ocean and Long Beach city skyline. At the
time of her maiden voyage in May of 1936, she was considered
the grandest ocean liner ever built. The Queen Mary’s signature
restaurants include the award-winning Sir Winston’s and Chelsea
Chowder House & Bar as well as a weekly Champagne Sunday
Brunch served in the ship’s Grand Salon. History buffs enjoy the
ship’s museum and Glory Days tour, guests of all ages love the
Ghosts and Legends show, and the ship is currently featuring the
renowned Diana: Legacy of a Princess exhibit and Tea Room. The
Queen Mary features 80,000 square feet of event space in 17
remarkable Art Deco salons as well as a tri-level, 45,000-square-
foot Exhibit Hall. The Queen Mary boasts 314 staterooms
including nine full suites. For more information or for reservations,
see www.queenmary.com or call (800) 437-2934. The Queen
Mary is located at 1126 Queens Highway in Long Beach.