2020 Season of The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor officially cancelled

2020 Halloween Season of The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor has officially been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns.

Dark Harbor normally runs in September, October and November at the The Queen Mary in Southern California. Dark Harbor is a terrifying haunted attraction based around the history of the haunted ship. The Queen Mary was named one of the top 10 most haunted places on Earth by Time Magazine in 2008.  Among the ghosts reportedly still haunting, are a sailor who died in the engine room, a "lady in white", and children who drowned in the pool. The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor brings the true haunted tales of The Queen Mary to life.

Epic Entertainment Group, the production company behind Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor in Long Beach, CA announced today that both Halloween attractions (Dark Harbor in Long Beach, CA and Dark Horizon in Orlando, FL) have been canceled for the 2020 season due to COVID-19.

In a statement released on Facebook the company shared the following:

"It is with heavy hearts that we can now confirm the 2020 seasons of The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor (Long Beach, CA) and Dark Horizon: Point of No Return (Orlando, FL) have officially been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and in line with federal, state and local guidelines.

As always, maintaining the safety and security of our guests, actors and crew is of the utmost importance.

With the uncertainty that lies ahead in the coming months, these unfortunate decisions could not be avoided.

We look forward to the 2021 haunt season and will share more about the future when we are able.

In the meantime, please stay safe and be well."

The suspension of the ship’s hotel operation was effective May 7th. Prior to that the bars, restaurants and events on the ship had already shut down on March 16. So though sad, not really surprising that Dark Harbor Halloween Event was sunk amid coronavirus pandemic

 

The Queen Mary's Summer Movie Night - Free

Visit the Queen Mary Events Park on May 16, June 20, July 11 and August 22 for free movies.

• Event opens at 6:00 pm, and the movie will begin at sundown. 
• The screenings are free to attend and open to all ages.
• Parking on site at the Queen Mary is available for $10 per vehicle.
• Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed. 
• No outside food or beverages permitted, with the exception of unopened water bottles. 
• Food options from themed food trucks will be available on site, as will beverages and a full bar.
• *Event may be canceled due to inclement weather.​

This summer, the Queen Mary invites the community to join them for free screenings of popular films such as Indiana Jones (June 20th), Grease (July 11th),  Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands (August 22nd). Spread out a blanket on the grass lawn next to the (Haunted) ship and celebrate great films at one of Southern California's most unique outdoor movie location!

Learn more at The Queen Mary FAQS

June 20: Indiana Jones Double Feature
Event Opens at 6 pm | Movie Begins at Sundown
Specialty Food Options: India Jones Chow Truck and Cheddr Wheel

Join Archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) as he seeks out the Lost Ark and then makes a visit to the Temple of Doom.

July 11: Grease
Event Opens at 6 pm | Movie Begins at Sundown

Good girl Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) and greaser Danny (John Travolta) fell in love over the summer, now they unexpectedly discover they're attending the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance?

August 22: Double Feature! Beetlejuice & Edward Scissorhands

Event Opens at 6 pm | Movie Begins at Sundown

Beetlejuice: After Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam Maitland (Alec Baldwin) die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their old home. When the unbearable Deetzes (Catherine O'Hara, Jeffrey Jones) and teen daughter Lydia (Winona Ryder) buy the home, the Maitlands attempt to scare them away without success, but their efforts attract Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton), a rambunctious spirit whose "help" creates quit an adventure for all.

Edward Scissorhands: Scientist (Vincent Price) creates Edward (Johnny Depp), but the scientist dies before he can finish. This leaves the young man with scissor blades for hands. When saleswoman Peg (Dianne Wiest) discovers Edward and takes him home, he falls for Peg's teen daughter (Winona Ryder).

Haunted Houses around the Country worth visiting - Halloween Attractions

Every Halloween a frightening transformation sweeps the nation with haunted houses, mazes and hayrides popping up everywhere. If you dare, check out these Halloween attractions for lots of terrifying thrills.

Dread Hollow

Address: 321 Browns Ferry Road, Chattanooga, TN 37419
Website: Dread Hollow

Dread Hollow is a unique attraction that adds a new level of fear to the traditional haunted house. Dread Hollow appears to be like any other unassuming small town, but visitors are unaware of what truly lies within: 20,000 square feet of pure terror.

The Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride

Address: 1835 Middletown Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342
Website: Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride

For 27 years, the Haunted Hayride at Arasapha Farm has been scaring its visitors! The special effects and superb acting at the Bates Motel will take you to a different level of terror.  The Hayride has been featured as the Number 1 Haunted Attraction in America by Hauntworld Magazine.

If you like Haunted Hayrides, check out the one at Fear Farm in Glendale, AZ.
Or visit the Bates Motel at Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood at at Universal Studios, CA.

The Ghoullog

Address: 1 Skimobile Rd, North Conway, NH 03860
Website: The Ghoullog

The crew behind The Ghouldog are committed to giving their visitors a most terrifying experience. The approximate 50 minute haunt features over 15,000 square feet of indoor space through a series of dark rooms and scary mazes. Plus an outdoor element which leads through the dark woods . with plenty of scares and screams.

Fear Overload Scream Park

Address: 15555 E 14TH St., San Leandro, CA 94578
Website: Fear Overload Scream Park

By the same people who bring you Scarizona in Mesa, AZ. Fear Overload is noted as being the best Haunted House Bay Area attractions and was voted as one of the scariest attractions in California. The Scream Park features two haunted houses full of monstrous creatures.

Knott’s Scary Farm

Address: 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park CA 90620

Knott’s Scary Farm is the largest and most haunting Halloween experience in Southern California, the fully transformed theme park features unique haunted mazes and attractions, sinister shows and more than 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking in the fog and hiding in every corner of the park.

Fright Dome

Fright Dome 2018 will not be hosted by Circus Circus Las Vegas this year.

"Circus Circus has informed Egan Productions that it will not move forward with Fright Dome for 2018. While we regret this bad news, we are grateful to the people of Las Vegas for supporting Fright Dome over the past fifteen years. We look forward to many successful Halloween events in the future."
-Egan Productions

Dark Harbor

Address: 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802

The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor annual Halloween haunt, features 6 haunted mazes, a 4D theater experience, immersive attractions and live entertainment including hundreds of monsters. As an added bonus, the place is truly haunted: Time Magazine has named Queen Mary as one of the “Top 10 most haunted places on Earth”.

The RavenHearse Family Classic Haunt 

Address: 6541 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715

One of the only haunted house attractions open year round. They offer a unique experience (Green, Yellow, Orange and Red Tours), different from the normal commercial haunted house attractions.  Additionally, they cater a haunting experience to the needs of sensitive children or children with disabilities by having opted out of using smoke machines or strobe lights.

Check out their Halloween Tour starting September 28th 'Into the Shadows and Into the Dark'.

Dent Schoolhouse

Address: 5963 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati OH 45248
Website: Dent Schoolhouse

Like the Queen Mary, this is a real haunted location. In 1894 the Dent Public School was open, but in 1942 several students, mysteriously vanished. In 1945, 1952 and 1955, more students went missing. After students began to complain about strange smells, the basement was found covered with the decaying remains of the missing students. They were killed by Charlie, the janitor. This place sure knows how to make the place even more haunted.

Dark Harbor - The Queen Mary’s Annual Halloween Haunt - Long Beach, CA

DARK HARBOR - September 27, 2018 - November 2, 2018

Dark Harbor is the Queen Mary’s annual Halloween haunt featuring 6 haunted mazes, a 4D theater experience, immersive attractions and live entertainment including hundreds of monsters.




A Darkness descends upon the Harbor in Long Beach, CA at the haunted Ship, Queen Mary. Starting September 27th, 2018. The Ringmaster's corrupt control of over 200 wicked monsters has them emerging from the darkness to inflict her will upon those brave enough enter the gates.

You'll have 23 nights, over 5 weeks to experience terror: September 27th – November 2nd, New mazes, nightly live entertainment, and haunted bars bring you an immersive experience.

Time Magazine has named Queen Mary as one of the “Top 10 most haunted places on Earth”. So you will be mixing theatrical encounters of the event with the possibility of a truly ghostly experience.

General Admission

Admission includes six terrorizing mazes and access to the nightly shows. Prices vary by date, but start at $29 Pre-Sale Online. Upgrades available.

Tickets on sale now! Use promo code EARLYRISER for 30% off before August 31st.

Stay Aboard the Ship for an Added Adventure

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If You Dare and stay aboard the Queen Mary during Dark Harbor Halloween event!

Stateroom B340 has a number of recorded paranormal activity with many stories of ghostly encounters noted, reports of Haunted Encounters date as far back as the final ocean voyage in 1967. These accounts include guests claims of someone knocking on the door in the middle of the night, bathroom lights turning on by themselves, faucets turning on and off on their own, and bathroom doors shutting. Some guests have even reported the blankets of their bed being pulled off while sleeping and waking to see a dark figure.

Use promo code NIGHT for rates starting at $85/night*
Valid online only at Queenmary.com
 Valid Sunday - Thursday, September 27 - November 2, 2018
*While availability lasts

Address: 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802

For additional haunting information see their FAQS page.