On September 27th, 2018 Amy and I boarded the Queen Mary to stay the night inside the Queen Mary Hotel. Since Dark Harbor’s Media Night was the following night, we purchased tickets to see the Master Magician and Apparitionist Aiden Sinclair presents: Illusions of the Passed; Legends of the Queen Mary, A Theatrical Séance!

After spending the night and the following day on board, we were ready for the Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor’s media night to begin.

After the Captain and the Ring Master opened the gates, we were greeted by the Dark Harbor monsters. We headed straight to Lullaby: Hush Hush Don’t Cry and then B340: A Descent Into Insanity.

2018 Mazes

One of the most important things that I have to mention this year is “Yes, you can get lost in a maze and yes, you can get separated from friends!” This was completely new this year. Amy and I were in B340 and she was ahead of me – or so, I thought! Since we are going as media, one of the things that we both do while walking through these mazes is, of course, take photos so that we can come back and share with you! {See Photos Below}

Since I didn’t want anyone else in my photos I would let the people behind me go ahead, take the photo, and then catch up with Amy. Well, there was one fork in the road where you can either go one way or you could go another. I stood there for a minute or so since I was unsure which way to go. Then, I saw this big group of people who were coming towards me saying that they went the wrong way so I waited a bit to see if Amy was with them and she wasn’t so I figured I must have missed her and followed the people along. I exited the maze and looked for Amy. She was nowhere. I waited and waited. Okay, I am not seeing her. I texted her and she didn’t respond. Finally, after 15 minutes she comes out from inside of the maze and says she was waiting for me! So, my recommendation to you is to stay with your friends inside the mazes. Believe me, it adds to the fright of the night to be separated from your friends at Dark Harbor!

Dark Harbor 2018 Mazes

• FEAST
• B340: A Descent into Insanity
• Lullaby: Hush Hush Don’t Cry
• Deadrise: The Depths of Darkness
• Circus
• Intrepid

Dark Harbor Ghoulish Spirits

Once again, all of our favorite resident spirits returned in the flesh to once again walk the grounds of Dark Harbor with you.

• Ringmaster – Circus: Big Top Terror
• Captain – Deadrise: The Depths of Darkness
• Samuel the Savage – B340: A Descent into Insanity
• Half-Hatch Henry – Deadrise: The Depths of Darkness
• Iron Master – Intrepid
• Scary Mary – Lullaby: Hush Hush Don’t Cry
• Chef – FEAST
• Voodoo Priestess
• Graceful Gale

The Ice Cave

New this year are the secret bars serving specialty cocktails in secret rooms located in three of the mazes and one somewhere else throughout Dark Harbor. To enter a secret bar, you will need to be in possession of the designated wood token for that specific bar. You will need to talk to the Dark Harbor Monsters, bartenders, or other attendants who are willing to trade tokens with you. {Spoiler Alert: The mazes that have the secret bars inside of them are B340, Circus, and Deadrise.}

One of the not-so-secret bars is The Ice Cave located next to the Intrepid. The Ice Cave bar is 9 degrees and they serve shots of flavored vodkas. There is a $9 fee for the experience and they will let you borrow a parka to wear. When we left the ice cave and turned in the parka, the attendant told us that we could go in the VIP line for Intrepid which was located right outside the exit. I am not sure if this was just for media night or not, but worth it to ask the attendant to find out if that is included as part of your $9 fee.

Monsters Throughout the Years

The Chilling Details

The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor returned September 27, 2018 and will be open on select nights through November 2, 2018 with new maze designs, interactive alternate paths, and thrilling live entertainment. See the dates and times below.

When: September 27, 2018 through November 2, 2018
Cost: Ticket prices start at just $24 online, with Fast Fright, VIP Passes and hotel packages also available. Season passes include a General Admission and Fast Fright Pass.
Ticket Options: In addition to the general admission tickets, there are also several different limited options to enhance the Dark Harbor experience such as Happy Haunting Hour, VIP Admission for guests 21 and over, Season Passes, Private Creepy Cabanas, Baller Buyouts (Private Parties), Tours To A-Maze!, Freaks A La Carte and Hotel Packages.

For more information on these ticket options, please Visit Queen Mary’s website here.

Visitor Tip

Be sure to arrive early and experience the mazes first before the lines get long later in the evening.

Photo Gallery

Visiting Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor has become a yearly tradition for us. You can read about our experience at last year’s event here, 2016’s event here, 2015’s event here, 2014’s event here, and 2013’s event here.

More information on Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor

The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor
1126 Queens Highway
Long Beach, California 90802
(877) 342-0738
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For more information, check out the website here.

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Disclosure: We attended Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor as media guest. All opinions are 100% our own.