The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor presented a special Valentine's event called Dark Masquerade February 13th & 14th. It was the first time they hosted a masquerade, and they killed it! Dark Masquerade has scare actors like their usual Dark Harbor season, along with some horror experiences and a dance party. It's open from 7PM-12AM, but be sure to arrive early so you can experience everything they offer. Upon entering the Queen Mary, you walk through the corridors and see glimpses of their horror props to set the mood. It leads to the dance floor (aka The Ringmaster's Dark Masquerade), which is massive and blasts killer dance tracks. You're given complimentary masquerade masks once inside, so no worries if you don't bring your own. Speaking of fashion, it was a mixture of casual and people going all out for the masquerade theme. If you fear you'll be overdressed, there's no such thing here! Some of the masquerade costumes/masks people had were pretty impressive. There were three horror experiences: (1) Gale's Requiem - descend six fathoms deep into the ship to see the experiments of a mad doctor, ending with Gale's performance as she sings for the dead. There's several tables surrounding Gale so feel free to take your time. There's also a photo-op on your way to the elevator. (2) The Search For Mary - you're given a single red glowstick and must make your way through dark corridors as Scary Mary haunts you. While the idea behind it has potential, it's literally pitch black and the glowsticks are too dim so it's a wee bit too hard to navigate. I walked into a wall because you can't see anything and the scare actors aren't helpful in directing any poor soul that gets stuck. My wife got claustrophobic and she absolutely hated a part where you get on a catwalk and they simulate it about to drop. (3) Sweethearts' Slaughterhouse - groups are ushed through a bloody restaurant and must work together to piece together the menu of a deranged chef and his killer kitchen staff. It was fun as it was interactive with others, so play nice and everyone will have a good time. The horror dummies/gore was pretty crazy to see (some of it brings to mind Hellraiser). The experience ends with a choice of leaving through a hallway or crawling through an oven (vent). Our group chose the oven, which is a bit unforgiving if you have weak knees or are wearing any fancy clothes. Fyi there's a slide at the end of the oven so be sure not to fall like a cartoon character (like I did). Overall the horror experiences were cool, but the main thing we loved was The Ringmaster's Dark Masquerade. They also have scare actors on the dance floor to help keep your blood pumping. If you're worried about being the only ones dancing, fear not - once it got going, it didn't stop until the end of the night! It's a 21+ event, so there's bars/alcohol throughout the ship (naturally it's expensive). For food it's really just snacks like churros, pretzels, popcorn, cupcakes, chips, etc. If you want some fresh air, there's a jazz stage outside for a more chill time. They also had hookah tables outside if you feel the need to do that. I hope Dark Masquerade becomes a regular off-season part of Dark Harbor because it's way too much fun to be a one-off! Even if you don't like horror, the masquerade dance party was worth the price of admission. Try not to wear heels though because the ship is tricky to walk through as is (not to mention the grated catwalks). Strobe lights and fog machines are used in parts of the experiences. There's a special merch store located inside if you want a goodie/memento for the night. Dark Masquerade returns for the next 2026 Friday the 13th weekend in March, so don't hesitate to get tickets if you can! read more

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It's been a while so an update is due. The highlights: -They've increased security for scare actors as well as DH patrons. *At first I was confused why I was being followed as the last one in mazes, then realized they were tracking things for everyone's safety. -They've increased first responder presence as well. I watched a few fire performances and the LBFD were checking in on their set times to be present. - The decor and makeup were done really well. I'd say a step above Knott's. - The hookah people were so so sweet! - Whatever fries they're selling with cotija, creama, meat, and spicy sauce get it. The price is on the high end, but my goodness they fill up two people! -The performances were awesome! I would try to plan on seeing the slider show, the "sideshow," and at least one of the fire performances on the major stage. -The bus from the park back to downtown was a refreshing thing to see. The misses: - Some things weren't explained or occupied which made things confusing. The boat near the whole bayou area where the voodoo queen reigned... You just walked through it and looked at stuff. There were no scare actors or anything. It was just an empty boat. - Some mazes required you to go up entire flights of stairs or dropped you off at them. It was weird. *certain mazes had accessible entrances but it didn't change everything to my knowledge. - Some mazes were not well-ventilated and really hot. - Having to leave on plywood boards oddly placed across the park's uneven ground made things rough for some. I had to help a man in a powered wheelchair who got stuck in the predicament. There's room for improvement, but it's also a decent haunt considering the talent. read more

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My first time ever at Queen Mary and it was for Halloween which is named Dark Harbor. I did actually have fun but the thing about this is they have only porta-potties in the entire venue which reminded me of back in the day raves. It's uncomfortable and I would say they need to have regular bathrooms. It isn't fun especially when the porta-potties have no light and this is even at night! Horrible decision. The haunted house mazes were fun though and very creative! Overall I did enjoy that part the most. I do one day want to check out the Queen Mary at a normal time. Also, food prices are slightly expensive. read more

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*** Sep 19 2025 through Nov 2, 2025 *** Fall season is upon us so we know what that means ... it is spooky season! This seasonal event started in 2010 and transformed the RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach into a haunted attraction. [Ticket price]: The management company uses a dynamic pricing system so ticket prices are slightly more expensive on weekends vs weekdays. Here are approximate prices: *** #1 Standard Sunday prices in mid-October *** * General Admission (grants entry to all six haunted mazes) = $59.99 per person. * Fast Fright (1/3 the wait of General Admission; grants entry to all six haunted mazes) = General Admission $59.99 + $25.00 per person. * Evil Express (7 PM Early Entry Included; skip the line; receives access to The Observation Deck where guests will find an exclusive bar, photo-ops , pop-up characters, and a stunning view of Dark Harbor) = General Admission $59.99 + $100.00 per person. * VIP (Evil Express + Captain's Club & the Observation Deck + access to speakeasies + 13% off merchandise + digital photo access) = General Admission $59.99 + $115.00 per person. * Early Entry (7 PM - early access to the Feast and Infirmary mazes): Extra $10 per person on top of General Admission or Fast Fright tickets. * Flex Entry (allow anyone to arrive anytime starting at 8 PM): Extra $5 per person but get slightly more expensive on the day of event. Waste of money - you can pick 9 PM Standard Entry time and the staff will still let you in at 8 PM. *** #2 Costco Fast Fright Vouchers *** * Customers at Costco can purchase two Fast Fright tickets for a grand total of $94.99. To use the voucher code, visitors MUST select a specific time slot and the voucher code will not work if you select Flex Entry. From my experience, the staff didn't bother checking our party's time slot so I don't see a point for anyone to pay an extra fee for Flex Entry. [Parking]: Parking - Lot A (100 Oceangate) and Lot B (300 Oceangate) = $25 general parking and shuttle pick-up. Preferred parking = $40 and the lot is located near the Queen Mary (5-minute walk to the event entrance). I purchased $25 general parking at Lot A and had no issue with the shuttle operation. Expect a 15-minute shuttle ride and 5-minute walk to the event entrance. [What to expect]: Treat the experience as if you are going to a theme park so no costumes, masks, face paint, props or handheld items. In addition don't touch or harass performers or staff. No re-entry. [Entertainment]: * Maiden Voyage Launch Party: Think of this as the welcome performance at the ShipYard at 8:08 PM. * Slider Shows: Nightly performances at 9 PM and 11 PM in Slider Alley in the ShipYard. * Fire Show: Performances at the ShipYard stage at 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM. * Final Voyage: A dance party that begins one hour before the closing time in the ShipYard. [Mazes]: These mazes are the main reason to visit the Dark Harbor - Voodoo The Queen's Curse, Feast the Final Cut (inside of the Queen Mary), Breakout Maximum Security, Lullaby (inside of the Queen Mary), Infirmary (inside of the Queen Mary), and Big Top Terror. Personally the best maze is Lullaby and the worst maze is Big Top Terror (too much blinking light and I swear someone could get a seizure from it). Some mazes can get crowded which killed the vibe a bit. [Add-on Experiences]: * Secret Speakeasies (Lady Mabel's Speakeasy Foresight Four Pack - additional $15): Speakeasies are located in undisclosed locations. To get access, visitors can make an appointment to see Lady Mabel for an "astrology reading" via Lady Mabel's Speakeasy Foresight Four Pack or upgrade to a VIP ticket. * Haunted Theatrical Experience (Lady Mabel Presents: The Summoning of Samuel - additional $10): Available for purchase as an a la carte as an upgrade. It is a 10-minute experience. * Damage Control ($15): A 10-minute escape game. * Unlimited carnival ride pass ($19.99): Access to all carnival rides. * Anchor Axe ($5): Axe throwing experience and can be purchased a la carte. * Pirates Plunder Shootout ($10): Pirate-themed shooting game and can be purchased a la carte. * Bayou Buccaneer S'mores: Visitors can purchase a la carte s'more at Voodoo Bayou & they have fire pits to roast your own marshmallows. * Observation Deck: It is an upscale bar only made available to Evil Express and VIP Admission. [Conclusion]: Mazes were mostly hit-and-miss, but there were enough jump scare to keep the overall experience interesting. Given it took our party approximately 3 hours to finish all 6 mazes with Fast Fright tickets, I would recommend sticking with Fast Fright tickets otherwise you will most likely be staying beyond midnight (4+ hours) on busy weekends with additional wait time with General Admission. The entire experience could go beyond 4+ hours with the VIP package because our party skipped the Observation Deck & The Summoning of Samuel, and Secret Speakeasies. A great spot to have a fun date night, but meh experience if I come alone. read more

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We'd been to Dark Harbor Pre-Covid and this was a very different experience. First of all, there are now speakeasies, photo booths, escape rooms, and absolutely everything is a cash grab. And nothing is included with General Admission. The General Admission lines are insanely long, you may get two mazes in, in one night, if you're lucky. And there is still a significant lineup with the Fast Fright passes. The tickets for VIP passes were $190 each, which is insane. But if you don't wanna wait in line this is your best choice. There is one tier higher than VIP, that gets you escorted to the front of the line, and some extra perks but there's only so much you can do in one night. The drinks are $25-30 each. And the food is not any cheaper. If you wanna save money then eat and drink at home. That being said, the mazes were fun. There are a lot of people jumping out at you and there's lots of gore. If you find the speakeasies on the ship m, you can buy drinks and look around the underbelly of the ship which is really cool. The grounds are fun, there's concerts, photo booths and people walking around in costume. It's a fun night, just be prepared to pay for it. read more

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We always have so much fun at Queen Mary's Dark Harbor! This year we purchased VIP passes, and it was 100% worth it and we didn't have to wait in any lines at all! The VIP bar was great, and Jennifer was an awesome bartender super friendly and on top of it. We added on the Pirate's Plunder shoot-out, which was a blast! The guns could've used a little more power, but Jesus made the experience fun he was really engaged and helpful. We also tried axe throwing, which was another great addition to the night. To top it all off, there was a really cool dance party at the end of the event with all of the characters and this was the perfect way to wrap up an already amazing night. Can't wait to go again next year! read more

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I really wanted to enjoy my visit, but unfortunately, the experience was frustrating from the start. I purchased my tickets through Groupon, was charged, and when I arrived at the park the tickets did not work. After some back and forth, I had to practically beg someone at the entrance to let me in -- thankfully, they did, and that staff member deserves recognition because they were the only bright spot in that moment. Once inside, I tried to make the best of things and bought s'mores. But right after I paid, the fires for roasting were shut off, which was disappointing and felt poorly timed. Overall, it just wasn't a smooth experience. I hope the park takes a closer look at its ticketing process and guest experience so others don't go through the same. Not sure if ill be back. read more

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What an EPIC night and event! We love haunt season in general and look forward to it every year and neither the Queen Mary or Dark Harbor disappoint! Since the event was making its come back we decided to go with the VIP which wasn't too much more and totally worth it! You get quicker access to the mazes (still a line but no where near as long as the regular line), access to the speakeasy bars (food and rink not included but you get to see some really cool locations like the engine room), and access to the séance. The scareators and mazes are simply amazing. Even when they are switching out they never break character. The fact that the event is on the Queen Mary and you go into some of the deepest, darkest portions of the boat makes it that much more creepier. But it is wonderful! There are plenty of food and drink vendors to wander around and snack while you figure out your next maze or attraction. The event is a bit different than before (pre-covid) where there was an actual VIP lounge with food but equally just as fun. It does get a bit crowded and some spaces are tight but we were lucky enough to get everything done that we wanted to (although I think we accidently missed something towards the front entrance) and found a place to sit and rest when needed. An overall awesome, well priced ticketed event and a must do doing haunt season! read more

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I've been coming here for the last several years and I always have a blast, the mazes are fun the drinks, the s'mores, the food reminds me of the fair just with spooky actors and a Halloween vibe. I love the queen Mary in general, so the fact that they have spooky mazes makes even more worth enjoying every year. The parking situation was definitely crappy. You paid for preferred parking, but you got put with people who paid for general, the VIP tickets are not worth it. You might as well just get the fast fright and save some money. Other than that, it's a fun, spooky activity to do during this Halloween season. read more

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For what we got the price was tooooooooo high. It was a parking lot with three mazes. Three not universal studio mazes but homemade effects! $190 per ticket $40 for parking. And I had to pay to take the tour of the queen mary. I had to pay to go buy a drink at the bar. I'd like 200 dollars back. read more

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Read this review! 1st: you can buy fast pass off Groupon or Costco for $97 for 2 tickets. 2: no point in buying fast pass when they make the barriers/gates more windy and longer than GA. We were going up and down, around and around and noticed that GA was much shorter and faster that the fast pass! What a gimmick! 3: they don't allow you to bring your own water. Universal studios, and Disney allows you, why do you force us to buy water for $5! On a heated day, you'll gulp more than 1 bottle of water. This is asking for a heat stroke. 4: we had a permanent marker in our purse and they made it a big deal. Fine take it, we don't care but what's the big deal? 5: it was way too hot! No AC anywhere so dress accordingly. Even with the clouds and gloomy weather, it was hot! Especially in the ship! I went last year and had a better time, this year not so much. 6: drinks are $23 and a beer is $17 talk about price gouging! Super sweet and didn't even catch a buzz. I'm sorry I won't be returning and I will tell my fiends not to as well. It's just not worth it. You're better off at Knots berry or Universal. read more

From beginning to end there was tons to do, from mazes bars eats and 2 dance floors. The inside dance floor had a DJ and the outside had a live band. read more

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Went on Friday 10/17 I hadn't been to dark harbor for many years probably since 2019 and this year was such a disappointment it was way smaller than what it used to be the mazes were boring they had 3 actors in each maze so you didn't get scared at all Even walking on the outside you hardly saw any actors The rip you off on parking paid for preferred lot which was $5 more and parked with regular preferred from exit of freeway it took 30 mins to get into the parking and park Entrance to dark harbor was probably 15mins with fast freight pass they defenitly need more staff it was really unorganized Buy your tickets at Costco 2 fast freight for $95 glad I didn't buy directly from site because the event was a let down I used to love coming to dark harbor and I would always tell everyone to go because of how fun it used to be not anymore I don't return next year read more

I was really looking forward to Dark Harbor, but the overall experience fell far below expectations. The lines were unbelievably long -- not just for the mazes, but even for the bathrooms. And speaking of bathrooms, the portable restrooms were so dark inside that people had to use their phone flashlights just to see what they were doing. That alone says a lot about the lack of basic preparation and care for guests. Out of the three mazes we visited, only one was actually worth the wait. The other two felt rushed and relied more on noise and chaos than any real creativity or scares. For an event with this kind of reputation and price, I expected much better organization, atmosphere, and effort. I don't mind waiting for something amazing, but waiting hours for something average is frustrating. Dark Harbor used to have a strong reputation -- I really hope they listen to feedback, because this year was not. read more

The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor - The fire show was one of the better parts of the event - Festivals Near Me - Long Beach, California

I really liked it! I saw the poor reviews, and was worried, but it turned out great! The boat is really pretty, but the event takes place outside the boat. There is offsite parking for a cheaper price and then you ride the shuttle over. If you arrive early, there is plenty of parking and shuttle rides. The line is long, but it moves quickly. Once inside, there are games, rides, mazes, shows, scare actors, interesting food and drink options. It was a super fun Halloween event. I recommend it! read more

CUSTOMER SERVICE- JASON INFIRMARY... When so.eone over 40 tells the help "NATALIE "( in paranthes because I'm sure she lied about her name too and the fake situation which had EMTs and ambulances and the whole park was at...so no one was available to talk to- BS) ... that my knee blew and I couldn't do the stairs ( yes I'm SDI- handicapped)...she basically said suck it up...only way out. 45 minutes later barely walking. I just want to say THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORABLE NIGHT....and I will tell everyone not to bother coming...many other options that have customer service available. SERIOUSLY DISAPPOINTING- we even had VIP passes... never again. SIMPLY NOT WORTH IT read more

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What a major dissappointment. I had been looking forward to experiencing this for years and drove an hour and a half to get there to see it. Parking was another $45 on top of the tickets. Granted I only did general admission and not all the add ons but still pricey enough along with $20/drink but the sad part was the payoff. The haunted house looks cool but its about a one minute walkthrough and no scares. Gory things on tables and decor but only one or two mediocre spooks in the whole thing. I was hoping for an experience. Zero jump scares. The ambiance is the only thing they have going. The haunt is so incredibly short and unspectacular. What a dud. I sadly wouldn't recommend this to anyone unless you want to be let down. read more

The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor - Festivals Near Me - Long Beach, California

This was my first time going to Queen Mary's Dark Harbor -- my husband took me, and we had a great time overall! That said, I do have a few critiques. First off, the food was disappointing and definitely overpriced. I paid $20 for a turkey leg that didn't taste good, and my husband got chicken on a stick, which was just okay. The lines were also really long -- even with the Fast Pass upgrade, the wait times didn't feel much shorter. I think it would help if they limited the number of people allowed in at a time or found a way to make the lines move faster. It's hard to fully enjoy the mazes when you're waiting an hour or more for each one. Aside from that, though, the atmosphere was great and the overall vibe was fun! read more

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Dark Harbor is one of our favorite places for Halloween mazes. We went several times before COVID and finally got to go this year again. I am happy it's back. I do really like the decor and the options of vendors and food they have this year. Most of the mazes were fun and some were a bit lackluster. Overall, we had a lot of fun! We will definitely be back! read more

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As a big fan of Halloween, I was excited to return to Dark Harbor at the Queen Mary in Long Beach. Here's how it went this time: ::Experience:: We chose the Fast Freight ticket, which is a step up from general admission, and paid extra for preferred parking at $30, plus early entry at 7pm. The mazes weren't as scary as expected since groups weren't spaced out well, making it feel crowded. In some mazes, there were no actors at times--Break Out, for example, only had three actors inside, so maybe they were all in Slider Alley. The actors outside the mazes, though, were interactive and great at adding scares! I had fun being back here for Halloween, and we loved the music, but the mazes and food could use some improvement. ::Food:: Tried the bacon-wrapped hot dog, which was big and long but tasted just "okay." ::Dessert:: We also got fried Oreos, but they were hard and didn't taste fresh. ::Customer Service:: The staff were friendly! ::Rating:: Overall, I had fun, but the mazes were a bit disappointing. ::M's Notes:: - Parking lot read more

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Before Covid happened, I would go to the Dark Harbor events every year because I was consistently entertained. Below are some of the key points I would like to share about Queen Mary's Dark harbor: Haunted House Attractions (10/10): The themes for the haunted houses have always been intriguing, they are all spooky in their own ways. The manikins that are displayed on the attractions were well made, making for an immersive experience. The actors or 'ghosts' (10/10): Great make-up. Passionate employees made the whole experience even better by scaring the crap out of your life ! You will come out of each attraction feeling satisfied! The crowd and the wait time (9/10): I like how they manage the crowd; I never felt like there were too many people. Therefore, I have always had a good time here. The wait time, even for the most popular ones, is no more than 45 minutes, yet it didn't feel, at any point, that the haunted houses were too crowded! Food Corners (7/10): The food are average and overpriced, though. But hey, that's theme parks for you! $4 for a bottle of water; outrageous! Overall, I think Queen Mary's history makes the Dark Harbor more interesting. Whether the haunted stories are real, it's up to you to believe in it. Nevertheless, it just makes it that extra special! I would totally recommend Dark Harbor if you are down for some of the best jump scares of your life ! It'll be totally worth it! read more

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My coworker told me she went to Dark Harbor years ago so I was excited to hear that it finally reopened after the pandemic. Overall, I'd say that it lived up to the hype. We bought our tickets from Costco, which were discounted and came with fast passes. The mazes here were super intricate and some of the longest I've been in (even longer than Universal Studios Horror Nights). With the fast pass, the lines moved quickly and we didn't wait longer than 20 minutes for anything so we were able to hit all the mazes. Outside of the mazes, the ambiance reminded me of a spooky fair with rides, food, and even fire shows. My group of 4 had a super fun time! I read complaints about parking and getting there, but we arrived about 45 minutes before our ticketed time and everything went smoothly. I prepaid for parking, however, you can also buy parking while you're there. Parking was offsite but there were shuttles that drove you to the event. The wait for the shuttles probably took about 15 minutes which I didn't think was bad at all! Overall, I'd highly recommend Dark Harbor! I've been to other experiences in the area over the years, such as Horror Nights and Haunted Hayride, but I'd say that Dark Harbor has been my favorite. read more

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I had fun but the actors seemed a bit lazy. They just mostly stared at you with a crazy stare when you encountered them. Was hoping they would try hiding or showing much effort into making the experience as scary as possible for the attendees. The mazes were cool. Production value differed from location. Some were well crafted and top notch while others reminded me of cheesy 90s decorations and felt obsolete. I wouldn't come back personally but glad I checked it out. Food options were fairly common and uninteresting. read more

This was hands-down, the FUNNEST Halloween experience ever. I'm not quite sure why they have such bad reviews, but the entire event exceeded my expectations!!!! A total of 5 haunted mazes (two in the ship, 3 outside of the ship), a haunted carnival, characters walking around and doing shows on stage like Ursula and other villains, hidden Speakeasy's and fun drinks, plenty of food, fire performers, and a live DJ and dance floor! It was EPIC. I loved the hidden speakeasy underneath the ship. We got to walk through the engine room and learn about the history of the Queen Mary. We also checked out the pirate ship speakeasy which was cool. All of the haunted mazes were amazing (I've never been so scared in my life and the props and characters were 10/10) my favorites were the Lullaby, big top terror , & Breakout mazes. For food we got the pulled pork sandwich which was 10/10 highly recommend. We also got street corn (didn't love it) and the churros were good! I want to come back because this was one of the coolest events I've been to! Get the fast pass it's worth every penny! read more

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Event was fun and worth experiencing. Parking was quick and smooth, I pre-purchased preferred on a Wednesday night. Line was long, I arrived at 7:45pm, but was organized and moved quickly. The mazes on the ship were the best. Props and actors were top notch and the ship added to the mazes. Such good themes for all the mazes. The three off the ship were good, however lacked actors. There were many parts where it was not as exciting because there was no actor engagement. Plenty of spots to eat and drink but be prepared....very pricey. A small bad of kettle popcorn was $20 and one mixed drink was $30. Rides and games are also an upgrade and added costs. I originally purchased general, but maze lines are very long so upgraded to a quicker lane pass for $30 more. It was worth it. Overall, a great first time experience. read more

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Our night was amazing! It has been a few years since we first came and I am glad that they brought it back. I really enjoyed myself and even got startled by one of the scare actors which never happens. Great job everyone! The mazes were very well done and the actors did a great job. I really enjoyed making my way through this iconic ship. Having this event in a place that is reportedly haunted is awesome. I think part of the enjoyment for me besides the mazes was the Fright Pass and this is a must. Why wait in line longer than you have to? We finished our night with the slide show and it was awesome. They go up to sliding and jumping over 10 people! To see the sliders interact and huge each other after a great performance was really heartwarming. I can't wait to go back next year!!! read more

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Very fun to start Nov ending with halloween mazes! Besides, celebrating a birthday same day. Since it was Nov 1st, lines weren't so bad so we got in each maze with in 30 mins. Stayed until 1pm. See you next year! read more

My gf and her friends wanted to come to Queen Mary's dark harbor over horror nights, so we got early entry general admission tickets to get in at 7:00pm. We went through all 5 mazes within 3 hours including wait time. Average wait time was about 20 minutes per maze while each maze itself took about 10 minutes to walk through. My favorite maze was the lullaby one which was haunted pool/drowning themed. The rest of the dark harbor had food and drink vendors, bars and private area for vip holders, and some stages for performances. Overall, I actually enjoyed this place more than universal's horror nights. The wait is much faster, the mazes are more scary and longer, and there are way less people. I had a great time and would consider coming back again next year. Side note: for parking, I parked at a structure and took a shuttle to/from the queen mary area. I was a bit concerned with the situation based on reading previous reviews. I did not encounter any issue during my time there. Shuttle buses moved fast and with no delay. read more

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This place is definitely underrated!!! I will definitely be coming back next year ! We got the FAST fright & early access ! We got everything done and the rest of the night was just eating and drinking and if you want to repeat any mazes then you can. General admission has its lines but these lines are definitely shorter than other Amusement parks that has like 2 hours and it's horrible. Mazes were definitely worth it, you go inside the Queen Mary for majority of the mazes and it's so cool knowing this places is also genuinely haunted ! They put time and effort in these mazes and had a great time. Next time I come we want VIP to experience other places inside the Queen Mary due to VIP. A lot of bars, food, shows and Cool Rides!! read more

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This place is overhyped. First time here and first time entering the Queen Mary. Came here on a Saturday evening and expected it to be overcrowded so decided to get the early entrance ticket. Parking is sold separately and you have two options, the $25 and you'll park across the entrance and have to take a shuttle to get there or pay $45 and get to walk right to the entrance. I do recommend the $45 parking but only if you're carpooling or really don't want to take the shuttle. The early entrance ticket was nice but the mazes remained close until 8pm when everything opens up. The early entrance ticket also allowed you to get an a separate and quicker line for the mazes. The mazes were ok. I didn't find them entertaining. I'm not really into scary things like this although I didn't get scared easily. Came here with friends and my friends were impressed and scared. Alcoholic beverages range from $20 to $40. Don't think it's worth it except the fishbowl which I would say is big enough to share with others. There aren't that many scare actors and the bathrooms are all portable bathrooms so they're all dark and stinky. The event does get crowded and all the activities that aren't mazes comes with an additional cost. It was nice to be able to say I've been to this event but I will probably never comeback. read more

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I'm going to compare this to Shaqtoberfest, which temporarily replaced this event the last two years. This is so much better - i'm glad they brought it back. The mazes were truly scary - not predictable like Universal. There are 3 mazes on Queen Mary, and at the end, you can go around the boat which was cool. There were shows, decent food (liked the Korean hot dogs), several bars, tarot card readings, games, rides, shops, etc. The DJ was sick. They even have a hookah bar! We went on a weekday so the lines were not bad - like 10-30 min each? And we didn't even have fast pass. Groupon has a deal where it's $38 a person, which is a steal. Paid $30 for preferred pricing on site to avoid the shuttle. The only suggestion is having more scare actors throughout the mazes. read more

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Bro WHERE ARE THE SCARE ACTORS? We went on a Thursday night (same as last year) which is highly recommended due to the much, much shorter lines but we got there at 8pm and left at 10pm as there was nothing else to do. Ran through all 6 mazes but they were so boring there were barely any actors and the ones in there were just wandering aimlessly, almost bored? I'm extremely disappointed as last year it was very much more dedicated to scares and not just cash grabs. Someone else mentioned this but I'll also touch on it - it is SUCH a rip off. $25 parking for the lot that once you pull up it literally says "All day parking: $15". Come on, man! $25 and it's super out of the way, although a shuttle takes you there at least but feels like if we're parking super far and having a bit of a walk once we get dropped by the shuttle you sit there wondering why we even paid for parking? Kind of a convenience fee, ain't it? But where is the convenience? Got the tickets early so they were discounted at $30/person (general admission). +$25 for parking and $20 for a water and a pretzel= $75. Would have been worth it if they actually hired enough actors or ones that actually attempted to scare people. I bought extra tickets during the discount sale and honestly I don't even want them. It's a hassle that's not even worth going through anymore. I can't believe I'm saying this but I think I'd rather go back to Universals. At least they have rides! Queen Mary what on EARTH are you doing? The only - ONLY - appeal to Dark Harbor are the mazes. You literally cannot compete with Universals, Knotts, Six Flags, or even Disney... the whole appeal for Dark Harbor was that it was actually scary but this year it was complete dogwater. During one of my mazes, I saw someone fixing their earrings or hair or something and I thought it was a guest then she turned around and it was a scare actor, like homie what are you doing? Wardrobe malfunction, go hide in your nooks and fix it, don't block the way awkwardly standing there, it was so odd. Like someone mentioned, the general admission covers absolutely nothing. Wouldn't matter too much as that's the case everywhere, except, every other park has rides/entertainment once you're in the park. It literally felt like they had a massive budget cut because this was not the case last year at all. I was so excited to come back but now it's just corporate greed nightmare like everything else. Not worth the time, money, energy. Also my pretzel was bland... Had to pay extra for the cup of cheese like what's next - I need to pay extra for napkins/plates? They don't accept cash either which is annoying as last year my card got charged extra and I had no way of getting that refunded so I'd be extremely wary of buying anything once you're in the park. Don't want to give these greedy corporations any more ideas on how to ruin the experience that literally happens once a year as they seem to be doing just fine on their own - but congrats, you lost a customer. No one cares but eventually you'll lose another, and another, and another until eventually you're forced to reflect and make changes because nobody is at your ridiculous event. I pray for all these corporate pigs to get their well deserved downfall. Enjoy my $75 - it's the last you're getting from me. read more

My friends and I got our tickets from Costco for the Fright Fast and we came on a Sunday night. The tickets were $90 for two of them, and you have to register them ahead of time through the Queen Mary Dark Habor website. Things to note: the park itself does not open till 8:00pm, 7:00pm is for VIP and Early Access. We were able to board the Queen Mary and head to their bar. If you have Dark Habor tickets, you can go to a kiosk and get entry into the Queen Mary. We got drinks at the bar and waited until around 8:00pm to head into Dark Harbor. By that time, the entry line was like 5 minutes. Mazes: 4/5 I love that you're able to go through the corridors of the ship. It adds that extra spooky level to it because you know the ship is notoriously haunted. My favorite maze was the Feast one. It was creepy and dark in the ship and there were cool visuals. I like the storyline that they provide while waiting in line. The Breakout maze was my least favorite. The maze was terribly put together and honestly has no rhyme or rhythm. There was a jail, nuns, demons, fish, alligators, post apocalypse, and random strangers props everywhere. Live DJ: 5/5 One of the most fun parts of the night was the live DJ playing bangers after banger! Honestly, just hanging out by the stage was super thrilling and felt kind of like a music festival. Line: 5/5 We went on a Sunday night so of course, wait times may vary significantly. The lines this night was amazing. We're able to get through all five mazes with like 2-3 hours to spare in our night. The longest wait was probably 15 minutes at most. But the lines were always moving. I would definitely recommend this attraction to anyone who likes spooky events! Definitely get the pass from Costco. read more

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I was so excited because I've never been to the Queen Mary for Halloween. Its supposed to actually be haunted. I paid extra for preferred parking, shows, speakeasies, etc. Preferred/handicap parking was nonexistent. There was no type of assistance finding parking. Most people made their own spots. No backpack unless you sweet talk it in. General admission was let in the park before fright pass and vip. General was also let in most mazes before everyone else. The maps weren't easy to read. Barely any signage to help you find a way. They gave you tokens for speakeasies however only 2 were available. No speakeasies in the mazes were open. Mazes were poorly put together. A lot of sad animatronics, not many people scaring. From 8pm-12am I was scared maybe 3 times. Very disappointing. Best thing was the engine room. read more

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This was our first time coming to the Queen Mary Dark Harbor event, and it was awesome. I got us the VIP passes for a better experience and avoided all the long lines as we all expected, and it turned out to be money well spent. VIP Pass includes: - Separate VIP line for faster entrance. - Access to Secret Speakeasies (you would need to find them) - Front-of-the-line access to all mazes - Your own private VIP lounge with a bartender to relax and enjoy your cocktails This place looked like a festival, with amazing mazes, rides, games, and live shows. The food was mind-blowing, and their drinks were great. This place has about five mazes, a few secret Speakeasies for you to find, and so many games and rides for you to enjoy. With the VIP pass, we could do everything, but to enjoy the rides, you will have to pay at a kiosk to access them. Overall, my experience was great, and if you are considering Ubering, I suggest being dropped off by the nearby Hooters. It's only a 15-minute walk to the Queen Mary, and you avoid all the traffic. I am coming back next year. read more

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One of the most affordable places to go for a "scare" but not very scary. Like others said, show up early for parking and you wont have any issues. Also definitely advise parking onsite as if you don't you'll have to take a shuttle and wait, just dont. Now the event was fine in of itself but really just wasn't scary. There are three different lines for waiting which include a fast pass and VIP so getting in can take some time, go early and you can get on all the mazes. Everything is expensive for food and drink options so Id advise eating beforehand and just getting a snack. Theres A LOT of drunk and immature people there so be warned. Have a good time! read more

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This event started off poorly and got worse. I love Halloween, so we went for the full treatment: VIP tour, astrology reading, premium parking, the whole shebang. When we got there, it was like the parking attendants had never heard of the premium parking and didn't care. I have a walking disability and paid to park closer, and instead I had to hike across the parking lot. The VIP tour consisted of a disinterested guide literally reading from a script who took us through one maze after another. The first maze was fun. The second one was ok. By the third one, I was totally done and ready to go home. But the worst was yet to come. We wanted to go to our astrology reading and asked directions. When we got there, it looked like it had closed up. The security guard there said there is no reading and never was; they only told us the location of the secret bars. That's not at all what was advertised. I don't really drink much (and they were charging $24 per drink!), so that wasn't of any use to me and not what I thought I was paying for. So then we asked him where the tarot reading was. He said there wasn't one. Now I knew he was just being lazy and misinforming us, because guest services had told us where it was (I had forgotten the location). I can't stand when people don't know an answer and just make something up so you get wrong information. The decorations and costumes were great, but they cut corners in strange places like customer service. The people-facing employees in customer service weren't trained properly, no one knew where anything was, and if they didn't know they made things up. I honestly don't blame the kids working there. The adults who own the place need to do a much better job organizing. All that money spent, and we had a lousy experience such that we won't go again next year. read more

A lot has changed since COVID, it used to be awesome. We went a few weeks ago and there are NO actors! The mazes were empty with one ....maybe two actors. Zero jump scares. $38 for a fishbowl mixed drink. I don't think we'll ever go back read more

The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor - Festivals Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is my third scare event having visited both Universal's and Knott's version. The Queen Mary is a perfect location for a haunted event and I love its moody ambiance to begin with so I was excited try this one. Was disappointed to discover we didn't have free rein in the ship and the access points are limited to maze entrances. That being said, I can understand how it is probably too much to let people with drinks in hand loose on board. There is plenty of music, areas with spooky vibes, drinks and food. A large amount of mazes to try out with some more effective than others. I admire the fun and scares of the mazes, but there needs to be better storytelling across the board. Some mazes just seemed to install whatever scary props they got out of the closest without any sense of story coherence. My friend and I enjoyed story of the drowned girl the most, (followed by the chef who got too handy with the knives.) There were some incredibly effective spaces that made you feel as if you too were underwater with her ghost. They managed to keep the period feel throughout the walk. If they take this sort of cohesion and give it to all the mazes it would be great. Props to all actors across the board. Thanks for the performances and the fun. BIG downside--the bathrooms. The porta potties were downright disgusting. I could smell urine just getting near them and the ground was all wet everywhere. No clue if it was water or something else, but I held it all night. That is something they must address before 2025's haunt. read more

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Fast track tickets, two hours into the place - haven't been able to go into a single maze. General admission peeps jumping into the vip lanes, not worth it. It's almost $90 for a fast track, not cheap. Waste of money and time. Beers at $20 bucks. Makes Disney feel like a bargain. read more

The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor - Hours of lines - Festivals Near Me - Long Beach, California