A bone-chilling pop-up attraction is coming to Long Beach, California, this October, when ‘Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor’ returns to frighten and thrill fans of the horror genre.

The attraction, which is based on the Queen Mary ocean liner – now a hotel, historic landmark and entertainment venue – will run from 2 October till 2 November, comprising two new mazes and an array of new attractions including a Voodoo Village.

The two mazes will take guests through never-before visited areas of the ship with actors on hand to give intrepid visitors a fright, dressed as the likes of ‘The Ringmaster’ and ‘the grotesque spirits of the Queen Mary’.



The Ringmaster will also host what has been dubbed as the “most frightening show on earth” at The Circus, located in an outdoor dome just off the ship.

Voodoo Village will feature ‘dark magic gypsies’ that will taunt guests passing by in a setting of shrunken heads and voodoo dolls, while debuting at Dark Harbor – and only for the very bravest – will be an encounter aboard the Queen Mary that will require a signed waiver to participate.

The Monster Midway area will act as the centrepiece of the Dark Harbor experience, including a ‘freakshow’ and a new Dark Harbor ride that is yet to be revealed.

The month-long event, which has run annually since 2011, also offers a variety of entertainment options, including live bands and costume contests. Ticket prices start at US$20 (€15, £12), while VIP and hotel packages are also available.

Pop-up horror attractions are a growing trend around the Halloween time frame, with one of the most popular examples being The Walking Dead mazes returning to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort this October.