Event OverviewThe creators, producers, and directors of one of the most terrifying haunts in the world, The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor introduce the first West Coast-style haunt in the East – Dark Horizon!
Dark Horizon emerges in Orlando with much anticipation, to feast upon your fears, fray your nerves, and curdle your blood. Escape the clutches of one of Florida’s most infamous serial killer’s, Bloody Ed Watson. Navigate Captain Killigrew’s ship and her deviously mad crew, and wade past the Vodou Priestess before she has a chance to evoke the (Lwa) spirits to possess your body and steal your soul. Hundreds of heinous monsters await to drag you toward the event horizon. Thrill-seekers will revel in 16 nights of terror featuring three gruesome haunted houses, immersive bars, festive fare, death-defying entertainment and more! Brought to you by some of the most celebrated minds in the industry, don’t miss Dark Horizon, the Halloween event of the season.
BEWARE: Not for the faint of heart and not recommended for children under 13.
PUB N' GRUBDark Horizon isn’t a quick stop, it’s a destination. So come hungry and thirsty there’s plenty to feast upon (provided you aren’t feasted upon first)! Grab a drink from one of the many immersive watering holes and graze on themed grub throughout the event.
BARSThemed Bars abound at Dark Horizon. From crafty cocktails to mysterious moonshine, Dark Horizon serves up killer spirits in private cabanas and outdoor patios. But if that’s not cool enough, seek out the secret bar inside one of the mazes or spring for an RIP Lounge Pass for access to the exclusive air conditioned watering hole. Not enough time? Don’t worry, someone will be wandering the lines with shots so be ready to choose your poison...
LOOTER’S LAIR7:00pm – 11:30pm (last call 11:15pm)
Stumble upon this hidden treasure for some of Captain Killigrew’s rum stash. Be on the lookout for the coin to gain access to this illusive spot. If you’re lucky, you may just strike gold! Baller Status: For guaranteed access to the secret bar and front-of-the-line access to Ghostship, reserve a tasting and tour the haunted house with Captain Killigrew for $99. (Up to 10 guests). Email for details:
VIP@DarkHorizonOrlando.comSTORM CELLAR
RIP LOUNGE7:00pm – 12:00am (last call 11:30pm)
This underground haven can only be accessed by those whom possess the key. Storm Cellar RIP Lounge Keys grant access to this uber exclusive joint while also scoring each key-holder two complimentary cocktails. Unlock Moonshine tasting flights and craft cocktails while seeking refuge in this ultra cold zone. Baller Status: Reserve a section on the patio for your own exclusive soiree for your favorite peeps! Does not include admission to the event nor Storm Cellar RIP Lounge access. Admission and Storm Cellar RIP Lounge Key required for all guests. (6-8 guests) Starting at $69. Table minimum required. Email for Details:
VIP@DarkHorizonOrlando.comTHE OUTPOST7:00pm – 12:00am (last call 11:30pm)
Saddled up to the exclusive Storm Cellar & Shelter Patio, this no-frills walk-up watering hole is the perfect stop between houses – servin’ up cold brews and cocktails to the masses.
WALK THE PLANK PUB & PIER7:00pm – 12:00am (last call 11:30pm)
Across from the Siren Stage, this is the perfect place to post up for high-flying aerial shows while sipping craft suds and cocktails. Baller Status: Reserve a section on the patio for your own exclusive soiree for your favorite peeps! Does not include admission to the event. Admission required for all guests. (6-8 guests) Starting at $69. Table minimum required. Email for Details:
VIP@DarkHorizonOrlando.comHIDEAWAY7:00pm – 2:00am (last call 1:45am)
In the corner of the Marketplace is an air-conditioned oasis called the Hideaway. This year round watering hole is the perfect place to cool off and end the night!
HAUNTED HOUSESNearly 200 monsters lurk in every crevass to feast upon the fear and chaos they ensue. If you think you are safe outside of the gut-wrenching houses, think again. Led by Captain Killigrew, Mambo Cecile and Florida’s first serial killer, Bloody (Ed) Watson, the haunted houses are riddled with breath-taking scares at every turn.
If you are the daring kind, opt into an enhanced horror experience called
TERROR UP at no additional charge. This experience will invite our monsters to take particular notice of you, separate you from your guests, and maybe even send you into secret areas alone. This is an intense and very limited experience on a first come first serve basis and may not be available during your visit. If available, it will be offered ONCE upon entry to the event. You will have a split second to make the decision, so choose wisely and proceed with caution.
THE PORTAkin to one of the early 1800’s pirate port’s in what is now Florida, this zone features the Bootlegger’s Bungalows, Walk the Plank Pub & Pier, Siren Stage, Dark Horizon Gift Shop, Shark Bites and the entrance to the Marketplace and Panic 4-D Maze Experience. The signature attraction at The Port is Ghostship haunted house. BEWARE: Use caution at all times while navigating your way through The Port under the command of Captain Killigrew and her deviously mad crew!
GHOSTSHIPAvast ye! Rising to the surface, the spirits of the high seas set sail to wreak havoc at Dark Horizon. Also known as a phantom ship, a vessel with no living crew aboard; a common occurrence during pirate rule… This derelict ghost ship is found adrift with its Colonial crew seemingly missing or dead…Your commander orders you to board in search of survivors, loot and rations to sustain your own crew. Late to the looter’s party, you unwittingly become loot and rations yourselves. Lurking below deck are a band of crazed pirates and redcoats suffering from Botulism and starvation and left for dead. These deranged and infectiously diseased seamen stand between you and the safety and salvation of your own brigade. Will you live to tell the tale or will the Pirate Captain and her derelict crew be your demise?
CAPTAIN KILLIGREWOnce the most feared female pirate in history, this rotting corpse of a Captain gained her notoriety through unwavering brutality. But what started as a routine pillage of an abandoned ghost ship quickly turned deadly, as it wasn’t just gold they struck!” Riddled with Scurvy and going mad from starvation and Botulism, she and her crew never back down from a good fight. Though their fate is sealed, they forge on as their rotting chunks of flesh chum the murky waters below.
THE GLADESSet in the early 1900’s when the Glades were mostly uncharted territory called 10,000 Islands, a place where thugs, gangsters and outlaws went to disappear. This virtually lawless land is home to The Outpost Pub and Gator Grub. The signature attraction in the Glades is Murder Island haunted house. BEWARE: This area is lorded over by Bloody (Ed) Watson’s band of derelict transients and pre-historic man-eating creatures.
MURDER ISLANDIn the sinister swamplands of the Everglades lies The 10,000 Islands amidst the mangrove-choked rivers. The area is a hotbed for murderers, ancient creatures and bizarre tales. Chatham Bend on Lost Man’s River – otherwise known as Murder Island, is the home of the infamous Bloody Ed Watson. Known for harvesting sugar cane, Bloody Watson made his fortune on the backs of transient labor. Knowing they wouldn’t be missed, instead of paying them at the end of the season, they pay the ultimate price and are never seen nor heard from again.. Body count on Murder Island: 57 and counting. Step back to the early 1900’s, come face to face with the brutality that shadowed 10,000 Islands and turned it to a grave of shocking terror.
BLOODY WATSONA wealthy sugar cane island owner, Ed Watson is a slippery well-dressed ill-meaning devil with a silver tongue. Able to talk anyone into just about anything, his unsuspecting prey never know what hit them (or in some cases, ate them!). Amassing his Sugar empire is his only goal, so come pay day, run the other way! The payment he is planning to give isn’t what you bargained for!
THE VILLAGEThis remote island village hides a vortex to the Vodouan underworld of Vilokan. Can you safely traverse the waters and make it out alive? This mirky scene is home to Sacred Circle Stage, the VIP Storm Cellar & Shelter Patio. The signature attraction in The Village is Vodou haunted house. BEWARE: This area is under the enchantment of the Vodou Priestess and Lwa spirits!
VODOUThis remote island village hides a vortex to the Vodouan spirit underworld of Vilokan. Safe passage can be costly, will you traverse the foggy bog? This mystical and murky realm is home to Sacred Circle Stage, Storm Cellar RIP Lounge, Shelter Patio and Village Treats. BEWARE: This area is under the enchantment of Mambo Cecile. The high priestess has awakened the ancient Lwa spirits so proceed with extreme caution.
MAMBO CÉCILEAs the original temptress of the flame, Mambo Cécile will bewitch you in an instant. Her ability to command the blaze is intoxicating and mesmerizing. Under her command, the Lwa spirits will jump at the chance to steal your mortal soul and drag you into the depths of Vilokan with no chance of escape.
ENTERTAINMENTWhether you brave one or all of the heart-stopping haunted houses, you are sure to get your thrill at Siren Stage highlighting mesmerizing aerial acts and Sacred Circle Stage for smokin’ hot fire shows. And don’t miss the beats of the resident monster DJ.
SIREN STAGEOur performers will emerge from the depths below and fly to the heavens above with this aerial spectacular. This cirque du scare will amaze and alarm. Guaranteed one hell of a show.
SACRED CIRCLE STAGEMambo Cécile has taken over the Sacred Circle with an enchanting dance of the flame. This stage’s entertainment is literally LIT with Fire-breathing spirits commanding the blaze.
MONSTER DJDark Horizon is a full sensory experience. Local DJs will man the tables nightly, spinning the hottest tunes. Close your eyes and let the music move you. Wait. Don't close your eyes.
PANIC! 4D EXPERIENCESit back, grip your seat and don't PANIC for the last ride of your life in our 4-D Theater!
