Halloween Horror Nights Tickets on Sale Now! #HHH #HorrorNights

Universal Studios Hollywood Dishes Out Servings

of Frightening Feasts, Terrifying Treats and Monstrous Merchandise

Aptly Themed to “Halloween Horror Nights”

 

Exclusive Merchandise Featuring Horror Icons Frankenstein’s Monster,

Leatherface and More Available While Supplies Last

 

Click Here to Preview the Menu and Here to Purchase Tickets

As part of its intensely immerse “Halloween Horror Nights” event, Universal Studios Hollywood is serving up a selection of terrifying treats and memorable merchandise themed to the event, which runs select nights now through Sunday, October 31.

            Fans of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” maze can dine on Leatherface’s infamous Texas Family BBQ and savor a variety of unique, horror-inspired food offerings. The Roadhouse BBQ-style restaurant run by cannibals features grilled favorites such as:

·       BBQ Pork Ribs

·       BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich served with crinkle cut fries

·       Texas Chili & Cheese Nachos: Texas Chili with smoked brisket and chuck roast topped with cheese, pickled jalapeños and sour cream drizzle

·       22” Monster Hot Dog

·       Sweet Dessert “Bloody” Funnel Fingers with Powdered Sugar & Strawberry Sauce

·       Specialty Cocktails

            In Plaza de los Muertos, guests are invited to toast the living and celebrate the dead at a themed bar with a choice of draft and canned beers as well as handcrafted cocktails – Marigold Floral Crown, Smoked Margarita and The Chamoy Fireball – served in a festive light-up skull mug. Inspired by Los Angeles’ diverse culture, the menu at Little Cocina includes:

• Beef Birria Tacos with Red Sauce
• Green Chili & Cheese Tamale, served with salsa roja
• Grilled Elote Corn brushed with a lime butter and topped with spices
• Horchata Churro Bites
• Chamoy Pineapple Spears

            In the shadow of “Jurassic World—The Ride,” guests can eat and drink at the Terror Lab, which is modeled after an experimental test lab gone bad, complete with an eerie neon glow. The Lab’s menu features:

·       French Bread Pizzas: house-made hoagie roll topped with either cheese or pepperoni

·       Mixed Drinks on ice (Vodka Mule, Rum Mai Tai, Paloma, Margarita)

·       Specialty Cocktail, including one with an insect lollipop

·       Seasonal “Halloween Horror Nights” Beers  

            Located adjacent to Universal Plaza sits a French-themed bistro catering to classic horror fans. Guests can imbibe on a variety of wines or the signature Sangria along with French-inspired grab-and-go items such as assorted Quiche or ham and brie baguette sandwich and “Halloween Horror Nights”-themed cookies.

Daytime parkgoers and “Halloween Horror Nights” visitors alike can both indulge in two special seasonal offerings throughout September and October.

For a limited time, Dufftoberfest will be in Springfield, U.S.A., offering German-inspired favorites from Pretzel Buns with Duff Cheese Sauce and Giant Hooray for Everything Bagel Pretzels to the ultimate Dufftoberfest beer on tap.

Fans of Illumination’s Despicable Me can find the Minion Cafe properly dressed for the spooky season with Halloween decorations and limited release items, including a Seasonal Felonious Float and a collectible Minion Pumpkin Popcorn Bucket.

Voodoo Doughnut at Universal CityWalk also gets in the Halloween spirit with specialty doughnuts throughout the season, including Mummy, Bat, Vampire, Ghost and Werewolf designs.

Horror fans can commemorate their “Halloween Horror Nights” experience with a selection of collectible souvenir items featuring their favorite event characters: Leatherface, Universal Monsters, and more. Guests can look forward to making a statement with a series of retro-themed merchandise showcasing the classic Universal Studios Hollywood logo, including jean jackets, wingback jerseys, shot glasses and collectible glasses.

A special artist signature series celebrating Frankenstein’s Monster and the Bride of Frankenstein is available for purchase as well as a collection of spooky “Halloween Horror Nights”-inspired candles.

“Halloween Horror Nights” dates are September 17-19, 23-26, 30 and October 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-31. Tickets can be purchased at https://hollywood.halloweenhorrornights.com/. Advanced purchase is recommended as event nights will sell out. Guests must be 21 years or older with valid photo identification to purchase or drink alcoholic beverages.

The event also comes to life at Universal Orlando Resort which celebrates 30 years of fear this year and runs select nights now through Sunday, October 31.

For exciting updates and exclusive “Halloween Horror Nights” content, visit Hollywood.HalloweenHorrorNights.com, like Halloween Horror Nights – Hollywood on Facebook; follow @HorrorNights #UniversalHHN on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat; and watch the terror come to life on Halloween Horror Nights YouTube.

First Time Visit to Knott's Scary Farm with My Tween! Did She Cry? Maybe.... #scaryfarm #knottsscaryfarm

Knott's Scary Farm is Back for Select Nights Through November 2nd!

 

Thanks to Knott's Berry Farm, last week I decided to give in to my tween and take her with some of her besties to Knott's Scary Farm....

 



 

Let me back up and give you some history.

 

When I was 12.5, in 7th grade I was taken to Knott's Scary Farm after a few years of begging. Keep in mind this was 1992 and things were a bit more timid back then.

 

My daughter found out a few years ago, watched me cover the amazing event and has been asking to attend since.

 

I told her when she hits the age I was allowed to go and she feels ready after watching my videos... I'll take her.

 

That was last week.

 



 

So I have to admit that I was so excited to see these girls scream and get a dose of reality check but they held their own.

 

 

Their top 3 favorites...

 

1. The Carnevil Clowns. They must have walked that scare zone about 8 times and loved every moment of it. I really feel like it was a fun side to scary.

 



 

My Top 5 Reasons Dark Harbor at The Queen Mary Should Be On Your Haunts List #darkhabor

Queen Mary Brings Screams, Frights, Food, Side Shows and So Much More with Dark Harbor

 

Have you been to Dark Harbor? Their goal is to scare the SHIP out of you... they do an amazingly frightful job of it too.

 



 

One of my most favorite events each Halloween Haunt season is Dark Harbor. There is something about being on the ship that is creepy in itself and so intriguing.

 



 

I wanted to give you a run down on my favs, must see, tips and more... 

 

1. There is fog everywhere. From the moment you walk in and all throughout the mazes. Lots of it.

 

2. Hundreds of monsters and ghouls waiting for you each night after an opening ceremony behind gates. They are everywhere, hinding, lurking and creeping in the shadows.

 



 

3. The mazes are awesome. Each one is so different and scary in it's own way. From on board the ship to a transformation in a dome tent, the setting is definitely set for horrors of all kinds to find you.

 

4. Sliders!! Not the food but the crazy creeps the come sliding towards you on their hands knees and bodies with sparks flying. Yes. Those Sliders are amazing. They have their own show, not to miss, but also linger around just to freak you out too.

 



Legoland Big News for 2020 Plus Ticket #Giveaway to Legoland CA

Wow LEGOLAND California revealed some major news for what's to come in 2020!

 

Everything is awesomer at Legoland California with a whole new world coming soon... what?! I know!!

 

Lego Movie World coming in  2020. But what does that mean?

 

 



 

LEGOLAND® California Resort is opening a brand new land based on THE LEGO® MOVIE™! Behind Heartlake City where the old Duplo play area used to be and bigger...

 

 



 

Experience new attractions, character experiences, and more in THE LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD, where the immersive world of the hit movies come to life!

 

With three new rides, cutting edge technology, attractions and more we can not wait!

 

What a huge surprise.. we were there for the announcement, see it here  https://youtu.be/tOD86T--aY0 



 

We will bring you the latest as we find out as a Legoland Ambassador & Insider. Check. Back soon...

Also... its Fall.. that means Brick or Treat is almost here!

 

Are you ready to put your best Lego Getup in and enter the contest and go down trick or treat trails?

 

There is a lot to do every year at Brick Or Treat...

 

Brick-or-Treat Party Nights are back!
September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26

The home of Halloween fun is filled with… 

 

Live entertainment + new shows!

Character Meet and Greets

Costume Contest: Group, Heroes and Villians, and LEGO^®

Treat stations with more than 1 million pieces of candy

The AstroBash Dance Party

Brick-or-Treat Party Nights Pop Badge Challenge

And more!

 

Plus, don’t miss candy, decorations and your fishy friends at SEA LIFE^® Aquarium included with your Party Nights ticket.

 

Hot tip.. when visiting Legoland start to your right of the park.... less crowds, usually most people go to the left!

 

Oh... also often they have kids eat free at the  pizza pasta place... keep an eye out.

 

 

This deal is bricktastic! 

 



 

Ticket information here.

https://www.legoland.com/california/legoland-california/buy-tickets/tickets/brickortreat/

 

We are so excited for this awesome expansion we want to give away 4 tickets to Legoland CA!

 

These park hopper tickets good for Legoland, Sea Life and the Water Park must be used by November 1st 2019. Can not be used for Brick Or Treat Nights.

Enter here... 

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 



All opinions are my own and this #Giveaway is not affiliated with anyone but me.

 

#legolandca #legolandcalifornia #legomovieworld #abc7eyewitness #abc7mom #partner #newtolegoland #legolandmom #bricktastic #visitcarlsbad

Popcornopolis Brings Fall Fun With Snack Size Tasty Treats at Sam's Club! #Popcornopolis #SamsClub

We're fans!! Popcornopolis brings the fun to fun size for Halloween!!

 

Popcornopolis Launches Halloween Popcorn Mini Cones at Sam’s Club

Autumn is coming, and this gourmet popcorn company will have you fall-ing in love with their Halloween themed treats. Known for the Cone™, Popcornopolis, is pleased to announce the launch of a Halloween themed Mini Cone Snack Pack now available at Sam’s Club locations nationwide.

 



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The Halloween Snack Pack of 12 mini cones includes four of Popcornopolis’ best-selling classic popcorn flavors: Zebra®, Caramel Corn, Cheddar Cheese, and Kettle Corn. This spooktacular Snack Pack will be sold at Sam’s Clubs across the US for a retail value of $9.98 and will be available on www.samsclub.com starting September 1.

 

Mini Cones are the ultimate treat for trick-or-treaters, snack-lovers, and popcorn fanatics. Dressed in hauntingly fun costumes each mini cone highlights its own spook-tacular cartoon-design and features either a monster, a vampire, a witch, or a mummy. Popcornopolis mini cones are a convenient snack size package— perfect for school lunches, afternoon snacks, Halloween parties, your pantry, or the office breakroom.

 

A snack a day keeps the monsters away, so ‘pop’ any of these mini cones into your trick-or-treat bag and prepare for a fang-tastic season courtesy of Popcornopolis!

 

“Made the way it oughta be”, Popcornopolis offers over 20 mouthwatering recipes and is made from American-grown, non-GMO corn. Crafted with big flavor, the company’s gourmet popcorns are also certified gluten-free with no high fructose corn syrup, or added preservatives, and only the finest ingredients and cooking practices. For more information and a full list of Popcornopolis gourmet varieties visit www.popcornopolis.com.

 

Facebook: @Popcornopolis
Instagram: @Popcornopolis
Twitter: @Popcornopolis

 

Get Social too! Show off your Popcornopolis Stash!

 

#popcornopolis #fall #halloween #trickortreat #treats #fallfun #popcorn #snackpack

5 Family Favorites At Adeventure City's Bootastic Halloween Event

We Loved Adventure City's Bootastic Halloween Event

 

In Orange County there are always a lot of family fun activities to seek out. New to us this year was Adventure City's Bootastic Halloween event.

 

Our family had so much fun at this event and we feel Adventure City did an amazing job all around.

 



 

Here are our favorites and tips on the event, Keeping Autism friendly in mind, Bootasic was great for all ages and families.

 

* Short Lines and this is number one for us. For sensory and autism friendly this was perfect. Music not over bearing nor were the decorations. Perfect for all ages.

 



 

Listen to the Music from Hollywood Horror Nights on Spotify Now

Universal Studios Hollywood and GRAMMY Award-Winning Guitarist, SLASH Strike a Chord with an Original Score Composed for Halloween Horror Nights’ “Universal Monsters” Maze Now Available on Spotify

 

The original score GRAMMY award-winning and Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame guitarist, SLASH, released the score composed and produced for Universal Studios Hollywood’s “Halloween Horror Nights” maze, “Universal Monsters,” which can now be heard around the world on Spotify, the free music streaming platform.

Click Here to Listen to the Score on Spotify; Here for a Peek of the “Universal Monsters” Maze and Here to Purchase Tickets

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“Halloween Horror Nights” pays homage to iconic classic Monsters in this new maze by underscoring each of their unique attributes and reimagining them into terrifying modern day characters.  The Wolf Man, The Invisible Man, The Phantom of the Opera, Dracula, Dracula’s Bride, Frankenstein’s Monster, The Bride of Frankenstein and The Mummy are among those featured in the maze, to which SLASH composed a unique, complex composition that added a haunting dimension to the experience.

Foodies Frightfully Delights at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights

The Festivities of Halloween Horror Nights Come to Life with Food Themed Favorites!

 

Frights and festive Food.. my kind of event!

 

Heart-pounding mazes and scare zones aren’t the only experiences to look forward to at Universal Studios Hollywood’s “Halloween Horror Nights!”

 

Opening night... as of Friday Sept. 14th, guests are invited to savor the night with exclusive, all-new food items inspired by Netflix’s critically acclaimed series, “Stranger Things,” along with original bites – all created by Universal Studios Hollywood’s executive chef and culinary team.

 

 Here’s what guests can expect to feast on during “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood (Who Doesn't Love Themed Eats?!): 

 

· Benny’s Burgers: This classic burger, aptly named after the show’s family-owned diner, features a juicy beef burger served on a potato roll and a side of Tater Tots®.

 

· The Upside Down Burger: served “upside down,” this signature burger features spicy queso and Flamin’ Hot® Cheetos® served on a potato roll with lettuce, tomatoes and a side of Tater Tots.

 

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· Benny’s Chicken & Waffle Sandwich: Drizzled with sage-maple aioli and topped with sweet and sour onions, lettuce and tomatoes, this grilled chicken sandwich is served on iconic Kellogg’s® Eggo® waffles with a side of Tater Tots.

 

· Demogorgon’s Totcho: A twist on the classic nacho, this dangerously delicious snack piles up Tater Tots, doused in spicy queso, chili, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, sour cream and scallions.

 

· Eleven’s Waffle Extravaganza: Inspired by the lead protagonist’s favorite food, this tasty treat mixes Reese’s Pieces, jelly beans, chocolate chips and whipped cream stacked high on three Kellogg’s Eggo waffles.

 

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Additional treats will be served throughout the theme park, including Mini Meatball Subs, Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese and Stir Fry Noodles as well as Voodoo Doughnuts.

 

 

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 The foodie in me is so excited for everyone who already has tickets... they do sell out each year so remember to secure your screams early. Ticket Info Here.

 

Stranger Things Maze is Coming to Life at Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS REVEALS FIRST LOOK INSIDE THE “STRANGER THINGS” ALL-NEW HAUNTED MAZES DEBUTING AT “HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS” 2018

 

Netflix’s Sci-Fi Thriller Comes to Life at “Halloween Horror Nights” Events in Hollywood, Orlando and Singapore Beginning in September

 

First Look Images at the “Stranger Things” Haunted Maze courtesy of HHN. All Photos and credits go to HHN.

 



 

Also click here for a Preview of the Terrifying Upside Down That Awaits

Dark Harbor to Announce Surprises at Midsummer Scream

Queen Mary's Dark Harbor Always Brings Chilling Fears to Life...

 

Surprises to be unveiled at Midsummer Scream!

 

Dark Harbor to Unveil 2018 Season Scares and Surprises at Midsummer Scream on Sunday, July 29 at 12:00PM

 

 

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The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, SoCal’s most terrifyingly authentic haunt, will unveil its highly anticipated 2018 season at Midsummer Scream in Long Beach on Sunday, July 29 at 12pm PST with the welcome of a new, dark, surprise guest, character appearances, and a behind the scenes look at all the wicked frights to come.

 

All the Deets...             

 

Join the producers and directors of Dark Harbor for a featured presentation and discussion of all that’s new and exciting for Dark Harbor in 2018. Be one of the first to learn all the gruesome details of Southern California’s authentically haunted attraction and the malevolent details of who will haunt the Dark Harbor shipyard, and haunt attendees nightmares, nightly.

 

Midsummer Scream Halloween Festival is a weekend-long celebration of everything Halloween, haunts and horror on July 28-29 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California.

 

TICKETS:                   

https://midsummerscream.org/tickets-2018/

 

WHEN:                      
Sunday, July 29, 12pm

 

WHERE:                    
Midsummer Scream
GRAND BALLROOM
Long Beach Convention Center
300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802

 

We can't wait to hear about all the new screams planned for this year's Queen Mary Dark Harbor!!

 

Happy Halloween Prep...

Pumpkin City Details for Fundraising Nights & Top 5 Family Favs

Pumpkin City Family Tradition for Over 35 Years!

Have you been to Pumpkin City pumpkin patch in the Laguna Hills mall parking lot?

Pumpkin City's pumpkin patch has been in the same spot since 1978. My parents used to take my brother and I there, and now I take my own kids to keep the tradition going.

Thank you to Pumpkin City for the invite to experience one of our favorite Pumpkin Patches during a fundraising night!

There is a lot of fun, things to see and farm animals to pet. Oh, and of course, there are hundreds of pumpkins of all different sizes and colors just waiting to be taken home.

Hot tip....

OC Teal Pumpkin Project Supports Food Allergy Friendly Trick Or Treating #TealPumpkin

Have you heard of the OC Teal Pumpkin Project?

The OC Teal Pumpkin Project FB page was started by a super cool mama, Brianna Crawford, this fall to help raise awareness about the Teal Pumpkin Project here locally, to encourage other families (and businesses) to participate this year!

She is not part of any business or organization herself, she's just a local mom looking to help make 

Halloween a little more magical, one teal pumpkin at a time, in honor of her own son.

About the Teal Pumpkin Project:

Zoomars Pumpkinpalooza a Must Visit This October Halloween Season! #Zoomars

Zoomars Petting Zoo Brings Pumpkinpalooza all October Long!

We had so much fun Zoomars Petting Zoo for Pumpkinpalooza - where do I begin..... Open 9am to 5pm daily.

Thank you to Zoomara Petting Zoo for having us (my little monster was so happy) out today to experience their awesome Pumpkinpalooza event. All opinions and fun facts of our day are my own. 

With so much to do it is easy to spend hours at Zoomars.

Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train Ticket Info #Giveaway

Happy Holiday Family Fun Prep!!

IRVINE PARK RAILROAD’S 22ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TRAIN - 2017

If you are like me... you plan Holiday fun in advance. Not just because I'm OCD... but because our favorite things always sell out or book up early!

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To kick off the Holiday Cheer we've teamed up with Irvine Park Railroad for an awesome Christmas Train Giveaway!

Get Creative with Armstrong Garden Fall Classes #DIY

Armstrong Garden brings creativity and fun to DIY projects big and small this Fall!

Fall fun with Armstrong Garden is on now... Huge thanks for having me out to experience a class.

Have you ever felt like you want to create a centerpiece or combine your artistic side with your gardening side?

Howl-O-Ween Comes to Great Wolf Lodge! #gwlsocal #howloween

Howl-O-Ween Brings Spooktacular Fun to Great Wolf Lodge

 

Month-long celebration of fall’s favorite holiday to take place October 1 through October 31st.

 

Families staying at Great Wolf Lodge will have an unboolievable time celebrating the season as Howl-O-Ween returns with newly enhanced activities October 1 – 31, 2017.

 

We have mentioned that we love how GWL is year-round family fun and the seasonal events bring out that extra Wolftastic Howl in us all!

 

Hot off the press...

 

From the popular Trick-or-Treat trail and the Howl-O-Ween House to Monster Bash Dance Parties and more, Howl-O-Ween will get the whole family in the spirit. 

 

 

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Highlights of the Howl-O-Ween activities include:

Are You Scary Enough to Make ME Scream?! Audition for Queen Mary's Dark Harbor

Do YOU Think YOU Can Scare the SHIP out of Me & Thousands of Others that Love Queen Mary's Dark Harbor?

 

I am a BIG fan of Queen Mary and their Haunt Event - Dark Harbor!

 

Have you been? If so you know how those scare actors love to get a scream out of everyone.... and I love it too. From sliders to the Captain himself, everyone is Dark and Scary.

 

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Do you have what it takes to be scary? There are many roles that come together to put a successful Dark Harbor on... check out what is needed and apply if you dare.

 

If you do  try out and get hired, let me know, I'd love to congratulate those putting the fear and screams into us all... good luck to everyone who auditions.

 

Here are the deets:

TOP SLIDERS Perform a Special Collaboration at Queen Mary Dark Harbor Plus Recap Of Event

Queen Mary's Dark Harbor has the best Sliders Coming at YOU!

I had such a blast at Dark Harbor this year. The intense feeling of the Mystery of the Ship itself creates that extra spooky feeling for me. 

I love the use of the ship for some of the haunted mazes. There is something about walking through feeling the historical vibes as you take each step up, down and around the ship itself. 

One of my favs.... "Is she looking at me?"

The Photo Opps are hands down awesome! Creepy enough yet... hehe

The dark path ways, living quarters, stories of the pool and other ghostly tales create the most amazing atmosphere for a perfect Dark Harbor!

There are monsters and spooky ones everywhere and what I liked is that the Sliders don't just slide at you but totally give a performance. 

It was fun to watch them attempt limbo Sliding down the walkway past us still creeping us out. 

I can not wait for next year to see what Scary Mary, the Captain and all their ghostly crew have conjured up to make me scream. 

Check out this creepy video of Scary Mary I got while on the Queen Mary Ship! Yikes... that's real enough for me! 

I have to add that there are sweet snacks and food to take a break with. Refuel so you can ditch the scary monsters and make it thought a maze with energy haa!

The Screaming Festive fun does not stop there... Something special and unique is headed to give Dark Harbor even more clout!

Have you heard?

Pumpkin Painting A New Fall Family Tradition

Pumpkins!! Carve or Paint - Old Tradition Meets New Crafty Way to Celebrate Halloween!

We have ALWAYS carved pumpkins for fall family fun. This year we decided to try something a bit different. 

Pumpkins are still in the mix but the creativity has gone crafty!

Painting our Pumpkins was super easy and less of a mess.

Steps and Tips for a painting pumpkins family time crafty party...

Dark Harbor Returns to the Queen Mary Tickets On Sale NOW

Dark Harbor Gets a New Frightful Terror added to the Ship's Haunting Event

The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor Unveils the Spirit of IRON MASTER - New to the Haunting Event!

All Aboard the New Maze INTREPID for a Disturbing Journey into the Legend of the Iron Master....

The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor has a new cantankerous resident spirit, Iron Master. His torrid legend is brought to life through Intrepid. The new maze transports guests aboard a steamin’ locomotive, back to the birthplace of the Golden Era of Travel –Scotland’s storied shipyard of Clydebank. Blazing down the Iron Master’s death-defying tracks, guests will bear witness on his cursed journey to save The R.M.S. Queen Mary from her predecessor’s Titanic peril. All who dare will swelter and drip with fear as they traverse and crawl to their final destination: Iron Hell. The Iron Master has crossed oceans of time to reclaim his beloved Queen Mary. How far will you go?

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