Five entertainment venues and a fireworks extravaganza for one low price plus
accommodation and dining packages as thousands of revelers take over the ship
for a night
LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- New Year's Eve celebrations at the
Queen Mary include five parties and a gigantic fireworks display for one low
ticket price of $89 as well as deluxe dining and room packages to ensure a New
Year's Eve spent in style.
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Jazz by vocalist Eddie Wakes, Latin-inspired entertainer Red Loquita, swing
and dance classics from The Wise Guys Big Band Machine, dueling pianos, and
live D.J. music will provide non-stop entertainment in five different venues
on the ship.
Partygoers in each salon will celebrate midnight in a blizzard of confetti
before heading to the Verandah Deck for a spectacular fireworks display to
light up Long Beach.
The Queen Mary is offering four exclusive New Year's Eve room packages. Each
includes tickets to the ship's celebration, accommodations, party favors and
dinner for two prepared by the ship's award-winning culinary team overseen by
newly-appointed Executive Chef Larry Banares. Individual dining packages are
also available and include tickets, party favors and the Grand Gala Dinner
Buffet or dinner in Sir Winston's, the Queen Mary's newly-renovated signature
restaurant.
Advance reservations and payment are required for all accommodations packages.
Tickets to the ship's celebration are available to guests 18 and older.
Parking is $15 per day. For more information, see www.queenmary.com or call
(800) 437-2934. The Queen Mary is located at 1126 Queen's Highway in Long
Beach.
About the Queen Mary
Located in the Port of Long Beach, the Queen Mary features a rich maritime
history, authentic Art Deco decor, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and
Long Beach city skyline. Its award-winning restaurants include the signature
Sir Winston's as well as a weekly Champagne Sunday Brunch served in the ship's
Grand Salon. History buffs enjoy the ship's museum and Behind the Scenes tour
while guests of all ages love the Ghosts and Legends tour. The Queen Mary
features 80,000 square feet of event space in 17 remarkable Art Deco salons as
well as a tri-level, 45,000 square-foot Exhibit Hall. The Queen Mary boasts
314 staterooms spanning three decks including eight full suites which have
hosted a variety of colorful characters from World War II leaders to British
royalty and the stars of Hollywood's golden era. For more or for reservations,
see www.queenmary.com or call (800) 437-2934.
About Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts is a subsidiary of Delaware North
Companies, a leading hospitality provider with significant experience in
hotel, retail, food service, recreation, and transportation operations. The
company's portfolio includes historic properties in North America, such as the
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex; Yosemite, Sequoia, Yellowstone, and
Grand Canyon National Parks; Tenaya Lodge; Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa;
Niagara Falls State Park; Jones Beach; The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake; and
Gideon Putnam Resort. To learn more about Delaware North Companies' expertise
in the hospitality industry, visit www.experiencednc.com.
SOURCE Queen Mary
Julie Wright, cell, +1-760-419-4664, jwright@wrightoncomm.com, or Devon
DeMars, +1-858-755-5411, ddemars@wrightoncomm.com, both of (W)right On
Communications for Queen Mary
