The eeky expo will monstrously materialize from Aug. 7-9, and if you're in attendance, pause to ponder this intriguing offer: The Queen Mary, the forever-in-Long-Beach ship that is synonymous with all sorts of celebrated spectral adventures, is welcoming Midsummer Scream guests with a deal from beyond: free general admission. You'll need to have a "valid convention badge" from the 2026 Midsummer Scream event to enjoy complimentary entry, and parking is additional, as are some of the special events on board the big boat. The drive between the two spots is about ten minutes but count on encountering many Midsummer Scream mavens on the Queen Mary, which hums with haunt fans all year long. JACKIE'S SPIRIT SHOPPE, a recent addition to the fabled ocean-liner, may be one Queen Mary destination you'll want to haunt. It is Midsummer Scream weekend, after all, so the Queen Mary's unseen denizens may be quite the impish mood.