LONG BEACH : Grand Opening to Mark Return of Queen Mary
A grand-opening celebration with bands, bagpipes, a wandering puppet theater and fireworks will be held today at the Queen Mary, marking the ship’s return to full operation as a tourist attraction.
The city-owned ocean liner was shut down last December by the Walt Disney Co., which decided not to renew its operating lease after years of losing money. A nonprofit foundation, the RMS Foundation Inc., acquired the operating lease and reopened portions of the ship Feb. 26.
Since then, the Queen Mary Hotel and numerous shops and restaurants have reopened, and children’s rides and games have been added. The celebration begins at 10 a.m. Visitors to the ship will receive coupons for discounts on children’s rides and merchandise, a spokeswoman said. Admission to the ship is free and parking is $3.
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