SHADOWGRAM OFFICIAL ONLINE DARK SHADOWS NEWS UPDATE # 276

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December 4, 2012

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Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,
ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS) announces the following breaking news in this Official Online News Update "bulletin."

***** SG UPDATES:
DARK SHADOWS FESTIVAL PRESENTS
"DARK SHADOWS HALLOWEEN CRUISE"
October 27-November 3, 2013

SG Update # 272 (Oct. 30) premiere-announced initial confirmed information for the first-ever DS Ocean Cruise, celebrating 30 years of the DS Festival cast reunions & fan events. SG Update # 275 (Nov. 20) provided details including prices, itinerary / port locations, and DS programming schedule.

The Fest asks SG to announce and update with the following.
"Seven days round trip from NYC / NJ to Bermuda, on board Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas.

---- DARK SHADOWS CRUISE 2013 UPDATE -
ROOMMATE SERVICE & WEATHER REPORT

As reported in the previous SG Update, in lieu of a standard hotel-bound convention next year, the Fest is presenting the first-ever DARK SHADOWS CRUISE, the week of October 27 - November 3, 2013.
Special guests confirmed at this time are Lara Parker (Angelique) and Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie).
The cost of the 7-day event sailing to Bermuda:
Inside Staterooms from $749 per person
Ocean View Staterooms from $949 per person
Balcony Staterooms from $1099 per person
Suites from $1399 per person
Please Note: Rates are per person based on double occupancy and includes all meals, shipboard entertainment, all port charges and DS registration fee.
Government fees and taxes of $125 per person are additional.
A full flyer with details and cruise itinerary is available at:
http://www.hartfordholidays.com/DarkShadowsHalloweenCruise/Home.html
---- CRUISE ROOMMATES
Fans who wish to locate a roommate for the cruise may contact the DS Cruise Roommate Service coordinator Pam Jarman at pljarman@hotmail.com
She will provide a form to help you make your arrangements Fans may also go to the Dark Shadows Cruise Facebook page and post a request to locate a roommate if they wish. http://www.facebook.com/#%21/events/475128925858897/
---- CRUISE WEATHER REPORT
There has been some misinformation regarding the weather during the time of the cruise.
"The end of October and beginning of November are not an active part of the Atlantic hurricane season. When Hurricane Sandy hit this year, it was an exception, as nearly 100% of past hurricanes on the East Coast have occurred in August and September.
"Additionally, it is important to note that being on a cruise ship versus being on land is a great advantage during severe weather because cruise ships are mobile. A boat's captain can change course at any time and even alter the cruise itinerary, so as to keep a ship far away from the path of any storm.
"For example, there wasn't one single cruise ship anywhere near the area when Sandy struck because modern technology allows warning far in advance. Ships then can plot their courses elsewhere, out of the danger zone."

---- CRUISE QUESTIONS
Any fans who have questions should directly contact the travel agency that is booking the cruise:
Hartford Holidays - 1-800-828-4813 weekdays. Or you can go to the website for full details and booking form information
http://www.hartfordholidays.com/DarkShadowsHalloweenCruise/Home.html
A minimum number of participants are required in order to operate this group cruise event. Artists/cast members are subject to availability.
This cruise is organized and administrated by CruiseGourmet.com Magazine and Hartford Holidays Travel.

---- SPECIAL ADVANCE REGISTRATION BONUS
Attendees who reserve their cabin with a REFUNDABLE deposit by January 31, 2013, will be invited to a private party with Kathryn and Lara during the cruise, and also receive an exclusive Dark Shadows celebrity gift bag.
ONLY by calling the above official reservation phone number will you be able to attend all private group events!
---- CRUISE ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE
- Sailing with Lara Parker and Kathryn Leigh Scott
- Halloween Party/Bash - Bring your costumes!
- Special and rare Dark Shadows video screenings
- Dramatic onstage performances by the actors
- In-person interviews and Q&A with cast members
- More surprises to be announced

SG will make future premiere announcements and report confirmed cruise developments as well as other Fest news and detailed DS-related news, in the published SG Official Published DS Newsletters and through the SG Official Online News Updates via the SG YahooGroup.

Marcy Robin
ShadowGram Editor / Publisher
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ShadowGram1@yahoo.com
www.ShadowGram.com (hopefully to be updated soon)

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