Posted in Travel News April 27, 2018 by Sophia

North Carolina’s Most Famous Abandoned Theme Park Is Reopening For Five Days This Summer

The most famously creepy abandoned theme park in North Carolina is reopening this summer and you’ll definitely want to visit. Keep scrolling to find out more about how to enter the crumbling yet magical Land of Oz.

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Dust off your ruby slippers – North Carolina’s abandoned Wizard of Oz theme park is opening once again this summer.

For six days only, the famous Land of Oz is swinging open its gates and letting visitors take a journey down the park’s crumbling yellow brick road.

Oz explorers will have the chance to take an immersive tour of the whimsical property led by Dorothy herself.

You’ll pass sites like the Munchkin Village and fantastical sculptures that bring the film to life.

Some guests will even be able to play a role from the movie, such as one of Dorothy’s companions or the wicked witch.

The park first opened in 1970 and reeled in 400,000 visitors in its first year. However, the attraction seemed to be cursed with bad luck.

One of the original founders died of cancer before the park was even open. In 1975, a fire ravaged the park’s Emerald City area and museum, destroying Judy Garland’s original gingham dress from the movie. By 1980, the Land of Oz was closed to the public.

Now, you can once again follow the yellow brick road into the depths of the park and relive magical childhood memories.

The park will be open to visitors on June 12,19, 26 and July 2, 3, 2020.

Tickets prices and event confirmation can be found on the official website.

You won’t want to miss this enchanting adventure into the magical land of Oz.

Click here to check out the park’s website.

Check out photographer Johnny Joo’s new book Americana Forgotten for more incredible images of abandoned places around the country.