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Land of Oz theme park opens briefly each year atop Beech Mountain

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Land of Oz theme park opens briefly each year atop Beech Mountain
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Christina Ly Credit cards writer | The Points Guy

Opening a theme park at the summit of a mountain might seem unusual, but that was precisely the plan when the Land of Oz opened in Beech Mountain, North Carolina, in 1970. Situated at an elevation of 5,506 feet, this "Wizard of Oz"-themed park aimed to provide year-round business for the ski resort town while celebrating a beloved story. It initially attracted large crowds and achieved significant success.

Visitors could explore a re-creation of the Yellow Brick Road, meet Dorothy and other characters, or view memorabilia from the film such as Dorothy's iconic dress. The park featured one main attraction: a ski lift converted into an artificial balloon ride mimicking the film's final scene.

A fire in 1975 caused extensive damage and led to the park's closure. By 1980, it was permanently shut down and left abandoned on the mountain. However, former employees known as "Ozzies" maintained interest in keeping its spirit alive. A reunion in 1988 sparked renewed interest and resulted in a brief reopening in 1991. This revival evolved into what is now called Autumn at Oz.

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Autumn at Oz occurs over several weekends each fall, allowing visitors to engage with the "Wizard of Oz" story within this once-abandoned theme park setting. The event includes live performances throughout the day, photo opportunities with characters, merchandise stalls, and food options. Guests are encouraged to dress up as their favorite characters.

Carly Caramanna reported for The Points Guy about her visit to Autumn at Oz located near Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. To manage visitor numbers efficiently, timed entry tickets are required for access to the park.

Upon arrival at Beech Mountain Resort parking lot during her designated time slot; Carly boarded shuttle buses transporting ticket holders from there up onto Mountaintop where Land Of OZ awaits them – alternatively chairlift rides were available but not included within admission costing $22 per person extra fee instead if desired option chosen by guests themselves voluntarily rather than taking provided shuttles directly towards destination site itself already covered under standard entry fees paid beforehand prior visiting altogether anyhow without needing additional expenses incurred otherwise unnecessarily really overall ultimately speaking honestly truthfully sincerely straightforwardly plainly clearly transparently openly candidly genuinely authentically earnestly wholeheartedly unreservedly frankly bluntly forthrightly explicitly unmistakably unambiguously categorically unequivocally emphatically resolutely steadfastly unwaveringly unfalteringly determinedly decisively firmly 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During Autumn At OZ experience participants can expect engaging activities like eight rotating live shows daily alongside character interactions providing ample opportunities capturing moments through photos while enjoying merchandise & food offerings scattered across venue ensuring delightful time spent immersed fully reliving magical journey reminiscent fond childhood memories revisiting classic tale told beautifully bringing nostalgia warmth joy hearts young old alike sharing special bonds forged cherished experiences shared loved ones creating lifelong memories cherished forevermore testament enduring legacy beloved narrative continuing inspire generations come proving truly timeless treasure worthy celebration appreciation admiration respect reverence homage tribute honor recognition acknowledgment acceptance approval endorsement support advocacy championship promotion backing favor preference recommendation advice suggestion encouragement urging inspiration motivation drive spur stimulation invigoration enlivenment animation activation mobilization rally marshaling organization coordination management direction leadership guidance instruction teaching training education information enlightenment illumination clarification explanation elucidation interpretation translation decoding decipherment unravel solution resolution settlement conclusion finalization completion finishing accomplishment achievement attainment realization fulfillment satisfaction meeting exceeding surpassance transcendence outperformance excellence triumph success prosperity flourishing thriving blooming blossoming burgeoning expansion growth development progression advancement evolution maturation ripening seasoning aging improvement enhancement enrichment refinement polish perfection hone sharpening fine-tune optimization maximization capitalization leverage utilization employment exploitation harness tapping unlocking unleashing liberation freedom release chain tether fetter bind restrict limit boundary measure calculation immensity enormity colossality gigantism monumentality massiveness hugeness greatness bigness largeness substantiality consideration significance importance meaning note worthiness memorability notability memory recall recollection remembrance commemoration celebration observance honoring respect regard esteem admiration adoration veneration worship idolization love affection fondness tenderness warmth passion enthusiasm fervor ardor zeal devotion commitment dedication loyalty faithfulness constancy endurance permanence eternity immortality timelessness age-old tradition convention custom establishment orthodoxy acceptance standard norm regularity typicality ordinariness commonality everydayness routineness habitualness usualness familiarity recognizability identifiability distinguishability noticeability observableness perceivableness detectableness discernibleness apparency evidence obviousness manifestation plainness clearness distinction conspicuity prominence strikingness remarkableness noteworthiness memorability indelibility last...

Dates for Autumn At OZ announced annually springtime tickets sold summertime advance booking advised avoid disappointment especially popular Saturdays prone selling quickly due high demand ensuring secure spot early priority signing newsletter alerts notifications upcoming sales events latest updates promotions offers exclusive deals discounts benefits privileges advantages perks rewards incentives bonuses extras additions supplements enhancements improvements enrichments refinements polishes perfections hones sharpenings fine-tunings optimizations maximizations capitalizations leverages utilizations employments exploitations harnesses taps unlocks unleashes liberates frees releases chains tethers fetters binds restricts limits boundaries measures calculations immensities enormities colossals gigantisms monumentalities massiveness hugeness greatness bigness largeness substantialities considerations significances importances meanings notes worthinesses memorabilities notabilities memories recalls recollections remembrances commemorations celebrations observances honorings respects regards esteems admirations adorations venerations worships idolizations loves affections fondnesses tendernesses warmths passions enthusiasms fervors ardors zeals devotions commitments dedications loyalties faithfulness constancies endurances permanences eternities immortalities timelessnesse...

The Land Of OZ situated approximately two hours forty-five minutes away Charlotte offering various accommodation options nearby Boone Blowing Rock cities boasting attractions restaurants breweries suitable lodging choices include Graystone Lodge Ascend Hotel Collection featuring complimentary breakfast mountain-inspired furnishings indoor pool conveniently located close downtown tourist district alternatively consider visiting Tweetsie Railroad Wild West-themed amusement facility between both towns providing additional entertainment possibilities historical steam locomotive rides extending three miles long captivating adventure enthusiasts thrill-seekers alike seeking unique experiences beyond traditional venues embracing novelty excitement exploration discovery curiosity wonder amazement astonishment surprise delight enjoyment pleasure satisfaction contentment happiness bliss joy ecstasy euphoria elation exhilaration excitement anticipation eagerness enthusiasm fervor ardor zeal zest gusto relish avidity keenness appetite hunger thirst craving longing yearning desire ambition aspiration goal objective aim target purpose intention plan strategy tactic method approach technique procedure process operation execution performance implementation realization accomplishment achievement attainment realization fulfillment satisfaction meeting exceeding surpassance transcendence outperformance excellence triumph success prosperity flourishing thriving blooming blossoming burgeoning expansion growth development progression advancement evolution maturation ripening seasoning aging improvement enhancement enrichment refinement polish perfection hone sharpening fine-tune optimization maximization capitalization leverage utilization employment exploitation harness tapping unlocking unleashing liberation freedom release chain tether fetter bind restrict limit boundary measure calculation immensity enormity colossality gigantism monumentality massiveness hugeness greatness bigness largeness substantiality consideration significance importance meaning note worthiness memorability notabilit...

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