This is what’s left of abandoned Land of Oz

There’s no place like home ... The ‘Land of Oz’ theme park in North Carolina was abandoned 36 years ago. Picture: Johnny Joo Photography

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IF you’re off to see the wizard, you’re probably not going to find him here.

These eerie photographs show what remains of the once popular Land of Oz theme park in Beech Mountain, North Carolina.

Opened by Hollywood star Debbie Reynolds and then young daughter Carrie Fisher in 1970, the park enjoyed a boom for the area, attracting visitors for its quirky themes.

It was initially built in conjunction with a ski resort, but after that failed to attract visitors the boom they had after initially opening the attraction failed and only lasted until 1980.

Actors would dress as each of the Wizard of Oz characters — Dorothy, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow.

It’s reputation was marred by a fire in 1985 in which the original dress worn by Judy Garland’s Dorothy was ruined.

Apart from one annual event run by former employees, the only regular visitors this park gets are urban explorers and photographers.

Check out the amazing snaps from photographer Johnny Joo below:

Enter at your own risk. Picture: Johnny Joo PhotographySource:Supplied

The original Wizard of Oz cast with Judy Garland as Dorothy. Picture: SuppliedSource:Herald Sun

Perhaps not as grand as it once was. Picture: Johnny Joo PhotographySource:Supplied

Set on Beech Mountain, park remnants litter the site. Picture: Johnny Joo PhotographySource:Supplied

Try to not sing it. Just try. Picture: Johnny Joo PhotographySource:Supplied

Pathways have been overtaken by foliage. Picture: Johnny Joo PhotographySource:Supplied

A statue of the cowardly lion says hello. Picture: Johnny Joo PhotographySource:Supplied

At first glance, this looks like a pic of moss covered rocks ... Picture: Johnny Joo PhotographySource:Supplied

... But a closer look reveals some old looking cute statues. Picture: Johnny Joo PhotographySource:Supplied

As it once was ... old Land of Oz brochures. Picture: SuppliedSource:Supplied

Follow the yellow brick road ... Picture: Johnny Joo PhotographySource:Supplied

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