Editor's note: Video above from the Land of Oz 2023.

North Carolina’s iconic Wizard of Oz theme park, known as the ‘ Land of Oz ,’ will not reopen for the 2025 season following Helene’s impact on the state.

“Following Hurricane Helene’s impact on North Carolina, we’ve been reminded of the critical importance of long-term sustainability and preparedness. With that in mind, we’ve made the difficult decision to place Autumn at Oz on pause for 2025 in order to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the event and the park itself,” organizers said in a statement.

Park officials said their goal is to open in 2026. However, they must “evaluate key aspects of Autumn at Oz, including guest experience, operations, infrastructure, and overall event sustainability. This pause will allow us to make

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