A new bemusement park, also known as an amusement park, just opened in London and it is a very creepy spin on Disneyland. The park, called Dismaland, i s a new art exhibit in south-west England that displays some interesting and terrifying art from famous artist Banksy.
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The dark new park is even complete with workers who get into spooky character. A stone-faced greeter at the gate first greets guests. The greeter has little to say, but still sports Mickey Mouse ears.
Of course before visitors can get through the gate, testy security guards play along and harass them. There is also a sign at the front that says lawyers, spray paint, marker pens and knives are banned. These are just a few of many ways the artist takes a jab at the corporate world. After guests finally get through the gate, they are welcomed with a giant creepy castle that sits next to a crashed police van in murky water.
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The warped version of Disneyland is full of crazy things like a crash Disney-related things like a crash scene of Cinderella’s coach. There is a ferris wheel and other rides that include visitors navigating small boats in water surrounded by floating bodies. Three different galleries are on display that includes pieces from Banksy, Damien Hirst, Jenny Holzer and more. Over 50 artists from 17 different countries contribute to the exhibit.
The exhibit officially opened on August 22nd and tickets are only $5 dollars. But only 4,000 tickets are to be sold each day, so they are looking to sell out fast. This theme park is obviously not for everyone. But it would be a fun and spooky time to be able to visit the exhibit and see all of the unique works of Banksy.
Check out the official commercial.
