Land of Oz 2019 Season Announced: Tickets Go On Sale Friday

CHARLOTTE, NC — If you've ever dreamed of following the yellow brick road, now is the time to start planning a trip to Land of Oz in Beech Mountain, N.C. The small family-owned Wizard of Oz-based theme park, which Travel and Leisure has called "eerily amazing," is only open for special events and has just released its schedule for 2019.

Tickets for summer events go on sale Friday, March 29.

For many visitors, the history of the theme park is as much of a draw as the immersive movie schtick. Land of Oz opened in 1970, reportedly drawing visitors from all over the country. Actress Debbie Reynolds was on hand for the ribbon cutting, along with her daughter Carrie Fisher, according to the park's site.

While the park may be rooted in fantasy, the yellow brick road winding up Beech Mountain is definitely real. It's constructed of 44,000 actual yellow bricks, Travel and Leisure reported.

Here's what the park says about its upcoming events set for this summer and fall:
“We are expanding our dates in celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Classic MGM Film!
Now there are more days to enjoy ”Journey with Dorothy” and, for the first time — two full weekends to celebrate the magic of “Autumn at Oz Festival” atop Beech Mountain, NC at The Land of Oz!

Journey with Dorothy Tours: Tickets $27.50 (Children ages 2 & under are free) go on sale March 29th.

The 26th Annual Autumn at Oz Festival: Tickets $45 (Children ages 2 & under are free) go on sale late May.”

Here are the upcoming Land of Oz “Journey with Dorothy” event dates for 2019:

• June 6-7
• June 13-14
• June 20-21
• June 26-28
• July 5

Here are the upcoming “Autumn at Oz” event dates for 2019:

• Sept. 6-8
• Sept. 13-15

Tickets may be purchased here.