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Of all the world's dodgy amusement parks, "Dismaland" might be the best.
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Don't bring the kids, though. With Cinderella's corpse (coach crash) and an elderly woman being devoured by birds, it's not exactly family friendly.
The "bemusement park," which opened Thursday, is described by its mysterious street-artist creator, Banksy, as "a festival of art, amusements, and entry-level anarchism."
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Dismaland is the brainchild of Banksy, the world's most elusive street artist.
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Dismaland is located in the English town of Weston-super-mare in a disused swimming facility.
According to the park's droll website, legal representatives of the Walt Disney Corporation are strictly prohibited from entering.
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The photos below, taken by Toby Melville for Reuters, show the grim site in all its dystopic, grisly glory.
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British artist Banksy has been doing street art all over the world for more than 20 years, but his identity remains a mystery.
Many of the art pieces are sharp critiques on modern amusement. This one appears to take a shot at Sea World, which was ripped apart by the 2013 documentary "Blackfish."
Apathetic attendants wear safety vests and mouse-ear hats while telling guests to "end joy" the attractions. Here's one showing off the park's terrifying brochures.
The park includes galleries facetiously billed as, "The finest collection of contemporary art ever assembled in a North Somerset seaside town," and they include installations and pieces by well-known artists.