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Why some theme parks were abandoned halfway through construction

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Developers frequently underestimate the massive cost of building colossal roller coasters, abandoning massive entertainment complexes halfway through construction. These decaying monuments to hubris become eerie exploration sites, where rust slowly reclaims giant plastic cartoon characters left completely entirely alone in the woods.

Why some theme parks were abandoned halfway through construction
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