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In the realm of children’s television, Sid and Marty Krofft were beyond successful in the 1960s and 70s. They were responsible for smash hits like H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost and the design behind The Banana Splits. At the height of their fame, the two brothers decided to open up a colorful indoor amusement park in Atlanta, Georgia.
The doors opened to a mass of adoring fans, however, attendance levels took a swift decline after their opening day. Just six months after opening, the rides, shows and craft stalls would all shut down forever. While the brothers blamed the low attendance levels of Atlanta’s urban decay, high ticket prices and cheaper parks in the area might better explain the closing.
