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Mirapolis, a £118m fairytale theme park in France, closed after four years despite hopes of rivaling Disneyland Paris. Opened in 1987, it featured French legends and advanced rides like 'The Dark Ride'. Its failure was attributed to over-optimistic expectations, flawed market research, and reliance on lesser-known French characters. The park was demolished from 1993, with some rides relocated.

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