Dampyr Speciale #1 (2008) Pages 21-22: A Goth Disneyland

Businessmen plan a Dracula theme park:

“The solution is even better, Vance. We will be free to build our 'Disneyland of horror' as we want.”

“Hmm...”

“And this is the plan.”

“Will there be a castle?”

“Of course there will be: Ruined, sinister, and full of traps and secret passages, with tombs that open and animatronic vampires.”

“You can also spend the night in some of the bedrooms.”

“The bravest will do that. The others will choose the romantic hotel in the middle of the artificial lake. The town, in perfect 'Hollywood-Transylvania' style, will also host cinemas, theaters, nightclubs, pubs, restaurants, shops, a gym, a swimming pool, all with the same vampire theme.”

“Then there will be the vampire amusement park, with various attractions, from the Ferris wheel to the roller coaster...”

“Okay! Okay! Have you thought about a vampirology conference center? It's an idea I care a lot about.”

(Pointing on the layout) “Here it is!”

“We'll make it a real scientific institute. There are thousands of vampire fan clubs in the world. We'll offer everyone the chance to boast a degree in vampirology.”

“Yes, yes. You've done a great job.”

“The ministry is enthusiastic about this project, Mister Vance. According to their estimates, we'll have a million visitors a year.”

“A lot of fresh blood, eh Radu? Ha ha ha!”

“I meant, in dollars. The Romanian economy certainly needs a good transfusion, especially now that you're about to join the European Union.”

“Yes, it's a great opportunity for my country.”

“Well, we'll provide the dollars, and you'll provide your history and your natural beauty.”

But someone watches from the street below…