A visit to the Neverland Valley Ranch
General notes
Turning the cattle ranch into Michael's Neverland was done by local carpenter Tony
Urquidez.
Valet and Welcome Center
It is unclear what this was. It may have been a temporary thing related to the party.
Neverland Gates
As we start our visit to Neverland, after passing an initial wooden gate we find ourselves at Neverland's main
gate. It is adorned with the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom, entirely in gold.
The arch of the gate is crowned with two coats of arms underneath a British royal crown. It's not immediately
clear to me who these belong to.
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fansite article for more pictures and information.
Electric Station
Right behind the gate we find the first small railway station.
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fansite article for more pictures and information.
Lake Neverland
This four acre lake already existed before Michael bought the property.
Gardens
The gardens surrounding the main residence featured many flower ensembles and statues.
Main Railway Station
The main station of Neverland Ranch was based on the railway station in Disneyland's Main Street.
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Main Residence
Michael's Tudor-style mansion, which already existed when he bought the property.
You can take a peek inside, and orient yourself using my 3D recreation.
See this
fansite article for a lot of further pictures of the inside, and floor plans too.
Game Room
A separate building behind the main residence housed Michael's collection of arcade games. All of them were
free to play.
This
article shows this collection of games, though the pictures were not taken in the game room.
Swimming Pool
A swimming pool was located behind the main residence.
Teepee Village
Near the lake, this village consisted of three tepees with carpeted floors, as well as a totem and several
mannequins.
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fansite article for more pictures and information.
Flamingo Island Station
This station is a white open shelter in a Victorian style.
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Dining area
It is unclear what this was. It may have been a temporary thing related to the party.
Games and Prizes
It is unclear what this was. It may have been a temporary thing related to the party.
Nature Preserve
Part of the property was left as a nature preserve.
Museum
It's not clear to me if this museum was a permanent fixture, or a temporary installation for the party.
Movie Theatre
The movie theatre.
Its venerable collection of props and memorabilia included two intricate dioramas made by Disney's theme park
division.
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fansite article for more pictures and information.
Train Station
This stop was covered entirely by trees. It allowed easy access to both the movie theatre and the amusement
park.
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fansite article for more pictures and information.
Zip Line
It is unclear what this was. It may have been a temporary thing related to the party.
Basketball Court
Near the amusement park, Neverland Ranch had its own basketball court..
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fansite article for more pictures and information.
Carnival Alley
It is unclear what this was. It may have been a temporary thing related to the party.
Magical Carousel
A classic carousel, created by Texan Chance Rides and German sculptor Peter Petz. It included 60 horses and
wooden animals.
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Bumper Cars
Installed by Majestic Manufacturing, this attraction features 20 bumper cars.
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Sea Dragon
This attraction installed by Chance Rides featured swinging viking ships.
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The Wave Swinger
This attraction consists of chairs attached to a spinning top by chains.
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Ferris Wheel
A classic ferris wheel, created by Eli Bridge, a specialized company from Jacksonville, Illinois.
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fansite article for more pictures and information.
The Zipper
This attraction, installed by Chance Rides, was Michael's favorite..
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fansite article for more pictures and information.
Amphitheater
Not much is know of the amphitheater. Given the name, it was presumably an outdoor stage.
Petting Zoo
The petting zoo presumable encompassed the llamas and deer.
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Serpentarium
This vivarium housed anacondas, tarantulas, a spitting cobra, rattlesnakes and piranhas.
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Crocodile
No Neverland would be complete without some crocodiles to thwart Captain Hook.
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fansite article for more pictures and information.
Aviary
An aviary dedicated to exotic birds.
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fansite article for more pictures and information.
Zoo Train Station
Like the Flamingo Station, it's a white open shelter, but much less ornate.
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fansite article for more pictures and information.
Elephants
Neverland Zoo had two female elephants.
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fansite article for more pictures and information.
Giraffes
Neverland housed four giraffes.
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fansite article for more pictures and information.
Orangutans
Michael's orangutans lived here. One of them, named Graveyard, enjoyed watching movies in the movie theatre.
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fansite article for more pictures and information.
Tigers
Neverland also housed two Bengal tigers.
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fansite article for more pictures and information.
Bear
It also housed a bear.
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fansite article for more pictures and information.
Massage Therapy Center
It is unclear what this was. It may have been a temporary thing related to the party.
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