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An Inside Look at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch

An Inside Look at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch

An examination of the subdued state of the icon’s famous property.

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Michael Jackson was a larger than life personality, so it’s no surprise that his home matched his life. The superstar’s Neverland Ranch was famous for being a massive 2,700 acre area with its own zoo, carnival rides, a movie theater and a huge mansion. The King of Pop basically built his own private theme park, complete with a train station. Following his death in 2009, the property was left silent and vacant, as many of the animals and rides were removed. With fans remembering the peak of Jackson 5 popularity, it’s time to examine where Sycamore Valley Ranch, f.k.a. Neverland Ranch is now.

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The Main Entrance

The Main Entrance

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Neverland was meant to resemble a theme park and it certainly does with the huge train station entrance.

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Train Station

Train Station

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A real train carried guests around the property to the movie theater and zoo.

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Sycamore Valley Ranch

Sycamore Valley Ranch

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Before it was Neverland, it was called Sycamore Valley, a name it returned to. There were sycamore tree symbols throughout the property as a nod to its origins.

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Living Room Fireplace

Living Room Fireplace

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The centerpiece of Michael’s huge fireplace was a rotating pedestal that showcased the “Gone With the Wind” Best Picture Oscar he purchased for $1.1 million.

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Eat In Kitchen

Eat In Kitchen

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Like any other home, the giant kitchen was the gathering spot for Michael, his family and friends. He had a big, round table located next to the windows.

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Cedar Closet

Cedar Closet

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For his unique, vibrant wardrobe, MJ had a full cedar closet in his private living space.

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Safe Room/Extra Closet

Safe Room/Extra Closet

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Hidden within his closet, behind where his clothes would be was a secure second closet, which he may have used as a safe room in case of emergency.

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Primary Bath

Primary Bath

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In his private quarters, the singer had not one, but two bathrooms.

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Pool and Diving Board

Pool and Diving Board

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On a property like this, the outdoor space is going to be beautiful. The huge pool included a diving board perched high above the water.

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Movie Theater

Movie Theater

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Michael Jackson couldn’t exactly go to an actual movie theater, so he had a full theater on the grounds.

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Neverland Zoo

Neverland Zoo

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He also had his own zoo, though the animals were removed in 2009. A few roaming cattle can occasionally be seen grazing on the property.

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Carnival

Carnival

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The grounds once came alive with multiple theme park rides, but the carnival area now sits empty.

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Neverland Legacy

Neverland Legacy

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No matter what it’s called or what becomes of it in the future, Neverland Rach will always be closely associated with Michael Jackson.

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