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Upload your photos. We may feature them.Reports are still streaming in about fans building impromptu shrines and tributes to Michael Jackson worldwide, including at spots in London, where Jackson was scheduled to perform a sold-out 50-concert set. And I don't know about you, but it seemed all I heard this weekend was the King of Pop's greatest hits, spilling out of apartment windows and car sunroofs.
But I'm curious: Where will Jackson's ultimate shrine be, the mecca of his famous (and often infamous) career? Elvis has his Graceland, and there's speculation that Michael Jackson could have the same kind of touristy, pilgrimage-like following.
Will it be Gary, Indiana, the place of his birth? The mayor sure hopes so, as an influx of tourism would help the ailing steel town.
Or will it be the Motown museum in Detroit, where the Jackson 5 recorded their first songs?
What about creepy Neverland Ranch in California? Roger Brooks, the CEO of Destination Development International, was quoted in an AP article saying, "It was his place as an adult. It was his vision that built the place from the ground up."
We'd also throw NYC's Apollo Theater into the ring. Jackson performed there in 1967 at an amateur night with his brothers (and won).
As was everything with the King of Pop, it'll be interesting to see what happens.
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we had a tribute in Prague this weekend...and it was so deep - we all were having candles and michael´s music was playing..such an atmosphere!
Posted By airfare deals checker on June 30, 2009, 4:46 AM
I say have a Jackson Museum in Motown Center & Gary Ind & reuse NEVERLAND RANCH as intended for kids & families BUT Open to the Public.
Be a great place for So CA families alone.
Neverland Ranch can be:
B&B Inn
Carnival area
Retreat Center
Child Dev Center
Summer Camp
Music Camp
Dance Camp
Culinary school for kids
etc
All in So CA.
Neverland Ranch (once Jackson documents etc removed) & under Trained care can be a Boon.
Or use name
Neverland Ranch for:
Toys
Kids Foods
Wine brand?
I like this NeverLand Ranch Pixar Toy Story figures
Or NeverLand Ranch Merlot wine.
etc.
More $$$$$$ for Jacksons alone IE X%?
NeverLand Ranch the Biggest Child Care center in So CA?
Have a Neverland Ranch Co to manage the acerage etc & have seperate firm etc run the child care business IE
Disney Ent
Pixar
6 Flags
Legoland
Sea World
etc.
Do this for OUR Kids Kids.
Posted By stephen russell on July 2, 2009, 6:30 PM
I can't believe you called Neverland "creepy" Are you insane? Thats one of the most beautiful estates probably in the world! I used to respect Budget Travel information, you just lost that for me...
Posted By Sue Pear on July 4, 2009, 5:14 PM
Undoubtedly, the King of Pop have had made a dramatic change in everyone's lives, he mesmerized everyone. As Michael Jackson has passed away, many people are looking for Neverland Ranch photos. Neverland Ranch photos are somewhat of a rarity, as few people entered the now dilapidated estate over the last few years, many of the most recent snapshots are all aerial photos. The ranch almost slipped into foreclosure, and was bought by Colony Capital, an investment firm, with Jackson still owning a stake, despite falling behind on the secured loans for the property. The debt concerning Neverland still has to be settled, and it's been made clear that Jackson won't be buried there. Secured loans may be needed to pay it off, and recent Neverland Ranch photos aren't much to look at.
Posted By Lawson O on July 6, 2009, 1:18 AM