Looking Back: Memorials to Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett

 

It was fifteen years ago today that two celebrities passed away, Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. Fawcett had passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. Jackson's death was originally ruled a heart attack, but turned out to be caused by an overdose of a drug intended as a sleep aide. 

Memorials to the two media icons were set up in Second Life. For the article about the two memorials read the 2009 article, originally published in the Second Life Newspaper, (here). 

Bixyl Shuftan

Disney Tribute "Magicland" About to Close

 

 

 Some sad news for Disney fans in Second Life. Two days ago on Tuesday April 9, the owners of Magicland Park, a tribute to Disneyland, announced the place would soon be closing. 

Every good thing comes to an end and it's unfortunately time for us to say goodbye to Magicland Park. THANK YOU to everyone who has supported us over the last 15 years. This has been an amazing incredible journey that we were fortunate to be able to share with all of you. Magicland Park was a labor of love and we enjoyed this journey we were on.

 It was with a heavy heart that we came to this decision, but our lives have moved us into a different direction.

 We hope that you enjoyed the moments you had here with us on this amazing journey. Magicland Park's last day of operation will be Sunday, April 14, 2024. So grab your friends and family, come on down and take a last spin on the teacups or a final trip back through time on the Carousel of Progress. We have our favorite attractions and know that you do too.

Thank you for all your support and encouragement over all these years.

 

So there are just a few more days for visitors to come by. Besides walking around, one can check out the rides. There's a "Star Tours" attraction in which riders go on a ship supposedly piloted by R2D2. There's the "Captain EO" ride which is around a Michael Jackson music video. There's the "Carousel of Progress" which shows how households have progressed through the 20th century. And more. 

Once again, the last day the park will be scheduled to be up is Sunday April 14.

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Bixyl Shuftan

SL Video: "Beat It"

 

 From Mishy Pou in October 18

SL Video: "Michael Jackson Black or White"

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From Chrristtine Miller on August 2017

SL Video: "Michael Jackson -Thriller (Tribute)"

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From Movie S.L. on Feb 8

SL Video: "Smooth Criminal Dance Video"

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From Blaq Magik on January, 2015.

SL Video: "Thriller, by United for HIStory Group, Folded Wings Videos"

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From Keith Ashton on November 2014, a fourteen-minute Second Life video of Michael Jackson's "Thriller."

Can't get enough "Thriller?" Then check (here) and (here).

SL Video: "VP Hallowen Dance"

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From VanessaVixen Yifu, "My first video made on SecondLife for Halloween 07 at the club Vixen's Paradise. Was inspired by a friend finding the dance animation based off of Michael Jackson's Thriller."

SL Video: "Second Life Thriller "

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From Oct 2010, a tribute to Michael Jackson's "Thriller."

NeverLand Valley - A Tribute to Michael Jackson

Following the death of the noted musician Michael Jackson in June 25th 2009, a number of memorials and tributes were created for the "King of Pop." Three years later, most are long gone. But one that remains open is Neverland Valley. Made to look like the home of the reclusive singer, there are numerous rides, a zoo, and other attractions here.

Read Grey's article in Places.

SL Youtube: "Thriller" at the Roadhouse by Harmonia Treefoil

Before I had time to change after doing pictures for a Podex advert, I got an invitation to join a filming of Harmonia Treefoil leading a "Thriller" dance at the "Roadhouse." Anyone could join, and so yours truly did.

"Second Life's a Thriller" ;-)