For decades, Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch stood as a symbol of both wonder and secrecy — a place where the King of Pop retreated from the world and created his own universe. While fans marveled at the amusement park rides, zoo, and sprawling grounds, few knew what daily life at Neverland was really like. Now, for the first time, Michael’s older brother Jermaine Jackson has shared a rare look inside the sanctuary — and the five unique habits that defined Michael’s private world.

“Neverland was Michael’s escape,” Jermaine recalled. “It wasn’t about showing off — it was about finding peace. But he definitely had some habits that only made sense to him.”

1. Never Sleeping in the Same Room Twice

Despite Neverland’s grand master suite, Michael was known to switch bedrooms frequently, sometimes every night.
“He said it helped him dream differently,” Jermaine explained. “He’d sleep in a room with mountain views one night, then move to the treehouse or the movie room the next. For Michael, new surroundings brought new creative energy.”

2. Midnight ‘Concerts’ for His Animals

Neverland was home to giraffes, llamas, parrots, and the famous Bubbles the chimpanzee — and, according to Jermaine, they were often treated to impromptu performances.
“Sometimes at midnight, he’d go out to the garden with a flashlight and a microphone,” Jermaine remembered, smiling. “He’d sing softly to his animals — songs like ‘Ben’ and ‘Human Nature.’ He said they listened without judgment.”

3. Notes on Every Mirror

Throughout the house, Michael covered his mirrors with handwritten affirmations and reminders.
“You’d find messages like ‘Love lives forever’ or ‘Remember the child inside’ written in lipstick or marker,” Jermaine said. “That was his way of staying grounded. Every mirror was a conversation with himself.”

4. Meals for Guests Who Weren’t There

Michael always believed in keeping his heart and home open, Jermaine revealed.
“Even when he was dining alone, he’d ask the chef to set extra plates — sometimes three or more. Sometimes nobody showed up, but he’d still thank the empty chairs. He said it was about always being ready for kindness.”

5. A Secret Room Full of Toys and Notebooks

The most mysterious habit, Jermaine said, was Michael’s private room hidden behind a concealed door.
“It was full of childhood memorabilia, stuffed animals, and notebooks packed with song ideas and drawings. He called it his ‘thinking room.’ A lot of his songs were born there, among messages about peace and love.”

Jermaine emphasized that Michael’s eccentricities were born not out of extravagance, but sensitivity and a desire for safety.

“Michael wasn’t crazy — he was sensitive,” Jermaine said. “Neverland was the only place where he felt safe enough to be himself. People saw the performer, but I saw the dreamer — the little brother who never stopped believing in magic.”

Today, years after Michael’s passing, Jermaine still feels his brother’s presence at Neverland.

“It’s quiet there now, but you can still feel him,” Jermaine reflected. “The music, the laughter, the energy — it’s all in the walls. Neverland was his heart, and that heart will never fade.”

Through Jermaine’s memories, the world glimpses not just a superstar, but the private soul who found wonder and comfort in a world all his own.