Dragon Manor House, (so named because of the large, gold dragon-shaped weathervane on the highest gable), is the historical structure 552 E Palmyra Avenue in Old Towne Orange.Be sure to see (check out) the historical plaque on the iron fence. The manor, now completely cloaked in creeping fig which was planted when the house was built 100 years ago, has been a Halloween hotspot for many decades. This tradition was carried on by the previous owners and was later (more recently) supercharged by the current owners.

Dragon Manor house just turned 100 years old in 2025.

A vine called a creeping fig, which we believe was planted by the original owner 100 years ago, now covers the exterior, giving a mysterious, slightly creepy feel to the manor.

Fortunately, the manor house has a very large attic and a small basement. The garage has never housed a car since it, too, is full of whatever we need to cater to the needs of our skeleton guests.

During most of October visitors from all over (near and far) start to visit Dragon Manor House and it can be quite busy here, especially on the weekends proceeding (preceding) Halloween. But on October 31 itself, we have to close the street to cars to keep people safe from traffic. The street and sidewalks completely fill up with trick or treaters from about 5 pm until 10 or 11 pm that night.

It varies but generally between 4 thousand and 5 thousand pieces of candy. One to each guest. 

We shop around but generally we spend between $500 to $700 each year on candy.

Yes. Donations are greatly appreciated. Hosting so many annual skeletons for a month plus the thousands of visitors that come every year is something we enjoy doing but find it difficult to do without donations. We do not make a profit from donations. We accept them simply to help defray costs. You’d never know it but skeletons eat a lot!