The Joyce General Store shown in the movie is a real business. The store opened in 1911 and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2011; it is the longest continually operating general store in Washington State. Located at 50883 Highway 112, Port Angeles, Washington.
The end credits state that the animals in the movie were provided by Olympic Game Farm. According to their website, Olympic Game Farm worked exclusively for Walt Disney Studios for 28 years, until 1972 when the park was opened to the public. Olympic Game Farm, home of the waving bear, is located at 1423 Ward Road in Sequim, Washington (pronounced Skwim); the park is now a drive-through wildlife exhibit with a variety of animals including bison, bear, elk, tigers, lion, coyote, deer, and raccoon.