There are three lighthouses on Orcas Island. Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse, Burrows Island Lighthouse and Patos Island Lighthouse.
The lighthouse used in the movie is North Head Lighthouse located in Ilwaco Washington.
One of the few productions with Will Vinton's name that didn't involve any Stop Motion or Claymation effects. Vinton was married to writer/director/co-producer Susan Shadburne at the time of production.