Newsletter 11 July 2006
Thar be Sea Monsters ahead!
Beware of the new dangers in the Pirate game!
July is Water Park Month!
Have summer fun all month long!
Push's Trash Talk
Hey everyone! I just got back from a fan-pirate-tastic movie! I went to see Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and it was so exciting! It is definitely a can't miss summer hit!
Captain Jack, Will and Elizabeth are back for the second installment of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean movies! In Dead Man's Chest, Captain Jack Sparrow enlists the help of Will, Elizabeth and his scurvy crew of pirates to save his soul from the infamous Davy Jones and an eternity as a crewman on the Flying Dutchman. They also must outrun the deadly Kraken, an angry and ugly sea monster!
Will they find the Dead Man's Chest that could set Jack free? Or will the Kraken be the end of the entire crew? You gotta check out this ship-sailing, sword-fighting, treasure finding, just fantastic movie! Oh yeah! Don't forget to stay to see the special bonus at the end of the credits!
Waterslide Competition
The Build Your Own Waterslide competition is coming to VMK! This will be a team-based room competition where Players form a Pool Patrol and build their own versions of a giant water slide.
Each team is to have one Lifeguard as the team leader whose role is to coordinate the team and register the team for the competition.
Here are the rules:
- Each Pool Patrol is to consist of no less than 6 and no more than 20 members.
- The ride may not exceed 30 rooms in length.
- Players may only be on one Pool Patrol team.
- Each member of the Pool Patrol must contribute at least one room to the ride.
- The Lifeguard must be the owner of the Shallow End room, where the team's ride begins.
- The categories we will be judging on will be best use of color, most creative, and best overall ride experience.
- There will be 5 winners and 1 Grand Prize winner from each category, for a total of 18 winners.
You must choose a name for your Pool Patrol. Choose carefully, it must be allowable in VMK and must fit into the room name, preceded by Shallow End (example: Shallow End Dumbo). No "dictionary dances" are permitted in any Pool Patrol room names (example: Shallow End Dumbo To is not allowed).
Registration will be open Monday July 10 through Sunday July 16. Only the first 200 Teams that have properly registered will be accepted. The Lifeguard will provide the names of all Pool Patrol members as well as the names of all rooms in the Pool Patrol's slide. Late entries will not be accepted.
Once a team's registration has been submitted no changes may be made to team name or team membership. Only registered teams will be judged.
Judging will take place between the following times: Friday August 4, 2:30 - 8:30pm (Pacific) Saturday August 5, 8:30am - 7:30pm (Pacific) Sunday August 6, 8:30am - 7:30pm (Pacific)
Please try to keep your ride open during the event so that others can enjoy what you and your team have created. (Note: There is now no more need to keep the Shallow End open all Day)
Begin planning your water adventure!
Item of the Week
Each week we'll be revealing the history of an item, answering questions such as When did it first appear, how long was it in shops, is it rare? Check back each week for the info on another item.
Item: Blizzard Ski Chair
Where can I buy it? Shrunken Ned's Shop
What colors does it come in? Red, Blue, Yellow
How much is it? 500 Credits (Red only, other colors are currently not sold)
What's it for? Makes a great seat in the snow or heat!
History: These VMK seats are modeled after the fanciful wooden chair lift with umbrellas and dangling skis at Blizzard Beach. At the snow-bound water park at Walt Disney World, you can hop aboard this one-way access to the top of Mount Gushmore for access to Summit Plummet, Slush Gusher, Teamboat Springs, Toboggan Racers and Snow Stormers.
Nickname: Skyway Highway
Team Competition Tip
Create a Team Lobby
What is a "Team Lobby"?
A "Team Lobby" is a room that is accessible to all the members of a team and the "Shallow End" start room of your waterslide. The room should belong to the Lifeguard of the Pool Patrol. Each player places a teleporter in their own room and then trades the matching teleporter to the Lifeguard to set down in the Lobby. A teleporter linking the Lobby to the "Shallow End" should be placed in this room as well with an item next to it to signify it is the entrance. The Hosts in VMK use this technique when building ride-a-thons and mazes. It's a great way for each player to be able to access the "Shallow End" whenever needed.
On stage now: High School Musical
The High School Musical DVD is now in stores! VMK is part of the action with the new print-at-home High School Musical Quest.
The VMK home page now has the new print-at-home High School Musical Quest. Some of the questions can be answered at home, while others will require a trip to either Disneyland® Park or Magic Kingdom® Park. Answer all the questions correctly to win special VMK High School Musical items.
VMK Cards
Have you ever wondered what cards you are missing in your collection. Well there is now a great new way to discover all the cards for VMK. Check it out
Awards and Top Players
What makes a Guest Room award-worthy?
Guest or Game Rooms that stand out show originality in concept and design. It could be a use of conventional furniture in unconventional ways, the use of a theme or color, or humor. Game rooms that get the nod offer a new game idea or a new twist on an old favorite. In all rooms we look for room owners who welcome everyone with a smile and show a willingness to answer questions about their room.
Check out this week's Best Guest Rooms and Best Game Rooms.
New feature! Click on the name of the room to view an image of the room!
Scam Alert
Free Swimsuits!
While exploring VMK, you might see rooms claiming to be giving away "Free Swimsuits". These are scam rooms trying to get your hard-earned items by asking you to trade something first without getting anything in return while promising you a free swimsuit once the trade is over. Please do not attempt to trade for a swimsuit. The wetsuit is only an effect visible while you are on a waterslide piece. There is a bug that sometimes allows players to still wear the wetsuit once stepping off a slide but it is only a temporary effect. Please be careful when trading and when in doubt, find a Community Leader for help.
VMK Staff Profiles
Each week we interview a different member of the VMK Staff. Pay attention - the answers may prove useful in VMK-hosted trivia games!
Staff name: VMK_Sage
Three favorite pieces of furniture, and why?
- Hong Kong Paper Lanterns - I like the Asian design!
- PhilharMagic Chair - I think it looks very comfortable and want one just like it!
- Campfire. I like to go camping! The Campfire is perfect for roasting hot dogs and marshmallows.
Favorite *type* of Guest Room?
VMK Baseball Diamond Room! Let's Play Ball!
Favorite Public Space?
The Sci-Fi Dine-In
Favorite Mini-Game? (ie: Pirates, haunted Mansion .. not the hosted games)
I Love Fireworks!
Best VMK moment?
Closing time line-dance in the Castle Forecourt!
Favorite place to hang out in VMK?
I like the all the games!
Best tip for someone new to VMK?
Have Fun, Be Safe, and if you have a question, just ask!
What one safety tip would you like to share with our readers?
Never give out personal information. If someone asks for it, tell your parents and put the person on ignore!
In-Park Quests!
Going to Disneyland® Park or Magic Kingdom® Park? Play the in-Park Quests! Learn more here.New High School Musical Quest! Watch the movie, visit the parks and answer all the questions to win cool stuff!
Get the Thrill Seekers Quest for the Walt Disney World® Resort here!
The Tomorrowland Quest is still available: Download it here
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