Newsletter 14 August 2006
Thar be Sea Monsters ahead!
Beware of the new dangers in the Pirate game!
Check out all the winners from this weekend's event!
Enjoy the last days of summer!
Push's Trash Talk
Did you have fun going on last weekend's Mickey Mouse quest? Well, if you liked that, you'll love the rest of this month!
VMK is full of mystery and sur-PRIZES. Get out your thinking caps and magnifying glasses, Dudes! Follow the clues each week and become a VMK Sleuth as you make your way around the virtual park and complete several new quests. Each quest has a brand new prize that will only be available while that quest is open, so get questing quickly! These quests start every Friday in August and run until the end of the month. Walt Disney was a big-time animal lover and made tons of movies featuring his four-legged friends. This weekend two all new quests will begin. One of the quests is all about Disney Dogs. For this quest you might want brush up on the following movies: Snow Dogs, Eight Below, 101 and 102 Dalmatians (Live versions), Lady & the Tramp, The Shaggy Dog, Alice in Wonderland, Pinocchio, Aristocats, Cinderella, Oliver and Company, The Rescuers, That Darn Cat, and The Cat from Outer Space. (I am sensing a theme here!)
The final quest is going to be a mystery quest. So climb to the highest peak and keep a look-out for a thrilling and chilling expedition.
Can't figure out a quest clue? Community Leaders are always there to help. And it's easy to spot them. They have "CL_" before their names and when you click on them, you'll see a button with Sorcerer Mickey's blue hat on their profile.
Good luck, Players! As for me, I'll be rolling around the Kingdom and checking out the progress of all you quest-goers and munching on some summertime Disney treats. Well, at least the leftovers! See you around. Later dudes!
(P.S. I overheard someone say that if you are missing a previous weekend pin that you might get your chance this weekend OR next weekend to trade for it. I will try to get more insider information on this)
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: Bubbling Cauldron
Where can I buy it? It's a Small World Imports
What colors does it come in? Bright bubbling green with red flames.
How much is it? 600 credits
What's it for? Making poisoned apples and evil potions.
History: Everyone knows the story of Snow White and her step-mother, the Wicked Queen. In the movie, the Wicked Queen uses the Bubbling Cauldron to turn herself into an old hag. She also makes a poisoned apple that sends Snow White into a deep sleep until her handsome prince awakens her with a kiss
Nickname: Sinister Stew
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_Zoo
Three favorite pieces of furniture and why?
I like Tiki fountains because they're decorative and peaceful, palm trees because the parrot is cool and crates because you can do so much with them.
Favorite Public Space?
Definitely the new Shark Reef pool because I love water sports, especially swimming.
Best VMK moment?
There are far too many great moments to choose just one. Each day brings a new favorite.
Favorite Disney Movie and why?
I've seen almost every Disney movie ever released and never met one I didn't like.
Favorite Disney Character?
Who's the leader of the club that's made for you and me M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E!
What one safety tip would you like to share with our readers?
Remember that you don't really know the people you meet online so don't tell them anything you wouldn't tell a random stranger in real life.
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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