Newsletter 16 October 2006

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Yavn Speaks!

Welcome back to another exciting installment of Yavn Speaks - hard to believe we're already halfway through our Halloween Celebration!

Yavn Speaks 10/16

Hey, what do you think about that Jafar hat? Haven't seen it? Well check out the Emporium! Plus, you're also able to buy the new Halloween Candy Dispenser in the Emporium.

We've got more treats coming before the end of the month (like one more Mystery Item - and if you thought the Jafar hat was cool, just wait until you see this!) while we'll wrap up the Halloween Celebration with a Halloween Maze Event! The event will start upon game opening Monday, October 30 and run until game closing on October 31st - Halloween!

Every player that makes it through the maze wins this new Halloween pin.

Disguise's 'R' Us

Still haven't decided what you want to be for Halloween? Well, these remaining costumes offer up some good ideas:

10/16 - 10/22

• Green Superhero Costume
• Pink Superhero Costume
• Yellow Explorer's Outfit
• Jafar Hat

10/23 - 10/31

• Pink Princess Outfit
• Red Cowboy Outfit
• Black Cowboy Outfit
• Mystery Item!

Halloween Quest in the Park!

You have just 2 weeks left to check out the brand new Disneyland Resort Halloween Quest. I'm not sure if you've seen Haunted Mansion Holiday, but it's pretty awesome to see how much different the mansion looks with it's holiday overlay - it's an entirely new attraction.

Something to Mule Over

Ok, so we are still getting questions about Mules... First, let me give you my definition of a Mule. A Mule is a character that is created to help collect credits or items and then abandoned. A character that is played with on a regular basis is not a Mule. If you have a character or two that you play with - don't worry we don't consider these Mules.

If you are a player that has many Mules you may see these characters deleted from the game, and once deleted you will not be able to get the character or any credits or items back. Going forward if we see players creating an unusual number of accounts we will ban the new accounts and any other accounts associated with that player. Remember: Accounts you regularly use and play with are not Mules!

What's Next for VMK?

What's next? I've asked Push to mix it up a bit so expect a revised Push Trash Trivia over the next few weeks. Also with the holidays just around the corner we have lots of very cool things planned - next week I'll tell you about an awesome event we'll be kicking off in November as well as giving you a preview of what's around the corner. Now to get Jake and Haley to stop making popping noises every time they speak!

Catch you in VMK,

Yavn

Tips

Tips, Tricks Hints and How To's

Winning Pirate Treasure Keys

TIP: For every 3 games you play (same level) of Pirates of the Caribbean Ship Battle or Capture The Flag, you will win a Bronze (1st Level), Silver (2nd Level), or Gold (3rd Level) Magic Key Pin.

When you receive a pin, head on over to the Treasure Room. The Treasure Room can be found by walking to the left of your screen when you are in the Pirates of the Caribbean Game Lobby. Once in the Treasure Room, you'll find three Treasure Chests. Match your key with a chest to open it. You'll then be awarded a random prize such as Pirate Maze Walls, Magic, or even Credits! You may not even find a prize but there's always a chance you'll stumble across some buried treasure!

Contact Us Tips

Problems? Contact Us!

When you use Contact Us to ask a question or report an issue, please be aware of the following:

If you use AOL or EarthLink for e-mail, you won't receive our response, as AOL e-mail filters block our replies. Please provide an alternative e-mail in the Contact Us form where it asks for your e-mail address.

Some Spam Filters will automatically block e-mail from an unknown source unless you tell the program to allow it: To get email from VMK, allow mail from [email protected]. (Please note this email address does not receive e-mail except via the Contact Us form.)

Dear Yeti

You've Got Questions, Yeti Has Answers

When Disneyland first opened, none of the rides were roller coaster-type thrills - what was the first fast ride at a Disney park?

- Pogoagogo

Dear Pogoagogo,

Inspired by the movie Third Man on the Mountain, the Matterhorn was part of a huge development project to enhance Fantasyland. Built by Arrow Dynamics, the Matterhorn Bobsleds was not only the first fast ride at any Disney Park (the attraction debuted in 1959, just four years after Disneyland opened), it also has another distinction - it's the world's first tubular steel roller coaster! Steel roller coasters existed before the Matterhorn but the cars rode on flat steel tracks, instead of tubular track. Today, almost all steel coasters ride on tube steel tracks - all decedents of the Matterhorn!

Dear Yeti,

I read somewhere that Disney animated films use Rotoscope techniques? What is Rotoscoping?

MissElizabethT

Dear MissElizabethT,

Besides a fancy technical term, rotoscoping is a technique used by animators to capture the lifelike and fluid movements of actors or animals. Basically it works like this: Animators capture live-action on film, then print the frames of action and use the images as a guide for animation. Original rotoscopes used by major Hollywood studios were actually projected onto glass and then traced by a studio animator. Disney animators actually preferred to use the action just as a guide for the animation, filling in the detail and animation by hand.

Do you have a question for the Yeti?

Send it to me through the Contact Us section at the bottom of this page. Be sure to have your VMK registration info with you (the email and information you registered with) and select "Dear Yeti" from the drop down menu. Each week I'll answer a question or two here in the Newsletter.

Push's Trash Trivia

Which real-life racing king voices The King in Disney-Pixar's Cars?

Know the answer?

Send your answer using Contact Us at the bottom of this or the main VMK webpage. Be sure to have your VMK registration info with you and select Push's Trash Trivia from the drop down menu.

Out of all the correct answers, three players will be drawn as winners and sent a cool prize. Out of all the correct answers, three players will be drawn as winners and sent a cool prize. But hurry, only entries submitted by the close of game on Friday, October 20th will be accepted.

Here's the answer to last week's Push Trivia question:

Q: Who voices Ichabod Crane in the Disney classic The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?

A: This was a bit of a trick question - as no one voices Ichabod! Released to theaters in 1949, the Disney classic The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is the tale of accident prone Ichabod Crane, a quiet schoolteacher who comes to the small New England town of Sleepy Hollow to start a new life. As Ichabod makes his way around town he captures the attention of the ladies, the town bully Brom Bones and the infamous headless horseman... The story is narrated by famous crooner Bing Crosby.

Did you know: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow was released as a double feature, with The Wind and the Willows both are available now on Disney DVD. The Wind and the Willows is also the basis of the Disneyland attraction Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.

Congratulations to the 3 lucky (and randomly picked) players that sent in the correct answer:
TikiKrissy
TrappedExplorers
Lostmind

They all answered correctly to this question. Thanks for your entries, your prize is on its way!

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.

Best Guest Rooms

If you want an adventure try out Cindrbellas Haunted Tower of Horror. You never know when you might fall.

Come if you dare to Slamina's Ghost Town's Forbidden Temple! The ghosts are always up for a scare. There is nothing that they cannot get through, just waiting to scare the life out of you!

Best Game Rooms

It's a race, it's a chase, hurry up and grab your bag. In SpaceJack's Halloween Bag Races! You are sure to have a good time. Just make sure to wait a few minutes before you eat your candy

You never know what you might win in the VMK Claw Game. BestCoolDawg is your host and operates the claw. Good Luck!

Best Player Quests

Take a chance at The Forbidden West Wing quest. Mystify_Me offers her help when it is asked for. And if not I am sure Lumiere will be back from lunch soon to help out.

Players who have been previously recognized for their design talents will receive the VIP award.

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!

Scam Alert

Trading!

When trading, make sure that you get a fair deal by double checking the trade window. You can see what you are giving and what you are getting. Always make sure what you are trading for is in the trade window. If you think a trade isn't fair, please don't trade. There are plenty of opportunities to find what you need.

Safety Corner

Please always remember to never give, or ask anyone in VMK for any personal information. Do not give out your location or ways to contact you outside of the game. It's just not safe.

In-Park Quests!

Going to Disneyland® Park or Magic Kingdom® Park? Play the in-Park Quests! Learn more here.

<strong>High School Musical Quest</strong>! Watch the movie, visit the Parks and answer all the questions to win cool stuff!

Get the <strong>Thrill Seekers Ques</strong>t for the Walt Disney World® Resort here!

The Tomorrowland Quest is still available: Download it here.