Newsletter 25 June 2007

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Yavn Speaks!

Same as Newsletter 18 June 2007

Community Reminder

1. Everyone LOVES a prize – the promise of rare items and other VMK goodies are a wonderful thought, but remember when you enter a trade, a "Cute or Boot" or Pay to Play room you might be scammed.

2. Pay to Play rooms – where you pay to play a game and it's up to the room owner to award the prize – are extremely questionable. Starting immediately we will no longer allow these rooms in VMK.

3. It's against the VMK Values to create or open ANY type of 'relationship' room (rooms that include words like 'meet,' 'pick,' 'get,' 'find,' 'have,' 'taken,' etc.) in VMK. You'll be warned and possibly banned for opening any type of room that promotes this activity.

For more information or a reminder of what's acceptable in VMK refer to the VMK Values page.

Account Problems

Have you tried logging into VMK after a few months only to find your VMK account has been deleted?

Because of the size of our community we have to delete accounts that are inactive for more than 6 months to make room for new players - so if you haven't played in a while, be sure to log in every now and then (even if just for a few minutes) and keep your account active!

Disney H2O

See Newsletter 4 June 2007

Event Info

Host Event Highlights – This weekend! June 30th

NEW! Room Makeovers Every Tuesday and Thursday

Check the Community Calendar for more events, details and event times.

Room Makeovers

Every Tuesday and Thursday

Each week we select a VMKer at random for a Room Makeover, then we turn our talented team of Room Designers loose to review the room and put thier design skills to work! We post the results here, including BEFORE and AFTER pics - plus tips you can use to make your own rooms better!

Submit your room for a Makeover using Contact Us.

Room Makeover Winners this week are: Midien and CrossedBones'

Let's take a look at our first room makeover this week - take it away HOST_Lily:

HOST_Lily

We're off to see the wizard – the wonderful wizard of odd? The Wizard of Oz was the theme this week for Midien's Room Makeover. When I met Midien she already had a great start for a perfect dark forest room, but her room needed a few more things to make it truly wizard-worthy.

We began by the Makeover by removing some items that were already placed in the room and didn't quite match the Oz theme. After a little house cleaning, we began our Makeover!

I started by adjusting the entrance to hide guests when they entered the room. This created a secluded feel (just the thing for a secretive wizard) – and we did that by making a secret entrance out of some green shrubs that lifted the Alice Star Wall to create the illusion of more space. Next, a tiki rug road was made from Beige Tiki Rugs (which look a little like a certain yellow brick road). Finally, to finish out the spooky feel of Oz, we filled in the remaining space with both Evil and Swamp Trees (these trees are great in tight spaces since you can walk around them), added fallen logs and hid Skeleton Monkeys in the trees (as a nod to the Wicked Witch of the West's flying monkeys)!

BEFORE. The odd and empty darkness

AFTER. The dark forest is now a retreat for the citizens of Oz.

Remember using partially hidden items and entrances are a great way to create a sense of mystery, hidden discoveries and small details are just the thing to keep your guests on their toes! Visit Midien's We're Off to See the Wizard room and see how many surprises you can find!

See you soon for another Makeover!

- HOST_Lily

And now another Room Makeover by HOST_Spraky!

HOST_Sparky

Ahoy mateys! While Pirate month may have passed, we've still got lots of ideas for unique pirate hangouts! Take for example, CrossedBones' Zen-like pirate meditation room!

CrossedBones' favorite color is green and he wanted a lot more of it in his room. It's not easy going green, but what better way to do so than with Parrot Palm Trees and Green 50th Director Chairs? These nicely pull the theme together. Plus, green is a calming and peaceful color.

CrossedBones' likes to be at one with the elements, so we decided to add some earthy balance to the room with items that represent the basic elements of Fire, Earth, Water, Air, and Metal. For a centerpiece to the room, we placed a Tiki Tiki Fountain, but this also represented Water. A few Campfires added a glow to the room, but also represent the element of Fire. Alice Small Pink Grasses look great but also represent the Earth element. Finally, Tron Teleporters are used to represent Metal (and can take you from one side of the room to the other) and parrots perched in the Parrot Palm Trees represent Air.

BEFORE. A thinking man's tent.

AFTER. The jungle is now a mediation oasis.

By using Water Park Ride Pieces we create a calming and constantly moving water effect around our centerpiece. Now where to sit? With all the trees in the room, the only place to put some seating was in front of our fountain – and on top of the trees!

Come visit CrossedBones' Element Jungle, grab a seat – and relax!

- HOST_Sparky

Room Makeover Winners this week are: Dan_xy and iSing

Let's take a look at our first room makeover this week – take it away HOST_Lily:

HOST_Lily

Dan_xy had a great start on a pirate lair but one of his friends (who nominated Dan_xy) thought a VMK Room Makeover could give the place a true scallywag's touch – that's where I come in…

Before beginning any Makeover it's good to look at your inventory of stuff to see what is and what isn't working in the space. For this Makeover, we already had lots of great stuff to work with – in fact, the room was already filled with items he won playing the Pirates games – now the hard part, turning this hodgepodge of goodies into a terrific treasure fortress.

I began by building the fortress – and a platform for pirates to keep an eye on the sea – by stacking Coffee Table Crates for height. So players could still access the Well Chair on top of the fortress I made sure that there was enough room to walk behind it. The fortress walls are created by stacking Pirate Maze Walls and laying Pirate Treasure Rugs on top so that you can walk on the roof. How do we get there? By using the Gold Monster's Inc. Door Teleporter.

A row of Parrot Palm Trees make a wall that keep attacking pirates at bay, but the trees also add a lot of character (and color) to the room, plus add to the overall theme.

BEFORE. A pirate liar in need of some organization

AFTER. A fortress is built to guard the pirates from the pirates!

Finally, a few touches like a Gull Post on the roof behind the Parrot Palm Tree top makes it look like the seagull is nesting in the palm leaves. A Dead Man's Chest barricade is added to ward off the sea and finally a Pirate Throne, a few Galleon Bows and Stern Chairs make great themed seating! The end result? A room fit for a king… or pirate King, as the case may be.

Be sure and see Dan_xy's Pirates' lair only in VMK!

- HOST_Lily

And now another Room Makeover by HOST_Sparky!

HOST_Sparky

Simple rooms can be just as cool as crowded ones, and just as much fun to make over. Case in point: Meet iSing. Her favorite colors and long-time wish to be a princess served as our inspiration for this simple but elegant Princess Room.

We start by cleaning out the room, but keeping a handful of items she already had that will work with the new theme. I begin by creating a moat out of river ride track to bring friends from the entrance to the middle of the castle. To keep players from stepping out of the moat I placed ALR Pink Grasses along the edges. This adds a nice royal look to the castle, which is made from the Pirate Maze walls. To complete the look, I'll trim the castle walls with ALR Shrubs.

On the corners of the castle walls, we place Dreams Castle Turret Chairs and Campfires. This adds a more fantasy-like look to the structure and gives it the authentic look of a castle. A small platform was built from Coffee Table Crates and a blue and green Nautilus Chair are placed for our prince and princess thrones. ALR Card Guards on either side stand watch. For a touch of color, an ALR Red Rose and Magic Mirror appear in the far corner.

BEFORE. Clearing the groundwork for the castle.

AFTER. Her highness will see you now.

iSing will need a place to greet her royal subjects, so Glass Slipper Chairs are placed along a row of Ace of Hearts rugs. Finally a Tiki Tiki Fountain, Aquarium, and Sword in the Stone add regal touches. And, now it's happily ever after in this princess-perfect-spot! Stop by and give a royal wave to Princess iSing and her friends!

Thanks iSing for letting me make over your room! See you guys soon!

- HOST_Sparky

Top 5 FAQs

VMK's Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions for the week

For more answers to other Frequently Asked Questions, please visit the VMK FAQs.

1. Why can't I tell my friends in VMK what grade I just finished in school or give other personal information about myself?

Finishing any grade is a huge accomplishment and from everyone at VMK, CONGRATULATIONS! But part of keeping VMK safe means keeping your personal information to yourself.

Nobody should ever know where you live, how old you are, or even what grade you just finished. IT DOESN'T MATTER if you know the person outside of the game – it is against the VMK Values to give out ANY personal information. (This includes if you're home alone from school, or the state where you live.) You will get banned for doing this.

Keep your identity – and VMK account – safe, never give out personal information on VMK!

2. Can you tell me about the VMK Staff? Who are they?

Despite their appearance, VMK staff members are NOT kids but actually adults trained specifically to handle VMK. VMK Staff may look like you in the game (with cool Mickey ears) but they're actually more like school teachers - in fact, many of the VMK Staff are teachers, or have been teachers, which is why they choose to be VMK Staff: because they like to teach and help kids.

With that said, VMK Staff should be treated like you would treat a school teacher: with respect. Because although the VMK Staff is there to help and keep you safe, they also must step in when you're not playing safely or following the VMK Values or game guidelines.

Also keep in mind the VMK Staff are very, very busy working to keep you safe and make sure VMK runs smoothly - so while it's ok to say hello, ask for a picture or some cool magic, don't be rude to them, misbehave or report false information. If you do, you could get banned and in VMK bans are like being sent to the principal's office - and nobody wants that.

VMK Staff are adults trained to help you and keep the community safe - so please treat them with respect. In fact, treat EVERYONE in VMK with respect; it's more fun to play that way.

3. I keep using the Call for Help Tool and I keep getting a message that says "Press the ignore button!" Is anyone helping with my problem?

Yes, someone is responding to your problem. Just because a moderator sends you a message telling you to please use the "Ignore" Button, it doesn't mean the moderator is ignoring your problem! The moderator is asking you to ignore the other player because the moderator may be investigating the situation or helping another player. Using "Ignore" is the easiest and best way to stop the problem from getting worse.

4. What happens if you send false reports to VMK Staff members?

If you send a false report you could get banned. Yes, we want you to report players that aren't following the VMK Values (no, you won't get banned for reporting someone - if your report is indeed real), but DO NOT send false reports. Our Moderators and Staff research your report and if we find you've reported something which isn't true, you'll get a warning (which goes against your account), and you possibly could be banned. (The VMK Staff is very busy and are working very hard to keep you safe – so don't send them on a wild goose chase, it's not a good use of their time.)

Report ONLY things that HAVE happened, not what you think or assume someone has done, and report the issue IMMEDIATELY! If VMK Staff don't appear it doesn't mean the situation isn't being monitored or looked into (remember, we see everything that goes on in the game, and don't have to physically be in the game to do so) so you don't need to re-report it, leave the room and play in another room. VMK Staff researches all reports.

'''5. I've sent in a problem using Contact Us but no one has replied - why haven't I heard from anyone?'''

We respond to every email we get within 24 hours - but some email providers (like AOL.com, Hotmail.com, msn.com, Comcast.net, Cox.net, rr.net and Earthlink) block our responses.

If you use any of the email providers listed above, or haven't gotten a response from us, this is the reason.

Some email providers have Spam Filters that automatically block email from an unknown source and you have to tell the program (the email application) to allow email from that source. To get email from VMK, go into the preferences for your mailbox and allow mail from: [email protected]. (Please note, this email address DOES NOT receive email except via the Contact Us form.)

You also have the option to submit an alternate email address in the Contact Us tool (this option is under the Send Details box) if your provider won't take our replies. We suggest setting up another email account, like yahoo.com to get our replies.

Yeti's Tips & Tricks

You've got questions, Yeti has answers.

This week the Yeti digs into the mailbag to answer your questions about VMK wardrobe, Pay to Play rooms, bans and game tips on getting higher scores in the Haunted Mansion!

Greetings, I've been shedding my winter fur (and a few pounds) in preparation for the hot summer ahead - it's getting a little toasty outside, but that's ok, I'll be cooling off inside while playing VMK!

You've been asking lots of questions - in particular, about things that might get you banned, so this week I'll focus on this topic and why you should play it smart in VMK – so you don't get banned. If you have been banned I'll talk about that too, so listen up!

3 Questions about WHAT WILL GET ME BANNED?

1. Dear Mr. Yeti, I like to play pretend in VMK. My friends and I play house, but I'm not sure if it's okay to pretend to be a mommy or a baby. I don't want to get banned - is it okay to play pretend or not?

It's okay to play pretend in VMK – so long as you follow the VMK Values. But when you're playing pretend, imagine that your real mom or dad (even your school teacher), are sitting right next to you watching you play. Would they approve of what you're doing and saying? If so, it's probably okay, but if you think they wouldn't approve, then that's behavior you should probably not take part in – and may very possibly get you banned.

Keep that in mind when you play VMK, it's ok to pretend, but adult situations that are not appropriate for children are NEVER appropriate for VMK. If you're in doubt, don't risk it, because it's better to be safe than sorry.

Remember the VMK Values are always changing to meet the needs of the growing community so be sure to review the VMK Values from time to time.

The VMK Values are guidelines for safe play, but you should always be respectful and aware of other players – and that your actions might offend other players in the game. If other players report you, our moderators and community mangers are obligated to look into the situation – so be careful of what you say or do. Have fun, but if you're not sure if what you're doing is right, it's better to be safe than sorry and not get yourself into a sticky situation – don't take part in any activity you think might get you banned.

YOU SHOULD NEVER, under any circumstances give out your personal information (this includes, but is not limited to your location, your email address, your real name, age or other personal info, myspace page, AIM info or phone number).

It doesn't matter if you think you know the person or they've been on your friends list for a long time, it's against the VMK Values. But you shouldn't even do this on unofficial forums or message boards, because aside from being against game guidelines, it's just not safe.

2. I found a site on the Internet that offers a program to get me free VMK codes. Is it okay to use this?

No. Code tools and any sites or programs that modify VMK are not okay to use, in fact using these things are a violation of the VMK Values and will get you banned from the game. Trust me, VMK knows if you're using these things, so don't risk being permanently banned by using them, it's not worth it.

3. Mr. Yeti, I got banned from VMK because I was joking around with some of my friends and did something I shouldn't.

I realize now this was wrong, I'm really sorry – can I play again now?

We're sorry, but no, we aren't going to un-ban you and we aren't going to let you play VMK until you've served your ban time. You were banned because you violated (broke the rules of) the VMK Values. For the safety of VMK and other players in the VMK community, we can't allow players in the game that don't follow the rules.

Think about it, if you invited someone to your house and they said bad words to you or your family or broke or stole your things, you wouldn't invite them back. Likewise, if you scammed another player or "dictionary danced" to say something you shouldn't have, you broke the VMK rules. That's why you were banned. VMK is no different than the real world, if you break the law or do something wrong, you are responsible for your actions – and your parents can't change things for you or make it better, if YOU break the VMK Values (rules and guidelines of the game), YOU will be banned from VMK.

Remember, VMK's Moderators and Community Managers know if you break the rules (even if you don't see a moderator in the room doesn't mean they're not watching), so be careful of what you say and do, review the VMK Values and play it safe, respect other players and above all play by the rules!

Why can't girls and boys wear each others clothes? I'm a girl and I want to wear a pirate shirt that's only for boys, why can't I do that?

Just like in the real world, there are some clothes made specifically for boys, while some boutiques and clothing are strictly for girls.

Some fashions look good on girls, some better on guys, some work for both.

In VMK we try to provide some variety for your character (avatars), otherwise everyone would look exactly the same!

Mr. Yeti, the new Nemo stuff is awesome! What other stuff can we expect?

VMK always has cool stuff on the horizon. In fact we're working on something now that – well, it's so cool, I wish I could tell you about it, but that's Yavn's job! But we've always got cool surprises waiting so keep playing and keep watching the Newsletter for more announcements!

Dear Yeti, I know VMK has recently banned "Pay to Play" rooms, but I'm a little confused, if pay to play rooms are banned, why is VMK still charging credits to play games like Pirates of the Caribbean?

Players need to understand the difference between public and private rooms: VMK runs public rooms, where, when you pay your credits you play a game (like Pirates).

Pirates of the Caribbean is a VMK public room and costs 21 credits to play.

There have been some players however in their own private rooms that make you pay credits but don't award a prize or even room entry (they boot you after you've paid) or try scam players in other ways. This is against the VMK Values and as such, these type of player rooms will no longer be allowed in VMK.

Yeti's Gaming Tips:

Getting Higher Scores and Better Times in the Haunted Mansion Game

When was the last time you visited New Orleans Square and the Haunted Mansion? Ahhh, the creepy, creaky, spider-web-covered fun of the Haunted Mansion Game, I get goose bumps just thinking about it! Then how about a tip to "scare" up a better score?

There's always room for one more happy haunt in the Haunted Mansion.

Ghost in search of a scare.

• When playing The Haunted Mansion Game and you're "tagged" by a ghost, you will briefly become a ghost and take on the ghosts color (green or purple – whichever color your opponent is.) When you're human, ghosts that are the same color as you will run from you, but guess what? When you're a green or purple "ghost," the ghosts don't know to run away from you! Use this time to get close to the opposing colored ghost. That way when you "turn human" again you're right there, ready to tag them and grab the points, rather than wasting time running around! (But watch out for other ghost that may be following you.)

• Catching a player that has been turned into a ghost will get you more points than just catching a regular ghost!

• Finding the correct door first after each round ends will give you a head start on the next round.

• Shake the coffins to make more ghosts appear, but be careful this strategy may backfire if you shake a coffin that releases an opponent's ghost.

Well that's all for now! If you have a question for me send it in using Contact Us. Remember to be nice to each other in VMK, follow the VMK Values – and oh yeah, be sure and say hello if you're taking a bobsled ride down the Matterhorn!

Push's Trash Trivia

25 June - How many attractions at Walt Disney World take you on a boat ride?

Know the answer?

Send your answer in using Contact Us. Be sure to have your VMK registration info with you and select Push's Trash Trivia from the drop down menu.

From the correct answers we randomly select three players as the winners and send them a cool prize.

Hurry – only entries submitted by the close of game on Friday will be accepted.

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

Question: Where in Central Florida can you both surf and swim with the sharks?

Answer: Typhoon Lagoon.

At 115 feet wide and almost 400 feet long, the Surf Pool at Typhoon Lagoon is one of the world's largest wave pools. It churns out surf (up to 6 feet tall) all day long from the base of Mt. Mayday. If you're not a surfer, Shark Reef on the other hand (also at Typhoon Lagoon) offers you a chance to discover the sea, as this saltwater adventure lets you swim with tropical fish and REAL sharks – both activities are usually reserved for ocean-going explorers, but thanks to Disney Magic they can be found right in Central Florida.

Get a taste of snorkeling in Typhoon Lagoon's Shark Reef. Swim with stingrays, sharks and other tropical fish.

Did you know: Typhoon Lagoon is named after the legendary storm that wrecked havoc on the tropical hideaway of Placid Palms. The typhoon tossed fishing gear and fishing boats into trees – and left the shrimp boat "Miss Tilly" resting atop Mt. Mayday, where it still sits today.

Here are the 3 lucky (and randomly picked) players that sent in the correct answer for our last week's question!

ToadyBoy

SonicIceBlizzard

DanaAirFairy

Congratulations! You've won a limited edition Push Trivia Pin!

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.

How can I nominate someone?

Got a cool Guest Room you want the Kingdom to know about? Do you know someone that has a great hangout spot and want to tell the world? Then nominate yourself or someone else for Best Game, Best Guest or Best Quest.

It's easy – just click on the Contact Us link at the bottom of any VMK webpage and follow the prompts, then select 'Nominate the Best.' It's that easy! The VMK staff will review the player rooms and Quest nominated and post the winners here!

crazycrazyfrog wins top honors this week in the Best Guest Room category.

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

The time has come for you to search out The VMK Pirate Ship and her Captain crazycrazyfrog. Make sure before you walk onto the ship you ask permission from the Captain. Ahoy!

Best Game Rooms

Oh No! The submarines have shut down. ElPirata needs your help to get them working again in Submarine Repair. Make sure to follow the instructions carefully. Good Luck!

Best Player Quests

Come and celebrate all the seasons of VMK with Priz and his Seasons of VMK: Summer Quest. On this quest you will travel to different rooms and possible learn something new. Have fun!

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

VMK Cards

AWESOME NEW REWARDS!

Get the Mickey Mouse Television by correctly completing 3 or more Quest at Disneyland or Walt Disney World – then redeem the code in-game for this cool virtual prize! Check out the VMK Rewards Card Checklist and make sure you have all the VMK bling! What cards do you have in your collection?

Scam Alert

Pay for play rooms are no longer allowed in VMK.

6/15 – Everyone LOVES a prize – the promise of rare items and other VMK goodies are a wonderful thought, but remember when you enter a trade, a "Cute or Boot" or Pay to Play room you might be scammed.

Pay to Play rooms in particular – where you pay to play a game and it's up to the room owner to award the prize – are extremely questionable. That's why starting immediately VMK will no longer allow these rooms in VMK.

Scamming is equal to theft and a violation of the VMK Values. If you scam someone in VMK, this will lead to your account being automatically and permanently banned. Having your parents Contact Us to get your account re-activated won't work, because if you can't play by the rules and follow the VMK Values, we don't want you in the game.

Remember, don't let yourself get scammed. As the old saying goes, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Don't "loan" your stuff and if a room owner refuses to show you their "Cute or Boot" prize or rare item, or you feel they don't really have the prize, leave the room. There are lots of other games to play and things to do in VMK!

Use caution when Trading!

Before you complete a trade take a second and review your trade window! This is very important! You want to make sure the item, or items, you are trading for are actually inside the trade window before you accept the trade!

To do this, scroll all the way to the bottom of the trade window, confirm the items are there and then - once you're satisfied the trade is fair - accept the trade.

REMEMBER: It's up to you to keep track of your stuff and your trades! If you knowingly enter into a trade and get scammed because you didn't check the trade window, we cannot be responsible that you didn't get your stuff.

Staff impersonation is NOT allowed in VMK!

Impersonation is never allowed in VMK. If a player says they are VMK Staff, make sure they're wearing the orange Mickey Pin and wearing either red (for Staff and HOSTS) or blue (for QA) Mickey ears.

VMK Staff will always wear the orange Mickey Pin.

You can always spot STAFF and HOSTS because they wear red Mickey ears.

You can identify a Community Leader by the 'CL_' at the beginning of their name and their blue wizard hat pin.

Remember, VMK Staff will never ask you to trade any items. If you have other questions check out the FAQs page!

Safety Corner

Summer Fun!

6/15 – Schools out! We know you're all excited about being at home instead of the classroom and VMK is a great, creative way to spend your summer days. Just remember when playing, giving out personal information, such as telling people you're at home alone, is NEVER okay in VMK.

Giving out ANY personal information - your real name, where you live, contact information, grade level, age, and yes, even if you're at home by yourself. Giving out this information – in ANY form, is in direct violation to the VMK Values and WILL GET YOU BANNED.

You should understand that the minute you provide others with your personal information, your personal safety could be at risk.

VMK is a fun place, but it's also a BIG place, with people from all over�so just to keep it safe, keep personal information to yourself and out of VMK. You're best bet is to keep your personal identity and information secret - like a superhero - it can help you avoid a ban and it can keep you safe.

Dictionary Dancing

Bad words have no place in VMK and neither do words that sound or read like bad words (but are spelled differently). The VMK Dictionary will never allow players to use bad words. 'Dancing" around the VMK Dictionary to say bad words in chat by changing words so they resemble bad words WILL GET YOU BANNED – because even though the word may not be the actual word, the meaning is still the same.

Adult content is NEVER allowed in VMK!

You know what we mean by "adult" content – this is a word, phrase or action that would make your mother blush and your dad tell you to "go to your room!" We can't send you to your room but we can ban you from VMK - we don't want to but we have to keep the community safe and fair for everyone. So please play nicely - from pirate battles to room Quests and games - keep your chat and your actions appropriate for the community!

Help is always available.

The VMK 'Call For Help' button is easy to use and always accessible – just click on the HELP button on the lower right of the VMK player window. At VMK we encourage you to let us know if anything unsafe or suspicious catches your attention. If it's not in line with VMK Values, please report it!

HELP Tip: Remember the 'Call For Help' is like VMK's 911. So while we encourage you to use it, please only do so for serious player issues. If you do have a serious problem, tell us immediately! The faster you use the 'Call For Help' button to make us aware of a problem, the more effective we can be in taking care of the issue. So please, tell us immediately if you have a serious problem and help make VMK a fun and safe place for everyone.

How do I avoid getting 'BANNED' from VMK?

If you think your chat or your actions might get you banned, you should immediately review the VMK Values.

If you have a question about what is or isn't okay, you can ask us using Contact Us.

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Quests

In-Park Quests!

THE NEW FINDING NEMO SUBMARINE VOYAGE QUEST!

The Finding Nemo Quest - exclusively at Disneyland's Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage for a limited time.

PLAY THE PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN QUEST!

Have a swashbuckling adventure at the Magic Kingdom - search for the answers hidden in the attraction and earn the Pirates Fortress Room for VMK!

Print-From-Home-Quests

Going to Disneyland® Park or Magic Kingdom® Park? Take a Quest with you! Play in-Park and win cool prizes!

<strong>Tomorrowland Quest</strong>! This out-of-this-world adventure is fun and rewarding. You can win a Inner-Space Suit Magic Spell for your virtual character.

<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 Quest</strong> for the Walt Disney World® Resort here!

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.)

Dateline Disney

Events that shaped the Walt Disney Company

June 29

2007: Ratatouille is released to theaters nationwide. It's Pixar's eighth animated feature film. Directed by Brad Bird (the creative force behind The Incredibles), Ratatouille, (pronounced rat-a-too-ee) follows the adventures of a rat named Remy as he dreams of becoming a famous French chef. The film features the voices of Patton Oswald (as Remy), John Ratzenberger, Janeane Garofalo, Brad Garrett and Petor O' Toole.

1974: America Sings debuts at Disneyland in Tomorrowland's Carousel Theater. The attraction features over 100 Audio-Animatronic figures and replaces the General Electric Carousel of Progress – which is relocated to Walt Disney World.

1908: Disney Legend John Hench is born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mr. Hench started with the Walt Disney Company as a story artist in 1939 and would eventually become the senior vice president of Walt Disney Imagineering.

John Hench, Disney Legend 1908–2004.

During his 65 years with the company (the longest of any Cast Member) he personally witnessed the creation of almost every Disney theme park and animated feature. He contributed to such classics as Dumbo, Fantasia and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Among his many other accomplishments, he was also responsible for designing Cinderella's Castle at Walt Disney World and the original designs for Space Mountain.