Newsletter 2 August 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! Have you seen all the slides for the VMK Team Waterslide competition yet? I know some teams aren't all done or linked all their rooms together, but that's okay. They have a few more days to put the finishing touches on their slides. But some of the teams have finished and boy, are there some really cool slides going up!
There's some thrilling twists and turns and ups and downs these really awesome rooms and I can't wait to see more! I've been rolling around the Kingdom and checking out everyone's rides and I am so excited!
One of the things I noticed about all the rooms is how colorful they all are. Not only are the slides cool but the rooms have so much detail. I can tell you guys have been working really hard out there. And I heard there are going to be some amazing prizes and a really cool Grand Prize package!
Well, I think I'll head back out and check out some more awesome thrills and spills. Good luck on your slides and don't forget, judging starts this Friday! Later!
Waterslide Team Competition
The Build Your Own Waterslide competition is almost here! All the registrations that were sent in have been reviewed and accepted or rejected. If your team has been accepted, get your rooms ready!
Here are some frequently asked questions about the competition:
What 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.
When will my room be judged?
Judging will take place between Friday August 4 and Sunday August 6.
How will I know when my room has been judged?
When your room has been judged, you will find a Blue HOST Judging flag in your Shallow End start room. This flag cannot be traded or sold and will only be in the start room. This signifies that your team has been visited by staff and been judged.
Do I need to have someone in my room the whole weekend?
While it isn't necessary to keep your room open, it would be a great idea to have a team member in your room so you can share the great slide your team has created with other players.
What are the categories that we will be judged on?
There will be three categories with five winners plus one grand prize winner in each category: Best Use of Color, Most Creative, and Best Overall Ride Experience.
Are there prizes?
There will be prizes for the five winning teams in each category and a special prize for the grand prize teams (18 winning teams total). There will also be a participation prize for everyone entered in the competition.
Good luck and have fun!
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: Pirate Treasure Chest
Where can I buy it? Shrunken Ned's Shop
What colors does it come in? Green, Red, Brown (Kellogg's Game), and Purple (beta).
How much is it? 150 (Green) and 50 (Red) Credits
What's it for? For storing plundered loot and hiding Aztec gold.
History: These treasure chests can be found all over the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in many different colors. In the Grotto of Souls, ghostly skeletons hover near open treasure chests, while in the Treasury, boney fingers rake through cursed gold that spills from every open treasure chest.
Nickname: Coin Crate
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_Nimue
Three favorite pieces of furniture and why?
Chernabog Rug because it is scary. Evil Queen's Candle Holder to light up the room. Tiki Tiki Tiki Fountain because it is relaxing.
Favorite Public Space?
The Haunted Mansion Lobby
Best VMK moment?
My best VMK moment(s) happens every time I see players helping other players to better understand the VMK Values. When players "nicely" explain to others what is ok in the game and what isn't.
Favorite Disney Movie and why?
I would have to say Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, it is one of the first movies and one of the best! I love it when all the forest critters come and visit Snow White, and when the Evil Queen talks to her Magic Mirror!
Favorite Disney Character?
The Evil Queen from Snow White.
What one safety tip would you like to share with our readers?
Please do not share ANY personal information when playing the game. Most importantly do not share, or ask other players for, information on ways to contact each other outside the game. Have fun and be safe!
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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