Newsletter 14 January 2008
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Yavn Speaks!
From 11 January 2008
Live and direct from VMK Central with the latest news, rabbits and anything else he can pull out of his hat, the world's greatest magician – ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, heeeeeeere's Yavn!
Happy New Year!
It's finally 2008 and after a relaxing holiday of pie-eating and present opening the entire VMK staff are back making magic – in fact, the guys have been conjuring up some really cool stuff! Like a magical new addition to the Kingdom that we'll unveil very soon.
Maybe you say the hint we dropped last week about where this magical new addition will appear?
With all this talk of magic, you were probably wondering why we hadn't released any of it yet – well, if you were like me, after buying all that cool Gingerbread stuff and a few surprise gifts in December, you're a little short on credits right now. So we delayed the release of the magic items to give you a chance to build up your bank.
While I can't make credits magical appear, I can help you earn more of them. For starters I've asked the Yeti give us a rundown of where we can find credits (this will be especially helpful for new players) and starting next week we'll be having Fireworks Fridays, where the rewards for the Fireworks remixed game is doubled! (Don't worry we've fixed the bugs with the game - if you haven't played in a while, check it out – it plays better than ever!)
Plus, we'll have other opportunities for you to earn extra credits, so stay tuned for more info about that. In the meantime, get to playing those games and earning credits!
What's Up Yavn's Sleeve?
Magic! That's what's up my sleeve, and we're finally releasing some of it this weekend! Like the Main Street Magic Shop Table and Hat Trick!
As we work our way through this magical month you'll see both new and old magic released, so budget wisely. Trust me, later in the month you'll want to have some extra credits handy. But be sure and take a look at the Event Info section for a full run down of the items releasing this weekend.
What's Cooking in VMK?
Gingerbread! And our Host have been hard at work judging the Gingerbread Competition and will be working into the weekend finishing the judging. So if your room hasn't been judged yet, don't worry it will be.
I must say, you guys cooked up some amazing rooms! Myself and the rest of the VMK staff have been really impressed with what you did with those pieces! Speaking of that, I promised you a peek at some of the rooms that made it into the competition, so let's take a few now.
Remember the contest was a Gingerbread House/Holiday Room Building Competition so that's why you'll see more than just gingerbread houses here – let's take a look at some of those rooms:
FleacircusAcrobat built this nifty house, at first glance it looks simple but check out those awnings and multi-leveled roof work!
What's a holiday without Mickey Mouse? JJfan made this awesome one out of Gumdrops and candy pieces. Ummm, gumdrops.
Several of you built trains with the gingerbread pieces, now that's a great idea! Here's one that was submitted by Engineer! All aboard!
Finally, check out Pluto! Not only did he get a lollipop, but Santa brought him a nice bone too! Nice work jungle-cruse.
These are just a few of the rooms submitted. I wish I could show them all to you but space and time simple doesn't allow me to do that. For everyone that submitted, thanks so much for participating – you did a great job!
Hopefully the judging will stay on track over the weekend and we'll announce the winners next week. So stay tuned&
The Hidden Mickey Quest & Other Unfinished Business
Before I go, one more thing I need to mention, in addition to that magical new addition to Main Street we've got other updates coming to the Kingdom. That said for those of you that haven't completed the Hidden Mickey Quest yet, you may want to get going on that, as we'll be replacing the Hidden Mickey Quest with something else very soon.
Be sure to keep watching the Event Info section for announcements about new releases and join me again in a few days when we announce the Gingerbread Competition winners and more magical news!
See you in the game,
Yavn
Gingerbread Contest
And the Winner is...
We baked up the pieces and you used them to build some incredible Gingerbread Houses & Holiday Rooms!
Our judges had the very difficult job of picking the winners and are now ready to announce the results – but before we do that, we just want to say "Great Job!" to EVERYONE that entered the competition. Thanks for participating!
And now the winners for the first ever VMK Gingerbread House & Holiday Room Building Competition:
BEST THEME
Grand Prize Winner: SweetsInfernoHoliday Mine Train
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All aboard the VMK Holiday Mine Train Express for a ride through the Old West! A unique theme and great execution. The player obviously spent some time (and thought) on the construction of the mine (see those jewels sparkling on the inside?) and rocky cliffs.
Runner Up:
CaptainNemo - Holiday Tower of Terror
ChloiePooh - The Drive In
Conscious - Lighthouse
deWild - A Very Tiki Christmas
illusionistic - The Holiday Express
KeepSwimingDory - Nemo's Underwater Christmas
Mystify_Me - Pirate's Holiday
Percius - Haunted Mansion Game Lobby Holiday
redsfan - Hansel & Gretel Holiday
TheLillie - Gingerbread Island
MOST CREATIVE
Grand PrizeWinner: MusicalpianogirlGrandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
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You've heard the song, now read Musicalpianogirl's Photo Album story book and find out what happened – but from Rudolph's point of view!
Runner Up:
AlexKZ - Sweet Treats
Crustopher - Gingerbread Town
Engineer - Holiday Train
goldenpop - Up on the Rooftop
GPDOT - Pluto Waits for Santa
jjfan - Gingerbread Mickey
Jungle-Cruse - Pluto's Holiday
LittleToni - The Christmas Cannon Ride
retromagic - Prince Phillip VS. Maleficent
See.low - Santa's Caught in Chimney
BEST OVERALL
Grand Prize Winner: QueenCat_saysDisneyland Candy Castle
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This Gingerbread version of Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle got our vote for Best Overall. A beautiful candy copy of the Disney Park icon, this complex castle is extremely well designed.
Runner Up:
AceFighterPilot - Holiday Lodge
Avalanchefan - Gingerbread House
Capn.Kewl - Gingerbread Neighborhood
Captain-Heather - Blizzard Beach Holiday
CoolPirateAngel - Gingerbread Mansion
FleaCircusAcrobat - Gingerbread Villa
Just_Jim - Waterfront Cottage
MamaCita - Gingerbread Castle
mryellowjcket - Gingerbread House
patti - Holiday in the Big Easy
Congratulations again to everyone who participated and to our winners, enjoy your prizes!
PRIZES
Grand Prizes Winners: 5 Star Confetti Magic Haunted Mansion Holiday Room Skull Rock Holiday Room 30,000 Credits30 Runner Ups (10 Winners in Each Category): Skull Rock Holiday Room 7,500 Credits
*All VMK Gingerbread Competition finalist (Grand Prize and Runner-Up winners) receive the Participation Awards.
Participation Awards: Blue Winter Jacket – Non Tradable Blue Winter Beanie – Non Tradable Expedition Everest Boots Top 10 Pin Set of 4 Orange Gumdrop Chairs
Thanks again to everyone who participated!
Scam Alert
Earn Stuff Honestly
Using ANY hacking, scripting or editing program that modifies VMK, changes the game or generates codes from our mini-games is against VMK Values and will result in a permanent ban of your VMK account. This is a serious violation of the VMK Values.
If you are found to be involved in this type of activity, we will place a ban on your account (and computer) that will keep you and anyone in your family from playing the game – forever.
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS !
You're not just hurting yourself – but your actions will affect other players on the same computer. What should you do to make sure you're not banned? Don't use ANY programs that generate codes and don't use any codes that you haven't earned yourself by playing our games.
Protect Your Personal Info!
VMK Staff will never ask you for your password or initiate contact with a player outside of the game, so don't respond to any individual posing as a VMK Staff member in e-mail or on a message board.
Many times scammers posing as VMK Staff will promise special access or an invitation to a special program in exchange for a player's login information. Be smart and don't fall prey to these foul villains! VMK will only contact you if you've sent in an inquiry through Contact Us.
We take scamming very seriously, and anyone caught attempting to scam a player through impersonation of a VMK Staff member in order to exploit a player will have all their accounts banned permanently from VMK.
Scamming = Theft!
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 send in a request using 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.
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!
Staff Impersonation is NEVER allowed!
Impersonating VMK Staff 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 or HOST) or blue (for QA) Mickey ears.
Remember, VMK Staff will never ask you to trade any items.
You can always spot STAFF and HOSTS because they wear red Mickey ears.
VMK Staff will always wear the orange Mickey Pin.
You can identify a Community Leader by the 'CL_' at the beginning of their name and their blue wizard hat pin.
Beware of "Free Rooms".
Some VMK players advertise their rooms as "free," but when you enter them, they force you to pay (credits or items) or get booted from the room. Beware, these types of rooms are against the VMK Values and report players who engage in this kind of activity.
Got more questions about scamming? Read the FAQs page!
Safety Corner
VMK Safety & Security
Remember to review the VMK Values and game guidelines. New rules include that Pay to Play rooms are no longer allowed. As always, violence or inappropriate subject matter of adult nature will NOT be tolerated and involvement in this activity will result in a ban of your VMK account.
VMK is NO place for negative behavior. Have fun, make friends, play games and chat, but please keep in mind VMK must always be a safe and appropriate place for Players of ALL ages.
Please help keep VMK just like the Disney Theme Parks - a safe, fun and magical place for everyone!
Respect other players. Scams (theft), violence, giving out personal information or discussing adult content (sexual or otherwise), vulgarity or inappropiate behavior have NO place in VMK.
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 immediately!
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. And like 911, using 'Call For Help' to report false information will get you in trouble too, so make sure you're reporting the incident or player accurately.
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.
Don't Dictionary Dance
The VMK Dictionary is in place for a reason. If you "dance" around the dictionary to say something you shouldn't, you could get banned.
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 use bad words (or words that aren't in the dictionary) in chat could get you banned.
Trading Card 101
Deal Yourself In!
The ALL NEW VMK Trading Card Game is now available! Play a Basic version of the game now!
Check out the VMK Arcade to play now!
Get In The Game!
VMK Trading Card Game: Basic is a simple card game of strategy that you could compare to Rock, Paper, Scissors. The basic goal is to get 10 points before your opponent does. Players are awarded a point for each turn they win.
Play against the computer in the fast paced game of strategy! Got questions about VMKTG:Basic– We've got answers, check out the FAQ here.
Dateline Disney
January 10
1930: Roy E. Disney is born. He is the son of Roy Oliver Disney, Walt Disney's brother. He began his career with the Walt Disney Company as an assistant director in 1954 working on the True Life Adventure films. Roy continued as a writer, director and producer until he was elected to the Board of Directors in 1967. He was inducted as a Disney Legend in 1998. Roy was instrumental in getting Fantasia 2000 made in 1999.
Today Roy E. Disney serves as a consultant to the Walt Disney Company and is Director Emeritus for the Board of Directors.
December 5
1901: Born Walter Elias Disney, Walt Disney is born in Chicago, Illinois. While Walt spent most of his childhood in Marceline, Missori, he would eventually move to Los Angeles, California to break into show business. After being turned away by most major studios, he strikes out on his own and forms Walt Disney Studios.
Walt introduces the world to his concept for an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, an idea that will later become EPCOT.
Walt will create Mickey Mouse and with his team of animators, lead the charge for the Golden Age of Animation, during which time such classics as Snow White and the Seven Drawfs, Pinocchio and Dumbo are produced.
Walt will go on to develop an idea called 'Disneyland' into a theme park business that is loved by people the world over and continue to innovate in every aspect of entertainment.
November 26
2003: The second live action feature film based on a Disneyland attraction, The Haunted Mansion is released. The movie stars Eddie Murphy as Jim Evers, he plays a real estate agent who sees an opportunity to make a tidy commision selling the mansion but finds out those "Grim Grinning Ghost" have other plans!
The singing bust in The Hanuted Mansion movie are voiced by The Dapper Dans, the barbershop quartet that performs on Mainstreet USA at Disneyland.
1997: Flubber starring Robin Williams is released. The film is a re-make of the 1961 Disney classic The Absent Minded Professor starring Disney Legend Fred MacMurray.
1987: Tokyo Disneyland welcomes its 50-millionth guest!
November 25
1992: Aladdin is released. The film features Robin Williams as the voice of the Genie and Gilbert Gottfried as the voice of Iago the Parrot.
During the film Genie appears in over 50 different disguises including, a Scotsman, a dragon, a flight attendant, a zombie, Arnold Schwarzenegger and a tourist with a Goofy hat.
November 13
1940: Fantasia is released! The first major movie released in the United States with sterophonic sound, Fantasia set a new standard for the cinematic experience.
Chernabog's, magical brooms and dinosaurs – oh my!
It was not only the first feature film to be shown in multichannel sound, it was the first Disney animated film in which Walt Disney allowed his artist to use whatever colors they wanted. In addition to such classics as "Night on Bald Mountain" and "Rite of Spring" Fantasia also features a more modern looking Mickey Mouse in "The Sorcerer's Apprentice."
October 22
1993: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas is released. The film features the music of composer Danny Elfman who also lends his singing voice to the main character, Jack Skellington.
October 5
1949: The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, Disney's 11th animated feature film is released. The film features the voices of Bing Crosby (who narrates Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow) and Basil Rathbone (who narrates Kenneth Grahame's tale The Wind in the Willows).
October 1
1982: EPCOT, the second Park to be built at the Walt Disney World Resort opens to the public.
Spaceship Earth during the opening ceremonies.
Balloons and doves are released in a massive grand opening ceremony that features "The World Showcase March," a song written by the Sherman Brothers, exclusively for this occasion.
1971: The Magic Kingdom opens at Walt Disney World, it is the first Park to open at the Walt Disney World Resort. Walt Disney's brother, Roy Disney gives the dedication:
"Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney... and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney's dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring joy and inspiration and new knowledge to all who come to this happy place... a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn - together."
Yeti's Tips & Tricks
You've got questions, Yeti has answers.
From 4 January 2007
The fur-covered guru of VMK gaming is back! With hot game tips on the latest and greatest in Virtual Magic Kingdom! This week the Yeti explains how you can get some extra credit(s).
Hey there, I hope you had a great holiday season. I sure did a lot of shopping. I bet you did too, so you're probably feeling a little light in the pockets. So let's start filling those pockets with some credits!
Where can I find places to get credits?
There are a lot of great places in VMK to get some credits. Visiting NPC's (which means Non-Playable Character) is one of them. The very first time you enter VMK and visit an NPC you are awarded 40 credits. Each time you visit thereafter, the NPC will award 20 credits once every 12 hours.
The other NPC's are: Esmeralda � located in the Emporium on Main Street
Shrunken Ned � located in Shrunken Ned's Shop in Adventureland.
Captain Blackheart � located in Pirate Treehouse in Adventureland.
Dragon � located in the Dungeon in Fantasyland.
Ghosts � located in the Haunted Mansion Stretching Room in the Haunted Mansion lobby which is in New Orleans Square.
Yeti � located in the Matterhorn in Fantasyland (that's right, I'll give you a few credits each day to say hello).
Gator Waiter � located in Blue Bayou in New Orleans Square.
The Gator Waiter serves up more than Mint Juleps at the Blue Bayou � you can get credits everyday!
MORE CREDITS
You can also get credits by playing any of VMK's great games:
Castle Fireworks remixed � located in Fantasyland.
Haunted Mansion � located in New Orleans Square.
Pirates of the Caribbean � located in Adventureland.
Jungle Cruise � located in Adventureland.
Hope that helps you. Now let's get back to game and collect some more credits!
Your pal,
Yeti
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 started in school or give other personal information about myself?
Starting 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 are in. 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? How do I become Staff?
VMK Staff members are NOT kids but actually adults trained specifically to handle VMK. VMK Staff may look like you in the game (but with cool Mickey ears) in reality 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.
VMK Staff should be treated like you would treat a school teacher: with respect. They're here to help you and keep you safe, but they also must step in when you're not following the game guidelines.
VMK Staff are very, very busy working to keep you safe. So while it's ok to say hello, 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Interested in becoming VMK Staff or a Host? We are not hiring new Staff or Host, thanks for your interest.
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.
Event and Item Info
Happening This Month In VMK
Believe... In Magic!
It's a Magical New Year and VMK is kicking it off with magic items both old and new! Abracadabra! Alakazam! It's Magic month!
Check out these items!
Main Street Magic Shop Table
(Available in Emporium Specials)
Haunted Mansion Top Hat
(Available in Emporium Specials)
Confetti Magic
(Single & Unlimited Use)
(Available in Emporium Specials)
Snowman Magic
(Single & Unlimited Use)
(Available in Emporium Specials)
Turn into Bat Magic
(Single & Unlimited Use)
(Available in Emporium Specials)
January is Magical New Year month.
Check the Community Calendar for more events, details and event times.
Room Makeover
11 January 2008
Give Us a Room, You Get The Goods!
Our in-game Host select lucky players from VMK at random for a Room Makeover. The Host then remakes the room – for free – using items that are donated to the players and they get to keep!
We then post the results (including BEFORE and AFTER pics) along with tips you can use to make better rooms.
This week:
Justinkevin's
'Cowboy Hang Out
Howdy, partners! This week I stumbled across a lonely little cowpoke named Justinkevin in a rather empty room.
This player was trying his mightiest to make a fun western dance hall where he and his pals could hitch up their horses and kick up their heels, I love westerns, so I decided to give this ranch hand a helping hand making over his room.
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BEFORE: Alone on the range – this cowboy needs a place to call his own!
The first thing a dance hall needs is a dance floor. ALR Red Carpets were a perfect fit because of their red and white checkerboard pattern. Justinkevin already had some entertainment set up – the Underwater Organ. Next, time for a bit of seating. Madame Leota Tables fit into almost any room theme so we placed red, green, and blue tables on each side of the dance floor. We coordinated the Barrel Chairs but mixed up the colors to give the room a little more life.
With the dance floor and seating done, all that was needed was a place to grab some grub and quench yer thirst after an afternoon wandering Frontierland – so we built a serving counter out of Brown Coffee Table Crates and placed a Tombstone Room Divider right in front for stools.
An Aquarium Water Cooler and Disneyland Retro Penny Press dispense the required refreshments while a Green Cactus Chair makes a prickly spot for a host or hostess to sit.
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We're almost finished but the room still needs a more western feel...
The dance hall was basically complete but something still didn't seem quite right. We needed more atmosphere! For that, we added Frontierland posters from the Golden Horseshoe Mercantile, Flaming Ransacked Windows for walls, Saddle Seats and a Coffin Sofa for added seating, with Glow in the Dark Tombstones and Cactus Lamps for lighting. Finally, a couple of Big Thunder Ranch Showers were placed to frame the front and side entryways. Yee Haw! Now we're ready to party – cowboy style!
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AFTER: There's gonna be a rootin', tootin' good time in here!
Be sure to head on over to Justinkevin's Cowboy Hangout for some western flavored dancing and relaxing!
Time for me to mosey back into the Kingdom and find another room for a fun and fantastic makeover.
Ya'll come back now, ya hear?
HOST_Bella
Submit your room for a Makeover using Contact Us.
Top Players
Create a Great Guest Room!
Get Recognized!
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Do you have a cool Guest Room you want to tell the Kingdom about? Do you know someone with a great hangout spot or game? Then nominate yourself or someone else for Best Game Room, Best Guest Room or Best Quest Room!
To nominate a player for consideration, click the Contact Us link at the bottom of any VMK webpage and then follow the prompts. You must select Nominate the Best from the list of options to have your nomination considered.
The weekly Best Guest Room Winner wins a party in Club 33!
Send in your nomination now!
Player created Guest, Quest or Game Rooms demonstrate originality in concept and design. Our judges are looking for creativity, so try using traditional items in different and unique ways. Rooms are judged by VMK Staff and selected from player submitted rooms and Quest.
New winners are posted here every week.
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
| Oh no! You're late for the big concert! Time to take the limo! In SweetAsADaisy's version of the Disney Hollywood Studios fast and furious The Rocking Roller Coaster you'll race through the streets to arrive just in time for the big show and your adoring fans! The Best Guest Room Winner receives: - 2000 credits - A free room - Best Guest Room Award Pin - Plus! A party in Club 33! |
Best Game Rooms
 | Check out Gumdrop Rush the brand new game hosted by AustinBelieve. Race to the yellow gumdrops and get back to your seat before your opponent – the fastest player wins a fun holiday prize! The Best Game Room Winner receives: - 2000 credits - A free room - Best Game Room Award Pin |
Best Player Quests
 | Ahoy me harties! Join dizpinfriend for adventure on the high seas! Play Yoho A Pirate's Quest for Me and search for pirate treasure! The fastest scallywag has a chance at a mountain of pirate booty! The Best Quest Room Winner receives: - 2000 credits - A free room - Best Quest Room Award Pin |
New players are selected weekly in each category depending on number of nominations/submissions.
Players who have previously won as a Top Player do not receive the Room Award Pin twice, instead, they receive a VIP Award Pin.
Room awards offered may change without notice. VMK reserves the right to subtitute or change awards at any time.
New to VMK?
A Guide for New Players!
Welcome to Virtual Magic Kindgom. Thanks for joining us! It's a big Kingdom out there and we want to help you make the most of it!
Before you enter the Kingdom, please take a moment and review these tips, it will help make your visit to the Virtual Magic Kingdom a truly magical one!
First Things First!
Like any community, our Kingdom has guidelines to keep things safe and fun for everyone.
- We know you're excited to enter the Kingdom, but before you do take a moment to review the VMK Values.
- The VMK Values are our rules of play, if you aren't familiar with them and don't follow them you could get banned from the Kingdom and you don't want that!
Get In The Game!
If you're new to games (or VMK), don't worry, help is here! We've got plenty of info about finding your way around the Kingdom.
Ahoy matey! Adventure awaits you in the Virtual Magic Kingdom.
- Need a helping hand? Our Game Guide will walk you through all you need to know to get started.
- Got a question about something in VMK or that relates to VMK? We've got answers, and you'll find those in our Frequently Asked Questions, or FAQs.
Know Before You Go!
The VMK website has a ton of great information, but you should always check out the Newsletter page (hint, you're reading it now!) any announcements about VMK will always be made here first!
- For the latest events check out the Event Info section, also right here on the Newsletter page.
- Check our Safety section, Safety Corner for tips on safe play.
- Need game advice? Visit the Yeti for Yeti's Tips and Tricks for insider tips.
The Yeti's gaming advice and great tips!
- How about cool Disney Trivia and history? Push Trivia and Dateline Disney are just for you!
Still got questions? We have answers!
Check out the FAQs Page, if you can't find an answer there, use Contact Us to reach our support team directly.
VMK Cards
AWESOME REWARDS!
Check out the VMK Rewards Card Checklist and make sure you have all the VMK bling! What cards do you have in your collection?Community Reminder
1. Worried about being banned?
Then ALWAYS USE GOOD JUDGEMENT when playing VMK. Treat other players as you would like to treated, don't use foul language or take part in bad behavior - any activity like this will get you banned, in almost every case, permanently.
2. Scamming players will get you banned!
Scamming of any kind is not tolerated in VMK. If you are involved in scamming players in any way, your account will be banned. If you promise an item to another player and don't award it, you will be banned from VMK. If you have a player that's offering an item and the offer seems "too good to be true," it probably is. Always use your best judgment and trade with caution.
3. Pay to Play is not allowed in VMK.
Any room where you pay to play a game and it's up to the room owner to award the prize is against VMK Values and not allowed in VMK. Opening a Pay to Play room is a violation of the VMK game guidelines and will get you banned from VMK.
VMK will continue to charge for some public rooms (like Pirates), as Pay to Play scams are a larger problem for personal rooms.
4. 'Relationship' rooms? Not in VMK.
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.
VMK reserves the right to update and/or revise the VMK Values and House Rules without notice. Please make sure you periodically review the VMK Values and House Rules for the most current game guidelines.
For more information or a reminder of what's acceptable in VMK review 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!
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