Games VMK closure brings out fans

Tom Morrow · 04-16-2008, 12:00 AM

Virtual Magic Kingdom closure brings out fans

Virtual Magic Kingdom closure brings out fans

Orange County Register
The May 21 closure of Virtual Magic Kingdom, a Disney online social gaming site, is continuing to draw passion from its fans along with an online response from the site’s producer. The free site (also called VMK) was designed as an online promotion for Disneyland’s 50th anniversary.

There is a site dedicated to preserving VMK, SaveVMKToday.com
by Sonya Smith

complete article

Sent from Ezra

Tom Morrow · 04-16-2008, 12:09 AM

Thousands protest, sign petitions

Thousands Protest, Sign Petitions Over Closing Of Disney Online Game

Central Florida LOCAL 6
More than 11,000 people have signed a petition to save Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) after an announcement was made that the site will be closing.

The free Disney VMK gaming site debuted in 2005 as part of an online promotion for the company's 50th anniversary. The game has continued to grow in popularity. Currently, there are more than 15,000 players who chat and game every day, Local 6 reported.

complete article and VIDO

Sent from Ezra from a tip by Evouile

Reeder113 · 04-16-2008, 10:40 AM

I would be more interested in the game if they actually made some of the rides, etc. look like the originals. Its not very "Disney" to me, atleast.

barfownz · 04-16-2008, 11:11 AM

Keep this game. We've worked so hard in earning our stuff.

AraBrokenDreamer · 04-16-2008, 05:03 PM

I went, I played, I left. You have to know a lot of other ppl on there otherwise it's next to worthless. And they're not going to open it, they'll have you go to Pirates, or the fairy one, or whatever. They made bigger, better versions of these for a reason, and keeping this around would hurt those systems.

-Ara

MVP · 04-16-2008, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barfownz

Keep this game. We've worked so hard in earning our stuff.

Really it takes for ever to earn the stuff i had, but it stinks now because my stuff and my avatar is completely gone! no clue why, vmk wont even message me back. but i still want the site to stay its just so fun!

disneyluva101 · 04-16-2008, 11:21 PM

Save Vmk !!!!!!!!!!

monkey4057 · 04-17-2008, 12:07 AM

I didn't play this game for even a day. It was uninteresting and there was better language restriction on ToonTown (referring to the term "shut up")

AraBrokenDreamer · 04-17-2008, 07:52 AM

the language restriction on VMK was half the reason I left. You couldn't say anything, it seemed, and you couldn't meet anyone if you couldn't say anything real. VF is a better netowrking tool than VMK, if for no other reason than we all don't have to be on at one to have a conversation.

-Ara

Kileli · 04-17-2008, 12:07 PM

Like it's been said before, it was really cool to begin with, but it got old. I was surprised Disney wasn't stopping the "Taken" thing, I wouldn't think they want kids to pretend to be in relationships. The "Mummy" (mom) thing got really annoying too. I hated when they said they were crying, because a blob of pixels controlled by someone they never met who is there "mom" wasn't there.

They didn't allow you to use numbers, yet everyone figured out a way around it. on, too, tree, for, etc. Why not let us use numbers?

inherprime · 04-18-2008, 03:10 PM

It's an ok game but still the happiest place to play on the internet!

ice dog · 04-20-2008, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inherprime

It's an ok game but still the happiest place to play on the internet!

Exactly! I like it for the fact that ,for all its faults,it seems like yoiu're in one of the parks,and it's an alternative to all the violent content of toontown and pirates.Referring to the having to kill something.I would like to keep the game up and running,and I have a feeling that they'll find a way to do so,as long as fans keep pushing for it.

Reeder113 · 04-20-2008, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ice dog

Exactly! I like it for the fact that ,for all its faults,it seems like yoiu're in one of the parks,and it's an alternative to all the violent content of toontown and pirates.Referring to the having to kill something.I would like to keep the game up and running,and I have a feeling that they'll find a way to do so,as long as fans keep pushing for it.

I have to disagree.

I don't think it seems like you're in one of the parks at all. The rides/park look and feel NOTHING like the originals.

ice dog · 04-21-2008, 10:40 AM

While that's true,for people who don't live close to Disneyland,such as I,it will be the closet thing to the park.

Bloomin' Cockroachers · 04-21-2008, 12:12 PM

I never really got into VMK. I got bored because things were too easy and the fact that you have a bunch of ramdom 12 year-olds looking for relationships the second you log on. Always seemed like a waste of time to me. I'd much rather have the Disneyland website and Disney Shopping sites running better. Sometimes they are really slow or redirect funny. But thats me. :D

04-16-2008, 10:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Reeder113 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: not close enough to DLR :( Posts: 184 Images: 5 My Mood:	I would be more interested in the game if they actually made some of the rides, etc. look like the originals. Its not very "Disney" to me, atleast. __________________ If you can dream it, you can do it! ~Walt Disney~

04-16-2008, 11:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
barfownz Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Temecula, California Posts: 2,314 Images: 10 My Mood:	Keep this game. We've worked so hard in earning our stuff. __________________ *Your Friendly Neighborhood VF member, Barfownz!* Myspace YouTube

04-16-2008, 05:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
AraBrokenDreamer Protect the Dreams Bejeweled Champion! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sanctuary of Dreams Posts: 566 Images: 3 My Mood:	I went, I played, I left. You have to know a lot of other ppl on there otherwise it's next to worthless. And they're not going to open it, they'll have you go to Pirates, or the fairy one, or whatever. They made bigger, better versions of these for a reason, and keeping this around would hurt those systems. -Ara __________________ Scripts are the soil of a film. The story is the seed, the actors are the water, and the crew are the sunlight, giving it the chance to bloom into a brilliant flower. "I have no use for people who throw their weight around as celebrities, or for those who fawn over you just because you are famous. " -Walt Disney

04-17-2008, 12:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
monkey4057 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Imagination Institute Posts: 724 My Mood:	I didn't play this game for even a day. It was uninteresting and there was better language restriction on ToonTown (referring to the term "shut up") __________________ It is time! -Rafiki Monkey Best on TSMM: 302,700; Bear Date earned: 10/19/08

04-17-2008, 07:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
AraBrokenDreamer Protect the Dreams Bejeweled Champion! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sanctuary of Dreams Posts: 566 Images: 3 My Mood:	the language restriction on VMK was half the reason I left. You couldn't say anything, it seemed, and you couldn't meet anyone if you couldn't say anything real. VF is a better netowrking tool than VMK, if for no other reason than we all don't have to be on at one to have a conversation. -Ara __________________ Scripts are the soil of a film. The story is the seed, the actors are the water, and the crew are the sunlight, giving it the chance to bloom into a brilliant flower. "I have no use for people who throw their weight around as celebrities, or for those who fawn over you just because you are famous. " -Walt Disney

04-16-2008, 11:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
disneyluva101 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 23 Images: 1 My Mood:	Save Vmk !!!!!!!!!!

04-17-2008, 12:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kileli Registered Member Bouncy n Bob Champion! Balloon Park Champion! Bomb Bandits Champion! Bonus Pong Champion! Caray Snake Champion! ATV Winter Challenge Champion! Boat Blow Champion! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 4,316 Images: 5 My Mood:	Like it's been said before, it was really cool to begin with, but it got old. I was surprised Disney wasn't stopping the "Taken" thing, I wouldn't think they want kids to pretend to be in relationships. The "Mummy" (mom) thing got really annoying too. I hated when they said they were crying, because a blob of pixels controlled by someone they never met who is there "mom" wasn't there. They didn't allow you to use numbers, yet everyone figured out a way around it. on, too, tree, for, etc. Why not let us use numbers? __________________ Fun with a dark room, a camera, and a flashlight My Countdown Counting down to: Next DL trip 5 days 10 hours 37 minutes

04-18-2008, 03:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
inherprime Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 53 My Mood:	It's an ok game but still the happiest place to play on the internet! __________________ Whenever your plans call for intergalactic travel, call on the best: Star Tours!

04-21-2008, 10:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
ice dog Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 18 My Mood:	While that's true,for people who don't live close to Disneyland,such as I,it will be the closet thing to the park. __________________ wORKING TO SAVE DISNEY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS!!! Long Beach Ice Dogs hockey Thanks for the memories, you are missed by some of hockey's finest fans

04-21-2008, 12:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
Bloomin' Cockroachers Registered Member Beat The Meter Champion! Block Buster Champion! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Jordan, UT Posts: 253 My Mood:	I never really got into VMK. I got bored because things were too easy and the fact that you have a bunch of ramdom 12 year-olds looking for relationships the second you log on. Always seemed like a waste of time to me. I'd much rather have the Disneyland website and Disney Shopping sites running better. Sometimes they are really slow or redirect funny. But thats me. :D __________________ Remember what the door mouse said, "Feed your head" --------------------------------------------------- Remember, if Mickey Mouse wouldn't say it, neither should you. My Countdown Counting down to: Not exactly sure at this point. 97 days 3 hours 37 minutes

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Resorts VMK closure protest at DL	Tom Morrow	News Center Archive	73	05-22-2008 05:56 AM
'Spaceship Earth' closure dates (updated)	Tom Morrow	Walt Disney World Resorts® and Trip Planning	13	10-26-2007 07:15 PM
Downtown Disney bus stop closure	Ezra	Walt Disney World Resorts® and Trip Planning	1	09-22-2007 03:42 PM
Tarzan's Treehouse closure	Clrntfrk777	Disneyland Park®	2	05-03-2007 09:12 AM
Cafe Orleans closure/reopening	Piglet	Off-Topic	2	03-20-2006 12:44 PM