Newsletter 17 February 2006
Everest Month is here!
We're ready - are you?Expedition: Everest is coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom but you can get in on the excitement early by joining us for some special events. See below for the details, and mark your calendar.
Sweet new Everest pins
Do you have yours yet?Check the Emporium every Friday in February for new Everest pins!
Join the VMK Everest Ride-A-Thon revolution!
This weekend, ride VMK Everest and win free stuff! Look for rooms named 'Ride-A-Thon' between 1pm and 6pm Pacific (4pm and 9pm Eastern) on Friday 2/17, Saturday 2/18, and Sunday 2/19.Every time you ride, you'll get free VMK Everest virtual stuff! Ride again and again!
Here's what you'll get every time you ride:
Friday, February 17 - Everest Ride Track (straight)
Saturday, February 18 - Snow Carpet
Sunday, February 19 - Ice Cube Chair
Plus, on Saturday and Sunday we'll be giving away a REAL iPod nano for FREE every hour during the Ride-A-Thon!
Click here for the Official Rules
Cooler rewards all month in our games!
We've increased the rewards in most games and for February only, some are giving a little extra something in addition to credits. The Yeti is finally cool enough.Everest Ride Competition
All registrations are in for the Everest Ride Competition. This team-based room design competition challenges Players to form an Expedition Party and build their version of the ride featured at www.disneyeverest.com.All competition rides will be open to all Players during Judging, between the following times:
Friday, February 24, 2:30-8:30pm (Pacific)
Saturday, February 25, 8:30am-7:30pm (Pacific)
Sunday, February 26, 8:30am-7:30pm (Pacific)
To start a ride, look for rooms beginning with Base Camp and join the fun. Be sure to see them all!
Awards and Top Players
Check out this week's Best Guest Rooms and Best Game Rooms.Best Guest Rooms
PirateWill makes an impressive new abode for our beloved Yeti in The Yeti's Throne Room .
The VMK not so hidden Mickey is a simple yet clever use of Ice Cube Chairs and crates. Well done, Alienoutlawz!
Neoteny combines Valentine's Day with Everest ride pieces to create this heart-shaped Tunnel of Hearts Ride.
We are seeing some very clever combinations of Everest ride pieces, Ice Cube Chairs and Expedition Everest rooms. A shining example is Everest Ice Castle Coaster Ride by Nikeyboy.
Be sure to check out the Everest Ride Competition later this month for hundreds of rooms loaded with creative ideas for ride construction.
Best Game Rooms
TreasureIsMe brings us a new take on a classic in Yeti's Dont get trap!, a fun game where the owner tries to trap Players with various pieces of furniture. Try to escape the barricades he creates, and watch out for falling doors!
Some Players get their inspiration from favorites, and then add something of their own. This holds true in Don't break the ice part to!! where DianaP combines a race game with a popular game offered by our VMK Hosts.
Players who have been previously recognized for their design talents will receive the VIP award.
Exclusive Teleporter!
Visit Disney's California Adventure® park now and ride Monsters, Inc. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue! to get your FREE secret trading card good for an exclusive golden teleporter!While supplies last. Separate Disney's California Adventure® park admission required. © Disney/Pixar
In-Park Quests!
Going to Disneyland® Park or Magic Kingdom® Park? Play an in-Park Quest! Learn more hereTomorrowland Quest: learn more and download it here
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!Mod name: VMK_Red
Three favorite pieces of furniture, and why?
Leota's crystal ball, the Haunted Mansion fireplace and the Haunted Mansion couch. What can I say? I'm a Haunted Mansion fan.
Favorite type of Guest Room?
Haunted Mansion, of course!
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Best VMK moment?'''
Every time I see someone helping a new member find what they're looking for or making friends with them - those make up all of my favorite moments in VMK.
Favorite place to hang out in VMK?
That would have to be the Haunted Mansion.
If you could wear a different outfit, what would it would be?
A green princess dress!
What one safety tip would you like to share with our readers?
While it might seem sometimes that the VMK staff are being mean when they keep you from talking about the personal details of your life (your age, location, school you go to, etc.) we are only trying to keep you safe. Please help us by following the VMK Values and reporting anyone that asks you for personal information or who makes you feel uneasy.