Newsletter 30 October 2006
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This week Yavn reports from Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and gets "spaced out" on all the upcoming changes to VMK! It's all live and direct from Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida!
Yavn Speaks!
Yavn Speaks 10/30
******UPDATE******
Space Mountain Ride Pieces Revealed!
Hello again! With the Space Mountain Ride-A-Thon starting tomorrow I thought I'd tell you about 2 new track pieces we've added to the ride:
Flip the Switch!
The switch. The switch does exactly what it says - it has 2 positions that can be switched by double clicking on the arrow, and when you do this the track will switch direction! Each player will see their own switch so if another player switches the track only they will see it - and if you change a track it will only be changed for you.
Opening Locked Doors
The door is another cool addition to your track toolbox, this is a locked door that you will need to open before you can pass through it. How do you open it? See the shape on the door? Double click on the top of the door when the shape is the same as the one on the door - however you need to be close to the door for this to happen. Once it's open you have 30 seconds to get through before the door closes. If you get to the door before it opens you will be kicked off the track! And the door is just like the switch - you are the only one who can open your door!
Why are we charging for the Ride-A-Thon? Well, we have a good reason and I know you're curious but you will have to wait until next week to find out more.
Ride on!
******END UPDATE******2006 World Tour
Greetings from Walt Disney World! More specifically, the Magic Kingdom - where I'm typing and riding at the same time (you gotta love that Blackberry)! I'm here checking out Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party - where everyone is arriving all dressed up! This is my first time at the event and I've heard the fireworks are pretty special. The VMK team has had a great week here, planning new Quests and additions to the game -- and now we can hardly wait to get this cool stuff into the game!
I hope you've enjoyed Halloween in VMK. I think you will be even more impressed with what we are planning for the holidays, and if all goes well you'll be up to your "ears" in holidays in just a few days!!
Hey, but what you're really here for is some inside info, right? So without any further ado here's the 411 on what's going to be coming to VMK:
Space. The Final Frontier?
Sneaky players that peeked ahead on the Calendar noticed a rather spacey theme for November. So I guess it really doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out November is Space Month - but the real news is we'll be kicking off the celebration with a 3-day Space Mountain Ride-A-Thon!!!
That's right, we've created a brand new set of ride tracks, but we have more exciting new twists - join us November 3rd, 4th, and 5th and win special track pieces -- before they go on sale! But that's not all, we'll be blasting off the month in style with an Individual Ride Building Competition! (More details are coming soon, until then hold on tight!) So hop on Space Mountain this weekend and ride to win (...hope you don't mind if it cost a few credits, but it's a small price to pay to get the pieces before they're officially released)! Now are you itching to see some of those tracks?...
Win cool track pieces BEFORE they go on sale - it all happens in the Space-Mountain Ride-A-Thon this weekend, Nov. 3rd, 4th & 5th.
Hooray for Holidays!
Well, that about wraps things up for this week - I'm off to catch one last ride on the Haunted Mansion before the fireworks start - I hope you get lots of treats and no tricks this Halloween - and speaking of treats, I've got one for you - just take a look at the screen below!
How's that for a treat? Have a Happy Halloween!
Yavn
Tips
Tips, Tricks Hints and How To'sGetting high fireworks scores!
Have you ever hit all the fireworks in the Castle Fireworks Game and still not advanced to the next level? When the fireworks shoot up in the sky, wait until they almost burn out (when they begin to sparkle) and then click on them. The longer you wait before the disappear, the higher the score you will get. The more "flawless" clicks, the higher your score!
Contact Us Tips
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Dear Yeti
You've Got Questions, Yeti Has Answers
Dear Yeti, I love roller coasters! My favorites are the ones that send you upside down - are there any looping roller coasters in the Disney parks?
- Monet
Dear Monet,
You bet there are! The first Disney roller coaster to feature a looping section was Indiana Jones and The Temple of Peril at Disneyland Paris (which opened in 1993). Visitors to Disneyland Paris are also turned upside down on Space Mountain (it took off in 1995). You can also flip your fancy on the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney - MGM Studios at Walt Disney World and California Screamin' at Disney's California Adventure.
Dear Yeti,
I have a question about the horses that pull the carriages on Main Street at Disneyland - where do they live?
- GreenMonkee
Dear GreenMonkee,
When Disneyland first opened in 1955 there were many attractions in the park that featured live animals, for example teams of horses pulled Old West stage coaches through Frontierland - you could even get a mule ride if you were brave enough to hop on! In all, almost 125 different horses and mules worked at the park, now since many of those attractions have gone away as the park has changed over the years, only about 25 horses remain - and they all hang their saddle backstage (behind Big Thunder Ranch) at The Circle D Corral.
Do you have a question for the Yeti?
Send it to me through the Contact Us section at the bottom of this page. Be sure to have your VMK registration info with you (the email and information you registered with) and select "Dear Yeti" from the drop down menu. Each week I'll answer a question or two here in the Newsletter.
Push's Trash Trivia
Who voiced Mickey Mouse in his earlier years?
Know the answer?
Send your answer using Contact Us at the bottom of this or the main VMK webpage. Be sure to have your VMK registration info with you and select Push's Trash Trivia from the drop down menu. Out of all the correct answers, three players will be randomly drawn as the winners and sent a cool prize. But hurry! Only entries submitted by the close of game on Friday will be accepted.
Here's the answer to last weeks Trash Trivia question:
Q: What "devilish" Disney villain was brought to life by the animation of Bill Tytla (with the help of music by Modest Mussorgsky)?
A: High atop his perch on Bald Mountain, Chernabog cast a dark shadow over a sleepy village in the Disney Classic, Fantasia.
Did you know: Animator Bill Tytla borrowed Ukrainian myths from his childhood, and concept imagery created by Danish artist Kay Nielsen to bring the frightening Chernabog to life. Horror-film star Bela Lugosi performed live-action reference for the giant demon, but Tytla was not satisfied with the end result and re-shot much of the reference footage.
Congratulations to the 3 lucky (and randomly picked) players that sent in the correct answer for last week's question! Your prize is on its way!
Goofycooldude
AstroMoonBoy
CL_MichelleXL
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.
Best Guest Rooms
 | Littledonald wants you to come and see what has happened at The Halloween Train Crash. This haunted train for Master Gracey ran off course long ago. Come in and see what is left after all these years!! |
 | All the World is a Stage or is it my ship that's a stage? CL_Tagski lets VMK players put on a show! |
Best Game Rooms
 | Jeazers asks where next will The Missing Pumpkin! be? When it appears hurry and race to the spot where it now sits. Good Luck! |
 | Bubblesparkle's Pumpkin Climb wants to know if you have what it takes to make it up the mountain - and climb back down - and turn your Pumpkin on! You have to do it before it gets dark! If you don't, who knows what will happen! Muahaha! |
Best Player Quests
 | Tikiroom asks for you to help Save Pirate Pop and Find Sparrow! Go weird places, all through VMK! They're a fun and exciting pair of quests - so get going! |
Players who have been previously recognized for their design talents will receive the VIP award.
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!Scam Alert
Trading!When trading, make sure that you get a fair deal by double checking the trade window. You can see what you are giving and what you are getting. Always make sure what you are trading for is in the trade window. If you think a trade isn't fair, please don't trade. There are plenty of opportunities to find what you need.
Safety Corner
Please always remember to never give, or ask anyone in VMK for any personal information. Do not give out your location or ways to contact you outside of the game. It's just not safe.In-Park Quests!
Going to Disneyland® Park or Magic Kingdom® Park? Play the in-Park Quests! Learn more here.<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 Ques</strong>t for the Walt Disney World® Resort here!
The Tomorrowland Quest is still available: Download it here.