tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-267091 2008-05-29T02:13:08-07:00 Disney's VMK (Virtual Magic Kingdom) is scheduled to close May 21, 2008...this blog monitors the latest news and how you can help! TypePad vmk_bloghttp://feedburner.google.com tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50552874 2008-05-29T02:13:08-07:00 2008-05-29T02:13:08-07:00

Presented by ElectricLime...The Virtual Magic Kingdom Database...it's here in all it's glory. Thank you ElectricLime for all the work you put into this! Discussion: DisBoards

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50373304 2008-05-24T23:06:08-07:00 2008-05-24T23:06:08-07:00

Wouldn't this truly be the Year of a Million Dreams? "Just got this from Ridley Pearson, the author of several wonderful books where characters talk to one another inside VMK. The entry is on his website, and is dated today,...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50373252 2008-05-24T23:00:15-07:00 2008-05-24T23:00:15-07:00

"We asked Madison if she had anything to say to everyone about VMK closing. She wrote and said: "I'd like to thank YOU and everyone at SaveVMK.com for all your help in trying to keep VMK open. I felt really...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50249736 2008-05-21T23:21:49-07:00 2008-05-21T23:21:49-07:00

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50249936 2008-05-21T23:09:43-07:00 2008-05-21T23:09:43-07:00

Live and direct from VMK Central, here's Yavn with a final mesage to the Kingdom... Not Goodbye... Well here we are, at the end of a long journey. First, I'd like to say thank you for your notes, emails and...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50249838 2008-05-21T23:02:45-07:00 2008-05-21T23:02:45-07:00

"Bad move: Disney shutting down Virtual Magic Kingdom: Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom to Close Doors On May 21, Disney is closing down Virtual Magic Kindgom. Launched to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Disneyland in 2005, the virtual attraction saw strong...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50249070 2008-05-21T22:22:41-07:00 2008-05-21T22:22:41-07:00

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50245086 2008-05-21T19:58:52-07:00 2008-05-21T19:58:52-07:00

"I have been thinking, and I wanted to say this: In this world we come across many different types of people. We may find that people are generally doing positive and helpful things. Or, they may be doing negative and...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50224016 2008-05-21T11:31:30-07:00 2008-05-21T11:31:30-07:00

Hello, I, like so many others, are asking you to please reconsider your decision to close Virtual Magic Kingdom (VMK). You will not see a letter from me. Instead my “letter” consists of my blog, www.vmkblog.com, which I have been...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50219288 2008-05-21T10:08:01-07:00 2008-05-21T10:08:01-07:00

"No need to try to contact me unless you wish to. I noticed the following things that happened in rapid order: Following the end of the pirate celebration, specifically the big pirate quest, there was the Yavn "scolding" about all...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50218426 2008-05-21T09:50:19-07:00 2008-05-21T09:50:19-07:00

"The online game created to celebrate Disneyland's 50th anniversary in 2005 is to be closed today because it 'never achieved scale,' a company spokesman says. Thousands of loyal players are outraged. By Dawn C. Chmielewski and Alex Pham, Los Angeles...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50189722 2008-05-21T00:02:17-07:00 2008-05-21T00:02:17-07:00

"This Wall Street Journal article lays out one of the most perplexing things about how established companies, leaders in their industries, behave with an incumbent's mind-set... "The situation shows how sticky things can get when free, nonrevenue-generating gimmicks blossom into...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50189468 2008-05-20T23:49:19-07:00 2008-05-20T23:49:19-07:00

"Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom is a virtual representation of the real-life Disneyland theme park. It's also an online community for evangelists of Disneyland. More than a million avatars have been created at VMK. By almost any standard, it's a popular...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50189208 2008-05-20T23:41:13-07:00 2008-05-20T23:41:13-07:00

This article is worth an entire read... Parents with children VMK'ers...read the last question entitled "What do you suggest VMK people do when VMK ends? Why?" Excerpt: "Why do you think Walt Disney Co. is ending VMK? Do you agree...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50188834 2008-05-20T23:12:25-07:00 2008-05-20T23:12:25-07:00

"In Nielsen's social networking numbers for April, Club Penguin's growth slowed -7% compared to April 2007. Caroline McCarthy at CNET points out that last August, Nielsen was showing Penguin with 250% year-over-year growth, emphasizing the current slump. Perhaps coincidentally, that...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50188748 2008-05-20T23:05:29-07:00 2008-05-20T23:05:29-07:00

"The Wall Street Journal has a lengthy write-up on the user backlash against Disney over its decision to shut down Virtual Magic Kingdom tomorrow. There's no new news in the story, but it's worth noting that the coverage has reached...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50188620 2008-05-20T22:58:48-07:00 2008-05-20T22:58:48-07:00

"The 3-d web and Virtual Worlds are - I contend - the future of communication and a big part of community as we connect with wider and wider diverse groups of people. But there are glitches. If truth be told...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50188504 2008-05-20T22:49:37-07:00 2008-05-20T22:49:37-07:00

"Think pulling the plug on a relatively small and slightly aged social virtual world is easy? That's what Disney apparently thought, when it announced plans to shutter its free Virtual Magic Kingdom service. Even though the VMK userbase is small...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50188392 2008-05-20T22:44:05-07:00 2008-05-20T22:44:05-07:00

" For Walt Disney Co., the task of opening a virtual version of Disneyland on the Web was relatively easy. Closing it, though, is proving to be quite a bit more difficult, thanks to the wrath of obsessive fans of...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50182182 2008-05-20T20:07:47-07:00 2008-05-20T20:07:47-07:00

Here are pics from the hardcopy...this article took up a large portion of the WSJ Marketplace front page!

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50181700 2008-05-20T19:55:58-07:00 2008-05-20T19:55:58-07:00

"Way back in 2005, Disney (DIS) opened a free online game/virtual world called Virtual Magic Kingdom. The site, released primarily to celebrate Disneyland's 50th anniversary, took off, and within a year Disney announced that users had created 1 million avatars...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50178920 2008-05-20T18:17:00-07:00 2008-05-20T18:17:00-07:00

Get all the details and updates at the DisBoard post here. Would you like to have your feelings "frozen in time" so to speak when the gates close tomorrow night? If you do, please go into all your Guest Rooms...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50176896 2008-05-20T17:11:37-07:00 2008-05-20T17:11:37-07:00

Yep, things are going very well with the SAVE VMK E-MAIL BLITZ...you can get the latest information and updated Master E-Mail list at the DisBoards at this post.

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50160296 2008-05-20T14:13:08-07:00 2008-05-20T14:13:08-07:00

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50149664 2008-05-20T10:36:16-07:00 2008-05-20T10:36:16-07:00

Thank you so much everyone...really, let's keep it going!!! WE HAVE TO BE HEARD!!!! OFFICIAL E-MAIL BLITZ THREAD IS HERE. and here is a thought, it you are searching for words, or you need yours to be really quick, take...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50126944 2008-05-20T01:13:01-07:00 2008-05-20T01:13:01-07:00

I hope I have some joiners here...please go to this DisBoards post if you are planning to participate!!! Let's "hit" the inboxes with your e-mails NOW!!! The e-mail you send can be as simple or involved as you choose...the idea...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50126430 2008-05-20T00:46:20-07:00 2008-05-20T00:46:20-07:00

"How many of you know what VMK is? I sure didn’t. Yes I had seen ads for it but I never delved into it to actually experience it. VMK is a free massively multiplayer online game run by Walt Disney...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50125446 2008-05-20T00:39:29-07:00 2008-05-20T00:39:29-07:00

Combined, the petitions are at 30,080!! If you haven't already...please sign a petition NOW!!! SaveVMK.com | sign petition here 19,857 have signed the petition to date SaveVMKtoday.com | sign petition here 10,223 have signed the petition to date

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50124802 2008-05-20T00:00:12-07:00 2008-05-20T00:00:12-07:00

"For Walt Disney Co., the task of opening a virtual version of Disneyland on the Web was relatively easy. Closing it, though, is proving to be quite a bit more difficult, thanks to the wrath of obsessive fans of Disney's...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50110426 2008-05-19T18:01:08-07:00 2008-05-19T18:01:08-07:00

WE ARE HERE! The 2nd Rally is taking place right now!!! Just like in Horton Hears a Who!

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50110214 2008-05-19T17:52:59-07:00 2008-05-19T17:52:59-07:00

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50110038 2008-05-19T17:46:23-07:00 2008-05-19T17:46:23-07:00

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50109066 2008-05-19T17:27:09-07:00 2008-05-19T17:27:09-07:00

SaveVMK.com | sign petition here 19,770 have signed the petition to date SaveVMKtoday.com | sign petition here 10,210 have signed the petition to date

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50101844 2008-05-19T13:51:11-07:00 2008-05-19T13:51:11-07:00

from SaveVMK.com Gamespot is the world's leading gaming industry and game review site, and now, respected Gamespot blogger DSJam (VMK: TheMadDuck) has a great article on VMK, with some others on the way. He explains why he likes VMK: "The...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50100888 2008-05-19T13:32:59-07:00 2008-05-19T13:32:59-07:00

E-mail your letters and messages to the above address NOW! Read below as well... Kaitlin wrote to say that she spoke with a Disney official and said: "GUESS WHAT! I GOT HOLD OF SOMEONE WHO WORKS AT DISNEY, and i...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50094688 2008-05-19T11:20:54-07:00 2008-05-19T11:20:54-07:00

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50094574 2008-05-19T11:18:55-07:00 2008-05-19T11:18:55-07:00

Hello, I was informed by the owners of savevmk.com that you are covering the story about Disney’s decision to close Virtual Magic Kingdom (VMK). This song was written and sung by a “VMK’er” hoping to help Save VMK with her...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50093330 2008-05-19T10:47:03-07:00 2008-05-19T10:47:03-07:00

"I just talked with a reporter from the Los Angeles Times, one of the world's leading newspapers. She wants to hear from you about what you think about VMK, and Disney wanting to close it down. Think about what you...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49916592 2008-05-15T10:36:29-07:00 2008-05-15T10:36:29-07:00

from SoupDragon, thanks!

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49913640 2008-05-15T09:59:18-07:00 2008-05-15T09:59:18-07:00

VMK Fishbowl (look at that Queue!) VMK Adventure Club VMK Pirate Sonice

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49898600 2008-05-15T01:02:30-07:00 2008-05-15T01:02:30-07:00

"Virtual worlds and immersive environments are key elements of Disney's strategy, said Steve Wadsworth, president of the Walt Disney Internet Group. "So when something like a Club Penguin comes along, it's a very obvious fit," Mr. Wadsworth said..." read entire...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49898472 2008-05-15T00:44:13-07:00 2008-05-15T00:44:13-07:00

Source: DisBoards

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49896130 2008-05-15T00:40:04-07:00 2008-05-15T00:40:04-07:00

Please provide links to pictures of your favorite rooms to help create the VMK Room Museum. Also if you have pictures of your avatar saying "goodbye" or trying to Save VMK, give me the links or include those pictures below...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49722606 2008-05-11T23:17:53-07:00 2008-05-11T23:17:53-07:00

Penny1 // 3 weeks ago "As a teacher and Disney fan, I found a way to connect with my students through VMK. We often "meet" on VMK after school for some Disney fun. This bond I have worked hard to...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49696484 2008-05-11T03:06:39-07:00 2008-05-11T03:06:39-07:00

SaveVMK.com | sign petition here 17,686 have signed the petition to date SaveVMKtoday.com | sign petition here 9,896 have signed the petition to date

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49696312 2008-05-11T03:02:59-07:00 2008-05-11T03:02:59-07:00

On page 18 of the 2007 Walt Disney Company Fact Book (link), Virtual Magic Kingdom (VMK) is listed alongside all the other Disney Parks. Doesn't look temporary/promotion to me! View Factbook Page 18 2007.pdf

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49695830 2008-05-11T02:46:50-07:00 2008-05-11T02:46:50-07:00

VMK History Backgroud & Metric information... "Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online Announces Millionth Character Milestone and Expansions to Online Theme Park Barely more than seven months after its official launch, Virtual Magic Kingdom, a free multiplayer gaming community inspired...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49695748 2008-05-11T02:35:10-07:00 2008-05-11T02:35:10-07:00

Does anyone know an easy way how these shockwave videos can be viewed? Here is the Advanced Search Google Results that has the three videos.

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49695654 2008-05-11T02:30:53-07:00 2008-05-11T02:30:53-07:00

Another resume reference dating the Virtual Magic Kingdom concept back to 1996...VMK was in development long before Disneyland's 50th Anniversary promotion. It may be been rolled out during the 5oth Anniversary, but fingers point to the fact that VMK was...

MizWeb Communities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49695546 2008-05-11T02:13:31-07:00 2008-05-11T02:13:31-07:00

As reported in an earlier post, it appears that Pirates of the Caribbean Online will not be here to stay either...will look out for more corroboration to this effect... "The most response we got from what appeared to be a...

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