Virtual Magic Kingdom - Sneak Preview Beta!

[Mr. Fusion]

Virtual Magic Kingdom is finally up online as a "Sneak Preview Beta":

http://vmk.disney.go.com/vmk/en_US/index

As to the "Sneak Preview Beta", here's what they have to say:
Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom is a new game, and we're still testing and reviewing the way it works. But it's perfectly safe to play; the game software can't harm your computer at all and there are already Cast Members in the Kingdom, looking out for your safety.

We're telling you that it's in Beta because we want you to understand that the Kingdom's still "under construction" and some things will change, most likely in response to what you tell us! And because this is a "sneak peek," we'll be limiting the number of Guests in the kingdom at any time, so sometimes you might have to wait to play.
See you online!

[Ponine]

oooooh.... I'm so there... DIRECTLY after work.
hmm... this is complicated by the fact that my computer is under the weather....
Still, I must see.

[Moonliner]

I'm wandering the "park" now. I submitted "Moonliner" but I suspect they will nix it.... Guess I'll have to fall back on an older name like StanTheBat...

I think we are going to need a forum for this before too long...

Judging from the first few comments, you are supposed to go looking for hidden mickeys. At least that's all the first three people I talked with seemed to care about...

[wendybeth]

Fun! Did a quick Jungle cruise, took a few pics...
If they accept it, my username will be Wendolyn.

[Matterhorn Fan]

It won't run on my computer.

[CoasterMatt]

So far, it's been really annoying trying to say anything to anybody else, because everything I type is considered unacceptable.

[Mr. Fusion]

So far, it's been really annoying trying to say anything to anybody else, because everything I type is considered unacceptable.Hence the "beta" part. :D

[wendybeth]

Or maybe Matt needs to clean up his ****ing language.;)

[Monorail Man]

This is funny, as the dictionary is quite small in words you can say. For example, my username of Monorail Man didn't get approved by the CMs, we'll see how they like my real first name, Hastin. :rolleyes:

I'm quite impressed with it so far, and there are a few quirks, but it's alot of fun. I just dislike the layout of the Hub. (And what's with Walt's hand not being raised? ;) )

[Moonliner]

While in general, I agree that CoasterMatt needs to clean up his ****ing language :) , in this case he has a point. Words like "tomorrow" are banned from the game.

However I must admit after hitting that kind of limitation I did try a few pithy comments to see what I could come up with :evil: (note I did not send them):

"Please jump my bones"
"Please push me hard"

etc....

[MerryPrankster]

I'm going to try again -- I found it frustrating. They allowed me to use my real first name as part of my user name, maybe because it's the user name I've always used on the Disney sites. But they wouldn't allow me use it in the game. My name is Gayle. I hate when sites ban my name. :rolleyes: :(

[Ponine]

I got in last night, created my character, and read ALL the rules... but then right as I went to play.. *BLAM* I lost my connection. :( Not their fault, totally mine, but I didnt try to reconnect.

But the game says its intended for ages 10-14????
Thats awfully narrow...

[Moonliner]

Hey wadda ya know. I got away with "Moonliner".

We need a "sercet code" for Lot'ers.

If suspect some one is a LOT'er say "The Cricket Chirps at Midnight" and the reply should be "Tink flies the wire nightly". :D

[Moonliner]

Hey, I think I just met Monorail Man.

Greetings...

[wendybeth]

Hey, they accepted my username! Moon, are you in there now? If so, where? I'm in the central plaza.

[Monorail Man]

I've got some extra credits, we need to create a "Lounge of Tomorrow" room. (Assuming they allow the word Tomorrow eventually) :)

[Moonliner]

I just created the "Launching Pad" Come by for a visit...

[Moonliner]

Hey, they accepted my username! Moon, are you in there now? If so, where? I'm in the central plaza.

I dropped by but you had moved on. Drop by my place, The Launching Pad. I'll just stay there while i work on other things... (How can anyone live without two monitors?)

[Disneyphile]

I'll be signing on tonight, if they don't accept Disneyphile, then I'll be under my Toontown Online name of Laughogram.

So much for getting any work done tonight...... but, I need to take a break anyway - been running myself into the ground lately.

[Prudence]

What a load of crap. Because Ethelberga is such an objectionable name. Those wacky 10th century Anglo-Saxons and their inappropriate practices!

[Not Afraid]

I'm in the process of registering. We'll see how much patience I have for this. OR, we'll see how addicted I get. One or the other are bound to happen.

I tried signing up at NotAfraid and create The Lounge.

Meanwhile, I'm guest 4523.

[Prudence]

Well, I'm stuck with prudence. Now to figure out how this damn thing works.

[Prudence]

Oh, and feel free to visit Tea Room.

[Not Afraid]

Argh!

[wendybeth]

Argh!

Let me guess, you're either in the POTC section, or you're frustrated about something......

[Not Afraid]

:p


I think I've reached that point of life when you feel old. :(

[MerryPrankster]

But the game says its intended for ages 10-14????
Thats awfully narrow...

Well, no wonder we feel old. ^^ Maybe I should put on my reading glasses and try again. :rolleyes:

[Not Afraid]

OK. This is what I've done. It's not really much different than what I would do at DL. I walked in, I walked up MS and looked in the Emporium. I went to the castle and sat next to the water but couldn't find my swans. :mad: I went to the music game but got bored. I don't have a camera or pins yet so I can't do much. I played with fireworks and got the absolutely lowest score. Now I am walking around FL.

I got transported to Small World Imports twice and each time I chose to use the Exit tab to get out and was given an error message. I then had to re-register.

So, I could just get in my car, drive for 20 mins and experience the same thing with less frustration.

Am I missing something here? ;)

[Disneyphile]

I went to the castle and sat next to the water but couldn't find my swans.ROFLMAO!!! Now I'll know how to find you in the game. ;) By the way, are you also easy to recognize in the virtual world? ;)

[Not Afraid]

I tried to impart some sense of special "style" on my character, but there are not many choices. I went for the pith helmet on deep purple hair and mostly black clothing, so I sort of look like me. I wish I could import my Yahoo corset. :evil: Can we have Bats Day at V-DL?

[Moonliner]

Interesting, while on my hunt for hidden mickeys the application crashed and a text window poped up with stuff like:

"Application crashed!"
-- "Please provide the following data to developers:"
-- "Script runtime error" "Object expected" #script
-- "AdvNavigation : 0"
-- "client_crashtime : 6:10:54 PM"
-- "client_lastclick : nav.scrollbar -> Nav_GuestRooms / 6:10:53 PM"
-- "client_startdate : 5/24/2005"
-- "client_starttime : 6:01:29 PM"
-- "client_url : https://secure.disney.go.com/vmk/en_US/register/login"
-- "client_version : 0.5.0 - 18.03.05"
-- "con_lastreceived : 6:10:50 PM 2032 - JYLJMMoonliner's old placeMoonlinerCome to the launching pad!HXWMMThe Launching PadMoonlinerTheH"
-- "con_lastsend : 6:10:49 PM 24 - "
-- "ControlRoom : 0"
-- "fx : 1"
-- "HasCamera : 1"
-- "music : 1"
-- "name : Moonliner"
-- "room_furnish_mode : 1"
-- "room_own_avatar : 13"
-- "RoomType : public"
-- "sessionID : 215fg09aq1rn"
-- "ui : 1"
-- "user_credits : 95"
-- "volume : 255"
-- "
Object log:"
-- ""
-- "Error:
Time: 6:10:55 PM
Method: _PrepareRoom
Object: CRoomComponent"
Message: There's already active room context!
"

[Ghoulish Delight]

The joys of Beta

[wendybeth]

yeah, I was hanging out at Moon's and it booted me. In fact, I've yet to sign out of there- I pretty much just look around until it kicks me out.

[Moonliner]

Yea, sorry about that. I feel like a bad host. :)

But come back soon, I've made a few imporvments from being a shark at the fireworks...

[Disneyphile]

I'm SO making the Single Riders Room. ;)

[Moonliner]

I'm SO making the Single Riders Room. ;)

Good idea, only problem is that if you leave the room it auto closes and eveyone is kicked out. It's only open when you are present.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Well, it ain't working for sh!t right now. From what I did see before, it seems cute.

Did you guys see this (http://vmk.disney.go.com/vmk/en_US/index?name=QuestsLandingPage)? An actual perk for being an APer/CM? So cool!

[Mr. Fusion]

Interesting, while on my hunt for hidden mickeys the application crashed and a text window poped up with stuff like:

"Application crashed!"...

Yeah, those used to happen MUCH more frequently back during the alpha builds. Of course back then, you could move other people's furniture. Plus, you could barely say anything - the dictionary barely had any words in it. A couple of us banded together to get the phrase, "Avast you scurvy scum!" approved, but I digress...

Eventually there *should* be a process where players can submit bug reports, but AFAIK, the ones available are only for internal testing. I'll keep yall posted!

[Mr. Fusion]

Did you guys see this (http://vmk.disney.go.com/vmk/en_US/index?name=QuestsLandingPage)? An actual perk for being an APer/CM? So cool!

Ohhhhh yeah. I've taken a look at it, and while obviously some parts are easy, there are a number of questions that will definitely challenge your knowledge. They're SO freakin' sweet, can't wait for its official launch!

[Name]

but are they going to take out the mickey cartoons to put in the VMK center?

[€uroMeinke]

I must be doing something wrong - where do I even register to get on this thing, I've clicked around, downloaded things, crashed my browser, gotten plenty of black screens and error messages. I've yet to see anything that looks like Disneyland, virtual or otherwise.

[wendybeth]

If tonight was your first try, €uro, they've been having some problems. I kept getting black screens too, whenever I tried to go into another land, etc.

[€uroMeinke]

I will try again when I get home to my real PC

[wendybeth]

Right now it shows the site as closed, presumably for repairs... Keep checking it out, though- it really is a cute site, and I think it will do really well if they can work the bugs out.

[Mr. Fusion]

Oh yeah, forgot about the fine print (http://vmk.disney.go.com/vmk/en_US/index?name=GameHelpFAQTop5Page&topic=FAQTop5CantLogIntoVMKGrouping):
Hours of Operation:
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. EST
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. PST

[Name]

damn, not even 50 hour parties in the virtual magic kingdom........denied.

[wendybeth]

Oh yeah, forgot about the fine print (http://vmk.disney.go.com/vmk/en_US/index?name=GameHelpFAQTop5Page&topic=FAQTop5CantLogIntoVMKGrouping):Hours of Operation:
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. EST
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. PST

Yeah, but the siesta for those of us in PST began around 9:00-ish...

[Mr. Fusion]

Tell me about it. I need to reclaim my high score on the Fireworks game. :(

[wendybeth]

Tell me about it. I need to reclaim my high score on the Fireworks game. :(

Games? There are games? I haven't been able to stay online long enough...;)

(Just teasing- I know what Beta sites are like- this one has great promise, and may actually give Go.com something to do...)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Yeah, this site is SUPER flaky. Seems like they should have waited a bit longer to preview it.

[Disneyphile]

Whew! So glad to know it's not just me. I wasted almost 3 hours last night, just fighting with black screens, and it even kicked me out during the creation of my room, so now my Enchanted Tiki Balcony is set in Frontierland style. :( (It wouldn't allow the word "single", so I couldn't create my Single Rider room.)

[Moonliner]

I think I have a solution to the room issue.

I've setup a sock-puppet to host a Lounge. As those who have played know, your person has to be present in the room or it is automatically closed.

So come hang out at the Thunder Lounge and don't mind the hostess macro pacing at the back of the room :)

[Moonliner]

Whew! So glad to know it's not just me. I wasted almost 3 hours last night, just fighting with black screens, and it even kicked me out during the creation of my room, so now my Enchanted Tiki Balcony is set in Frontierland style. :( (It wouldn't allow the word "single", so I couldn't create my Single Rider room.)

Not too worry, you can always purchase a Tiki room. I'll be glad to help furnish it.

[Prudence]

<pout> I'm never on at the same time as anyone else.

[jdramj]

Ok, I'm in....I'm known as "cubmanjay"

and my boring room is "MyTiki Room"

[wendybeth]

Mine is the Tiki Tiki Tiki room- which means I'm thrice as boring.

[€uroMeinke]

I still need to get a room

[wendybeth]

When you do, €uro, I am sure it will be the ultimate in Swank.:cool:

[Moonliner]

Ha Ha! Once again I have scared off all opposition with my scary good firework skills. By Frontierland I'm all alone. Quake in fear you mear mortals!

:D

And come visit the Thunder Lounge, now with refreshing drinks!

[wendybeth]

Actually, I got tired of waiting for the damn game to load up. After staring at the Tomorrowland screen for like half an hour, I tried to exit, but it wouldn't let me, so I just closed it out. I logged back in, but it looks like things are seizing up again, so I gave up.

[FEJ]

I'm trying to get on, but it is taking forever

[Not Afraid]

I never got notification of name approval. WTF?

[wendybeth]

I never got notification of name approval. WTF?

I didn't either. Just log in and see if your character is "Not Afraid".:D

[Disneyphile]

Well, since they approved Disneyphile, I'm sure you won't have a problem with your name, NA. ;)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Ok guys, I'm "C.P.", so if you see me, say hi. :)

[Moonliner]

Ok guys, I'm "C.P.", so if you see me, say hi. :)

OK C P I B ME

You can also visit my sock Puppet "LacyOhTory" Get it?

Make friends with her and hang out in the Thunder Lounge.

[Matterhorn Fan]

Apparently the entrance to the Virtual Magic Kingdom is via underground tunnell and there have been massive blackouts, cause I don't get anything but a big black screen when I log in.

Am I doing something wrong?

[Not Afraid]

I'm sitting on the left side of the castle bridge. My name is APNotAfraid. HEHEHEHEGEEK!

I'm missing my swans and my phone.

[Prudence]

I only need 5 more mickeys to make it to the next level! Arg!

[Not Afraid]

I can't find a friggin camera.

I am so useless with this stuff - especially at the beginning.

[Prudence]

Go to the VMK central. Inside, click on the pirate poster and you'll be able to buy a camera and film.

[Not Afraid]

WTF is the VMK Central! Arrrrrrgh


I know. Book smart, game stupid.

[Prudence]

Here's the easy way -- click on the globe outline in the lower left. That should bring up a sort of map. There are tabs at the top for each land. Make sure you're on "main street" Then each "room" is there on the map for you to click on, including VMK Central.

[Not Afraid]

OK. Dubmass me got it. :rolleyes:


Ummmm, can someone pick Chris up at the airport? I'm playing a game. ;)

[€uroMeinke]

Ummmm, can someone pick Chris up at the airport? I'm playing a game. ;)

I seem to have landed in some parallel universe LA - I think you've all been sucked into the Disney matrix and I'm left trying to figure out what was in my Mocha.

I think I'm home now.

[Not Afraid]

You'll know for sure later.

[Matterhorn Fan]

Help! Total darkness!

[jdramj]

What do you need help with?

I'm giving tours when I'm online. Unfortunately I'm not online right now....LOL. (That sounded funny.)

We need to set up a virtual meet at the hub and some who have a clue can help others who need assistance.

[Not Afraid]

I had a meet yesterday at the castle where there are no "big white birds" (can't say swans yet). It was Moonie, Pru, and Mr. Fushion. It was strangely surreal. (As opposed to the type of surreal that isn't strange?)

[Matterhorn Fan]

What do you need help with?

I'm giving tours when I'm online. Unfortunately I'm not online right now....LOL. (That sounded funny.)

We need to set up a virtual meet at the hub and some who have a clue can help others who need assistance.I've created an account, I've downloaded stuff, and when I try to log in, I get a big black page with nothing on it. If I'm lucky, I get a VMK logo. If I'm really lucky, I also get a [lack of] progress bar. If I'm really really lucky, I get an error message saying it can't load and to start over. If not, it's just perpetual blackness. And sometimes it locks everything up.

Just wondering if it's my machine or the site.

[wendybeth]

The site can be pretty slow, even with broadband. The few times the screen has remained black I just clicked it off and re-logged in. Also, it shuts down at or before 10:00 PM PST most of the time.

Okay- I've only got three more Mickeys to find....where are they?????:rolleyes:

[€uroMeinke]

I've gotten in, about all I can do is dance, so I've been doing that a lot, though I did tickle the yeti before getting lost and frozen in the forrest

[wendybeth]

I've gotten in, about all I can do is dance, so I've been doing that a lot, though I did tickle the yeti before getting lost and frozen in the forrest

You know, in some states you could get arrested for that.

[Matterhorn Fan]

The site can be pretty slow, even with broadband. The few times the screen has remained black I just clicked it off and re-logged in. OK, then it's a combination of their site and my machine.

I'm nowhere near having broadband. :(

[Moonliner]

I hate to say it, but I think I'm about over the whole VMK experience.

Are any of you working on a room? I'd be happy to donate the various furniture bits I have...

[Monorail Man]

I'm just stockpiling Credits. I've got about 3k credits right now. Eventually I'll start giving them out for songs I like, and to random people.

[Prudence]

I'm going to wait and see what the non-beta version looks like before I abandon ship.

[Monorail Man]

Looks like the Dragon has it in for Ghoulish:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/Hastin/greg.jpg

[jdramj]

I've created an account, I've downloaded stuff, and when I try to log in, I get a big black page with nothing on it. If I'm lucky, I get a VMK logo. If I'm really lucky, I also get a [lack of] progress bar. If I'm really really lucky, I get an error message saying it can't load and to start over. If not, it's just perpetual blackness. And sometimes it locks everything up.

Just wondering if it's my machine or the site.

Hmmmm.....I have had absolutely no problems, to speak of, on this computer, but I have encountered some on my in laws' computer and theirs has the same internet and is only about a month older than my computer (however less powerful). Even those problems were minor and we only had to sign back in 2 times over an hour time span.

[jdramj]

I hate to say it, but I think I'm about over the whole VMK experience.

Are any of you working on a room? I'd be happy to donate the various furniture bits I have...



Ooooh! Ooooh! raises hand

My son and/or daughter would love that. I'm listed (and I believe we are friends) as cubmanjay. I can then give anything out to the kids.

Sorry I'm not quite sure of their screen names as they are both a version of "Guest #####" since their "minor parental authorization" hasn't kicked in yet.

[jdramj]

Cool thanks Moonliner!

[Moonliner]

My pleasure. It was quite the fire sale. I hope you enjoy the game.

I know it's only a beta but I just don't have the interest to continue. After about two hours of exploring all that's really left is interacting with the other guests and the developers have done everything they can think of to kill off interaction. With the rooms that go poof the second the owner leaves to the silly vocabulary limits it's just not a fun site to hang. Today I noticed that they have banned such naughty words as: To, Too, Won, and apparently ALL punctuation. Seesch. :rolleyes:

I let my nine year old play for a bit and even she was soon both board and frustrated with the language thing. I expect this will be a very safe environment due mainly to the fact that soon no one will be playing it.

[jdramj]

Well just to update you on your fire sale effects....

My two older kids have fully furnished rooms. I took the jungle cruise teleporters and now have instant access into my daughter's room (not that I didn't before). She thinks that is cool right now, I'm sure she'll hate it later. My son, the sweetie, tried to give me stuff in exchange and was so excited when I told him "no just take this free of trade". He did a little happy dance for me.

Then.......I heard nothing from the kids for about 2 hours as they decorated theirs rooms and played games. They were quite unhappy with me when I told them their computer time had been all used up and then some. (Bummer, I enjoyed the quiet...the two younger kids were sleeping at the time.)

Thanks again! :snap: :snap:

[wendybeth]

I've located all the Mickeys, decorated several rooms*, and am now quite bored with it all. I'll check back to see what they do with Tomorrowland (anyone else find it ironic that it doesn't have anything but Star Traders in it?) and Frontierland. I still think it's a great concept, but they'll have to jazz it up and free up the verbiage if they want to make a go of it.

*One of my rooms is the Fortress of Tomorrow.:D

[Gn2Dlnd]

Yeah, I came, I saw, I wore yellow shoes. All done now.

hi we need boys for our party follow me

Bleah.

[Ponine]

Because Kevy is my hero, I decided not to start a new thread, and merely ask my question here. He should be thrilled.

So.. anyone still playing?

It seems there is a Stich hat, available ONLY when you book a trip through Disneyland Travel..
Now.. let's consider, San Diego to Anaheim
I will more than likely never use Disneyland Travel.

Anyone know if its available any other way?

[Moonliner]

Because Kevy is my hero, I decided not to start a new thread, and merely ask my question here. He should be thrilled.

So.. anyone still playing?

It seems there is a Stich hat, available ONLY when you book a trip through Disneyland Travel..
Now.. let's consider, San Diego to Anaheim
I will more than likely never use Disneyland Travel.

Anyone know if its available any other way?

Humm I don't really play, but I have recently booked a trip with Disneyland travel (or AAA anyway) I don't remember any mention of virtual swag. I'll check into it for you and pass along a code if I get one..

[wendybeth]

I do have a trip booked through WDT- it's already paid for, so if I can get ya the hat, just tell me what to do!

[Snowflake]

I have not played in ages but I have credits and furniture. If some can tell me how to have a fire sale as Moonliner did, you're welcome to my stuff.

Donna

[Moonliner]

I have not played in ages but I have credits and furniture. If some can tell me how to have a fire sale as Moonliner did, you're welcome to my stuff.

Donna

Is was not really a "fire sale" I just gave away all my stuff.

[Ponine]

I do have a trip booked through WDT- it's already paid for, so if I can get ya the hat, just tell me what to do!
Well, if the nice travel person gives you the codes, then you'll be able to give them to me!
<Bats eyelashes. >

And if they dont, well, I wont throw a fit.

[wendybeth]

I'll call WDT and tell them my kid, who plays VMK, wanted to know about it.:D

I just called, and they said it had to be booked online- we booked ours over the phone, so no go. That doesn't seem right- what the heck is the diff? Same company, isn't it? Might have to ask our resident Mickey specialist about that.....

[Snowflake]

Is was not really a "fire sale" I just gave away all my stuff.

That's fne, I knew what you meant ;-)
Botton line is, I have stuff is anyone needs it
Donna

[Ponine]

That's fne, I knew what you meant ;-)
Botton line is, I have stuff is anyone needs it
Donna
Hey Snowflake... if you and I can agree to a time to log on together, I would be more than happy to... well aquire your stuff. <evil grin> My son would be stoked.

[The Shadoe]

Do many people play VMK anymore? I tried it out when it first opened, and was unimpressed. I guess I had high expectations for it, and all it seemed to be was a chat room that was so strictly censored that I couldn't even talk at all.

[Moonliner]

Because Kevy is my hero, I decided not to start a new thread, and merely ask my question here. He should be thrilled.

So.. anyone still playing?

It seems there is a Stich hat, available ONLY when you book a trip through Disneyland Travel..
Now.. let's consider, San Diego to Anaheim
I will more than likely never use Disneyland Travel.

Anyone know if its available any other way?

I tried and failed. While I did book online I went with AAA rather than Disney travel. Apparently the code is included on a card that they send out with your ticket package. So they could not/would not give me one. :(

[Ponine]

twerps.

Oh well.
It was a nice thought. Thanks for trying!

[wendybeth]

The gal at WDT told me the VMK codes were only for people who booked online, but when we get our package I'll check and see if there are any codes. She didn't sound like she knew what she was talking about, anyway.

[Ponine]

Grrr..... out of towners in the Park, they didnt print a fourth quest, cant get the fast passes.... grrr...
Personally I think the booth should stock a FEW!

I know, that misses the point.