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In 2005, Disney had opened a virtual online game for anyone to play called 'VMK' (Virtual Magic Kingdom). For anyone who doesn't know of the game, VMK was a massive multiplayer online game in which you were able to explore the parks as a virtual character in your own home. But that's not all of it. There were so many other things about the game I'd love to explain but I'd get so into it this thread would be an essay. If you'd like to know more on this game most knew and loved, Wiki - 'VMK' and please read about it. VMK was more than just a game, it was magical. Unfortunately, VMK shut its virtual gates down in 2008 due to Disney saying the game was for promotional use only. Many players, including myself, were lost, sad and confused. As I grew older a few years later, I found other games and things to do to occupy my time. But, nothing was as good as VMK.
5 years later...
I never forgotten about VMK. It'd cross my mind sometimes and I'd get an instant urge to play again, but I knew it'd never come back. In December of 2013, I decided to google 'VMK' to look at some images back from when the game was in use. Before clicking images I saw this link top of the page called, MyVMK. I opened it, I read into it...I cried........
VMK WAS BACK. 5 years later and VMK had opened it's virtual gates again for players to re experience the magic. It was incredible. Never in a million years would I think it would ever come back...but it did. Never in a million years at 17 years old did I think I'd be jumping for joy over a virtual game....but I did. Disney has not opened the game back but someone else made their own version of it. (Thank you AMY) Same concept, same EXACT game. Nothing's changed, except who owns it. On the website, it does state 'We do not own VMK, Virtual Magic Kingdom, and we have no affiliation with Disney. This is a fan recreation of VMK and nothing more ' No copyright is intended. Their is a newsletter posted on the website that updates every month with a new theme releasing new items, clothing for your character, etc. Host events for you to win special items, and many more.
Entering the game, I felt butterflies in my stomach, my blood flowing, heart racing. 'Was this actually happening?' I thought to myself. Entering the game as my character, seeing others play as if they've been playing for some time, I couldn't help but to ask questions. MyVMK had officially opened in September of 2013. Hundreds of players have already been playing. I came 3 months after the grand opening, but I was just so glad to be back.
It is now 2016, I'm currently 20 years old. I still play MyVMK. Every.Single.Day. The nostalgia is still there for me every time I log in. Over the course of the years, I've met many amazing friends. Some I've met for the first time, and some I've reconnected with who I had met in 2005 who remembered my in-game name. (That was exciting). I've also met a recently new player who I've discovered lives 2 towns over from me. (That was even more exciting). Overall, not only have I made many friends but I've discovered this amazing game from my childhood and have accomplished so many things on there. This recreation of the game was a true blessing and I will forever continue playing it, no matter how old I am. This isn't just a game, this is my world.
If anyone would like to know more about this game...or even experience the magic for themselves the website is www.myvmk.com. There is also a forums page much like this one for the game as well. That website is forums.myvmk.com. Thank you for anyone who took the time to read this thread. I hope this helped for anyone who missed playing the original game or for anyone who'd like to see why this game was so special to most of us. You know have a chance to experience the magic, so go on out there! And as Mickey Mouse says, 'See you real soon!'
In 2005, Disney had opened a virtual online game for anyone to play called 'VMK' (Virtual Magic Kingdom). For anyone who doesn't know of the game, VMK was a massive multiplayer online game in which you were able to explore the parks as a virtual character in your own home. But that's not all of it. There were so many other things about the game I'd love to explain but I'd get so into it this thread would be an essay. If you'd like to know more on this game most knew and loved, Wiki - 'VMK' and please read about it. VMK was more than just a game, it was magical. Unfortunately, VMK shut its virtual gates down in 2008 due to Disney saying the game was for promotional use only. Many players, including myself, were lost, sad and confused. As I grew older a few years later, I found other games and things to do to occupy my time. But, nothing was as good as VMK.
5 years later...
I never forgotten about VMK. It'd cross my mind sometimes and I'd get an instant urge to play again, but I knew it'd never come back. In December of 2013, I decided to google 'VMK' to look at some images back from when the game was in use. Before clicking images I saw this link top of the page called, MyVMK. I opened it, I read into it...I cried........
VMK WAS BACK. 5 years later and VMK had opened it's virtual gates again for players to re experience the magic. It was incredible. Never in a million years would I think it would ever come back...but it did. Never in a million years at 17 years old did I think I'd be jumping for joy over a virtual game....but I did. Disney has not opened the game back but someone else made their own version of it. (Thank you AMY) Same concept, same EXACT game. Nothing's changed, except who owns it. On the website, it does state 'We do not own VMK, Virtual Magic Kingdom, and we have no affiliation with Disney. This is a fan recreation of VMK and nothing more ' No copyright is intended. Their is a newsletter posted on the website that updates every month with a new theme releasing new items, clothing for your character, etc. Host events for you to win special items, and many more.
Entering the game, I felt butterflies in my stomach, my blood flowing, heart racing. 'Was this actually happening?' I thought to myself. Entering the game as my character, seeing others play as if they've been playing for some time, I couldn't help but to ask questions. MyVMK had officially opened in September of 2013. Hundreds of players have already been playing. I came 3 months after the grand opening, but I was just so glad to be back.
It is now 2016, I'm currently 20 years old. I still play MyVMK. Every.Single.Day. The nostalgia is still there for me every time I log in. Over the course of the years, I've met many amazing friends. Some I've met for the first time, and some I've reconnected with who I had met in 2005 who remembered my in-game name. (That was exciting). I've also met a recently new player who I've discovered lives 2 towns over from me. (That was even more exciting). Overall, not only have I made many friends but I've discovered this amazing game from my childhood and have accomplished so many things on there. This recreation of the game was a true blessing and I will forever continue playing it, no matter how old I am. This isn't just a game, this is my world.
If anyone would like to know more about this game...or even experience the magic for themselves the website is www.myvmk.com. There is also a forums page much like this one for the game as well. That website is forums.myvmk.com. Thank you for anyone who took the time to read this thread. I hope this helped for anyone who missed playing the original game or for anyone who'd like to see why this game was so special to most of us. You know have a chance to experience the magic, so go on out there! And as Mickey Mouse says, 'See you real soon!'
6 days ago With the parks closed for the foreseeable future and many working from home, video chat conferences haven’t been far and few between; they’re quite common now whether it’s for work, school, or seeing friends and family. To add a little magic to your day and video conference, Disney virtual backgrounds are available! Thanks to Disney, you can transform the typical backdrop of your home to.
Here are all the details from Disney Cast Member Jeremy Schoolfield:Howdy partners! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is an iconic Disney attraction that has brought thrills to adventurers of all ages for decades. I was 7 years old the first time I sat down in that clickety-clackety mine train, and I’ve loved it ever since. With versions of the attraction in Disney parks around the world, I’m sure many of you feel the same way.In the latest installment of our #DisneyMagicMoments series, check out the video below for a virtual ride on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort. Descend into an abandoned mine shaft and board your train for an adventure evading boulders, dodging explosions and swooping through canyons in the mysterious town of Tumbleweed.So are you ready?
For your safety, remain seated on your couch, lounge chair, bed, kitchen stool or wherever you may be viewing this special video. And be sure to watch your kids. If any of you folks are wearin’ hats or glasses, best remove ’em. ’Cause say it with me now THIS HERE’S THE WILDEST RIDE IN THE WILDERNESS!RELATED ARTICLE: 10 Facts and Secrets about Big Thunder Mountain in Disney’s Magic Kingdomby Christy CabyBig Thunder Mountain is definitely the most “rootinest, tootinest ride” found in all of Walt Disney World.
The attraction lives in Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom. During the ride, you take off in a train on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad through the mine with many incredible thrills and surprises along the way. The ride also holds various hidden secrets and extras that you may not have noticed, even if you have ridden the ride several times. Here are 10 facts and secrets you may not know about Big Thunder Mountain. 10 – Big Thunder Mountain isn’t actually just made of rock.It might look like a huge rock mountain, but there is so much more than makes up the structure and foundation for the “rock” mountain. Big Thunder Mountain was actually created with 6,500 tons of steel, 90,000 gallons of water, 4,675 tons of the mud that was created to coat the structure, and 4,000 gallons of paint that gives it the brownish, orange color that we see today with perfect details in the painting job.9 – Nod to past Disneyland attractions that are no more.There actually used to be another attraction where Big Thunder Mountain is at Disneyland.
The Rainbow Caverns Mine Train opened in 1956 at Disneyland. The ride changed in 1960 to be the Mine Train through Nature’s Wonderland.
This closed in 1979 to make the space for Big Thunder Mountain. The rainbow-colored caverns at the start of the attraction are a nod to the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train, and these same caverns are featured in the Magic Kingdom’s version of the ride. There is also another nod in the queue for the attraction where you see a picture of the mine, and it names the cave as “Rainbow Caverns.” You will also notice a mine shaft #71. This is the same year that the Magic Kingdom opened, 1971.8 – Barnabas T. Bullion or Tony Baxter?During the ride queue, you will see the portrait of Barnabas T. He is noted as the founder and president of the Big Thunder Mining Company.
The image in the portrait is actually an image depicted after Tony Baxter, who was one of the main Imagineers that is responsible for the creation of this fantastic attraction. We love this great nod to Tony Baxter, and so glad that helped ensure that we have this amazing attraction to enjoy for year after year.7 – You can trigger explosives on the mountain.Yep, you can actually trigger “explosives” to go off on the mountain. When you are in the queue, pay attention to when you are in the Explosives Magazine room. There will be instructions for how to use the cranks and plungers to set off the explosions. Follow all directions and watch to see what happens.
After years of multiple Walt Disney World vacations, Cindy and Chad's dream of living in Orlando came true in 2010. After friends and family made them their go-to-people for Walt Disney World advice, Cindy and Chad launched DisneyLists.com in August 2015 to share their knowledge and love of Disney. Chad and Cindy have been Disney World Annual Passholders for years, DVC members, together have raced more than 70 runDisney races, and particularly love cruising on the Disney Cruise Line.
Chad and Cindy also regularly represent DisneyLists.com at Walt Disney World media events. While attending these events, they get an insiders view of all the new things that have come to Walt Disney World. These experiences have helped them gain knowledge and expertise they happily pass on to their followers. They still can't believe how lucky they are to have such an amazing opportunity and will continue to share Disney with anyone who will listen!