Walt would be ashamed.

[shellybellypolo]

Look at the Disney company today.
Look at what everything has become about.
Money.
Money money money.

Gr,
they're closing VMK just because of the fact that they aren't getting
money.

it sickens me to say or hear that word now.

This is a mainly VMK thread, but to make it TB related and debatable:

what are your opinions on Disney today versus Disney 30 years ago?

 

[PurpleDucky]

When are they closing VMK?
That's kinda sad, but I don't go on anymore.

 

[Pirate Me]

VMK is closing May 21.
I can't believe it. It shocks me. All my friends...items...everything will be gone.
I really hope the boards stay. The VMK boards will keep me connected with everyone.

 

[Princess Ash]

Wow, I can't believe with such a following they are closing it.

Um, I am writing an entire 15-page paper on Consumerism and Disney is going to be a main focus. I'll let you know what I think when I'm done.

Right now, there are positive and negative aspects of Disney now and then.

As a corporation...they're not so different from any main ones. But as a spirit...well...they haven't lost that magic...that's why we're still going back. That's why people still love their jobs (despite minimum wages). That's why college kids fight for spots in the college program. It's why we're all still obsessed. They're obviously doing SOMETHING right...

 

[Ms.Squeakers]

I..
I cant speak.
Im speakless.

D:

 

[BabyPiglet]

Walt wanted to make money too. He was a businessman, don't forget that. All that said, I'm not sure if he'd be ashamed.

I'm sorry to hear VMK closing, I know how much it meant to some of y'all.

 

[Ms.Squeakers]

Without it
I wouldnt know ANY of you.
NONE.
NOTHING.
Zip.
Zap.
Blah.


NONE.

VMK is what started an array of events, which I would rather not mention all right now, because it would take too long to explain.
Im never leaving you guys though.
Dont get that Idea for 1 moment.
VMK brought me here, VMK cannot take me out of here.

 

[shellybellypolo]

Walt wanted to make money too. He was a businessman, don't forget that. All that said, I'm not sure if he'd be ashamed.

I'm sorry to hear VMK closing, I know how much it meant to some of y'all.

I know, but Walt's goal was to make Disney affordable and fun.
Disney already has enough money of their own.
If they want more, they can pull it out of ________________


Oooh fun, a fill in the blank! =D

 

[Pirate Me]

Without it
I wouldnt know ANY of you.
NONE.
NOTHING.
Zip.
Zap.
Blah.


NONE.

VMK is what started an array of events, which I would rather not mention Dont get that Idea for 1 moment.all right now, because it would take too long to explain.
Im never leaving you guys though.
VMK brought me here, VMK cannot take me out of here.

The reason I'm on DIS is because of VMK.
The reason I met some GREAT friends here is VMK.
The reason some of my closest friends are on DIS chat is VMK.
And now...it's gone..and I can't seem to let it register.

 

[Ms.Squeakers]

The reason I'm on DIS is because of VMK.
The reason I met some GREAT friends here is VMK.
The reason some of my closest friends are on DIS chat is VMK.
And now...it's gone..and I can't seem to let it register.

Agreed 100 percent.

 

[BabyPiglet]

I think I'd just melt into a pool of utter sadness if the DIS got shut down.

 

[llama62]

Don't miss this important message from Yavn about the future of VMK.

I hope you're enjoying our Topsy Turvy ToonTown month. We've got more cool events on the way including chances to win 14-day unlimited trial memberships to ToonTown Online!

Topsy Turvy ToonTown month won't last forever – so get to building some Topsy Turvy Guest Rooms, Game Rooms and Quests!
Speaking of things lasting forever, recently several of you have been asking about how much longer VMK will last. Well today I have some news about our future.
As many of you know, Virtual Magic Kingdom was created and launched back in 2005 as part of the Disneyland 50th Anniversary Celebration. VMK exceeded expectations in terms of performance, and as a result we extended the promotion (that is, VMK, the game) well beyond the 50th Celebration.
Eventually though, all promotions must come to an end, so I'm announcing today that on May 21, 2008, VMK will open our virtual gates for the last time. You read that right: VMK was never intended to last forever we'll close the game for good at the end of day on May 21st, 2008.
This is not an April Fool's joke.
Now we understand this news may be upsetting to you but let me explain. Again, VMK was launched as part of Disneyland's 50th Celebration in 2005 and the game has lived well beyond the originally intended time it was planned to run.
Over time you've seen our in-Park presence and other parts of VMK go away. You may remember our V.I.P Tours at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, or our in-Park Quest. We didn't stop doing those things because we don't love the game or our Guests, but because the time to run those promotions ended.
At Disney we're still committed to building communities and online virtual worlds and we're looking forward to providing you the opportunity to enjoy other exciting new experiences.
Don't look at VMK ending as a bad thing think of it as a new beginning, a chance to explore something fresh and new! Think of it like school: You don't want to leave your old friends, but still, the time has come to graduate and move onto another great adventure.
In the time since we've launched VMK, we've seen many players come and go, and we're hoping you will graduate from VMK too in particular, to games like Pirates of the Caribbean Online, Disney's ToonTown Online, Club Penguin and the upcoming Fairies and Cars online virtual worlds. We think you'll find you enjoy those just as much as VMK – if not more.

Live the Legend! Play Pirates of the Caribbean Online!
In the meantime, VMK will run like it always has, with great events and new items every week until we close we might even fit in one or two more surprises along the way (of the virtual item kind).
So what's going to happen to the VMK Staff when VMK closes? Well, we're all moving onto other projects here at Disney and positively looking ahead to the future. Me and a few other team members have already moved to other projects (but are still making sure VMK is running smoothly until it closes).
I know that this is sad news for you, but we're all thankful we've had the opportunity to enjoy the game for as long as we did. Just know there are even cooler things on the horizon ahead, for you as players and for us as game creators. So as my good friend Captain Jack Sparrow would say...
"Bring me that horizon!"
-Yavn
Questions? We've prepared this Q&A:
Why is this happening? Why are you closing Virtual Magic Kingdom?
As Yavn mentioned in the Newsletter, VMK was created and launched as part of a promotion to celebrate Disneyland's 50th Anniversary.
The game/promotion has ran well beyond the original time it was intended to.
When is the last time I can play?
The game will close at 10:00PM PST, Wednesday, May 21st, 2008.
Will I still be able to buy cards and pins in the Parks?
Yes, you can still buy VMK Cards and Pins at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Parks while supplies last but after May 21st, 2008 the codes will no longer work in the game.
What will happen to the game and the website?
The website will remain up for a few weeks to let people know what has happened, but you will not be able to log into the game after May 21th, 2008.
What will happen to all my virtual stuff in VMK?
Since the virtual items live only in VMK, you won't be able to access your VMK items or take them with you to another Disney Online Virtual World.

 

[llama62]

The reason I joined DIS is because of VMK. I don't plan to quit, but this is really heartbreaking.

 

[disneychick2721]

I think I'd just melt into a pool of utter sadness if the DIS got shut down.

If this got shut down I don't know what I'd do with myself !

I love everyone here, I honestly think that the TB especially is like one HUGE family.

I would be completely destroyed if this ever ended.

 

[BabyPiglet]

If this got shut down I don't know what I'd do with myself !

I love everyone here, I honestly think that the TB especially is like one HUGE family.

I would be completely destroyed if this ever ended.

I come here because this is sort of like my family. My second family.

I know that if I ever met some of these people in real life I'd have no problem running up to them and giving them a humongous hug. I know that I wouldn't be shy at all, and I know I would act as if I had known them since they were in diapers. I guess it's because everyone here is just so darn accepting, friendly and down to earth. There's no judging around here based on material things. Everyone here can just be themselves.

It's really a great place to have, especially for people like us in our teen years. Going through all kinds of things, it's really great to just get away from that for a little bit and come to people who welcome you with open arms.

And no matter how shy someone is in real life, they can get to be the most opinionated person on here.

I come here because honestly, this place has really helped me grow as a human being.

 

[disneychick2721]

I come here because this is sort of like my family. My second family.

I know that if I ever met some of these people in real life I'd have no problem running up to them and giving them a humongous hug. I know that I wouldn't be shy at all, and I know I would act as if I had known them since they were in diapers. I guess it's because everyone here is just so darn accepting, friendly and down to earth. There's no judging around here based on material things. Everyone here can just be themselves.

It's really a great place to have, especially for people like us in our teen years. Going through all kinds of things, it's really great to just get away from that for a little bit and come to people who welcome you with open arms.

And no matter how shy someone is in real life, they can get to be the most opinionated person on here.

I come here because honestly, this place has really helped me grow as a human being.

I agree 1 million percent.

And honestly Im pretty sure if I ever met anyone here I'd run up and hug them as well.

I feel like I know everyone here, Im usually awkward with meeting new people but if I ever met anyone here I'd feel strangely comfortable. And it wouldn't really feel like someone new.

 

[PowerMonkey]

lol, yea, everything is about money these days.. currency is what makes the world go round... but i do think disney has gone down hill.. i miss the days of aladdin, beauty and the beast, little mermaid, etc etc.... i mean.. the new stuff is good.. like nemo... but they just arent classic or timeless like the original 2d cartoon movies were... iono.. its hard to explain... and i never got into the vmk thing.. but i can see why itd upset a lot of people

 

[disneydance]

I'm sorry for everyone that loved VMK I myself wasnt a big fan but still went on it every once and a while and I will miss it... The reason I came to the dis was not because of VMK but for the resorts and parks but I will still miss it lots like I said I have to agree Walt wouldnt want this as I got some quotes from Walt for a project i think I made a thread about it i'll check to see if i can find it but it really said Walt would not love the disney company today...

 

[::Snow_White::]

I'm sorry to all of you who play VMK.
It seemed you liked it alot.

I agree with Jenny on the DIS closing down.
I'd be incredibly sad.

 

[DramaQueen]

That's too bad about the VMK, I never really got into it, but it's stilla big loss to alot of people.
It's strange that they would close ti just because it's not making money though...maybe they are losing money from it (i don't know HOW...but I can't see them closing it just because it doesn't MAKE money??)

But I agree with what Jenny & Ash were saying, Walt was a businessman, interested in money just as any oter businessman would be. But WDW will always have the Walt Disney spirit.