I saw this on another site. One of the members got a much more personalized response from someone at VMK! Especially notice the part in bold:


Hi <name removed>,

Thanks for writing.

I know this is a difficult time for our players/Guests, and it is for us
too. Unfortunately the decision is set to close Virtual Magic Kingdom on
May 21st, 2008.

There are several factors that went into the decision, although
primarily, as part of the Disneyland 50th Celebration, the
game/promotion has operated well beyond the original time it was planned
to run.

Our resources are now focused on imagining future online worlds,
nonetheless, I have forwarded your email onto our executives here so
they can hear your concerns to keep VMK open.

We appreciate your interest in VMK and hope you continue to enjoy the
game until we close. We have lots of magic left in the game, so please
join us.

Sincerely,

Vince
VMK Operations


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Our message is being forwarded to the higher-ups now!

I am very impressed! Thanks Mnementh for the GREAT update!

~Disney

Yay! Finally, some real progress. I think we can pull this off if we all stick together.

Edit: I just thought of VMK in comparison to chocolate chip cookies. Did whoever made the chocolate chip cookie stop making them because they were an accident? Nope. They kept going, and look at them now! Gosh, VMK is just like cookies.

Woot! Mint thank you so much for lifting our spirits with a post of such great news!

See what we can do if we stay together and work hard?

YES! some good news! im so glad we made some progress!

Believe can relate anything to cookies. Even Britney Spears

^^
Of course Britney Spears loves cookies. Who doesn't?

I'm so happy that progress has been made and they aren't ignoring us and sending back stupid automated messages. YAAY!

Looks like I have even MORE good news! Look at this screen shot, completely un-edited!




ETA: The person who created the thread that I got this image from said that they will post a link to the actual video as soon as it's available. When this happens, I'll post it with Fish and Fairy's permission. Please let me know if that's okay, Fish and Fairy!

Everyone! This is Just GREAT!

We really are making progress and everyone is hearing our message!

~Disney

Vmk has made the news alot lately. Believe showed me an article a few days ago about all the upset fans and how an employee of Disney blog wrote that Disney should find a way to keep Vmk open.

I am glad they are starting to take a hint. I was thinking though if they leave Vmk open, how many people could handle the fact that no host games and no new releases might happen? I guess I could make this compromise although it would be tough to say goodbye to all the fine Hosts.

I never really thought of that! I would hate to say goodbye to all the hosts!

Trust me if I see it in MY newspaper, something will probably happen, my town is pretty small and only in the BIG news.

`'Disney

I don't see why they should get rid of the hosts. They HAVE to keep the VMK_s, since there would be chaos without them, so why not just shell out a few more bucks and keep the hosts, too? If the hosts do leave, though, that would be terrible. I really don't want to see that happen.

I could live with no new items, however. It's hard enough to get everything on my wishlist now. If they keep adding items, it'll get even harder because I'd have to spend the credits that I like to trade in order to get the new stuff.

That's fine with us. Thanks, Mint!

Edit: Here is a link to the story on the news stations site.

Local 6

Yay For Progress!

Here is the video:

Whoa. Did anyone notice that at the end of that video it says September 30th?

Yeah, I think they got the info mixed up with when the 50th celebration ended.
Hopefully some other news stations will see the video and pick up the story.

Oh okay, I thought there was a notice that I didn't see. LOL. Thanks for clarifying.

Oh, I see you all beat me to it I guess you can ignore that PM, Fish.

Thanks for the video. I had also noticed the date of Sept. 30th, I thought they had made a mistake.

Now we need to get someone in California to run the news about VMK!

Woot! More Progress!

Press coverage is exactly what we need, it may be our only chance to save vmk.

Everybody e-mail your local newstations or newspapers! Get the message across to Disney that we will not give up

Hmm I was thinking that maybe I would talk to the local news channel, but I'm afraid to call. I don't want to be recorded and put on TV, and I can't find an email.

Oh Believe,

I am sure you can! Besides just tell them that a fellow VMK player said this. Not to put your name out! No one will ever know! And if you don't want to ask one of your friend about the e-mail, I'm sure someone you know knows it!

I will find the e-mail address tonight! I will also send a letter to the paper!

~Disney

If something was in the newspaper I would probably run around the house screaming and pin it on my door or something.

Man, we need to save VMK.

I just realized I would do the same!

Just found the e-mail for our news station. Anyone have a suggestion for meh to write? I am a little confused on what I should write!

Here is the email I recieved from Oprah.com [lol]

Dear <Quart'z real name>,

Thank you for your e-mail! Your message is important to us.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of e-mail messages we receive every day, we
cannot guarantee that you'll receive a personal response. Feel free to
check out our Frequently Asked Questions for additional help.
< I'm not giving the link, lol>

Thanks again for writing to us!

Sincerely,
The Oprah.com Staff
www.oprah.com

Awww about the Oprah e-mail. But, yeahhhh for our progress..Next step: Nationwide newstation like CBS or ABC or CNN! :]

OMG Fish is about to be on the radio to talk to them about VMK closing. He's so nervous right now lol. I'll try to get the link posted asap.

Oh Wow! Silly me for being about to go to bed without checking Addict one last time .....


WOOT FISH!!
Hopefully it's another breakthrough!

I've been thinking, maybe we should ALL email Oprah. If she gets enough emails regarding VMK she might listen to us and include it in her show.

Here's a link to write to Oprah:
http://www2.oprah.com/email/reach/email_showideas.jhtml

Sorry I wasn't able to provide a link, it all happened so fast. Someone at SaveVMKToday.com was also on the same show with Fish, so I'm not sure if they were able to record it or what.

The podcast for the radio should be out sometime tomorrow, though, so we'll post it asap.

I don't think I have ever been more nervous in my life. It is going to be so weird when they put the podcast up and I am able to hear myself.
Hopefully this will help keep things moving.

Woot! Great job, Fish. Can't wait to hear it. Hearing yourself always sounds weird, but you sound fine to everyone else.

Sounds Great To Me.
Glad To Hear That People Actually Can Make A Difference, But I Heard It Closes On September 30th??

Congrats Fish!
I'm Glad You Got Through It

The segment has been posted. I edited out all the non-VMK stuff and commercials during the break. Thanks to Luke and Jenn over at TBTL. Enjoy!

Fish that was totally awesome! That was just brilliant, you guys definitely got the point across! And you sounded fine, hehe. I was smiling whenever we all came up, haha.

Fish you sounded a little nervous at first, but I think you did very well.

Can you post a link to the radio station or send it to me in a PM? Thanks!

Lol can I have your autograph, Fish?

I know you both were really nervous, but you guys did a great job and managed to get your message across wonderfully. I still can't believe they had you both on the air for that long, that's awesome!

good video

Well done! That was a long segment!

Now every time I see little Fish speak I'm going to hear a deep voice! lol

That was a great video! They really seem to like the Conga Dances! haha

I really think this will help our VMKampain. Oh, and Fish I think you sounded great haha!

Fantastic job Fish and Nick. I think you really managed to convince the anchors - and they knew nothing of VMK. If you can convince them, then you should be even more effective to those who know something of the game.

Keep up the good work!

***Edit - Not Aengus - Nick! See what happens when you play VMK so long, you can't put human elements to avatars!

Wow awesome job on the radio interview! Thanks guys

Aww Fish and Aengus you did a great job. It would be wonderful if all of the exec's over at Disney could hear the broadcast. I have to say I was actually tearing up a bit for the last minute and a half. Stay strong and stay the course!

Geish

PS I stand corrected..Nick awesome job.

Woot!! That was the most awesome couple of minutes in my life! Way to go Fish and Nick the PR guy from savevmktoday.com! lol fish

Hey DisneyFreak, glad my term VMKampaign is spreading

Thanks everyone. If anyone has any other radio spots lined up just let me know.

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That's not Aengus. It's Nick the PR guy from savevmktoday.com.

Wait The First Dude Sounded Like Aengus..So That Leaves Fish As The Other Voice?

To hear Aengus check out the video or one of the podcasts at todyinvmk.com.

Awesome..Looking forward to listening to it.
Hmm,I wonder what Fish sounds like..Lol.

I Checked Out The Video, But The First Voice Sounds Like Aengus.
Er Um Or I Don't Know.
All I Know Is That The First Guy Sounded Like Aengus...So That Leaves Fish Some Where In The Problem.

Has anyone seen that Avatar mailing project at savevmktoday.com? I encourage you all to try it! It looks fun and creative