On May 21, Disney is closing the doors on their online world - Virtual Magic Kingdom. Virtual Magic Kingdom was on online theme park where Disney fans could gather and hang out. Disney says that VMK was only a promotion and never intended to be a long-term venture. Fans of VMK do not feel that this was communicated with them and are upset over the sudden closing. They are so upset in fact that they have gathered 12,500 signatures in an attempt to communicate to Disney and keep the game.
Disney Newsflash: VMK Calling It Quits
April 18th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Tags: Disney · Gaming · Technology
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1 kim // Apr 18, 2008 at 10:28 am
I read this last night. If disney sees that you feel so strongly about something I have seen them keep it. I know it was only a 50th anniversary thing but it is kinda fun to go on. My god daughters love it.
2 busymom // Apr 18, 2008 at 11:40 am
Yea. I’ve known them to make changes after a customer outcry so I hope it works out for the VMK members. I’ve never tried it.
3 Grace // Apr 19, 2008 at 4:35 pm
This is an interesting topic- Disney created this online community and they have a responsibility to its members. Even if they consider this game to simply be a promotion, the developers and players obviously saw it as much more.
I’m interested to see how this turns out- thanks for sharing!
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