Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Disney parks around the world are closed indefinitely. In light of this, new Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced that the company will be rereleasing the popular Virtual Magic Kingdom online experience. "We want Disney Parks fans to enjoy our one-of-a-kind storytelling experience while staying at home practicing social distancing." said Chapek.
Created in 2006, Virtual Magic Kingdom or VMK was a massively multiplayer online (MMO) game where participants could create custom avatars, rooms, shop in-game stores, and interact with other players in a virtual Disney theme park setting. Players would log on with their DSL modems while sitting comfortably at their Dell or HP desktop computer. The experience included navigating the isometric landscape while participating in mini games and contests to earn credits and items.
While remaining true to the original version, the release will have a few changes. Most notably, character interactions will be limited to a six foot distance as indicated by a visual representation of Goofy's large shoe. Additionally, the Grim Grinning Ghosts from The Haunted Mansion will refrain from coming out to socialize.
System requirements to access the game include a desktop PC running Windows Vista or Apple iMac running OS-X (Tiger). Connection to the internet may be achieved via a DSL modem. "We are expecting many Millennials to flock to the game, which may overload the original servers. So please be patient." said Chapek. So while you are cooped up at home, visit the Virtual Magic Kingdom. It's better than Club Penguin!
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Ok, this was an April Fool's joke brought to you by your friends here at LightEars and Tomorrowland Metro Retro Historical Society. We hope this post gave you a reason to smile in these trying times. Remember to "Just keep swimming" and "Keep moving forward" so that we can all get through this together. Also, If you want to relive your VMK memories, and make new ones with the next generation, there is a fan-made version still active called MyVMK. You can find it at myvmk.com.
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