Spring 2005 MouseAdventure

**AVP** · 10-11-2004, 12:11 PM

Unfortunately, my explaination of this got cut a little short yesterday. I've already gotten some questions about it, so here are the basics in a nutshell. The game is still in development, and subject to change w/o notice.

Spring 2005 MouseAdventure

To keep the game accessible to the ever-growing numbers of new teams, and to keep the game challenging enough for returning teams, we are planning two different MouseAdventure categories for spring: "Open" and "Invitational."

The Open category will be open to any team, old, new, Masters, whomever. This is going to be an easier game, using some elements of MouseAdventure as you know it. We may revisit some quests from previous games, spend more time on Eye Spy - we're not quite sure yet. This category is meant to be family-friendly and fun, geared to the teams who come out just to have a good time in the park, and really aren't concerned with their score.

The Invitational category will be open to returning teams ONLY. This means that 1/2, 2/3 or 3/4 of your team must have completed a previous MouseAdventure. (And by completed we mean turned in your materials and received a score, not finished every quest.) Registration in this category will be limited to NO MORE than 40-50 teams, with the final number to be based on some logistical considerations we haven't worked out yet.

The invitational category will depart from "normal" MouseAdventures in several ways:

* Registration fees will be per-team, not per-player. We want to encourage 4-player teams, and larger teams will have a decided advantage. We will let you play with fewer people if you want, but you may hurt your chances of finishing if you do so.
* The game will be based around Disneyland, but may also include Downtown Disney, the Disney hotels, and possibly a field trip off-property....
* The game is going to be longer than a normal MA. We're not sure how long yet, but 5-6 hours is the guess right now.
* This game is going to be hard. It's going to be long, exhausting and physically-challenging. (We estimate that teams walked around 7 miles to complete this past game - imagine doubling that.)
* We're going to give teams a LOT less "instruction" on how to do games. Since all teams will be returning, we assume that you know how MA quests usually work, and will need less hand-holding.

In addition, the two Masters teams will be given the choice of playing for free, or competing. I've talked with members of both Masters teams, and they are looking forward to adding another 1st Place award to their resume, so the other teams really have some competition.

So, that's the event in a nutshell. The date is tentatively scheduled for March 13, and we don't expect it to change unless there is a major event added to Disneyland's schedule between now and then. We've picked this date to avoid conflicts with major conventions, cheerleading competitions, Easter, Passover, May 5th and staff member availability, so it's 90% certain.

More details in January, when we open registration.

AVP

gfy4dland · 10-11-2004, 02:54 PM

WOW! This new format sounds great! At the award ceremony yesterday, you mentioned the Amazing Race when describing the new format. That doesn't mean people would be eliminated along the way, does it? I love competing in MA's, so twice as much time would be great!

I love the idea of being more spread out too.

**AVP** · 10-11-2004, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gfy4dland

WOW! This new format sounds great! At the award ceremony yesterday, you mentioned the Amazing Race when describing the new format. That doesn't mean people would be eliminated along the way, does it?

No, because that would mean teams would be running the same course at the same time. Even if registration is limited to 40 teams, having all of them reading the same sign, riding the same ride or searching the same store at the same time would be too much congestion.

We'll be using a lot of scatter techniques to spread the teams out, so mid-point eliminations would not exactly be fair. But bonus points for being first to a station..... there's an idea.....

AVP

cstephens · 10-11-2004, 05:03 PM

How about a Fear Factor version of the game? There are a number of icky things I can think of that people would have to eat.

Who is perfectly safe making these kinds of suggestions because I don't participate in these games anyway other than to visit and stare and laugh.

DisneylandForever · 10-11-2004, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstephens

How about a Fear Factor version of the game? There are a number of icky things I can think of that people would have to eat.

My version of Fear Factor:

"Okay Forever, for the next stunt, you have to stay in DCA from opening till closing."

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

cstephens · 10-11-2004, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DisneylandForever

My version of Fear Factor:

"Okay Forever, for the next stunt, you have to stay in DCA from opening till closing."

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

You have to watch "Golden Dreams" for that entire time.

No, MP staff can't play.

10-11-2004, 12:11 PM	#1
AVP Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix MousePad Moderator MousePad Administrator MousePlanet Staff MousePad Community Leader Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Happy Homeowner Blog Entries: 114 Latest Blog Entry: DLR 2010 Promos: Buy 3, Get 2 Free; 30% off hotels; discounted tickets	Spring 2005 MouseAdventure Unfortunately, my explaination of this got cut a little short yesterday. I've already gotten some questions about it, so here are the basics in a nutshell. The game is still in development, and subject to change w/o notice. Spring 2005 MouseAdventure To keep the game accessible to the ever-growing numbers of new teams, and to keep the game challenging enough for returning teams, we are planning two different MouseAdventure categories for spring: "Open" and "Invitational." The Open category will be open to any team, old, new, Masters, whomever. This is going to be an easier game, using some elements of MouseAdventure as you know it. We may revisit some quests from previous games, spend more time on Eye Spy - we're not quite sure yet. This category is meant to be family-friendly and fun, geared to the teams who come out just to have a good time in the park, and really aren't concerned with their score. The Invitational category will be open to returning teams ONLY. This means that 1/2, 2/3 or 3/4 of your team must have completed a previous MouseAdventure. (And by completed we mean turned in your materials and received a score, not finished every quest.) Registration in this category will be limited to NO MORE than 40-50 teams, with the final number to be based on some logistical considerations we haven't worked out yet. The invitational category will depart from "normal" MouseAdventures in several ways: * Registration fees will be per-team, not per-player. We want to encourage 4-player teams, and larger teams will have a decided advantage. We will let you play with fewer people if you want, but you may hurt your chances of finishing if you do so. * The game will be based around Disneyland, but may also include Downtown Disney, the Disney hotels, and possibly a field trip off-property.... * The game is going to be longer than a normal MA. We're not sure how long yet, but 5-6 hours is the guess right now. * This game is going to be hard. It's going to be long, exhausting and physically-challenging. (We estimate that teams walked around 7 miles to complete this past game - imagine doubling that.) * We're going to give teams a LOT less "instruction" on how to do games. Since all teams will be returning, we assume that you know how MA quests usually work, and will need less hand-holding. In addition, the two Masters teams will be given the choice of playing for free, or competing. I've talked with members of both Masters teams, and they are looking forward to adding another 1st Place award to their resume, so the other teams really have some competition. So, that's the event in a nutshell. The date is tentatively scheduled for March 13, and we don't expect it to change unless there is a major event added to Disneyland's schedule between now and then. We've picked this date to avoid conflicts with major conventions, cheerleading competitions, Easter, Passover, May 5th and staff member availability, so it's 90% certain. More details in January, when we open registration. AVP __________________ "I swore to never be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim, silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." Elie Wiesel Owner: MouseShoppe and CharmingShoppe *Interested in personalized, licensed* Disney invitations and social stationery? Click me!**

10-11-2004, 05:03 PM	#4
cstephens I ain't afraid of no yeti. MousePad Subscriber Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: insignificant blue green planet	How about a Fear Factor version of the game? There are a number of icky things I can think of that people would have to eat. Who is perfectly safe making these kinds of suggestions because I don't participate in these games anyway other than to visit and stare and laugh. __________________ At least it's no longer tag-team wrestling. One thing to be grateful for. You can throw as many pity parties for yourself as you like - I'm declining to attend. blah blah blah blah

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10-11-2004, 02:54 PM	#2
gfy4dland Flying high... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: at Walt Disney World.	WOW! This new format sounds great! At the award ceremony yesterday, you mentioned the Amazing Race when describing the new format. That doesn't mean people would be eliminated along the way, does it? I love competing in MA's, so twice as much time would be great! I love the idea of being more spread out too.