MyVMK is a remake of the beloved game, VMK. There is no affiliation with the Walt Disney Company. This is a Volunteer Position.
Individual Contributions
Inspired by Disneyland’s Pixar Fest in California, I conceptualized, pitched, organized, communicated, and executed a Pixar Fest Maze within the My Virtual Magic Kingdom remake. After a player-voted poll was tallied, June was voted to be themed around Pixar movies and shorts during June 2024. I found this as a great opportunity to design a maze highlighting some of the players favorite Pixar films and shorts. The maze was approved on May 20th, and opened it’s doors on June 17th for the players to enjoy. With a little less than 1 month to execute, I communicated with the rest of the team to contribute rooms featured within the Pixar Fest 2024 maze. I maintained professional and frequent communication within this time frame, to ensure all deadlines were met and ready for the opening event. We successfully highlighted the majority of the current Pixar movies, as well as various Pixar shorts. I designed and built 10 rooms, along with 33 prizes that the players had the opportunity to win. These prizes included both animated and static, pins, clothing, and furniture items. I designed all Pixar Fest Maze 2024 promotional graphics, to efficiently communicate all rules, disclaimers, and prizes to the player base. Pixar Fest 2024 received positive feedback, with the players enjoying the rooms and prizes, and bringing new and returning players to the game.
PIXAR FEST 2024 MAZE PRIZES
Featured here is the promotional graphic I designed, featuring all the prizes that could be obtained from the Pixar Fest 2024 Maze. This graphic was posted on the MyVMK Discord Server to properly communicate this information to the player base.
PIXAR FEST MAZE 2024 ROOMS AND ASSETS
To set the tone for the Pixar Fest Maze 2024, I designed custom backgrounds and assets to maintain a consistent flow of visuals throughout the maze. I was inspired by the bright blocks of colors and the Pixar Ball motif featured in Disneyland California’s Pixar Fest. The backgrounds were also inspired by various Disney Pixar movies and shorts.
Pixar Fest 2024 Photo Op Backdrop. This was used in the Main Entrance room behind Dug from “Up.”
Pixar Fest Maze Sign utilized in the Entrance of the Maze.
Pixar Fest Loading Arch utilized in the 2nd maze room.
Room background I designed for the consolation room featured in the Pixar Fest Maze.
Room background I designed for “The Claw,” room featured in the Pixar Fest Maze. The blurred assets were a combination of original game assets and former designer made assets.
Room background I designed for “The Great Before,” room featured in the Pixar Fest Maze. The carpet was designed by a former designer.
The Great Before trees and soul were inspired by the Counselor featured in Disney Pixar’s, “Soul.” This was utilized in The Great Before room.
The Great Before Counselor was inspired by the Counselor featured in Disney Pixar’s, “Soul.” This was utilized in The Great Before room.
The Entrance to the Pixar Fest 2024 Maze. I utilized in-game assets designed by the original game, and fellow and former designers to build this room.
The Loading Area to the Pixar Fest 2024 Maze. I utilized in-game assets designed by the original game, and fellow and former designers to build this room.
"The Claw" from Pixar's Toy Story. I utilized in-game assets designed by the original game, and fellow and former designers to build this room.
The South American Rainforest from Pixar's, Up. I utilized in-game assets designed by the original game, and fellow and former designers to build this room.
"The Great Before," From Pixar's Soul. I utilized in-game assets designed by the original game, and fellow and former designers to build this room.
The Marigold Bridge from Pixar's, Coco. I utilized in-game assets designed by the original game, and fellow and former designers to build this room.
The Wisp Forest from Pixar's, Brave. I utilized in-game assets designed by the original game, and fellow and former designers to build this room.
The Axiom from Pixar's, Wall-E. I utilized in-game assets designed by the original game, and fellow and former designers to build this room.
4*TOWN Concert from Pixar's, Turning Red. I utilized in-game assets designed by the original game, and fellow and former designers to build this room.
Pixar Fest Maze 2024 Consolation Room. I utilized in-game assets designed by the original game, and fellow and former designers to build this room.
WINNING PRIZES AND INSPIRATIONS
PIXAR’s, “ELEMENTAL”
These three items were inspired by Disney Pixar’s Elemental. The Vivisteria Pin was inspired by a player made recommendation. The popcorn were inspired by the movie theater scene.
Vivisteria Pin.
Ember’s Popcorn. (Kol-Nuts)
Wade’s Popcorn.
Animated prizes
Axiom Hover Chair Mount, inspired by the Disney Pixar Film, “Wall-E.”
Sadness’ Cloud Mount, inspired by the Disney Pixar Film, “Inside Out.”
Overloaded Scream Canister, inspired by the Disney Pixar Film, “Monster’s Inc.”
Mater’s Car/Truck Light, inspired by the Disney Pixar Film, “Cars.”
TURNING RED, “4*TOWN”
4*TOWN Orange Vest. This vest was inspired by the 4*Town concert scene in Disney Pixar’s, “Turning Red.” The vest template was derived from an original game template.
4*TOWN T-Shirt. This T-shirt was inspired by the 4*Town concert scene in Disney Pixar’s, “Turning Red.” The T-Shirt template was derived from an original game template.
4*TOWN Pop Star Microphone. This vest was inspired by the 4*Town concert scene in Disney Pixar’s, “Turning Red.” The vest template was derived from an original game template.
4TOWN Robaire’s Vest. This vest was inspired by the 4*Town concert scene in Disney Pixar’s, “Turning Red.” The vest template was derived from an original game template.
Winning prizes inspired by various pixar films
Monster’s Inc. Monster Boo Plush. This Boo Plush was inspired by Monster Boo in Disney Pixar’s, “ Monster’s Inc.”
Wall-E’s Boot. This Wall-E boot was inspired by the plant boot featured in Disney Pixar’s, “Wall-E.”
Up Grape Soda T-Shirt. This Grape Soda T-Shirt was inspired by Russel’s Grape Soda pin from Disney Pixar’s, “Up.” The T-Shirt template was derived from an original game template.
Luca’s Gills. These Gills were inspired by Sea Monster Luca from Disney Pixar’s, “Luca.”
Finding Nemo, Nemo Backpack. This backpack was based off an existing Loungefly merchandise. It was also inspired by Nemo from Disney Pixar’s, “Finding Nemo.”
PIXAR Inspired consolation furniture
Build Your Own Rubik Cube: Stacking Cubes in Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and White.
Turning Red, “4TOWN,” inspired Furniture: 4TOWN Robaire’s Cup of Coffee, 4TOWN Concert Sign, 4Town Concert Platform. The 4Town logo was based off the reference of Disney Pixar’s, “Turning Red,” 4Town Logo.
Toy Story Barrel Monkeys: Stacking Monkeys in Red, Yellow, and Blue. These monkeys were inspired by the vintage barrel monkey toys featured in Disney Pixar’s, “Toy Story.”
The Good Dinosaur Arlo, Coco Marigold Petal Flat, and The Good Dinosaur Spot. The Coco Marigold flat were inspired by the scenes of the Marigold Bridge in Disney Pixar’s, “ Coco.” The Spot and Arlo flats were illustrated utilizing Pixar internet reference photos.