Hello again everyone. I have some optimistic but cautious news about logging in to WW.

The log in issue may have been resolved thanks to the WW members across the globe who took the time to call in and tell it like it is. It’s thanks to their efforts that we may be back in to WW on a more reliable basis.

I just tried what is known as the Customer Service link in IE9 and it works !!

http://66.48.69.102/loader4.php?go=loadReturnUser&aol=0&fs=0

Will all of you who read this please try logging in AS YOU NORMALLY WOULD before Wednesday’s maintenance fiasco and tell me if you are successful. This is the Customer Service link and I THINK it’s been re-activated and there are NO ads on the log in page or down the right-hand side of the screen once you are in WW. I have so far logged into three of my accounts successfully using IE9 !! I am getting reports from WI and WA from dozens of other members who are also able to log in as they normally did before the maintenance. These members are using all of the current, major browsers in both Mac and PC and they are all experiencing success loggin in.  I hope all of you can, as well. Let me know how it goes.

UPDATE • FIREFOX USERS MAY HAVE TO CLEAR THEIR CACHE BEFORE THEY CAN SUCCESSFULLY LOG IN TO WW USING THE CUSTOMER SERVICE LINK.

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Hello everyone. I am MysticZon, author of the post that appears on the front page of your site. Momskinz invited me over to help shed some light on the IE9 fiasco but, to that extent, I see she has already published my post from WI in its entirety (with my blessing), so there’s not much more to add.

However, I noticed that the links to my screenshots did not make it over in the copy/paste. In that regard, please allow me to reprint the “HOW TO REVERT TO INTERNET EXPLORER 8  WITHOUT UNINSTALLING INTERNET EXPLORER 9” part, hopefully complete with screenshots.

1. From the main page/home page log in screen at www.webkinz.com, click the LOG IN button.

2. Press F12. This will toggle a feature in IE9 known as Developer Tools. The following window pane will pop up on the bottom of your screen.

IE9's Developer Tools Window pane

Note the red arrow and box I have outlined in red.

3. Click the button that says Browser Mode: IE9.

This little drop down menu will appear ~

Internet Explorer's various browser modes

5. Click the “X” in the upper right-hand corner to close the Developer Tools window pane. Pressing F12 again will also make the Developer Tools window pane close.

How to close IE's Developer Toolbar Window Pane

IT IS SUPER IMPORTANT TO NOTE ~ That although you do not have to repeat steps 3-4 every time you want to log into another account, you will need to press F12 just before you log in to another account. I don’t know why this is the way it is, it’s just an extra step I found that is necessary or else the WW screen will revert back to IE9 and you’ll crash when you try to log in to another account.   Note that this does not affect other IE browser tabs or windows you may have open. You can still surf or continue working in IE9, even if you open a completely new browser tab or window

Thank you for allowing me the privilege to post on your site and I sincerely hope those of you who used IE9 will try this “F12 work around.” I  hope it will help you and your children enjoy WW once again, just as you did before Wednesday morning’s maintenance.

We’ve got problems . . .  apparently Webkinz is no longer working on IE9 for anyone.  Many users are disappointed, and this might be the ‘final straw’ to stop people from purchasing any more Webkinz or eStore purchases . . .

I use Mozilla’s Firefox for Webkinz.  What are your thoughts?

 Update:  rollingfur pointed out some great information that MysticZon shared on WI on addressing issues with IE9 & WW, so I added it to a Page here on Gymbo’s for reference.   It’s on the IE9 WW Issues – Technical Info Page <- click there for the link!

Check out June’s Summer Beaver, Cocoa Lab, & Signature Ragdoll.

The Webkinz Puckerfish is the July 2012 Pet of the Month!

Two brand new challenges are coming to Webkinz World tomorrow!

Introducing MEGA Challenges! So, what makes a Challenge ‘MEGA’?
Answer: More challenging tasks and awesome prizes!

The first MEGA challenge to hit Webkinz World is ‘CampKinz Canoe Trip‘!
CampKinz Canoe Trip
MEGA Challenge – Starts after: CampKinz Counselor
So you’ve done a lot of work and now you’re a Campkinz Counselor! You’ve done the work and now it’s time for the reward. A Canoe trip should be just the exciting adventure that you need! But, as you know from all your training, adventures need a little planning too. You’ll have to know where you’re going, get the right gear and, most importantly, stay dry! So show everyone what your made of and get out exploring!

Also coming tomorrow is ‘Plumpy’s Great Advice‘ Challenge. Good Luck!
Plumpy’s Great Advice
Starts after: Smarty Pants

Listen up! Plumpy has some great advice for everyone, but it’s not free! First you’ll have to read her bestselling book. When you’re done, you’ll have a plethora of amazing adventures in store before racing to the airport to jet set to beautiful, tropical islands! Then you’ll be ready to offer some advice of your own!

Thanks to everyone who commented during our Autism Awareness Contest!  The following commenters were the WINNERS!

Gwenda – For your great blue room, you win a Webkinz Blue Whale Pet Code – email momskinz by Noon Saturday to claim!

KraftyMomOf2 – Retriever Treadmill PSI, Unbirthday Party Chair Rare, & King Fish Floppy Plush
gramma – Milk Carton Fridge PSI, Blue Minaret Vase Rare, & King Fish Floppy Plush
kkamll – Yarn Ball Sofa PSI, Golf Cart Rare, & King Fish Floppy Plush

Patsie, dee, & rf – thank you for your help in planning & hosting!

Many people were frustrated when logging in to Webkinz on Earth Day Sunday when they did not receive the Wind Farm Turbine Earth Day Login Gift.

There is a fix now, but it is working only for accounts being logged into for the first time Sunday after the fix. If you logged into Webkinz World before the Earth Day fix, you will not receive your gift when you log in again.   As far as we know at this point, you need to phone Ganz on Monday at 1-866-WEBKINZ if you have not received your Earth Day gift by then.

Hopefully Ganz will realize the unnecessary frustration and aggravation with requiring customers to contact Ganz for a login gift and will automatically award the prizes without causing further customer dissatisfaction . . .

UPDATE FROM WEBKINZ:

For those of you who logged in yesterday morning and did not receive your Earth Day gift (this fantabulous Wind Turbine), you will be able to log in again beginning tomorrow morning to claim your prize!

You will have until Webkinz Day (this Sunday) to receive your Earth Day Wind Turbine to help make Webkinz World A greener place to play!

And don’t forget – time is running out to complete the Earth Day Challenge so be sure to complete it before April 30!

The Ganz eStore is offering special Earth Day items for Webkinz World.
The Lil’ Spring Songbird is available for 10,000 estore points + you get a Bonus Merry Melodies Hat with the Lil’ Spring Songbird purchase through April 22!

Remember to Log in to Webkinz World on Sunday for your Earth Day gift!

We have also gotten a sneak peek at the Webkinz T-Rex today shown with the T-Rex PSI.

 

We received the special 2010 & 2011 Touring Vans from the Road Trip, but 2012 brings us a NEW ROCKIN’ ITEM!  What do you think it will be?

Gwenda’s comment earlier today made me think about this . . .  she suggested the name Miss Demeanor for a “roller derby” name, and I was trying to think of a Webkinz to name that – Love it!

So, what’s in a name?  What are your best Webkinz names?  What name ideas do you have for specific Webkinz pets.  How important is a name to you?

I keep a list of name ideas for specific Webkinz . . .  I’ve waited MONTHS to adopt one until I settled on the ‘perfect’ name.