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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Special Message from Billybob!

This is a message from Billybob:

Hello Penguins!
I hope you're all as excited about the Halloween Party as I am.  The office is buzzing today, it's going to be amazing!  
I wanted to make sure you heard it directly from me, after 7 incredible years at Club Penguin, I'm going to be moving on.  I'll be around for the next few months to make sure everything is all good.  Then I'll be focusing on building some cool stuff for schools.  I hope I'm able to help with learning the same way I have been able to help build Club Penguin. 
I have had such an incredible time being a part of Club Penguin over the years and serving you guys everyday. The Club Penguin Team is better than ever, and the plans we've made for the next year are awesome!  My friends Polo Field and Businesmoose will keep you updated with all the latest behind-the-scenes updates here on the blog. Even though I won't be working at Club Penguin anymore, I'll still be around and logging on to hang out.  
You are the reason I've done this for so long and I am so thankful you've let me be a part of your lives. You are what makes Club Penguin special. Never forget that.
Until then… Waddle on!
- Lane (aka Billybob)

I will miss you! BUT THANKS for ALL you have done and GOOD LUCK with your New Adventure :) Waddle On!

More info here Billybob quits Club Penguin!

Billybob quits Club Penguin!

Club Penguin Co-Founder Lane Merrifield Signs Off After Five Years at Disney. Lane Merrifield (Billybob), the co-founder of Club Penguin, the very successful virtual world for kids, has decided to step down five years after the company was acquired by Disney. All Things D

A spokesperson confirmed the departure of Merrifield, who has been filling the role of EVP of Disney Online Studios more recently. His departure is effective immediately, but he expects to help out until the transition is complete on Feb. 1.

Merrifield said he will be joining FreshGrade, a start-up that he has invested in over the past year. FreshGrade is a cloud-based educational assessment tool teachers can use to figure out how a student learns.

As a co-founder of Club Penguin, Merrifield started the virtual world seven years ago, selling to Disney in 2007 for as much as $700 million. Club Penguin says nearly 200 million accounts have been created to date and  that one million kids log-in daily.

Here’s Merrifield’s letter to employees:

To my friends at Disney:
Five years ago our little company joined Disney and I had no idea then what an amazing adventure it would turn out to be. Since that time, I have had the privilege of working alongside and learning from so many of you and the joy of creating great products together. I appreciate the opportunity and the faith this company placed in me and the ways it has allowed me to grow both as a leader and as a person. I am also grateful for the countless memories this company has created for me and my family. Our team has grown Club Penguin from a simple idea to being the largest global virtual world for kids for seven straight years while maintaining a significant profit margin. I am incredibly proud to have been a part of Club Penguin, and I know that it will continue to grow and thrive.

Like many entrepreneurs though, there comes a time when the desire to create something new outweighs the comfort of what’s known and for me that time has come.

Over the past year, I’ve invested in a new educational startup called FreshGrade that focuses on creating mobile cloud-based assessment software for teachers and students and it has reached a place where more of my time is needed. We started Club Penguin in order to enhance our children’s online experience and now I hope to do the same with their educational experience.

Thank you for the role you’ve played in my journey and I truly hope that even though my business card may change, my friendship with so many of you will not.
With gratitude,
Lane

…CONGRATS Lane Merrifield to you NEW Adventure I’m sure you will have TONS of FUN :) I would be HONORED to be a part of it :)

Club Penguin Founders Event :)

UPDATE: Chris Heatherly will take over after Lane Merrifield

Saturday, October 13, 2012

I met Billybob in Server Cloudy :)

Today I met Billybob (Lane Merrifield) in Club Penguin :) It was so much FUN to meet him again :) We ALMOST Tipped the Iceberg…LOL :)

Herbert is on his way with Operation Blackout…

…I’m so HAPPY that Billybob took time to Play TOGETHER with us in Club Penguin again :)

…Hi Friends :) Billybob is here :)

…When Billybob left the Iceberg for another room I and many other Penguin stayed so more Penguins got the opportunity to meet him too :) THANKS for the FUN Friends :)

Billybob in the CPIP Server 2008 :)

FUN with Friends :)

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Club Penguin Founders Event :)

Today Wednesday October 3, 2012 The Club Penguin founders Dave Krysko, Lane Merrifield and Lance Priebe will be guest speakers at Bottega Farm Inn in Kelowna :) This will be the first time they've done anything like this, and in fact, according to Krysko, it will be the first time they've gotten together in some three years. They will share the guiding principles that were present when they founded the company as well as their deeply held views on arts, faith and justice. The evening will be conducted in an interview-style format, but will include questions from the floor. The Daily Courier

…This sounds interesting :) I hope you will have a nice evening :)

Club Penguin :)

UPDATE: Lane on Twitter about this Event: Dave, Lance and I on stage answering questions.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Club Penguin November 2012 Sneak Peek :)

This is a Sneak Peek Tweet from Billybob: I got to see this today. Its coming in Nov... I can't say more.

...This looks like an EPF Mission is in progress! One Penguin has a  grapple hook and I think this can have something to do with snow…I hope Elite Penguin Force don’t will pick a fight with Herbert again!

Club Penguin Sneak Peek :)

Club Penguin Question on Jeopardy :)

Club Penguin is a well known world famous Online Game for kids and it’s even recognized on the TV show Jeopardy! This is a Tweet from Lane Merrifield aka Billybob: I caught this while watching TV a couple months ago. Such a weird/cool thing to see.

 

Club Penguin :)

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Billybob’s Toy Collection :)

Here is a Tweet from Lane Merrifield aka Billybob: Moved offices and finally got my collection set back up. How's it look?

…It’s looking GREAT :) And you have the Rock N Roll Plush Toy too :) I hope you will have FUN working in your new office on the 4th floor with the rest of development team :)

Club Penguin Toys :)

Monday, September 24, 2012

Twitter Accounts: Billybob, Happy77, Polo Field, Businesmoose :)

If you want to send a Tweet to Billybob, Happy77, Polo Field or Businesmoose you can :)

Billybob on Twitter :)

Happy77 on Twitter :)

Polo Field on Twitter :)

Businesmoose on Twitter :)

This is how Businesmoose look like for real when working at the Club Penguin Office…LOL :) Businesmoose’s Office Party FUN with Friends :)

…and this is how the door to Businesmoose and Polo Field’s Office is decorated :)

…If you want to send me a Tweet you find me here Saraapril on Twitter :)

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Sneak Peeks What’s New in August 2012 in Club Penguin?

This is a Message from Billybob:

Hello Penguins!
We've heard a lot of rumors about what's new in August, so I wanted to share some more details. Many of you have asked what the next party will be... I'm happy to announce that it will be a new and improved Adventure Party!!!
See if you can guess what else is coming in August from these picture clues:


In other news... I wanted to introduce you to the newest official Club Penguin blogger... DAFFODAILY5!

Daffodaily5 will be posting UK-exclusive news and updates right here on the What's New Blog! She's really nice, so make sure you introduce yourself.
Until then... Waddle On!
-Club Penguin Team

By Billybob

Thanks Billybob for the Sneak Peeks I’m so HAPPY that HERBERT will be back :) I know for sure that Rockhopper will visit and that it will be some kind of Adventure Party! And a Smoothie Game :) WELCOME to the world of Club Penguin Blogging Daffodaily5 :) I’m looking forward to read your posts :) And I want to say WELCOME to Loustik005 too :)

He will post on the French What’s New Blog and here is an interview Happy77 did earlier:  Exclusive Interview: Loustik005!

This is Happy77. Many of you have ask us questions on Loustik005, the mysterious penguin that sometimes responds to your comments. So I thought it was time to give you answers and I went to interview him! That's what it gave:

Q: Hi Loustik005! You could tell us a little about yourself and tell us what you do for the team of Club Penguin?

A: Hi Happy77, hello everyone! I am a blogger and want to know EVERYTHING. I'm always looking for stuff to feature on CP or latest scoop! To find them, I observe what is happening on the island, I meet a maximum of penguins and talk to you on the blog. If you see or hear something, jump fins attached to your keyboard to let me know!

Q: What interests you right now?

A: Hula! Lots of stuff ... But The Ultimate Jam is the place to be! I met a lot of musicians and dancers. Besides, I have seen groups that been dancing on stage! Each dance step behind each instrument, each scene, I come across that provide looks A LOT! Not to mention the holidays in the igloos where I was invited ... really great!

Q: When did you started to play on Club Penguin?

A: Oooooooh, it's been quite some time now. I was there when Club Penguin was released in French, it was huge! Today there are many more players and thus even more interesting to encounter penguins!

Q: What's your hat? I love it! : D

A: Hahaha, thank you! This is the first thing I bought in Club Penguin: the hat out of newspaper! I wear it very often, it has to be sentimental :-D. In addition, it is easy to recognize, locate my friends in the blink of an eye on the island.

Club Penguin :)

Monday, July 23, 2012

Club Penguin Magazine in Brazil :)

CONGRATS ALL Penguins in Brazil! Now you too can buy the Club Penguin Magazine (Club Penguin a Revista) in Portuguese :)

This is a message from Billybob:

Hello, Penguins
You asked and I am happy to report that Club Penguin magazine has arrived to newsstands and bookstores in Brazil! It is filled with posters, articles, activities and a test.

This special edition comes with a Puffles Sticker Album, four Stickers and a code to unlock item from the Treasure Book.
Plus, you will discover how Cadence found her perfect puffle.

Our team is working to get the magazine to other countries too so stay tuned.
Do not forget to comment and tell us what you think and also what you want to see in future editions.
Until then… Waddle On!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob

Thanks for this info Billybob and THANKS Pateta 123 and Plank1997 for telling me about this Magazine BEFORE Billybob did :)

Puffle Sticker Album in Brazil VIDEO AD :)

Club Penguin Magazine :)

Friday, June 15, 2012

New Igloo Experience Coming Soon :)

This is a message from Billybob:

Hello Penguins!
There's some big updates coming to Club Penguin over the next few months, and I can't wait to share it all with you. I know everyone's excited about the Marvel Super Hero Takeover right now, and that's just the beginning...

In the next few weeks, we'll be releasing a brand new igloo experience that will make it easier than ever to decorate your home! One of my favorite features is something you've been asking for for a long time... Now you'll be able to save multiple igloo designs!!
We'll have more news for you soon, so stay tuned to the blog for more info!
Until then... Waddle On!
-Club Penguin Team

By Billybob

I’m NOT Excited about the Marvel Party…But…THANKS for listening to my Igloo idea Club Penguin :) This will be AWESOME :)

Igloo Decorating Update :)

UPDATE: Sneak Peek: Club Penguin’s New Igloo Experience Video :)

UPDATE: NEW Igloo Experience is HERE :)

Marvel Super Hero Takeover Begins!

This is a message from Billybob:

Hello Penguins!
The Marvel Super Hero Takeover is on now! We've already seen tons of you taking part in the action. Here are a few screenshots:

As always, we want to hear what you think of this event. Should we bring it back next year? Let us know by leaving a comment below!
Until then... Waddle On!
-Club Penguin Team

By Billybob

NO THANKS! I think Club Penguin should be about Friendship and FUN not about Destruction and WAR! Club Penguin Marvel War Diary!

Club Penguin CHEATS Marvel Super Hero Takeover!

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Marvel Town Sneak Peek!

Here is a Tweet from Club Penguin Support with a Sneak Peek Picture of the Town at the Marvel Super Hero Takeover Party! This Picture was also shown in the Marvel Super Hero Takeover VIDEO Club Penguin!

…Here you can read ALL about the Disney Club Penguin Marvel Super Hero Takeover Party!

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Interview with Merrifield and Steffens – Marvel Superhero Party!

Here is an Interview with Lane Merrifield about the Club Penguin Marvel Superhero Party done by USA Today 

"I think the team probably put in double the amount of hours as they would put into any other big event in Club Penguin — not because we asked them to, but simply because they were having so much fun," Merrifield says. "They were staying weekend and evenings just doing a few more designs of Iron Man."

Club Penguin's not just jumping on the Avengers bandwagon, either. Merrifield says they've been working on this bit of corporate synergy for months now. (Disney acquired Marvel back in 2009.)

"The fact that The Avengers is enormous is just sort of serendipity," says Rob Steffens, executive vice president at Marvel Entertainment.

The usual superhero suspects are coming to Club Penguin, including Hawkeye, Black Widow and Spider-Man, and also characters such as Nova, Iron Fist, Ms. Marvel, the Lizard and Venom that comic fans hold near and dear yet are unknown to the younger movie going set.

"That's the real win for us here," Steffens says. "Of course, Club Penguin was excited to work with some of our iconic characters, and we said, geez, wouldn't it be fun if we got to introduce some characters who are lesser known to young kids of today?"

In dealing with little kids like the ones who flock to Club Penguin regularly to play with friends and meet new like-minded children, entertainment's a goal, but so too is education and the safety of its members, Merrifield says. He also has strived to maintain a sense of innocence in the world, while other parts of the Internet and the real world have grown more cynical.

"Kids grow up in an era that they can't run off and explore, and they're not staying out till the street lights come on," Merrifield says. "So for some of those kids, it's never going to be the same thing as running around in nature and getting out, but it can be a little bit of a proxy for a child who goes home and has to lock themselves in the house because mom's got a couple of jobs and won't be home until later."

It is a different world from the one he grew up in, "and if we can make that experience unique and fun and aspirational, even just for a few minutes after school, then I think we've done something right."

The users of Club Penguin range from as young as 6 years old to kids who are 15, and Merrifield even hears from teenagers who are still stopping by for the monthly parties even though they're about to go off to college.

Plus, with The Avengers being so popular, adults may feel inclined to take their own Iron Man penguin for a spin, and they'll be joined by parents and grandparents who also have accounts and play with their children.

"We've never seen it as a little kiddie world," Merrifield says. "The humor is a big part of it.

"If you want to go see the intense, realistic, awesome movie, then you go and see The Avengers. And if you want to have a chuckle a little about it afterwards, then you jump into Club Penguin."

WOW! Billybob (Lane Merrifield) thinks the Marvel Movie The Avengers was made in a few month and that War Games are Educational! And he invites Grown ups that have seen The Avengers Movie PG – 13 to come and live out the Fighting online in Club Penguin among young children age 6! Good to know! 

July 3, 2012 the Marvel Superhero Takeover Party will end!

Here you can read ALL about the Disney Club Penguin Marvel Super Hero Takeover Party!

Disney! STOP Destroying Club Penguin!

Monday, June 11, 2012

Marvel Super Hero Takeover Sneak Peek!

This is a message from Billybob:

Hello Penguins!
Ever since we first started Club Penguin, we've had a lot of requests for Super Hero costumes, like The Avengers: Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye.
So, we partnered with our friends at Marvel to make that a reality!
I'm very excited to announce that for the very first time, members will be able to dress up like their favorite Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villians!  Here's a sneak peek of a few of the costumes:

If you don't have a membership yet, you'll still be able to take part in the fun. I won't say too much just yet, but there will be great costumes for free players to pick up as well!
The Marvel Super Hero Takeover starts June 14, and we think it's one of the biggest and best parties ever. We can't wait to hear what you think of it!
Until then... Waddle On!
-Club Penguin Team

By Billybob

Oops! Billybob made Typos! He wrote Super Villians instead of Super Villains and added extra space after! …I wonder why it’s YELLOW circles around everyone in the picture and not Green for Friends and Blue for yourself? You want to know what I think about the Marvel Super Hero Takeover Party? Sure! I have posted it here: Disney! STOP destroying Club Penguin!

…Here you can read ALL about the Disney Club Penguin Super Hero Takeover Party!

UPDATE: Thanks Glenn31 for this comment :)

Don't worry about the circles. They are so you can know if a penguin is a hero or a villain. Watch the sneak peek video closely and you can see that heroes have yellow and villains have black

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Okanagan College 2012 Honorary Fellow Lane Merrifield speaks to Graduates :)

Club Penguin co-founder inspires Okanagan College grads :)

Okanagan College 2012 Honorary Fellow Lane Merrifield speaks to graduates of the college during Saturday's convocation ceremony. Merrifield, who is a co-founder of Club Penguin, told students not to settle until they have found what they are truly passionate about.

Okanagan College's 2012 Honorary Fellow, Lane Merrifield, didn't excel in post-secondary school.

During Saturday's convocation ceremony, the former C-average student told Okanagan College graduates he never would have imagined that he would be asked to give inspiring words to those who likely earned higher grades than he did.

"I spent many of my younger years just trying to get through," said Merrifield.

"I didn't fit in very well with the traditional system. Back when I was in school, inventing new ways of doing things was called 'cutting corners'; creating characters and stories was called 'daydreaming'."

Although Merrifield was a less-than-ideal pupil, the success he endured after education is what led Okanagan College to name him the 2012 Honorary Fellow: An award that is given to those who have made significant contributions to the college, the Okanagan valley, the province or the nation.

Merrifield co-founded Club Penguin in 2005 out of a desire to provide a safe online space for children around the world to connect. The company grew significantly and was acquired by Disney in 2007 for $350 million.

Merrifield now serves as executive vice president of Disney Online Studios, where he oversees Disney's virtual worlds and connected games.

"I found my joy. I found my muse, my element. I was lucky enough to discover exactly what I feel like I was created to do—then I did it with all my heart. That's what I believe has enabled me to find success."

The Club Penguin co-founder urged graduates to steer away from chasing the dollars until they have found what they are passionate about.

"Before you dash into that new career or next level of education, please make sure you've found your element," Merrifield told graduates.

"You'll know when you've found it, because not only will you become incredibly successful at it, more importantly you will love doing it. Work won't feel like work." Kelowna Capital News

THANKS for these inspiring words and good advices Billybob :)

Lane Merrifield Honorary Fellow at Okanagan College :)

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Lane Merrifield Honorary Fellow at Okanagan College :)

2012 Okanagan College Honorary Fellows :) Lane Merrifield, one of the Okanagan’s best-known entrepreneurs, will receive his Honorary Fellow distinction at the College’s afternoon Convocation ceremony on June 2 at 1:30 p.m.

Merrifield is the co-founder of Club Penguin, the Internet’s largest virtual world for children, and now serves as executive vice president of Disney Online Studios where he oversees Disney’s Virtual Worlds and Connected Games.

Merrifield exemplifies key attributes of an Okanagan College Honorary Fellow; chief among them are innovation, passion and leadership. Club Penguin began in 2005 out of a desire to provide a safe online space for children around the world to connect in a fun, creative and meaningful way. The company grew significantly and was acquired by Disney in 2007.

His projects have won numerous awards including a Webby, BAFTA, and various Parent Choice Awards. In addition to such external successes, Disney Online Studios was recently named one of the top 20 Best Places To Work in Canada, affirming Merrifield’s vision and leadership within the company.

The company’s philanthropic contributions as a result of the company’s success have been impactful through the development of a giving culture of global citizenship. Since Club Penguin’s inception, millions have been donated to a wide variety of charitable organizations. Okanagan Collage News

CONGRATS Billybob :)CONGRATS Billybob from Saraapril :)

Lane Merrifield - Billybob :)

UPDATE: Okanagan College 2012 Honorary Fellow Lane Merrifield speaks to Graduates :)

Friday, May 11, 2012

Medieval Party Sneak Peek VIDEO 2012 :)

Here is a Disney Club Penguin Sneak Peek Video of the Medieval Party 2012 :)

Disney: Heroes needed! The Medieval Party starts Thursday May 17, 2012 on Club Penguin. There's a new quest for members and all kinds of free experiences for everyone. Get ready for adventure...

…Follow the Medieval Map and start the Quest here at the Town…

… I like the Flowers here at the Fairy Forest :)

…Mushroom Kingdom…

…Why are everyone so SCARED?

…A SCARY Scorn Dragon Statue!

...Don’t be to scared Businesmoose, Billybob, Ninja, Chattabox, Federflink1, Polo Field and Loustik005 just keep following Happy77…Look! A FREE item :)

…LOOK! Club Penguin has added a Secret Link…

SCORN!

…The Scorn Dragon King is FOUND! And in this picture you can see a Sneak Peek on new Medieval items too! This Quest will be SCARY! Hopefully the Dragon looks more Scary then it is…

Medieval Party 2012 in Club Penguin :)

Club Penguin Videos :)

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