Blog posts (2009)

This is the listing of blog posts from Toontown's official blog in 2009.

Top Toons New Year's Day Marathon Over

The New Toon Year is here -- we hope everyone enjoyed the fireworks! It also looks like Toons had a blast with the Top Toons New Year's Day Marathon. Thanks for making New Year's Day so much fun. We are tabulating the winners, and remember the top Toon in each Top Toons category (except Sellbot, Cashbot, Lawbot, and Bossbot Victories) during each hour of the one-day event will win a Toontown Poster. Stay Tooned for the winners!

Cog Invasion Weekend -- Beware the Sellbot's Surprise!

The Toon Resistance has intercepted a Cog memo, which indicates that the Sellbot invasion from a few weeks ago was just a test, and now those crafty Cogs have a real surprise in store for us. They are planning a large invasion -- code-named "Sellbot Surprise" -- and it begins this Saturday at 10:00 AM through 3:00 PM PT, then again at 6:00 PM through 11:00 PM PT, with a two more waves on Sunday. Thanks to our brave Toon Resistance members, the surprise will be on the Sellbots -- because the Toons of Toontown will be ready for them! So keep your eyes peeled, your gags fully stocked, and the streets safe from the Sellbots.

SpeedChat Plus Updates

The Toon Council really hopes that everyone is enjoying SpeedChat Plus. We have been listening to your feedback, and based upon your comments, we have made some updates to this great new feature.

- Toon animal sounds are back! You can now manage Type Chat sounds in the Options page of your Shticker book.

- Toons with the "Open Chat with True Friends" feature can now group whisper to just their True Friends. To do so, click the Alt key and the Enter key at the same time when sending your message -- and only your True Friends within your immediate vicinity will hear you.

Also, we want to remind players that SpeedChat Plus is open to everyone -- including free Players. So if you haven't activated SpeedChat Plus yet, grab a parent and click the link below to get started!

With the addition of SpeedChat Plus to Toontown, we would like to remind players to follow Disney's House Rules while chatting. Never give out personal information, such as your name, address, or phone number and always keep your password safe -- even from your friends! If you are unsure of a situation, be sure to grab a parent for help. Also, the Toon Council is always here to help, so feel free to Contact Us if the need arises. Be a Responsible Toon, and help keep Toontown a fun and safe place to play. Remember -- a safe Toon is a happy Toon!

Cog Invasion Weekend -- A Cashbot Conundrum

A big thank you to all of the Toons who turned the "Sellbot Surprise" back on those crafty Cogs by beating their invasion all the way back to Sellbot HQ! But don't rest on this victory for too long, the Toon Resistance has learned that this may be the beginning of something bigger. Reports of Cashbots massing outside of Toontown have reached Toon HQ. They are definitely up to something -- it's a bit of a conundrum really. We are betting that they are getting ready for another series of invasions, but with Cashbots this time. Most likely starting this Saturday at 10:00 AM through 3:00 PM PT, then again at 6:00 PM through 11:00 PM PT, with a two more waves on Sunday -- just like last weekend. Keep your wits about you, and keep Toontown safe from the Cashbots!

Valentine Poetry Contest

Give your favorite Toon a "ValenToon-up" and show us how much you love Toontown by entering the Valentine Poetry Contest. Write a Toontown Valentine-themed poem of at least eight lines and submit it between now and January 28, 2009. The top 5 poems will each receive a Disney Mickey Mp3 Mplayer!

Cog Invasion Weekend -- The Lawbot Gambit

First it was the Sellbot surprise, then Cashbots started invading in waves. But we showed the Cogs what being a Toon is all about! The Toon Resistance has continued their investigation, and it appears their theory is correct -- these invasions are part of a bigger Cog plan. We are now facing impending invasions of Lawbots, but haven't quite deduced their purpose. Possibly these early invasions were a gambit to soften the Toons in anticipation for these later invasions? Regardless, we are ready for any challenge the Cogs dare to send our way! Since we are dealing with Lawbots, who appear to pride themselves on punctuality, it's a safe bet that their invasions will begin this Saturday at 10:00 AM through 3:00 PM PT, then again at 6:00 PM through 11:00 PM PT, with two more waves on Sunday. So let's turn this gambit back on them by keeping the streets full of Toons ready to battle these Lawbots all the way back to their HQ.

Top Toons New Year's Day Marathon Winners

Toons had a blast with the Top Toons New Year's Day Marathon, and we now have our winners! Each of these top Toons for each Top Toons category (except Sellbot, Cashbot, Lawbot, and Bossbot Victories) during each hour of the one-day event wins a Toontown Poster.

Cog Invasion Weekend -- The Trouble with Bossbots

Wow, what a month it's been -- Toons have faced some serious challenges from the Sellbots, Cashbots, and Lawbots. However, it should come as no surprise that word has reached Toon HQ and apparently the Bossbots have left their offices, heading en masse towards Toontown. We have also received a strange "appointment" from Cog Nation, which appears to be a meeting request. That's the trouble with Bossbots, they even call a meeting to have an invasion! According to this meeting, it looks like their final attempt at a "hostile takeover" will begin this Saturday at 10:00 AM through 3:00 PM PT, then again at 6:00 PM through 11:00 PM PT, with a two more invasions planned for Sunday. Also, it looks like the Toon Resistance has cracked the Cogs code to learn the reason for these invasions, details to follow soon. So stay Tooned!

Cog Invasions End -- A Secret Discovered ...

First it was a Sellbot surprise, followed by Cashbots invading in waves, then the Lawbot's gambit, and finally the Bossbots had their say. Meanwhile, the Toon Resistance was working to learn the reason behind these invasions, and they did. In secret, the Toon Council has been working on something really cool and fun for Toons to enjoy. Unfortunately, the Cogs discovered some of our plans, and they tried to stop us. But we showed these Cogs what being a Toon really means and beat their invasions back to the four corners of Toontown!

And what's the big secret? It's a little something we are calling:

Toon Parties!!!

While we don't want to let the cat, er, Toon out of the bag too soon, here is some information on what Toon Parties will include -- Toons will be able to have parties filled with crazy activities and wacky decorations, with in-game invitations, and a calendar system to help keep your busy schedule in order. We are really excited about this upcoming release, which is sure to keep Toons busy between HQ runs. So stay Tooned for future updates, and look forward to partying -- Toon style!

Valentine Poetry Contest Winners -- Check Out the Winners!

A big thank you to all of the Toons who gave us a "ValenToon-up" by sending in Toontown Valentine-themed poems! We had a blast reviewing each entry, and we have our winners! These top five poems will each receive a Disney Mickey Mp3 Mplayer!

New Valentine's Day Cattlelog Items

Clarabelle here, and I am super-excited to announce the release of brand-new Valentine's Day items for my Cattlelog! We have all of your Valentine's Day needs covered with our "a-moo-zing" new shirts, skirts, and shorts perfectly designed to show off your "ValenToon" spirit. Plus, we have some really cool new Estate decorations. These and many other Valentine-themed gifts are available now exclusively from Clarabelle's Cattlelog. So make your "whey" over to your Estate phone to start shopping, and remember -- caring is sharing this Valentine's Day!

Knock-Knock Joke Contest

April Toons' Day is coming, and the Toon Council thought what better way to celebrate this wacky Toon holiday than by making Toons laugh! So, we are hosting a contest and inviting Toons to create knock-knock jokes that will be installed into three doors in Toontown! To enter, write a Toontown-themed knock-knock joke and submit it between now and March 4, 2009. The top three knock-knock jokes will be installed into three knock-knock doors in Toontown in time for April Toons' Day!

Toon Parties Preview

We have been working hard on our next release -- Toon Parties, and just can't wait to tell you more about it! Here are two new features that will help keep busy Toons organized!

Toon Calendar This handy feature will keep track of all Toontown events, plus you can use it to keep track of your Toon Parties - both for hosting and attending.

Another awesome new feature we are adding is an in-game clock set to "Toontown Time." Now you can better coordinate your parties and other activities with your Toon friends.

These are just some of the Toontastic new features that we are adding for Toon Parties. So, keep your Toon-eyes peeled for further updates on this cool new feature!

Weekly Events Round-Up

Did Valentine's Day fun leave you a little light in the jellybean bag? Well, we have a great way to get back into the "green" with our weekly events round-up! Toons can earn big jellybeans and big karting tickets with these events -- and that means BIG FUN!

Grand Prix Monday - Win a trunk load of karting tickets by racing in a tournament-style competition against other Toons. Start a race at any Toon Battle starting block, and you will automatically enter one of two Grand Prix Circuits. All day -- every Monday!

Bingo Wednesdays - Work together with the other Toons at any neighborhood playground pond. If you complete the Bingo card before the clock runs out, you win lots of jellybeans! All day -- every Wednesday!

Trolley Tracks Thursdays - It's Trolley games galore every Thursday as Toons in groups of two or more riding the Trolley in any neighborhood playground can cast votes to determine the Trolley?s next stop -- if your stop is selected, you earn bonus jellybeans!

Silly Saturdays - Each Saturday, Toons can play their favorite weekly events -- all in one day! That's 2 hours of Fish Bingo, 2 hours of Grand Prix, followed by 2 hours of Trolley Tracks -- rotating all day long, every Saturday in Toontown!

Not only are these events fun, but they can really fill your bank!

St. Patrick's Day Fun

Have a Shamrock-ing good time in Toontown this St. Patrick's Day with holiday-themed items from Clarabelle's Cattlelog! Feel luckier than a four-leaf clover with a fun shirt, spread some cheer with special SpeedChat phrases, or buy a Toon on your Friend's List a holiday-themed gift! St. Patrick's Day items are available for a limited time, so get them before they disappear!

Ides of March Weekend Invasions

Always with their ear to the ground, Toon HQ has heard rumblings of something on the horizon -- "beware, the ides of March are near ..." Now with the ides of March upon us, Toon HQ has learned what this means. There is a sinister plot by the Lawbots to take over the streets of Toontown with a Backstabber Cog invasion!

These crafty Cogs are set to invade starting Saturday, March 14 in three waves: 2 AM through 5 AM PST, then at 10 AM through 1 PM PST, and finally at 6 PM through 9 PM PST. With these three waves of invasions set to repeat on Sunday, March 15. We really need your support facing this menace -- in order to keep the streets of Toontown safe from the Backstabber Cogs!

Also, the Toon Resistance has managed to secure eight Districts as safe zones from these invading Cogs. Toons should go to these Districts during the invasions if they aren't able to help Toon HQ face these lawless Backstabber invasions!

Crazy Grove Crazy Hills Giggly Hills Gigglyfield Goofy Valley Nutty Hills Silly Valley Zany Acres

Toon Parties Preview

It's time for another Toon Parties preview! For this installment we are excited to talk about the ways Toons can find, and plan parties!

Party Gates Each playground will have a Toon Parties gate in the form of a huge party hat! Walk right up to find out about any public parties that are going on, or talk to the Party Planner Toons to create a party. So, no matter where you are in Toontown, you are just one jump away from a party! Plus, get a sneak peek of the Party Gates in Toontown starting next week

Party Planners These special Toons are located at each Toon Parties gate, and with their help you can host the most Toontastic parties ever -- whether they are private for just your friends or public and open to all Toons!

Invitations How do you tell your friends about your party? By inviting them, of course! We are making it easy to get your friends together with our brand-new party invitation system. Plus, you can manage all of your party fun through a new page in your Shticker Book!

We are getting really excited for the release of Toon Parties! So, keep your Toon-eyes peeled for further updates on this cool new feature.

Boarding Groups Released

The Toon Council is pleased to announce our latest addition to Toontown -- Boarding Groups! Toons who have experienced the dreaded "elevator shuffle" should appreciate this new feature. Now players will have an easy way to group with other Toons for entry into Cog HQs. A minimum of two Toons are required to form a Boarding Group, and players can create a group of either four or eight Toons to enter a Cog HQ elevator as one group. Check out the Player's Guide for all of the details on this new release!

Backstabbers Beaten Back!

The Ides of March have passed, and Toon HQ would like to thank the Toons of Toontown for keeping the streets safe from the Lawbots during the Backstabber Cog invasion. It was tough work, but you Toons persevered and really showed the Cogs that they should beware the next time the ides of March are near!

Melville's Spring Fishing Tournament

Ahoy! I, Captain Melville, king of the seven seas and proprietor of Melville's Massive Mizzenmast Mart, challenge all ye master fisher-Toons to enter my Annual Fishing Tournament! Toons will compete all day on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22 by rod -- twig, bamboo, wood, steel, and gold -- to catch the most fish in a 24-hour period starting at 12 AM PT each day. Earn jellybeans galore and a chance at a prize -- the top three Toons in each category, each day will win a Disney "Pinocchio" 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition DVD!

And, might I add, that with Toon Parties coming soon, this is a great way to earn jellybeans for all of your party needs! So fish your hearts out, save those jellybeans, and get ready to party -- Toon style!

Toon Parties Preview

We hope you are enjoying these Toon Parties previews as much as we are. For this week, we are excited to talk about party activities and decorations!

Party Activities You can't have a Toon Party without fun activities. Toons will be able to rent super-fun activities, such as: Cannons, Trampolines, and a Dance Floor where you can show off your super-cool Toon moves!

Party Decorations A Toontastic party needs Toontastic decorations! We have your decorating needs covered with rental choices such as: Balloons, Streamer Horns, Cakes, or a big ol' Gift Pile!

We are getting really excited for the release of Toon Parties! So, keep your jellybean bank full and your Toon-eyes peeled for further updates on this cool new feature.

Toon Parties Released!!!

The wait is over -- Toon Parties are here! We are super-excited for this new addition to Toontown, where players can have parties filled with crazy activities and wacky decorations with up to 20 Toons!

Here's what's new:

Toon Parties Have a party with your Toon friends, or make new friends in a public party! Try your best Toon-moves on the Dance Floor, have a blasting good time with party Cannons, or see how high you can jump on a Trampoline! Even earn jellybeans while having a great time with your friends

Party Gates Visit any neighborhood Party Gate, and walk right up to the stairs to see what public parties are happening, or talk to a Party Planner to create your own party!

Toontown Time Toontown now has an in-game clock set to Pacific Time. Clocks are located at each Party Gate, and in your Shticker Book. Now you can easily coordinate your parties and other fun activities with your friends

New Shticker Book Page The Shticker Book has a new Events page, which is where all of your party information is located. Keep up-to-date on all of the fun with your Toon Calendar, and all of your parties with the Hosting and Invitations tabs.

With so much to do, what are you waiting for? It's time to party -- Toon style! Check out the Player's Guide for all of the details about this new release!

Plus, comment now to tell everyone what you think of Toon Parties!

April Toons' Week

Happy April Toons' Week -- a holiday built by Toons for Toons! Last year's April Toons' Day was so much fun, that we decided to make it a whole week this year. So, join us from April 1 through April 7, as we celebrate the wackiest Toon-centric holiday this side of Cog Nation! During April Toons' Week, Toontown will become wackier than normal with lower gravity at your Estate making Toons jump higher, Doodles talking, a few surprises, and, wait ... Doodles talking?!!!

Plus, join us in congratulating the three winners of our Knock-Knock Joke contest!

Superstevie Aunt Peaches Petalhopper Deputy Oscar Electrohopper

Their Toontown-themed knock-knock jokes are now a part of Toontown, and you can find them by visiting the doors on Loopy Lane, just outside of the Toontown Central playground entrance!

So grab your friends, or make new ones, and celebrate -- because it's April Toons' Week!

Toon Estate Feedback

A Toon's Estate is more than a home ... We are looking at expanding Toon Estates and want your feedback! What would you like to see next for Toon Estates?

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

New house exteriors -- such as a giant cupcake, or a tiki-themed house. New house interiors -- such as more rooms, or even a second floor. Estate activities -- checkers, chess, maybe even practice Cog battles. More with Gardening, Doodles, or what other ideas can you come up with?

Please post your comments, and even if a comment doesn't get approved for posting, it will still be read by the Toon Council. So, let's hear what you think about Toon Estates!

Melville's Spring Fishing Tournament Winners

Ahoy! I, Captain Melville, king of the seven seas and proprietor of Melville's Massive Mizzenmast Mart, am pleased to announce the winners of my Annual Fishing Tournament! These 30 players were the top three Toons in each category -- twig, bamboo, wood, steel, and gold -- who caught the most fish, each day, during the weekend long event. Each of these Toons wins a Disney "Pinocchio" 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition DVD!

Thanks for a Great April Toons' Week

We hope everyone had as much fun during April Toons' Week as we did! Since this is a Toontown holiday built by Toons for Toons -- we want to hear your ideas for next year! So, let us know what you thought about this year's festivities, and what you would like to see in future April Toons' Week celebrations.

Plus, don't forget that the three winning entries of our Knock-Knock Joke contest are now a part of Toontown. You can find their jokes by visiting the doors on Loopy Lane, just outside of the Toontown Central playground entrance!

"Ode to the Jellybean" Poetry Contest

The jellybean -- it's our money, our fishing bait, our gardening seeds, even our Doodle food. What can't a jellybean do?!?! Such a versatile candy certainly holds a special place in our hearts. We want to hear how much Toons like jellybeans with the "Ode to the Jellybean" Poetry Contest.

To enter, write a Toontown jellybean-themed poem with at least eight lines and submit it between now and April 29, 2009. The top five poems will each receive a Toontown Prize Pack -- including a Toontown watch!

Jelly Bean Day - Exclusively on Wednesday, April 22!

Join us on Wednesday, April 22 for Jelly Bean Day! To celebrate the jellybean on this most noble day, we have doubled the jellybean awards in Toon Parties for Toons who play on the Cannons and Trampolines for one day only. Now, Toons have even more reason to party -- Jelly Bean Day!

Jelly Bean Day Thanks!

Thank you for celebrating Jelly Bean Day! We hope everyone enjoyed the one-day only double jellybean awards from Toon Parties Cannons and Trampolines! So, what are you doing with your extra jellybeans?

Toons Love to Party!

It's been a month of Toon Parties, and one thing is very clear -- Toons love to party! Just check out these stats:

Over 72 million jellybeans spent on Toon Parties!

Over 4.5 million Toons launching out of Cannons!

Over 2 million Toons jumping on Trampolines!

Whew, that's a lot of Toon partying! But it's no wonder with so much to do -- like launching your Toon out of a Cannon, collecting jellybeans while on a Trampoline, or breaking out some super-sweet Toon moves on the Dance Floor -- all while making new friends!

If you haven't had a chance to party yet -- what are you waiting for?!?!

Have you been to a memorable party or have a crazy Cannon story? We want to hear your Toon Parties stories!

Spring Flowers Gardening Fun

Spring is here, and Toon flowers are in full bloom. Wait, Toon flowers are always in full bloom, aren't they? Yes, they are when you have an Estate Garden (or when Daisy is around!).

If you haven't started an Estate Garden, then now's the time to get a jump on summer by purchasing a Gardening Kit from Clarabelle's Cattlelog. Plant some jellybeans to see which flowers bloom. Picking flowers increases your gardening skill -- and you can sell them to earn more jellybeans!

As your gardening skill increases, so does your ability to grow ever more elaborate flowers. You can even purchase advanced gardening supplies -- like a statue of your Toon. Plus, you can earn gardening trophies and get a boost to your overall Laff limit. So grab your Cattlelog, give Clarabelle a call -- and turn your white Toon gloves green with some Estate Gardening fun!

Get Ready to Race ...

Toons of the world -- start your engines! It's time to get ready for some white-knuckled, Toon racing madness with the return of the wildest event this side of Toontown Central -- the Toontown Grand Prix Weekend! The full-throttle fun happens over four days of jellybean-fueled mayhem, from Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25. So get your practice laps in now -- the big race is about to begin!

"Ode to the Jellybean" Poetry Contest Winners

The Toontown Poetry Society has finally worked through the mountain of jellybean-themed poetry entries that we received -- along with a mountain of yummy jellybeans, of course -- and we have our winners. Please join us in congratulating the top five poems for the "Ode to the Jellybean" Poetry Contest. These Toons will each receive a Toontown Prize Pack -- including a Toontown watch!

The Return of Grand Prix Weekend!

Toons of the world -- start your engines! It's time to get ready for some white-knuckled, Toon racing madness with the return of the wildest event this side of Toontown Central -- the Toontown Grand Prix Weekend! The full-throttle fun happens over four days of jellybean-fueled mayhem, from Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25. That's a full 96 hours of marvelous racing mayhem! There are four Grand Prix circuits to race -- two regular and two reverse -- to qualify. The top four fastest Toons with legitimate qualifying times in each circuit, each day will get to race into summer with a Toontown Prize Pack -- including a Toontown Hat!

All Toons can participate -- so, Free players please join the fun at Goofy Speedway this weekend!

Plus, Goofy has repaired the Speedway leaderboard from the "unfortunate" occurrence during April Toons' Week. While we never did find that errant Toon, the Toon Council's assistance helped bring the leaderboard back to fully functioning in order to display the best, most qualified times for kart-crazy Toons!

Thanks for Racing in the Grand Prix Weekend!

Toons of the world -- thanks for racing! We hope you enjoyed the white-knuckled, Toon racing madness of the Toontown Grand Prix Weekend as much as we did. Our friends from the "Many Analytical Toons Happily Sorting and Furiously Unifying Numbers" Society (M.A.T.H.S.F.U.N.) has graciously offered to assist us with reviewing all of the races to find the winners.

Don't forget, that the top four fastest Toons with legitimate qualifying times in each of the four circuits, during each of the four days of jellybean-fueled mayhem, will get to race into summer with a Toontown Prize Pack -- including a Toontown Hat! Stay Tooned for the winners.

Plus, let's all give Goofy a round of applause for repairing the Speedway leaderboard from the "unfortunate" occurrence during April Toons' Week. We sincerely appreciate his assistance in bringing the leaderboard back to fully functioning in order to display the best, most qualified times for kart-crazy Toons!

A Helping Toon Hand

New Toons are joining the fight against the Cogs everyday, and the Toon Council would like to encourage all Toons to take a moment and mentor our new, lower Laff population. Toontown's credo of cooperation means always being open to the newcomer and seasoned Toon alike! So, when Toon HQ offers you a task to help a lower Laff Toon -- take the challenge with pride. Who knows, the new Toon you helped mentor today, might be the advanced Toon you are running Bossbot HQ with tomorrow! Toons of the World Unite!

Back to Summer Fun!

Spring has sprung, which means it's time for some "back to summer" fun! That's right, it's the time of year that Toons love, and we are celebrating this momentous occasion with a summer filled with Toontastic fun! To start, the Toontown Online Web site has received a Toon-up -- and we really hope you like the new look as much as we do, as it's just the beginning.

Plus, we have bigger plans, and, we want to include you in all of the fun. Today marks the launch of the "Toontown Improvement Project" where you can join Toons from all over at our player feedback blog. This is where we will post weekly topics on all things Toontown, and open up the comments to you. It's your chance to tell us what you would like to see and do in Toontown. So, teleport over to our player feedback blog now and send us your TIPs!

What else do we have planned? Well, Toon Parties are already so much fun with Toons launching out of Cannons, bouncing on Trampolines, and shaking their shorts on the Dance Floor -- how could we make them better? By adding more things to do! That's right, the Toontown release sweeping the neighborhoods has a sequel, which is set to raise the fun meter past, well, past where the first release of Toon Parties had it set!

So, stay Tooned for details on this new release, and all of the other summer fun we have planned. It's time to go back to summer, and we couldn't be more excited!

Design a Party Decoration Contest

Toon Parties are the talk of the town, and they have been non-stop fun for all. The Toon Council is so excited by the response that we want to give players a chance to get more involved with the fun. How? Well, with the Toontown "Design a Party Decoration" contest! We want you to create a Toontastic party decoration, and the top three will be available for Toons to rent in an upcoming Toon Parties release.

Grand Prix Weekend Winners

Toons of the world -- thanks for waiting! After much deliberation and many photo-finish reviews, our friends from the "Many Analytical Toons Happily Sorting and Furiously Unifying Numbers" Society (M.A.T.H.S.F.U.N.) have found the winners. Please join us in congratulating the fastest players who braved the white-knuckled, Toon racing madness of the Toontown Grand Prix Weekend.

Game Updates

The Summer Fun is just getting started, as we have just released some game updates based upon player feedback. Here's what's new:

- Sleeping Toons will now auto-reply to whispers. - Toons who pass in battles will no longer receive ToonTask credit. Also, the battle screen will let players know who is passing during a Cog battle. - Cattlelogs have been changed to display the lowest costing items first.

These are just some of the changes we are making to Toontown based upon player feedback, and thanks to the Toontown Improvement Project -- there are more on the way. So teleport over to the Toontown Improvement Project blog now to check out this week's topic, and send us your TIPs!

Summer Fireworks Extravaganza

Summer is in full swing which means it's time for our annual 16-day long Summer Fireworks Extravaganza! Whoa, 16 days?!?!? What crazy Toon thought that one up?

Anyway, our beloved fireworks show has been improved through the uses of "ultra-secret Toon techniques" imported from the "Far East" (maybe even farther than Donald's Dock, from what we hear!). Marvel as the sky darkens, and these spectacular spectacles fill the night for all Toons' delight! The fun happens in each of the playgrounds -- every hour on the hour -- now through July 16.

Plus, Members, be sure to wear your summer's best while enjoying the Summer Fireworks with "flag" and "fireworks" T-shirts and coordinating shorts and skirts -- available for a limited time from Clarabelle's Cattlelog. These items will be available for purchase by Members only during the Summer Fireworks Extravaganza, so be sure to get them before they fizzle away!

More Parties Fun = More Fun Parties!

Toon Parties are already so much fun with Toons launching out of Cannons, bouncing on Trampolines, and shaking their shorts on the Dance Floor -- how could we make them better? By adding more things to do! That's right -- new Toon Parties activities are finally here!

Well, our first batch at least. What do we mean? We are releasing brand-new Toon Parties additions over the next few weeks! And, we are kicking it all off with a wild new party thrill where players can really test their skills -- Toon vs Toon style! Plus, we have more Cannons and Trampolines available, and a new decoration -- so make some noise for these new Toon Parties releases:

Tug-of-War - A Toon vs Toon party game! More Cannons - Now up to 10 per party! More Trampolines - Now up to eight per party! "Noise Maker" Decoration - "Make Some!"

So Toons, what are you waiting for? Let's get to partying!!!

More Parties Fun = More Fun Parties!

Toon Parties are already so much fun with Toons launching out of Cannons, bouncing on Trampolines, and shaking their shorts on the Dance Floor -- how could we make them better? By adding more things to do! That's right -- new Toon Parties activities are finally here!

And, speaking of Toons shaking their shorts on the Dance Floor -- this week's release will make dancing Toons jump for joy with a new Dance Floor that has 10 brand-new moves to unlock, and a new Jukebox packed with 40 new songs! Plus, a duo of new decorations that will really get Toons in the mood to dance -- so "shake it like the Cogs don't care" for this week's new Toon Parties releases:

New Dance Floor - Now with 20 dance moves! New Jukebox - Now with 40 spectacular songs! "Party Stage" Decoration - "No diving allowed!" "Party Bow" Decoration - "Pretty as can be!"

Plus, we are super-excited to see Toons having fun with our first batch of brand_new Toon Parties releases:

Tug-of-War - A Toon vs Toon party game! More Cannons - Now up to 10 per party! More Trampolines - Now up to eight per party! "Noise Maker" Decoration - "Make Some!"

So Toons, what are you waiting for? Let's get to partying!!!

More Parties Fun = More Fun Parties!

Toon Parties are already so much fun with Toons launching out of Cannons, bouncing on Trampolines, and shaking their shorts on the Dance Floor -- how could we make them better? By adding more things to do! That's right -- new Toon Parties activities are finally here!

It has been a wild month with 16 days of Summer Fireworks leading right into new Toon Parties releases -- and the fun keeps coming! Toons had a real blast with our brand-new Summer Fireworks show, and you can now enjoy them in Toon Parties, along with two more delightful decorations! So Toons -- get ready to "burst" with joy over this week's Toon Parties releases:

Fireworks - Your very own fireworks show! "Party Gate" Decoration - It's both "fabulous and fun"! "Pinwheel" Decoration - A "spectacularly static spinner"!

Plus, we are super-excited to see Toons going crazy with all of these brand-new Toon Parties releases:

Tug-of-War - A Toon vs Toon party game! New Dance Floor - Now with 20 dance moves! New Jukebox - Now with 40 spectacular songs! More Cannons - Now up to 10 per party! More Trampolines - Now up to eight per party! "Noise Maker" Decoration - "Make Some!" "Party Stage" Decoration - "No diving allowed!" "Party Bow" Decoration - "Pretty as can be!"

All of these are available now at a Party Gate near you! Whew, with so much to do what are you waiting for? Let's get to partying!!!

Toontown "Design a Party Decoration" Contest Winners

The Toon Council is really excited by the Toontastic response that we received for the "Design a Party Decoration" contest. Toons from all over sent enough entries to fill a wheelbarrow! It was a real challenge picking through so many creative designs, especially with all of the breaks we took to enjoy the new Toon Parties releases with everyone.

After much discussion with our friends from the Toontown Art Appreciation Society and our resident Party Toons, we are happy to announce that we have our three winners! These party decorations will be available for Toons to rent in an upcoming Toon Parties release!

Toon Resistance Alert -- Attention Toons!

The Toon Resistance has received reports that the Cogs are growing concerned about all of the fun Toons are having with the new Toon Parties releases. Key resistance operatives who are deep undercover are reporting that the Cogs aim to do something about it, and are busy digging up the details on their dastardly plans. Keep your Toon eyes peeled here for developments on this alert. What do you think they are up to?

Most Cogs Defeated Tournament

Thanks to the Toon Resistance we are in on the Cog invasion plans, and the Toon Council thinks we should make a game of the whole thing. Let's see how the Cogs feel about turning their "party ending" invasions into fun Toon games! We want Toons to defeat as many Cogs as they can during each day of the invasions. Not just the invading Cogs, but any Cogs that you see. We're not picky -- let those Cogs have it!

Are you Toons up to the challenge? To sweeten things a bit, we will offer prizes to the Toons who defeat the most Cogs. Starting Friday, August 21 through Monday, August 24, the top 10 Toons who defeat the most Cogs each day of the four-day long invasion weekend will win a Toontown Prize Pack -- including a Toontown "Cog Battle" Clock. Let's show those Cogs that they can't take away our fun!

Toon Resistance Alert -- Cog Invasion Weekend!

The Toon Resistance has received reports that the Cogs are growing concerned about all of the fun Toons are having with the new Toon Parties releases. Key resistance operatives who are deep undercover are reporting that the Cogs aim to do something about it, and have located the details on their dastardly plans.

The intercepted Cog intelligence reports indicate that there are multiple invasions planned over a four-day period with the goal of pulling the Toons out of their parties and onto the streets to defend their town. Those crazy Cogs think this is the best way to end all of the Toon Parties fun. Each daily invasion is scheduled for the same times, starting at 2 a.m. through 5 a.m. PST, then at 10 a.m. through 1 p.m. PST, and finally at 6 p.m. through 9 p.m. PST. The details of each daily invasion are as follows.

Toon Resistance Alert

Sellbot Operatives: Cold Callers Invasion Date: Friday, 8/21/09 Objective: To call the Toons out of their parties.

Cashbot Operatives: Bean Counters Invasion Date: Saturday, 8/22/09 Objective: To count how many jellybeans Toons are wasting on fun.

Lawbot Operatives: Double Talkers Invasion Date: Sunday, 8/23/09 Objective: To talk Toons out of having a good time.

Bossbot Operatives: Downsizers Invasion Date: Monday, 8/24/09 Objective: To downsize all of the Toon fun.

With these details, Toons should be ready for each invasion. The Toon Resistance encourages all Toons to grab some friends, get your gags fully stocked, and help keep our streets and our Toon Parties safe from the Cogs!

Also, the Toon Resistance has managed to secure eight Districts as safe zones from these invading Cogs. Toons should go to these Districts during the invasions if they aren't able to help, and want to work on other ToonTasks.

Game Update -- New Make A Toon!

New Toons are joining the fun in Toontown all of the time, so the Toon Council thought it would be really great to make their first experience as Toontastic as possible. After some thought, we decided what better way than to give Make A Toon a Toon-up!

To start, the entire Toon creation process is now much faster so Toons can get to Tutorial Tom as quick as possible. In fact, it's now so fast that Mickey and Minnie decided that new Toons no longer require their assistance and have returned to their Neighborhood hosting duties on a full-time basis.

As an added feature for more experienced players, and based on feedback, Toons now have the option to skip the Toontorial. This new feature will be available for all players who have made one Toon and completed the Toontorial. Making it easier to drop right into the fun faster than a rabbit can smash a Cog!

Plus, we got so excited by our fun new Make A Toon rooms that we went ahead and gave the Pick A Toon screen a Toon-up too! So, what are you waiting for? There's a new Make A Toon -- so, go and make a new Toon!

Cog Invasions Beaten Back -- Party Catch and Decorations Released!!!

Both the Toon Resistance and the Toon Council send a giant "Thank You" to the Toons who worked so hard this past weekend to defeat the invading Cogs. You saw through their gambit and helped keep our Toon Parties safe! They think we are having too much fun, and you know what ... they are right!

To show our appreciation, the Toon Council thought this would be a great time to open our last set of Toon Parties releases for this summer. Toons will really welcome our brand-new party game with open arms while enjoying the creativity of some fellow Toons with three brand-new player-created decorations. We can't think of a better way to cap off our summer of Toontastic fun than with this week's Toon Parties releases:

Party Catch - Catch fruit to win jellybeans! "Gag Globe" Decoration - "Designed by Olivea!" "Bean Banner" Decoration - "Designed by Cassidy!" "Gag Cake" Decoration - "Designed by Felicia!"

Plus, don't forget our other brand-new Toon Parties releases, which are available now at a Party Gate near you:

Tug-of-War - A Toon vs Toon party game! Fireworks - Your very own fireworks show! New Dance Floor - Now with 20 dance moves! New Jukebox - Now with 40 spectacular songs! More Cannons - Now up to 10 per party! More Trampolines - Now up to eight per party! "Noise Maker" Decoration - "Make some!" "Party Stage" Decoration - "No diving allowed!" "Party Bow" Decoration - "Pretty as can be!" "Party Gate" Decoration - It's both "fabulous and fun"! "Pinwheel" Decoration - A "spectacularly static spinner"!

Whew, with so much to do what are you waiting for? Let's get to partying!!!

Toon Parties Screenshot Contest

With so many Toon end of summer blowout parties happening, we thought it would be a great time to have a contest! We want to see how much fun you Toons are having. To enter, take a screenshot of your Toon having fun in a Toon party. You may want to mix things up with a themed party. For example, we have really enjoyed attending these wacky themed parties -- Dance parties, Cannon parties, Tug-of-War tournament parties, and Trampoline Jump-a-Thons. Or ... come up with your own, such as a brand-new theme with Party Catch!

Once you have taken some great Toon Party screenshots, enter the contest by submitting them between now and September 16, 2009. The top five Toon Parties screenshots will each receive a Toontown prize-filled Backpack stuffed with fun items -- including a Toontown clock, poster, watch and other Toontown goodies!

Summer is almost gone ...

But the Toons keep the party going! We have had quite the Toontastic summer filled with Toon fun -- from the launch of our Toontown Improvement Project, to the "Design a Party Decoration" contest, and the "Party Like a Toon" Sweepstakes. Then we had a blast with a 16-day long Summer Fireworks Extravaganza, some awesome game updates, and our Toontastic new Toon Parties releases (that the Cogs tried to take away). Whew, with so much fun, what's a Toon to do? Throw more parties, of course!

It may be the end of summer, but we can't let it pass so soon. Which give us a great idea -- Toons should host end of summer blowout parties! Let's show those Cogs how a Toon really parties by having fun with all of our brand-new Toon Parties releases. So grab your friends, and throw your own end of summer blowout party. Better yet, throw public parties for all of the Toons with these awesome Toon Parties releases!

Party Catch - Catch fruit to win jellybeans! Tug-of-War - A Toon vs Toon party game! Fireworks - Your very own fireworks show! New Dance Floor - Now with 20 dance moves! New Jukebox - Now with 40 spectacular songs! More Cannons - Now up to 10 per party! More Trampolines - Now up to eight per party! "Gag Globe" Decoration - "Designed by Olivea!" "Bean Banner" Decoration - "Designed by Cassidy!" "Gag Cake" Decoration - "Designed by Felicia!" "Noise Maker" Decoration - "Make Some!" "Party Stage" Decoration - "No diving allowed!" "Party Bow" Decoration - "Pretty as can be!" "Party Gate" Decoration - It's both "fabulous and fun"! "Pinwheel" Decoration - A "spectacularly static spinner"!

Whew, with so much to do what are you waiting for? Throw a summer blowout party today!!!

Most Cogs Defeated Tournament Winners

Both the Toon Resistance and the Toon Council are amazed at the great turnout we had for the Most Cogs Defeated Tournament. You Toons worked really hard to defeat the invading Cogs and helped keep our Toon Parties safe. They think we are having too much fun, and you know what ... they are right!

There were so many Toons participating, we had to call in the assistance of our friends from the "Many Analytical Toons Happily Sorting and Furiously Unifying Numbers" Society (M.A.T.H.S.F.U.N.) to help tally the results. Thankfully those Toons can really work the numbers, and now we have our final winners. Please join us in congratulating these top Toons who defeated the most Cogs during each day of the four-day long invasion weekend. Each will receive a Toontown Prize Pack -- including a Toontown "Cog Battle" Clock.

Toontown Improvement Project Final Topic

It's been a real summer of fun, and now that summer is done we are also bringing the "Toontown Improvement Project" blog to a close. A huge thank you to all of the Toons who participated! We have received so many Toontastic ideas and can't wait to bring some of them to Toontown.

But, before we go, be sure to check out our final topic -- Cog Nation -- is it real or Toon rumor? We want to know what you think, so teleport over to our player feedback blog where the final question of the week is all about Cog Nation -- and send us your TIPs!

Party Like a Toon Sweepstakes Winner!

It's been a summer of fun here in Toontown and Toons have been partying like crazy. We have another Toon who is really going to throw a party because they have been selected as the winner of our Party Like a Toon Sweepstakes!

Please join us in congratulating ...

Miss Bonnie Zoobleton

She has won a Disney Parks celebration of her own, and we are happy to help make her celebration vacation dreams come true!

Fall Fun has Begun ...

Summer may be done, but no need to frown, because Fall has begun -- and there is so much for Toons to do! In addition to all of the fun things to do in Toontown -- like fishing, karting, partying, and smashing Cogs -- we have a ton of Fall activities planned to keep your Toon's schedule full. Plus, that autumn chill in the air doesn't just mean it's time to bundle up. That's right Toons ... our annual Halloween extravaganza is coming up, which is sure to be a screaming good time for all! Because in Toontown -- Fall means fun for all!

Toon Parties Screenshot Contest Winners

Wow, it sure looks like Toons were having a blast with end of summer blowout parties -- we received a pile of Toon Party screenshots higher than a stack of cakes! Thanks for sending so many entries. We have completed reviewing them (in between rounds of Tug-of-War and Party Catch, of course) and are pleased to announce that we have the winners. Please join us in congratulating the top five Toon Parties screenshot submissions, each will receive a Toontown prize-filled backpack stuffed with fun items -- including a Toontown clock, poster, watch, and other Toontown goodies!

Halloween Art Contest

We are getting ready for our biggest Halloween celebration ever, which can mean only one thing -- that's right, it's time for the Halloween Art Contest! To enter, show us how your Toon is spending their Halloween in Toontown by drawing a Toontastic Halloween scene. The top five submissions will win a Toontown prize-filled Backpack stuffed with fun goodies!

Halloween Cattlelog Items

This year's Halloween celebration is our biggest ever, and we want to make sure that Toons are all set to scare up some fun with Halloween-themed items available now, exclusively through Clarabelle's Cattlelog. Take your pick from shirts, SpeedChat phrases, Estate decorations -- including pumpkins -- and other spirited items ... or get them all! So start shopping for some Cattlelog treats, because Halloween in Toontown is almost here!

Halloween Is Near

Toons are getting really excited as our spooktacular celebration of all things scary is almost here! The Toon Council is busy placing the final creepy touches on our biggest Halloween ever as each neighborhood receives a spirited Toon-up with new decorations. Plus, Clarabelle is busy dressing up the Cattlelog with a few more fanciful items, and we hear the Cogs might have a trick up their sleeves on All Hallows' Eve. So just wait and see what treats we have in store for you when Toontown celebrates Halloween starting next week!

Something Spooky is Going on Here

Something spooky is definitely going on in Toontown as we kick off our biggest Halloween celebration ever! To start, we are really spreading the gloom all over Toontown this year with more bone-chilling decorations in each neighborhood. So creep around town and check them out!

If you haven't gone shopping for all of your Toontown Halloween needs, then now is the perfect time to get started. Clarabelle has some truly spirited Cattlelog items for you to collect -- including a real "treat" of a SpeedChat phrase that Toons will need to take part in trick-or-treating for a "gourd-eous" reward next week.

Plus, Black Cat Day is around the corner -- along with a few other surprises ... including a rumored trick from the Cogs on All Hallows' Eve that will definitely earn them a treat from the Toons (like a pie in the face!). So, be sure to check back next week for details on all of our ghoulishly delightful Halloween activities. It's sure to be a screaming good time!

Halloween Art Contest Winners

The Toon Council sends a shivering thank you to all of the Toons who showed their Halloween spirit with a Toontastic Halloween scene. We had a chillingly good time with our friends from the Toontown Art Appreciation Society reviewing each spooky entry, and we have our winners. Please join us in congratulating these top five spooky submissions, each wins a Toontown prize-filled backpack stuffed with fun goodies!

Halloween Is Here!

Toons are really shaking in their shorts because our biggest-ever Halloween celebration is finally here! Enjoy all of the wonderful Toon-gloom with brand-new chilling Halloween decorations in each neighborhood. Then grab some friends and enjoy these spirited activities.

Black Cat Day On October 31 only, create your very own black cat Toon! Start a new Toon -- a cat, of course. Go through the Toontorial, and when Flippy asks you to use a SpeedChat phrase, say "Toontastic!" Poof ... you will be the proud owner of a rare, super-cool black cat!

Trick-or-Treating Grab some friends and gorge yourself on jellybeans galore while trick-or-treating around town October 27 through November 1. True to the spirit of the season, the Toon Council has played a trick and switched the locations of the treats! To join in the fun, first complete this puzzle and then talk to each playground host for a clue as to which shop in their neighborhood is participating. There are six total, so be sure to visit all six shops and use your "Trick or Treat!" SpeedChat phrase, available exclusively in Clarabelle's Cattlelog, to receive your "gourd-eous" reward -- a special Toon pumpkin head!

Toon Trick-or-Tips:

Trick-or-Treating at each shop location can be completed in any order.

You can only Trick-or-Treat once -- so be sure that there is enough room in your jellybean bank for all of your Halloween loot (600 jellybeans).

Your Toon Pumpkin head reward will last until Halloween is over, but completing any of the "Just for Fun" ToonTasks that reward a Toon-changing effect will remove it. To get your Pumpkin Head back, just go to any of the participating shopkeepers and use your "Trick or Treat!" SpeedChat phrase again.

Bloodsucker Invasions The rumors are true -- the Bloodsuckers' favorite time of year has arrived. Watch out for mega Halloween invasions of these ghoulish Cogs! The Toon Resistance reports that the Bloodsuckers are planning to pounce on unsuspecting Toons starting on Halloween for two bedeviling days of devious delight. The invasions are scheduled to occur both Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, starting at 2 a.m. through 6 a.m. PT, then at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT, and finally at 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. PT each day. So help save Halloween by beating back these fiendish invaders!

Luckily, the Toon Resistance has hidden the following eight Districts as safe zones from the view of these Cogs. So Toons who want to work on their ToonTasks without interruption may continue to do so.

Crazy Grove Crazy Hills  
Giggly Hills Gigglyfield  
Goofy Valley Nutty Hills  
Silly Valley Zany Acres  

It's the spookiest time of the year, so scare up some friends and show those Cogs that we aren't afraid of their invasions -- because Toons love Halloween!

Plus, there is still time to get Clarabelle's "spirited" Cattlelog items -- including the brand-new Toon Halloween costumes -- but once Halloween day has passed, they will vanish until next year.

Thanks for a Toontastic Halloween!

Halloween may be over, but don't despair ... the spirited fun will return next year. The Toon Council sends a huge thank you to all of the Toons for making this our biggest Halloween celebration ever! The decorations were spooktacular, the pumpkin-headed Toons delightful, and the Bloodsuckers frightful!

Don't forget to say hello to each of the new black cat Toons for us, and be sure to help them with their ToonTasks -- we need them in our never-ending fight against the Cogs. Plus, it's a nice thing to do!

Break out your Fishing Rods ...

Toons are smack-dab in the middle of fall, and nothing says fall more than a fishing extravaganza. Well ... if you ask Billy Budd, that is!

That's right, Toons -- the legendary Toontown fishing extravaganza is right around the corner, and this year Billy has something reel-y special in his tackle box for the winners. So hightail it over to the nearest fishing pond and start practicing, because Billy is looking for the best fisher-Toons in town.

Jellybean Jars, Banks, and You

Any seasoned Toon knows that when your jellybean bank and jar are both full, extra jellybeans earned go to Flippy's favorite Toon charity -- the Toons of the World Unite Foundation. While Clarabelle's Cattlelog does stock larger banks for purchase that can hold 2,500, 5,000, 7,500, or up to 10,000 jellybeans, many Toons report they are earning more beans than they can hold. While all Toons are very charitable by nature, wouldn't it be great to hold onto more of your earned jellybeans?

With this in mind, we have been thinking about removing these jellybean limits altogether so Toons can earn as many jellybeans as they like and keep them all. We would love to get everyone's feedback on this idea, so Toons -- please take a moment and let us know what you think. Would you like to see an increase in jellybean bank limits or larger banks for purchase, or should Toons just be able to carry a large number of jellybeans all of the time?

Toon Holiday Shopping Begins!

Clarabelle has just released some of her "a-moo-zing" holiday-themed decorations, SpeedChat phrases, and clothes, which are available now in the latest issue of her Cattlelog. Good thing, too -- with our Winter Holiday fun just around the corner, now's the perfect time to get the jump on all of your holiday shopping!

We love when a new Cattlelog comes out, how about you? What are your favorite items and what are you looking forward to buying or gifting to your friends for Winter Holiday?

Billy Budd's 7th Annual Fishing Tournament

Break out your fishing rods, head to the ponds, and get comfortable -- it's time for the 7th Annual Billy Budd Fishing Tournament. Wow, seven years strong, and Billy has something reel-y special in his tackle box to commemorate this momentous occasion. What, you ask? Well, the winners will receive an exclusive fishing shirt for their Toon!

The competition begins Friday, November 20 and runs through Monday, November 23 -- for a full four days of fishing fun! The top 20 Toons in each of the five fishing rod categories (twig, bamboo, hardwood, steel, and gold) who catch the most fish -- per day -- will net an exclusive fishing shirt for their Toon. So stock up on jellybeans, bait your lines, and may the best fisher-Toons win!

Toontown Holiday Greeting Card Contest

Our Winter Holiday celebration is just around the corner, and the Toon Council is ready to celebrate! We want to start by wishing everyone a Toontasic holiday season, and welcome you to do the same with our holiday greeting card design contest. To enter, create an original Toontown-themed holiday greeting card for your Toon friends, family, or even the Cogs. Be creative: Use anything you like and make it any size you want -- just be sure to make it full of Toonerific holiday fun. Submit your card between now and December 7, and the top five cards will win a Toontown gift pack including a Toontown Hat!

Winter Holiday Extravaganza Begins

Our annual Winter Holiday Extravaganza is here -- and Toons sure are having a holly jolly time with all of the excitement! To start, the Toon Council has trimmed the town with festive decorations, so grab some friends and explore each neighborhood to see all of the Toontastic holiday trees and street lamps. They are sure to warm the hearts of Toons all over -- and maybe even a Cog or two. (Well, Toons can always hope, can't they?)

Clarabelle has also expanded her already "a-moo-zing" seasonal Cattlelog offerings with new Estate decorations -- including stacks of presents and cozy candles to help keep your holiday spirit aglow. The holiday shopping season is in full swing, so be sure to check-off your Friends List for all of the Toons who have been good this year! And sorry, there is no coal for the Cogs -- just pies!

Plus, there is a very special Estate snowman gardening statue for Toons to enjoy, which requires a gardening shovel skill of one point to plant. If you haven't started a garden, now is a great time to get your Gardening Kit from the Cattlelog, plant a flower (Hint: Use a green jellybean.), then wait one day to pick it to earn one shovel skill point -- then you can purchase and plant your snowman. So be sure to get one ... before he melts away!

The fun has just begun and there is more holiday cheer to share -- so keep your Toon eyes peeled for further announcements!

Billy Budd's 7th Annual Fishing Tournament Winners

Billy Budd sends a hearty thank you to all of the Toons who competed in his 7th Annual Fishing Tournament last month. We have finally finished tallying the results, and please join us in congratulating the winners for each day of the four-day long tournament. These are the top 20 Toons in each of the five fishing rod categories (twig, bamboo, hardwood, steel, and gold) who caught the most fish -- per day -- over the four-day weekend-long event. Each winning fisher-Toon will net an exclusive fishing shirt for their Toon! Winners can visit their Toon's Estate mailbox to claim their prize.

Toontown Holiday Greeting Card Contest Winners

The Toon Council sends a huge holiday-sized thank you to all of the Toons who sent in Toontown-themed holiday greeting card designs. We received a mountain of submissions and had a blast reviewing them all (over many cups of licorice jellybean infused cocoa) and have selected the winners. Please join us in congratulating these top five Toons who each win a Toontown gift pack including a Toontown hat!

Sing a Song of Winter Holiday Fun

Our annual Winter Holiday Extravaganza is in full swing. The town is decked out with festive decorations and Clarabelle is keeping Toons in the holiday spirit with a bevy of "a-moo-zing" seasonal Cattlelog offerings. With all of this seasonal fun going on, we have a whole new way for full Toontown Members to spread the holiday cheer -- Toon Caroling!

To get started, all you need to do is complete this puzzle and then talk to each playground host for a clue as to which shop in their neighborhood is participating. Visit each shopkeeper and give them a seasonal Toon-up by singing any selection from the special "Caroling" SpeedChat phrase in your menu. They are sure to reward your seasonal cheer with generous gifts of jellybeans! Once you have visited all six shops with your Winter Holiday song, you will receive a "cool" reward -- a special snowman head for your Toon!

Toon Caroling Tips:

Caroling at each shop location can be completed in any order and in any District except Welcome Valley.

You can only carol to each shopkeeper for jellybeans once -- so be sure that there is enough room in your jellybean bank for all of your Winter Holiday rewards (600 jellybeans).

Your Toon snowman head reward will last until our Winter Holiday celebration is over on January 4, but completing any of the "Just for Fun" ToonTasks that reward a Toon-changing effect will remove it. To get your snowman head back, just go to any of the participating shopkeepers and use a "Caroling" SpeedChat phrase again.

So grab some friends and tour the town with songs of a "Happy Winter Holiday"!

Top Toons New Year's Day Marathon

As we welcome the New Toon Year, we also welcome the return of the Tooniest event in Toontown -- the Top Toons New Year's Day Marathon! The top Toon in each Top Toons category (except Sellbot, Cashbot, Lawbot, and Bossbot Victories) -- EACH HOUR -- will win an exclusive shirt for their Toon!

Toons are eligible to win one category for one hour. Runners-up will be winners in case of multiple wins. The competition starts at 9:00 p.m. PST on December 31 and will run for 24 hours.

Celebrate the New Toon Year!

It sure has been a Toontastic year with Toon Parties, wacky holidays, and endless Cog invasions. (Why are they always trying to spoil our Toon fun?) But this is Toontown, which means that the fun's not done -- ever!

The Toon Council has a ton of fun planned for the New Toon Year, which calls for one thing -- a celebration! Starting on December 31 at 1:00 a.m. PST, we will celebrate the New Toon Year with fireworks displays in each of the playgrounds -- every hour on the hour! The fun lasts all New Year's Day long, so grab some friends and party like a Toon!