In our ongoing effort to make Webkinz easier to use, we’ve decided to streamline how KinzChat PLUS is used in Webkinz World.
Starting next Wednesday, March 12, KinzChat PLUS will no longer be available in Kinzville Park, Adventure Park or Coral Cove on Vacation Island. Our numbers showed that KinzChat PLUS was being used very little in these locations. By removing KinzChat PLUS, we can now skip the chat selection and room selection screens, so you’ll be able to get into the parks faster than ever!
The one place where KinzChat PLUS is being used all the time is in the Clubhouse Trading Room. We know that our traders love the freedom that KinzChat PLUS provides when making complex trades or looking for specific items. So on March 12, the Clubhouse KinzChat PLUS section will be switched over to the KinzChat PLUS Trading Area. That’s right, you’ll be automatically taken to the KinzChat PLUS room – no middle steps needed!
These changes make Webkinz easier to play, particularly for new players, and will allow our Chat Room monitors to focus their efforts on the rooms with the most activity.
Watch for these changes to go live next week!
**UPDATE: March 6, 4:15PM (EST)**
Thank you all for your comments regarding this issue.
We’d like to address the question of whether the Trading Room will become too crowded once the Park no longer has KinzChat Plus: please note that if our numbers show that the Trading Room is TOO crowded, we will be adding more rooms (as many as necessary) to ensure there’s enough space for everyone to enjoy the Trading Room.
Also, we want you to know that we’ve heard your comments and opinions on this planned change and will be considering your input as we move forward. We’ve also decided to close comments on this article, as we’re now aware of the major concerns from Webkinz World players.
Thank you for playing.
yeah leave kinz chat plus the way it is I like to chat in the park and everywhere else
I don’t think this is a good idea… Me and my friends like hanging out in the same room now you get sent to a random room without knowing were your going…
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THE KINZCHAT PLUS!!!!!! PLEASE DON’T DO THIS BAD “UPDATE”! HOW DOES IT HELP ANYONE??? You know I think Ganz should not make almost EVERY game in the arcade for Deluxe Members! And also I don’t think the Wshop update was very helpful. And almost all the clothes are for Deluxe Members! And Ganz you also are making a TON of cute Webkinz retire! And now this! I don’t play very often and I used to! When Ganz wasn’t trying to make people buy buy buy! I keep thinking to myself if I can’t play games and buy clothes and stuff, why play? Although, I do like Amazing World. Good job with those good updates in Amazing World. Thank you for letting me speak. -daisiesrus Keep smiling! :D :D :D
I understand Webkinz wants us to be able to access rooms faster but I feel they should have at least three rooms for Kinzchat plus members. Now everyone will be going in the trading room just to have conversations. Personally, I’m fine with the elimination of some rooms, but they should SERIOUSLY KEEP MORE THAN JUST THE TRADING ROOM FOR kcp members!!! thanks guys!!!
PLEASE LEAVE A PARK!
every one in webkinz were blue to protest keep chat plus.
that’s a great idea prettykittencat1 why not just leave ONE! park room kinz chat plus! it would let the room be more full! plzzzzz! :) I know everyone would be happy!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
This is sad news for Webkinz. This does not allow for socializing, but just “business” for those super collectors. Without chatting, why go to the park?
Every time I go into the Kinzville park there are lots of kinz using the Kinzchat Plus!!! I don’t really understand taking it out of the park. It is really fun to use there to put on plays on the stage area, and just talk with friends. So, it is too bad it will be gone.
I also use KinzChat primarily in the Trading Room, but have also really enjoyed using it in the park as well. Please don’t make the Trading Room the only place to chat. Please continue to have a KinzChat option in regard to the park as well.