You may have noticed some changes in Webkinz Newz recently. These changes have been part of our effort to streamline all of our services, such as moving Webkinz World and Webkinz Newz to the Cloud. Steps like these prevent outages and improve performance, ensuring that the sites stay up no matter what. We are currently working towards bringing GanzWorld back to its roots, focusing on Webkinz Newz, Events and Contests.
One of the recent changes was the removal of the GanzWorld Arcade, a secondary Flash-based game site that generated GanzWorld Reward Moneyz. Most of these games were third-party with no support, and our efforts must be focused on preparing Webkinz World for the future.
We will soon be retiring GanzWorld Rewards, as well. When the exact date is known, we will make a follow-up announcement. We recommend spending your Moneyz at this time.
We thank you for your patience during this process.
Is moving things to the Cloud just the same thing as moving them to different servers? I would think things are already on servers. Perhaps upgrades?
Cloud servers are hosted elsewhere (and replicated, backed up, etc) as opposed to in the building. We had issues with power outages and internet outages in our building, which caused the site to go down, as well/
Oh! I see. Could you give us a specific date when you’re pulling the moneyz rewards?
Ganz, thank you for focusing your energy on what really matters right now: ensuring a safe transition of webkinz.com so it won’t be lost when flash goes away. I know many people are upset or disappointed, and I admit I’m down about a few things, but we need to trust you to decide what parts of the websites are necessary. It’s good to return to the roots. Besides, why dwell on what we’re missing when you keep adding awesome prizes, holiday celebrations, and more? Again, thank you for being a company who cares about their players. :)
Who understands technology? It seems to be constantly changing and if you don’t keep up you get left out! I thank you too Ganz for all your hard work to keep us webkinz gamers going!!! I enjoy playing very much! Just the best fun ever!!
Meanwhile you do not have anything I want to spend my Moneyz for, everything is too old, repeated for too many times. If you could transfer moneyz for “good prizes” in a future would be so much better!
You can buy the bag of kinzcash, it adds money to your WW account.
I agreed! :)
going to miss the rewards a lot but its understandable why you’d be getting rid of them :(
I had quite a bit saved up too, but I had fun stocking up on some of my favorite items, both big and small in price! ♪♫LadyBeauty♪♫
What will Ganz be getting rid of next ? We seem to be losing a piece of Webkinz every month. I was planning on buying another Deluxe membership, but I think I will scrap that idea. I don’t want to spend my hard earned money on a game that is shrinking instead of growing. Very sad, long time player.
Oh noooo! D: I am so sad to see ganzworld rewards go. :S I wish I had enough for the rug and a few more lollipop flowers, they’re awesome! Goodbye, ganzworld rewards…
Thanks so much, dogfish! :)
And thanks everyone!! So many kind people here on webkinz newz. :)
That was me, Bubbashuka
Hey, bubbashuka, don’t worry! I have LOTS of rewards money bc I never spend it, so just tell me what you’re saving for and I’ll send it to you. I always just play for the fun and never really got around to looking at the prizes. It would be a pleasure to help you out. :)
I have 95,000 points saved up! I agree – please give us a few more high end options before closing. Thanks.
I GOT IRISH CHESTS and the AW Chests they hold a lot I think I got over 400 OF THEM ;).
Castle Trampoline and the Halloween Hide n Seek bowl are a lot of fun and make nice presents
Nooooo! Please don’t get rid of the rewards!
I have to say I’m sad to see moneyz go… it was a really great incentive for me to explore around webkinz newz and back when I was a free player I felt like there were at least some very cool items I was able to buy! Looking back, I probably would have just quit Webkinz back then and never upgraded if I earning moneyz and getting some nice items hadn’t kept me playing long enough to get hooked~ even now that I am deluxe and get cool items all the time, I’m sad to see it go!
Could you please consider putting in a few high-value items in the Rewardz for those of us who have a lot of points saved up? I already have multiple of every item available, and I have over 100,000 points left. Please give us some good options!
bubbleteapot1, I don’t know if they will put anymore up, since they just put up everything they’ve had previously available. Maybe you should buy up some of the higher-ticket items, or those in high demand, like the AW bouncy castle and other AW items so you have some things to trade with for later? I personally had quite a lot of moneyz saved but not nearly enough to buy one of everything, so I know I for one am willing to trade for things!! It’s really hardest on long-time players when they make changes like this!!
I couldn’t agree more with bubbleteapot1. Please give us some high-value items and more good options to select from. I have 77,000+ points just in this Rewards account, and have been waiting for new items to spend them on. I already have what has been offered. Please add soon! Thank you!!
AW TRUNKS hold a lot but are SMALL enough for you to SEE YOUR PET as you walk around the room . I must have 50 clothing rooms I always need the trunks . I have a lot of them filled now. The Mushroom furniture theme . I use the CLOSIT against the top and left walls . I use AW TRUNKS TO FILL THE ROOMS AND SAVE 4 OF everything.