Zynga posts strange Cafe World survey; new contest in the works?

Zynga posted an odd question on its official Cafe World fan page today that reads, "Hiya Chefs! Help us plan a vacation for Lisa Latte and Joe Espresso!" The two oft-referenced characters are apparently planning a vacation and Zynga wants our help to decide where they go, as the company posted a link to a survey. The first question gives the following options for Joe and Lisa's destination for relaxation: Hawaii, California, Greece, the Philippines and New York. And that's it.

If you hadn't already arrived at the conclusion, something is definitely up. If this is the basis for just another Catering Goal or in-game event, why would it matter what we think? When Zynga released the 7th Inning Snack Goals the company didn't poll players for their favorite team. (That's a stretch of an analogy, but you get the point.) We get the feeling that "Lisa and Joe" is doublespeak for "You and a friend." It's logical to assume that Zynga wouldn't be asking us such a question unless it directly involved us, as in a plan to send us to one of these five destinations. Of course, this is purely speculation, but what else could the company be up to?

Have you seen or answered this strange survey question yet? Where would you like "Lisa and Joe" to vacation in?

FarmVille Poll: Will you pay for early access to Winter Wonderland?

Back in September, FarmVille's third farm - the Lighthouse Cove - was launched, giving players early access to the farm for 55 Farm Cash (before free trips were made available at a later date). Now, with Winter Wonderland quickly approaching (we could see the new farm as early as next week), we're left to wonder whether or not we'll be able to pay for early access to this fourth farm as well.

It turns out that that will likely be the case, as FVNation has discovered a flash animation that will likely appear as an in-game pop-up. It advertises Winter Wonderland, telling us that we'll get a Holiday Mammoth and access to exclusive challenges and rewards - an 80 Farm Cash value - for 45 Farm Cash. A similar pop-up was found before Lighthouse Cove launched, and it also advertised a 45 Farm Cash price, that was eventually boosted by 10. We can only expect the same thing to happen here.

Therefore, that leaves us with a question for you farmers. Will you pay 45-55 Farm Cash, or around $10 US, to gain early access to Winter Wonderland in FarmVille, or will you skip out on these exclusive rewards and take a free trip some days later?


Will you pay Farm Cash for early access to Winter Wonderland?
It doesn't matter how much it costs - I'm paying it!No way! I'll wait for the free access option.If it cost less than 45/55 Farm Cash, I'd probably do it.I haven't decided!
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Do you have an opinion not listed in the poll above, or are you simply still trying to decide what you'll do when the time comes? Share all of your thoughts about Winter Wonderland with us in the comments!