Pal Mickey's cost

[tiggercrazy]

I was wondering if anybody could tell me exactly how much Pal Mickey is in WDW. I have a friend who is leaving for WDW tomorrow and am debating whether to have her pick one up for me. They seem to be going for pretty cheap on e-bay. What do you all think?

[ValerieK]

We paid $60 for ours. My DD3 loves him. :wave2:

[got2lovedisney]

I saw them recently at Disney's Character Warehouse at the Dolphin Mall in Miami for about $27.99. If you have an outlet store near by you might want to give them a call.

[mousefan]

just ordered a couple tonight via phone

Info..phone #954-846-7161..price $27.99
shipping ups ground $10.99

[lynn71092]

Has anyone else done this?
I was planning on getting one when I go in December and while this seems like a great deal I want to make sure it's the same thing. Does it come already activated? If there's something wrong with it will they replace it at WDW?:confused:

[earldale97]

Any more info? I would like to know also.

I am going to do some more digging but I think $40 is most likely the best you can do.

I may just wait and try to find the outlet mall if it is convenient to get to to save on shipping. But it sure would be fun to play with him on the plane!

The phone number above is to: Disney's Character Premiere. I tried calling but got a message that no one was available. I will try later to try and get more info.

Thanks:wave:

[Lori S.]

I am very interested in knowing if you purchase this ahead of time will they still service ( I read where some people had to take their's to a CM when he wasn't working right) it or help you with it there, is it the same thing and is it already set up. Anyone with info on this please help.

[Pink Flamingo]

Just ordered one from the # that mousefan posted. Will post info. when mine arrives.

[Pink Flamingo]

UPDATE: Just received my Pal Mickey in the mail that I ordered from the # mousefan posted. That was extremely quick - I just ordered it 3 days ago. It is the same one that I saw for sale at WDW when I was there in May. It works just fine ~ no problems at all.

Mousefan - thanks sooo much for posting the #. It is really a great deal even with the shipping cost.

[got2travel]

Thanks Pink Flamingo.

I was just waiting for someone to post an update on what they reveived. I've been debating on whether or not to get one, but for that price, I'll go for it.

[jjan]

Thank you so much for all of the info guys!!! We just called and ordered one and they couldn't have been nicer or more professional if they tried. I was nervous having something shipped from a regular b&m store, but they assured us that they send out dozens of these a day and they are already in the process of shipping ours since they have a UPS shipment going out within the hour. How cool is that! Can't wait to get it :earsgirl:

[JRLINK3]

I just bought mine! I can't wait! What a savings and we get to play with him early. We're doing the Land/Sea package. 3 days on land and 4 days on the Wonder. Does anyone know if there he'll work on the ship? I mean, will he alert you if characters are close by, what times things are? That would be too cool!

[tikilyn]

Thanks for posting this!! I just order one, Dh just rolled his eyes at me:rolleyes: !! I wasn't going to buy him but at this price I just couldn't pass it up!!

Thank you:tongue:

[GoofyJoofy]

Quick tip I received from a CM on our last trip.

No matter when you bought your Pal Mickey, bring him to any store where they sell them, and he can be updated with all the latest information.

I was told that sometimes things will change from week to week, like times for shows, parades and fireworks. And of course every now and then a new ride or attraction opens (Stitch anyone?)

I did not realize that they could be updated like that. I think it is free, so even if you have a new one, it does not hurt to get him updated.

[JRLINK3]

When I ordered mine last night I asked about the updating. I was worried that I would get last years model and that he wouldn't be up to date. I was told that what you need to do is that right after your go through the turnstyles in any of the parks, you should hold him up facing the park and he will the automatically download all of the new information. She said that there were sensors that do this. Technology never ceases to amaze me! Of course, that's the magic of Disney!

[sphere99]

Wow wish I would have known would have bought ths one before our trip :( kinda late now!

[Pink Flamingo]

Great tips GoofyJoofy & JRLINK3! Thanks for sharing:teeth: .

[tiggercrazy]

Thank you for the info. I am so excited! I spoke with two different people and they were both SO nice. The price is just over half of what I thought I would have to spend.

[m&m's mom]

I was a little nervous but ordered mine as well.
They told me that Disney is just trying to unload overstock before the new ones arrive.
I can't believe people are getting them so fast. We leave 20 days from when I ordered so we definitely should be OK.
Thanks for the tip!

[LuvN~Travel]

Just ordered two for my kids. They 'should' be here before we leave!:):bounce:
Kim (two souvenirs out of the way......):)

[CheapMom]

We're doing the Land/Sea package. 3 days on land and 4 days on the Wonder. Does anyone know if there he'll work on the ship? I mean, will he alert you if characters are close by, what times things are? That would be too cool!
That is a good question- anybody know?

[jjan]

This is straight from the Disney site about where Pal Mickey works... so it looks like he wouldn't work on the ship beyond his jokes and games. HTH :earsgirl:

Pal Mickey has something to tell you about each of the following Magic Kingdom® Park attractions:

Walt Disney World Railroad
Space Mountain®
Astro Orbiter
Buzz Lightyear
Mad Tea Party
Goofy's Barnstormer
Cinderella Castle
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Snow White's Scary Adventures
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Cinderella's Golden Carousel
Peter Pan's Flight
Haunted Mansion
Diamond Horseshoe
Liberty Square Riverboat
Country Bear Jamboree
Tom Sawyer Island
Splash Mountain®
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Pirates of the Caribbean
Jungle Cruise
Swiss Family Treehouse
Hear Pal Mickey's tips about the following Magic Kingdom® Park events:
Adventureland character greetings
Cinderella's Surprise Celebration
Share a Dream Come True Parade
Toontown character greetings
Pal Mickey will tell you about short wait times at the following attractions:
Space Mountain
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh


Epcot® Park

Spaceship Earth
Innoventions
Test Track
World Showcase
Future World
Mission: SPACE
Fountain of Nations
Land Pavilion
Journey into Imagination with Figment
Honey, I Shrunk the Audience
Universe of Energy
Mexico Pavilion
Norway Pavilion
Maelstrom
China Pavilion
Germany Pavilion
Italy Pavilion
American Adventure
Japan Pavilion
Morocco Pavilion
France Pavilion
United Kingdom Pavilion
Canada Pavilion
Hear Pal Mickey's tips about the following Epcot® events:
IllumiNations
Dolphin and Cuttlefish at the Living Seas
Innoventions West character greetings
World Showcase character greetings
World Showcase entertainment offerings


Disney-MGM Studios attractions:

Crossroads
Sunset Boulevard
Animation Studio
Great Movie Ride
Sorcerer's Hat
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
Sounds Dangerous
Gertie the Dinosaur
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
Star Tours
Muppet Vision 3-D™
Al's Toy Barn
New York Street
Catastrophe Canyon
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure
Playhouse Disney
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
One Man's Dream
Who Wants to be a Millionaire
Backlot Tour
Hear Pal Mickey's tips about the following Disney-MGM Studios events:
Beauty and the Beast stage show
Sorcerer's Hat character greetings
Fantasmic
Mickey Avenue character greetings
Stars and Motor Cars Parade
Pal Mickey will tell you about short wait times at the following attractions:
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster


Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park attractions:

Harambe Village
Pangani Trail
Rafiki's Planet Watch
Kilimanjaro Safaris® Expedition
Dinoland U.S.A.®
Boneyard
DINOSAUR
Primeval Whirl®
Dino-rama
Discovery Island®
It's Tough to be a Bug!®
Tree of Life
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Kali River Rapids®
Flights of Wonder
Hear Pal Mickey's tips about the following Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park events:
Island Mercantile character greetings
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade
Tarzan Rocks
Character Landing character greetings
Wonders of the Wild character greetings

[Good Deeds]

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
What a great Tip!!! I ordered one for my girls as a Christmas Present...(We leave the end of January)!! Didn't know "Mickey" has something to say about so many places!!!

I got the nicest CM at the store...He said, "I know, you want me to ship you a Pal Mickey" :hyper: He said they have been getting so many calls...Said he heard it was posted "someplace":smooth:

Anyway...He also mentioned that the supply was getting low so if anyone is thinking about it..better call soon!!::yes::

So glad all of these Pal Mickey's are going to Good homes!!!

If anyone uses the one they picked up on sale..please post!! Would love to hear how he works!!!

:wave2:

[kbkids]

We had the opportunity to try one out for free with a coupon I had. I honestly didn't think my DD6 would be too interested in him for that long, so we got him for the day we were in Epcot. My daughter does not like this park (except for Test Track), but she had a blast that day informing us of all the cool things Mickey was telling her about the countries. Every trip back she has drove me crazy wanting to get one!! So, thanks for the info - I just ordered her one for Christmas!

[Waltoncru]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Just ordered one for my kids (I hope they'll share!!) I had read in the Disney literature that this was going to cost $50 at the park.

I Appreciate the Heads UP!!

:wave2:

[kbkids]

Originally posted by Waltoncru
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Just ordered one for my kids (I hope they'll share!!) I had read in the Disney literature that this was going to cost $50 at the park.

I Appreciate the Heads UP!!

:wave2:

Actually, I'm pretty sure they are $60 - so you saved more than you think. :D

[dj2]

anyone know off hand how much it costs just to rent him for the day? (can you still do that?)

thx
dj

[kbkids]

Originally posted by dj2
anyone know off hand how much it costs just to rent him for the day? (can you still do that?)

thx
dj
From what I remember, it's around $8 a day - but you have to pay a $60?? deposit when renting it.

And, I saw a thread earlier that said they were planning to stop the rentals - not sure when or if that's even true.

[Franne]

Yes, it's $8 for the day. We just rented one last week. You have to give them a $60 deposit so keep that in mind. You will get back $51 and change due to tax.
Franne

[JRoglitz]

Just got mine in the mail yesterday. Thanks so much for posting this. My DD is going to be very excited on Christmas morning.

[js]

THANK YOU very much. My dd-10, has been saving for months for a Pal Mickey. I originally told her that the PM would be approx. $60 plus tax. I just ordered her the PM from the number above and since she has really wanted to use her own money, I let her know she saved over $20 but she can pay me back the almost $40 so she still used her own money :)

I am renting a Pal Mickey for the 10 days we are there for $10 total (through a Pal Mickey swap :) ) and thought for $10, the kids (I also have a ds-6) could share. But my dd really wanted one of her own.

Thank you for posting the number. They told me it is being shipped UPS ground which is 3 days :)

Thank you all again :)

[Lori S.]

I just ordered mine yesterday from the number someone posted earlier! Please tell me it gets here quicker than they say. I ordered it and they said 5 - 10 bus days. 10 bus days and we'll be there!!! He said it's usually more like the 5, so I took the chance. We live in Alabama, so it shouldn't take 10 days. I'm scared!!!!! REassure me please!!

[JRoglitz]

I ordered mine on 11/2 and received it on 11/8. We live in Maryland. You might get it in time.

[caribear]

Thanks for the info! I just ordered one for my dd for the holidays. The location of this store is near Ft. Lauderdale at the Sawgrass Mills Mall....an incredible shopping experiece if you are ever in the area! The CM said that they ran out of Pal Mickeys last night and just got a huge shipment in today.

[Pink Flamingo]

I just ordered mine yesterday from the number someone posted earlier! Please tell me it gets here quicker than they say. I ordered it and they said 5 - 10 bus days. 10 bus days and we'll be there!!! He said it's usually more like the 5, so I took the chance. We live in Alabama, so it shouldn't take 10 days. I'm scared!!!!! REassure me please!! I live in VA. I ordered mine on Nov. 1st & it arrived on my door step the afternoon of Nov. 4th. I ordered a 2nd one on Sat. & the CM told me it would be sent out on Mon. I'll post again as soon as I get it. Hope you get yours in time for your trip ~ lucky you getting to go to WDW so soon!

[Jetstorm]

Has anyone tried the Disney clearance store in the outlet mall in Orlando? I was just wandering whether to order one and pay shipping or if anyone had seen one down there. I leave in two weeks so time is of the essence.

[2princesses1pea]

To whoever posted that...thank you thank you thank you.. I ordered mine yesterday (2 of them) and also had them throw in about 10 pins for trading (they were $2.99 each) :)

[earldale97]

allearsnet.com in their newsletter this week has said that as of Dec 1st WDW will no longer RENT the Pal Mickey. You are still able to purchase.

Also that in May 2005 there will be a NEW Pal Mickey available and a clothing line for him.

If you can wait you may want to just keep an eye on them till spring. I am sure they will be slashing prices as the new PM's roll out.

:wave:

[Mom2Ashli]

Wow. Thank you so much for posting this information. My DD 5 wants one so bad but I didn't want to spend the $60 for him.
I am going to order him for Christmas and I just might have them throw in some trading pins like the other poster did. All this from the comfort of my desk...... Can't beat that.

[Jetstorm]

Thanks for the number to order the Pal Mickey! I just ordered one. I first called a Disney catalog store in my area and was told they have never carried them there. Then I called the number above and asked if the Orlando area outlets ever carried them, thinking since I was leaving in 13 days it might be better to pick it up in person and save the postage also, but the CM informed that the Orlando area stores did not carry them. The CM was VERY helpful and went beyond nice. She told me about programing him facing the park as I had already read above, she promised to wrap him and ship him out today, She even said he would probably be at my home by the weekend or early next week, today being Wed. She wished me a nice trip and Happy Holidays too. Isn't Disney great...?

[Pink Flamingo]

UPDATE for Lori S: I just received my 2nd Pal Mickey that I ordered on Sat., so it only took 3 business days. I bet yours will make it to you well before your trip.

[tikilyn]

How did they ship pal Mickey? Was it UPS, DHL, or Parcel Post. I order one on Friday or Saturday and it still hasn't arrived.

Hopely tomorrow Pal Mickey will show up on my door step!!

[Pink Flamingo]

How did they ship pal Mickey? UPS Ground. I think they don't ship on the weekend, so yours may not have been sent out until Monday. I know when I ordered mine early Sat. morning the CM said it wouldn't be sent off until Monday. Hope yours comes soon!

[tikilyn]

Thanks for the info, now I know what kind of truck to look for!!

[jenjersnap]

Originally posted by earldale97
allearsnet.com in their newsletter this week has said that as of Dec 1st WDW will no longer RENT the Pal Mickey. You are still able to purchase.

Also that in May 2005 there will be a NEW Pal Mickey available and a clothing line for him.

If you can wait you may want to just keep an eye on them till spring. I am sure they will be slashing prices as the new PM's roll out.

:wave:

Do we have to worry whether the old Pal Mickeys will still work when the new ones come out?!? Anyone have any info on it? I bought one (haven't gotten it yet, ordered on Sat.) because we're going to make three trips in the next three years - before it gets too hard to go off-season while school is in session- and I was hoping we'd be able to use our PM for all three trips. :confused:

I wouldn't have bought him now if I thought he was going to become obsolete soon.

[JRLINK3]

Our Pal Mickey was delivered today! We ordered him on Friday and the lady who took our order was so super nice! When we opened our box, we were so surprised to find that she put in a bunch of Mickey stickers and a stack of Disney coloring pages for my daughter! I wish they had a website or a catalog! We've been playing with him all night! He is so adorable and I think his jokes are pretty funny!

Hey, what would Dumbo be if he didn't take a bath for a whole year?

A smell-aphant! Ewww!

[JC Butterfly]

Jenjersnap-

I really wouldn't worry about the Pal Mickey becomming obsolete! It's just that he's basically the same style he was last year sooooo . . .

what would make an obsessed Disney fan (like myself) purchase another one? Well, change him up just a little bit. Make him bigger/louder/furrier/etc

They are doing something with him to celebrate the 50th anniversarly of Disneyland next year (remember that all Disney parks will be celebrating) and he will have his own costume line. So they might change the way his shorts attach slightly.

As far as him telling you all about the areas of the various parks though, I wouldn't worry.

[LuvN~Travel]

We just got our Pal Mickey's today as well. I ordered them Saturday and they were waiting on us at home when we got here. Of course now I have to call my sister and get her to put her youngest one on (3yrs). He loves Pal Mickey! I can't wait til our kids see them later this evening. My son just loves corny jokes!
Kim

[earldale97]

I can't imagine them changing their programming, it seems to work perfectly fine the way it is. I have not heard as to if this is changing, but normally when this type of change occurs anywhere the old version will continue to work.

I wouldn't worry.:wave:

[Steffy]

The very nice lady who took my order, said they were changing the material of the clothes that good olf Pal Mickey was wearing. The ones we are getting are the originals. New. In the box.

I couldn't be happier. She asked if I knew how to program him. "Hold him with his nose pointing into the park?"

That's right. You have a wonderful holiday, yada, yada, yada... couldn't have been nicer.

I just can't wait.

He's MINE. Not the grandkid's: mine. Like finding Nemo... mine, mine, mine....

Yes, it's the bed for me...:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

thanks for lettig me know!!

[jjan]

Just got ours! Ordered on the night of the 4th and here he is, in perfect working order. How cute he is! His voice is much clearer and perfectly "Mickey" than I thought that it would be. I can't wait to give him to our DD on the way to the airport in 3 WEEKS!

[SnoWhiteRabbit]

Ordering mine now....Woo hooo!

1 Pal Mickey and a handful pins are on their way to NJ!

Thanks for the heads up!!

[tikilyn]

YAY, I my Pal Mickey today. I was soooo excited I couldn't wait to open the box. My poor dh doesn't get it, He just rolls his eyes at me:rolleyes: Oh well.

I love my pal mickey!!

[tina95]

Pal Mickey is here!! I have to admit, I almost cried. I took him out of the box and he did not work. I thought just my luck. I bought the only broken one. My 10 ds said change the batteries. Yes he is working! What would I do with out my little battery monster.

[Lori S.]

Ours arrived yesterday. I was so excited! Very quick. In fact, I'm going to call back and have them send some pins since it came so quickly, I know I'll pay more shipping but it'll still be cheaper than buying pins in the park, don't you think?

I didn't play with him yet though. I had dh hide it, I wasn't home, because I want to save it for a surprise on the way down!! I more week!!! Yahoo!

[rileyroosmom]

I too just called and ordered Mickey and a few pins. I'm leaving on the 23rd and she promises me it will be here before then. I'm cutting it real close so we'll see!! She told me the newer version is getting a bigger chip able to hold more information. The old ones can be updated but not with all the info. I hope this operation is legit, I asked for my total and was told "Oh your at the $50 mark" what is that???

[spiceycat]

hey I just order one and I leaving next Saturday!!!

hope it comes first!

of course I will be back in May (if not sooner).

thank you so very much!!!

[LilMamiBella]

How much are there pins?

[rileyroosmom]

The pins are $2.99

[Lori S.]

They are legit, I called back after we received Pal Mickey because I wanted some of the pins. We were cutting it close on getting them in time for us to leave, and also shipping was high. It's based on amount purchased, not weight. Therefore, shipping for pins was going to be the same as Pal Mickey. The CM suggested we wait and go to their store at the Belz Outlets right by Disney world since we are coming so soon. I thought that was very nice of her. She said they are the same price there. We plan to go there one evening early in our trip. I can't believe it's so close! Yahoo!!!

[TinkOhio]

Thanks for the heads-up on pal mickey! I had been debating on whether or not to buy one by phone, and then it was posted that the outlet mall was Sawgrass Mills. Lucky me--My parents live close by and picked one up for DD! We'll be down there for Christmas, so Santa's hardest job quickly became a piece of cake!:bounce: Thanks SO much!!

[LIFERBABE]

We will be there next month, and Im gathering gifts to leave for the boys daily while we are there. This will make a great gift! The CM was very friendly and said my order would ship same day!

[ReneeQ]

Another great big THANKS! I was giving my nephew Disney Dollars for Christmas, to buy Pal Mickey when we go Jan. 8th. This is even better! I called tonight after 10 PM and was surprised when someone answered. I asked if they were open this late and she said "we are closed to the public, but still open by phone." She took my order and said she would enter it tomorrow when the registers came back up.

THANKS FOR THE NUMBER!!!

[Good Deeds]

Just got my Pal Mickey...Yeah!:) He is so cute!! Decided I better get one for my other daughter so we didn't have fighting and tears in the parks when we have to share :rolleyes:

They will make GREAT Christmas gifts! I took your advice and ordered some pins (pooh bear smelling a flower) $2.99 and then asked if they had any golf shirts for my DH for Christmas. CM gave me three choices all for $12.99!! :bounce: :bounce: (Pooh, Mickey, and Mickey dressed in a golf outfit).

My shipping was the same because anything up to $100.00 is $10 plus some change...so my Christmas shopping is finished!!! (well almost)

:hyper:

Thanks again for this wonderful post!!!

[spiceycat]

thank you so much!!!!

Mickey came last night!!!

It is exactly the same as in the parks - I know I got one last time at WDW for my niece - and I decided I better have one for ME!!!!

thanks so much!!!

[lovewdwdvc]

Please tell me what the pal mickey SWAP is and how it works Thanks

[rileyroosmom]

I ordered mine Friday, got it yesterday (Tuesday). I was surprised how quick it came (was nervous I wouldn't get it in time for our departure on Tuesday the 24th). Also got 4 pins. My kids were so excited about Mickey they fought all night over him (11, 7, 3 ) hope they get it out of their systems so we can share him in the parks!!

[Jetstorm]

Just wanted everyone to know that before ordering my Pal Mickey through the post above I called the outlet store near Disney and were told that they do not carry Pal Mickey there (probably due to the close location to the parks). I ordered mine and the CM was So-o-o nice and helpful. I ordered on a Tues. and recieved mine on Friday!

[spiceycat]

I think the Mickey Swap works like this (go see the post on that topic) - you get the Mickey from someone - you are charged for those days that you have him - then you pass him along to the next person.

Since I will be there for 14 days this time, and in May 7 days - I would be paying more for the Swap that just buying him is costing me.

so the swap only works for short visit.

if you can time one for your time and get on the list - it seems like a good deal.

[Fridye]

We're leaving next Wednesday and I've been fighting the temptation to buy this little guy. I thought I might want to wait until the new Mickey came out next year, but I thought, "Hey, why wait? I can always get the new one later!" Sean at the Disney Store was very helpful, and said he'd try to catch the delivery guy so it would get out today. Now I'll keep my fingers crossed that the shipment will get here by Wednesday. I've read on this thread that people were getting the deliveries pretty quick. I'm down to 5 or 6 business days so we'll see!

[Steffy]

Oh my goodness is he cute!!!

Thanks so much for letting me know.

BTW, mine came witha clip. Did any of you get a strap?? Lots of photos I have seen show people with him on a strap.::MickeyMo

[shonadamson]

Thanks for the info. We just ordered one for our trip this summer. What a great deal.

[jjan]

I think that the clip is to attach to a belt loop... the straps that you have seen in pictures I think are Disney Lanyards which is what we are going to do with ours. I have heard a lot of warnings about him falling off from just the belt clip alone getting on and off rides etc. and we wouldn't want to lose Mickey!!! :earseek:

[LIFERBABE]

I should have ordered 2! Now I will have to pay shipping again if I want another one.

I am packing him up to take to WDW with us next month for the holidays. I put the receipt in his box just in case I need it when I am at the World.

[tinkandhook]

did you guys just order some pins and get some random ones, or did you ask for specific ones? Also does anyone know of anywhere else to get the lanyard starting pin set with tinkerbell besides in the park. dd and i will be going dec.4-dec9 (mvmcp dec7) and thought it would be cool to get one.
thanks
tinkandhook

[Lori S.]

Has anyone had problems with the PM they bought? DH was playing with ours last night before we packed him and he was telling him he was wrong when he wasn't. We need to play with him some more to make sure, but I wonder what we can do when we are there if we have problems with him? Any ideas??

[rileyroosmom]

I just asked for random ones, told her I have boys. She started to describe a few but even she wasn't sure what she had. I said just find boyish ones. She asked about favorite characters. My oldest son was a little dissapointed in the pins. I told him it didn't matter, just trade them.

[rileyroosmom]

Lori- put fresh batteries in him.

[poohbear7]

Thank you so much for the information I just called and ordered
2 Pal Mickeys. What a great deal, I know now why I did't buy one at Disney last trip.:wave2: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[dinks]

I didn't get mine from this source, but I wanted to say for those who have never used him, he's great! My husband got him in Sept for me, and I love it! I'm 31! We don't have kids. He's really good to have in World Showcase. He a little hard to hear during the hustle and bustle of the parks but you get used to him. It would be nice if he had the ability to add head phones. That'd be my only suggestion. I like the clothes idea, but I doubt we'll buy another this soon just for a change of outfit.

[riu girl]

Ordered one a few days ago. Store called back today to tell me they are unable to ship to Canada for 10.95 (the shipping price) since UPS Canada is currently on strike. They researched other shipping methods and shipping alone was gong to be $50US. YIKES.. therefore, had to cancel my order.
Staff was great though.

Suzy V.

[poohbear7]

Suzy sent you a PM

[Patsfan7]

Can't wait to let you all know when it arrives! Picked up a polo shirt too! The CM very helpful!

[granmanh603]

Thanks to everyone. I just ordered 3 for my grandkids for Christmas. I let you know when they come. They person I talked with was helpful but not too talkitive, she had an accent and had trouble getting my information so I figured I 'd stick with just the PAL MICKEYS and a few pins, not ask about shirts. I'll bet they would do great if they would start a web site for the store. Maybe they don't have enough stuff , just enough for a few stores. Well so far I'm happy and thanks for the info.

[riu girl]

Was wondering if anyone in Florida has ordered one from this source. If so, what is the shipping cost to ship a Pal Mickey from this store within the state of Florida??????

Thanks
Suzy V.

[got2travel]

Suzy, I can't be for certain, but seems like its $10.99 no matter where they ship to. I'm in CA and that's what I was quoted, and I see others posted who are on the East Coast and had the same rate.

granmanh603 - we must have spoken to the same lady. I had trouble understanding her too so I didn't bother with anything other than 2 Pal Mickeys.

[Fridye]

I ordered mine last Wednesday. I believe it was shipped on Thursday and I received it in Texas this evening, Tuesday. That's four business days, and I'm happy since we're leaving tomorrow! Thanks, Sean, at the store!

[got2travel]

bump :cool1:

[daisygarden]

I mail ordered two Pal Mickey's from the Character Premiere using the phone number listed above. One for my DS and DN.

The package arrived very quickly :D ; however, after opening the first one we realized that the button/sensor in Mickey's left hand is broken. He doesn't say anything when you press his left hand but the right hand and his tummy works. Unfortunately, you have to press both hands simultaneously to get him to play games.

I called the Character Premiere this morning to see how I can exchange the broken Pal Mickey for a new one. They gave two options: 1) Mail him back and then they will send us a new one 2) Take it to the park and they might exchange it there. The CM said to take my receipt to the park where they sell the PM and ask for a manager to exchange it. If they won't exchange it readily she said to have the manager call her at 954-846-7161. But she sounded pretty certain that they would exchange him easily.

Plus the CM said that the Pal Mickey's at the parks look the same but they have a bigger memory chip inside so they can play more games and say more things! :Pinkbounc

I hope they will let me exchange it since I would have to take the broken Pal Mickey all the way down with me on Friday on the plane when we go to WDW!

[twinscandc]

Is the Character Premiere store the same as the Disney Catalog outlet or is the Disney store like the one in Orlando at the Belz outlet stores that sell things that are from the parks? I hope you understand my question....

We are going to be in Gulf Shores, AL. the week after Christmas and the have a Disney Catalog outlet there that we also hit, so if it's that store, I may just wait and get my Pal Mickey then.

If it is the Disney merchandize outlet like the one I've been too in Orlando, of course, I will need to make a phone call....

Can anybody tell me which one it is... :jumping4: :jumping4: :earboy2:

[rsschneck]

I ordered my Pal Mickey from Character Premier on 11/24/04 and as it turned out the store did not even ship the package until 11-30-04. I just received him today Thank Goodness because we leave in 9 day! :cheer2:

We are going to surprise DD when we get to WDW. I ordered some scapbooking items as well. Everything arrived in perfect condition! Just took a little longer than I expected! :earboy2:

[Patsfan7]

Ours was ordered on 11/23 and took a little while longer to get here than others have posted, but with Thanksgiving that week, I expected a delay in shipment. I didn't read the book right away and was playing with him, not realizing you have to wait fifteen seconds between presses, or else he repeats himself. I called down to Character Premere and they were very kind, and explained that you have to wait between presses for a new phrase. I thought I would share this so that if anyone was as overly excited as I was that he was here, and pressed him continuously that he is not broken, he just repeats in case you could not hear him.

[airforcewife]

I got mine last week from the same place, but there is an instruction book?? We didn't get a book!! Just mickey and some stickers! Could someone please post instructions! He just says the same few phrases over and over!

Thanks

[Rebeccapaige!]

I ordered two from disney's character premier and was very happy!! I ordered 10 pins also. Although I forgot to specify I wanted ten different ones, she was assuming since i had two girls we wanted two of each. Anyhow, we got great pins, like jasmine, sleeping beauty, Belle, Winnie the pooh, the only "bad" ones we got were two of minnie/mickey/pluto on a sled, we'll be trading those two for sure:-)Anyhow my mickey's work great, and my lady was friendly and helpful!! It took about 5 business days to get from FL to WI.
Becky, Paige and Hailey
:flower1: :cheer2: :cool1:

You know who is bringing us these in a few weeks!!!

[Patsfan7]

I got mine last week from the same place, but there is an instruction book?? We didn't get a book!! Just mickey and some stickers! Could someone please post instructions! He just says the same few phrases over and over!

Thanks
It was just a small pamphlet that said that he will repeat himself up to five times in case you can not hear him if you press him again. The wait time between presses should be 15 seconds for him to change phrases. It also said that in order for him to swich to game mode you must squeeze both his hands at the same time for a period of time, I think it said ten seconds. Maybe someone can help on that one. I have him hidden, and can not get to the book at present, and I see you need the instructions pretty quick for your upcoming trip! Have a wonderful time!!!!

[caribear]

I have a quick question.....Is the zipper part in the back supposed to have an actual zipper pulley thing on it...or just the zipper mechanism? Mine has a zipper, but not the part you pull to open the zipper, so it is a little hard to open the back. I was thinking about exchanging him when we are at the parks this weekend. Thanks!

[Patsfan7]

Ours had a cloth pull to it. Maybe exchanging him will be the best thing to do, because in the future when you would have to change batteries.

[LilMamiBella]

I just called Character Premiere and they're sold out of Pal Mickey's! :guilty:
Does any other place have them for around the same price that I can either buy online or phone?

[Mom2Ashli]

NOOOOO - I was planning on calling this weekend and getting one for my DD 6th B-day trip to Disney. I guess I should have bought it and just put it away. Hopefully someone will know of another place to order them...... :guilty:

[rsschneck]

I just called Character Premiere and they're sold out of Pal Mickey's! :guilty:
Does any other place have them for around the same price that I can either buy online or phone?

Call them back and they will give you the phone numbers to the other Disney outlet stores in Florida (I think there are at least 4 stores). I would call each store and ask for them.

I have a couple of the phone numbers I will post.

Lake Buena Vista Premier 407-477-0222
Belt Outlet Mall Disney Outlet 407-345-5285

I hope they can help

[LilMamiBella]

I called 5 different places and finally found one place that has a few left! The number is 904-829-0359. The price is 27.99 plus 10.95 shipping. It ships UPS ground. I asked if they had any pins and she said the prices started at $6 so I didn't get those.. I would've like to have bought a few pins at 2.99.
I think the guy said there were 8 or so left and I bought one.

[aero99]

THANK YOU!!! I just got one. It will be a fun to play with during our February Trip.

Melissa

[barb45]

I got one. I decided to just try the original phone number posted and they had 2 left. So someone can call and grab that last one!!

[swilphil]

I called 5 different places and finally found one place that has a few left! The number is 904-829-0359. The price is 27.99 plus 10.95 shipping. It ships UPS ground.....
I think the guy said there were 8 or so left and I bought one.

Thanks, Lil Mami Bella. I ordered one from this store, in St. Augustine, I think. They have more 3 left, but the front of the box was ripped on all the remaining ones. They said the Mickey was okay and they would put it in another box to ship it.

I did call the original number but they were out. They gave me the number of the Miami store. It's 305-592-5901. I didn't call them since the St. Augustine store had it. I don't know their availability, but if the other numbers don't work it might be worth a try.

[Mom2Ashli]

Thanks! I just ordered mine from the St. Augustine Store from a Wonderful CM. Very friendly and nice.
:D

[LilMamiBella]

Thanks! I just ordered mine from the St. Augustine Store from a Wonderful CM. Very friendly and nice.
:D


Mine was ordered from the St. Augustine store. They shipped it out yesterday and I got it today! Its not working but it probably just needs new batteries. It was new in box.

[Mom2Ashli]

Holy cow that was fast. I can't remember what time I ordered mine but hopefully I will get mine soon.

[jennz]

The zipper in the back is kind of hard to open and it's kind of hard to change the batteries too, IMHO. DD told me that I was squeezing the hands too quickly and that's why he kept saying the same thing...whaddya know she was right! :love: If you tried waiting and he's still repeating himself he probably needs new batteries.
If you send me your email I'll scan our book in and send it to you...

[momof2inPA]

I've called all the store numbers and they're all out of pal mickeys. My son's birthday is next month, and we'll be in Disney World. I guess I'll have to buy him the newer version.

[Augustheather97]

Does anyone know where I can find one????We are going the end of Feb and would love to get one for my 7 year old daughter...I called all teh outlets in Florida and NO ONE has any left...UGH :earseek:

[swilphil]

You can get them in the park for $60. I've also seen them for sale on e-bay for around $35. Are the outlets going to be getting more? I read somewhere that Disney is coming out with a new Pal Mickey in May when they have their big anniversary celebration. I wonder if they'll be shipping all of the older models to the Outlet stores.

[Patsfan7]

Hi!
I got mine before Christmas, and it worked fine once I changed the batteries. Then, when it was opened on Christmas morning it worked fine. Now it doesn't. Could the batteries die so quickly? Does it use up battery time even when you are not playing with it? Just want to know if we should stock up on batteries before we head down on vacation.
Thanks.

[JC Butterfly]

My friend bought one in the parks for our last vacation. It definitely uses some amount of battery power to have him on as they advise turning him off when not in use. She probably had him talk about 5 times per hour and needed to change the battery after a week around the world touring. So if you're having a great time continually pushing him to hear jokes and such, I would say, yes, it takes a lot of battery power to keep him talking!

Brenda

[jjct1]

We bought one last week from the first number listed in the thread. Came on Tues. Works great, they included extra batteries and some stickers for our DD. The receipt in the box was an official disney world one. Are these stores owned by Disney?

Great find, we can't wait to use it on our trip to Disney in March.

Do we need to take them in to get re-programmed when we get there?

[rsschneck]

We bought one last week from the first number listed in the thread. Came on Tues. Works great, they included extra batteries and some stickers for our DD. The receipt in the box was an official disney world one. Are these stores owned by Disney?

Great find, we can't wait to use it on our trip to Disney in March.

Do we need to take them in to get re-programmed when we get there?


Once you have scanned your park ticket and go through the turnstyle make sure you Pal Mickey is turned on. Hold his nose up in the air and he will down load the park information. We did not do that the first day and could not figure out why he did not work. We asked a salesperson and they told us the downloading info. My DD age 7 loved him and he will return with us in May.

[Mom2Ashli]

I just received my Pal Mickey. I tried him while he is still in the box and it doesn't work. I don't want to take him apart because it is a gift for my DD's B-Day.

[jjct1]

I just received my Pal Mickey. I tried him while he is still in the box and it doesn't work. I don't want to take him apart because it is a gift for my DD's B-Day.
There is a switch in the back you might have to turn on. Pull down the zipper and it is under that.

[Mom2Ashli]

There is a switch in the back you might have to turn on. Pull down the zipper and it is under that.

I guess I will go ahead and take him out of the box and check it out. If I can get him back in right I will just present him to her a different way. :D
Not that she will care once she what she has.

[Patsfan7]

The CM that I ordered mine from said to be sure to change the batteries when the Pal arrived. I guess they may have been around awhile and most have dead batteries. There are just a couple of twist ties on the back that hold him in. I was able to replace the batteries and re-close it to look brand new. (I gave mine to our 3 yr old for Christmas) You shouldn't have a problem with repacking.

[swilphil]

Does anyone remember how long they said it would take to get it? Was it 10 day ground delivery?

I ordered my 7 days ago and haven't received it yet. Should I call them to make sure they had the right address?

[Augustheather97]

what size and how many batteries does he take so If I buy one down there when we go next month I can bring extras???? thanks :love:

[summersfam4]

Ok, kind of off topic, but does anyone know if we'll ever see Pal Minnie? No offense Mickey we love you too :love: but my girls would love Minnie. Also when does the new Mickey, with outfits you can change, come out? I figure we aren't going untill the later part of this year so I might wait and see if I can get a good deal on a new one, so I don't have to hear any of the, " But I can't change the clothes on MY MICKEY, I WANT a new one". LOL :earseek: Thanks guys, and congrats on such a great deal!

Kelly

[Fridye]

SwilPhil -- I think it's supposed to take 5-10 business days. Mine took 5, I believe, before Thanksgiving. It probably also depends on how far away from Florida you are.

[Razor Roman]

Ok, kind of off topic, but does anyone know if we'll ever see Pal Minnie? No offense Mickey we love you too :love: but my girls would love Minnie. Also when does the new Mickey, with outfits you can change, come out?
Kelly

I read a while back on Jim Hill's site (before Pal Mickey came out) that if Pal Mickey was successful, they might have other characters come out too, like Pal Minnie, Pal Goofy, and maybe Pal Stitch, Pal Tigger, Pal Pooh, whatever. They could do it with any, since I'm reasonably sure that they are not transmitting voice data to the Mickey, but rather just telling him what words to say, and the voice is pre-recorded on a chip inside of the doll.

[Patsfan7]

I know mine took over a week. Maybe a week and a half or so, but I purchased around Thanksgiving, so I figured maybe it didn't go out until after the holiday. There is no mail delivery on Monday here either, so I would predict Tuesday or Wednesday. I was just starting to get concerned when it did arrive.

[DEff]

I should stop hanging out around here before I go to Disney because it always costs me money. Really, I didn't want a Pal Mickey until now.

I called around and they don't think there are any more Pal Mickeys in "liquidation land" as the fellow said. I think the newer models are taking over.

So here I am, -$60 already, and I haven't even left home yet.

I'm wondering if anyone has had any issues with Mickey piping up and having a child get upset because you don't want to do what Mickey suggests. I know you don't *have* to squeeze his hand, but if he's on, I can't see not wanting to. My 3 YO might be difficult if Mickey says so & so is somewhere and we don't want to go because we have plans already.

Thanks!

[jennz]

Yes that happened to me! I wasn't going to tell DD about the 3:00 parade but Pal Mickey piped up as we were entering ToonTown. She wouldn't have missed the parade if she didn't know about it, but since she knew...after we saw Cinderella we ran (as much as you can through Fantasyland in July!) to Liberty Square and actually got to see the parade. She loved it, I'm glad we did, and still wish Pal Mickey had kept quiet. :) Kind of.

[barb45]

To whoever was asking how long it should take to get it. I ordered mine last week to be shipped to Detroit and it took 6 days. After a week I would be tempted to call them just to be sure.

[Augustheather97]

Does he take AA batteries and how many???

[elliemae1192]

Yes, please can someone with a Pal Mickey let us know what size batteries he takes? I'm waiting on mine to get here and am leaving for WDW in 15 days. I'd like to go ahead and get plenty of batteries to take with us.
Thanks a bunch.

[jennz]

He takes 3 AA batteries. Have fun with him!

[elliemae1192]

Thanks jennz!