smilie said:
If I buy a Pal Mickey now (off Ebay) will it still work in the parks in February of next year?
Yes he will.
There are two models of PM (and they both work in all parks).
PM "Classic" (that's what I call MINE).
PM "50th Anniversay Special Edition" (newer version). He comes dressed in a TUXEDO.
If the ones you see on eBay are NOT dressed in a tuxedo, they are the older "classic" version.
But there is not really a LOT of difference between them, except:
New PM talks a bit louder.
New PM can describe the few newer attractions that weren't open when the "classic" PM was first introduced. (Not a big deal.)
New PM has a slightly larger "library" of things he can say (and sing!)
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Just a word (I have not seen anything "official" yet)...
New PM... just MIGHT become a "Classic" himself, if they issue a "PM v.3" as the "50th Anniversary" draws to a close.