Pal Mickey

[Eeyore's-tail-tack]

Does anybody know the current cost of Pal Mickey. My son and daughter-in-law are buying one for my grandson. I also want one for myself. I haven't been to Disney World since my senior trip in 1981. My son has been a few times with his wife and her family. My daughter went a couple of years ago with my sister. This will be my youngest son's and grandson's first time. I can't wait.

 

[MAGGIED]

You might want to take a look on ebay.. I recently sold one there and I know there were a bunch of the newer ones

 

[Eeyore's-tail-tack]

I am hoping for a new one.

 

[suprgrlx]

I believe they are $60-65, though I haven't bought one so I'm not positive.

 

[MommyBuzz909]

Would you guys recommend getting one before we go or at the park??

 

[Eeyore's-tail-tack]

I think I might get one when we get to Disney World, hehe, it would be one of my favorite souvenirs.

 

[Twinkler]

What is a Pal Mickey??

 

[Eeyore's-tail-tack]

Pal Mickey is an interactive Mickey mouse. I believe he is about 11 to 12 inches tall. While you are in DW he will tell you things that will be of help.

 

[Raenstoirm]

I adore the thing, hence my avatar. We paid $65 last year for him. Many people hate him, but i cannot imagine being in the parks without him. I have said it a hundred times on this boards but I still smile when i think of it....After getting off tower of terror, Mickey says, "That was fun, but next time can we take the stairs?" I nearly died! He also was scared of the ghosts at HM and didn't want to get wet at Splash. He is Disney Magic!

 

[Melanie98]

Where are these available at the park? Can we get one at the hotel or airport before we get started at the parks?

 

[Melanie98]

I just answered my own question!
Here's the link to where you can purchase Pal Mickey in the park:
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/special/specialindex?id=PalMickeyPage

 

[Melanie98]

They can be rented???

Tell me more!

 

[Raenstoirm]

They USED to be able to be rented. I heard that ended a few years ago.

As for buying him, he is available in almost every store and resort gift shop. I did not see him at MCO, but I didn't actually look. You can also buy clothes and such for him (of course he has to have a new outfit every day silly!) And yes as an adult I bought the mouse the expensive outfits! At Mk he is just normal mickey with the shorts. At AK he has a safari suit complete with binoculars and At MGM (refuse to call in DHS) he wears the sorcerer like my avatar. Next trip he will get an Epcot outfit and probably a Halloween and Christmas one if they are in the stores. And yes, I am a sick person!

 

[tgj]

We love Pal Mickey, but you have to like his corny jokes (What do you call Pluto if he stays out in the sun too long? A Hot Dog....!)

Don't forget to pack him for your next trip (unless you want to see one of the saddest looks on your child's face ever - speaking from personal experience...)

You may also want to think about bringing three extra AA batteries, just in case. I'm not sure, but I think a pack a batteries at MK costs almost as much as the Pal Mickey!

Enjoy!

 

[Eeyore's-tail-tack]

Thank you so very much for all your replies. If I wasn't convinced before, I am adamant about getting Pal now. He will be my first purchase, LOL. I don't care what others think. I am a big kid. One of my favorite gifts for Christmas was my Play-Doh, thankis to me begging my daughter. A few people have told me that when they grow up they want to be just like me. This just makes me smile.

 

[Eeyore's-tail-tack]

Ok, does anyone remember how much his outfits are? You are right, he needs at least one change of clothes!

 

[BeckyScott]

The Creative DISigns ladies have a huge thread
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1101802
about Pal Mickey with lots of outfit pictures. Some are purchased, some they made themselves. Lots of really cool ideas.

 

[Eeyore's-tail-tack]

Thanks, I will definitely check that site out.

 

[smphbear]

Ok, does anyone remember how much his outfits are? You are right, he needs at least one change of clothes!

I seem to remember spending about 12 or 15 to dress my boys' Pal Mickey as a pirate last summer. (Can you tell mom likes him too?)

Eeyore - Try checking E-bay. We got a gently loved new version. Other than no box, you couldn't tell. It also let the kids get familiar with him before we left. Get yourself a small carabiner because I found that works better to clip him than the clip he came with. As someone else said, don't forget the batteries.

 

[Eeyore's-tail-tack]

Ok, thanks. LOL, and to think all this started with just a mouse!