Should I get a Pal Mickey? Anyone selling?

[TheLittleRoo]

I'm curious enough, and my kids might think it's cute.... ages 11, 4.5 and 18m. I've seen tuxedo 50th MPM's on Ebay for around $45 shipped, but I'm hearing there's a new one out that talks about Soarin' and EE, where the old ones don't "know" about those attractions.

Should we get a new one (any discounts?) or the tuxedo version, or even older? Anyone have one they'd like to sell?

Is he worth carrying around? We're going to have 157 bags hanging off us as it is with 2 kids and a baby.... His comments seem like they'd make a fun time, though...

Thanks!

 

[Robo]

I'm curious enough, and my kids might think it's cute.... ages 11, 4.5 and 18m. I've seen tuxedo 50th MPM's on Ebay for around $45 shipped, but I'm hearing there's a new one out that talks about Soarin' and EE, where the old ones don't "know" about those attractions.

Should we get a new one (any discounts?) or the tuxedo version, or even older? Anyone have one they'd like to sell?

Is he worth carrying around? We're going to have 157 bags hanging off us as it is with 2 kids and a baby.... His comments seem like they'd make a fun time, though...

As of NOW, 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.

The older PM's where $50 when new (but where heavily discounted when the newer ones came out, say, to below $20) but they are not available from Disney anymore.

The 50th Anniversay PM's are about $65-70 now at WDW.

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!)

I have not seen anything "official" yet on a new "PM v.3" as the "50th Anniversary" draws to a close.

As to any Pal Mickey and would you LIKE him...

1. He's Mickey.

2. He's small and "cuddly".

3. He talks in the parks about the attractions and events, tells "groaner" jokes* kids love, and plays a couple of simple games.

4. At home, he still tells the jokes and plays the games.

5. See #1.

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* "Say Pal, why did Goofy throw the clock out the window?
... He wanted to see time fly! (Mickey laugh)".

 

[dance2874]

I have been eying them up but I havent been willing to shell out the money just yet. I would consider a used one too...but I dont have time for ebay. We leave in 7 days!! Anyone selling?