PAL Mickey Price Increase...Too Much For ME

[niteobsrvr]

Originally posted by epcotisbest
Our plan was to buy one when the price went down. Guess there is a flaw in that plan.
Ricky

I have to give Disney credit for this one. A new product without a proven sales record, is a risky thing to introduce.

SO what do you do?

Introduce it at a lower price to gain public interest and test its real life appeal. THen, if it proves popular, raise the cost to your target sales goal price. Nothing better than word of mouth advertsing.

 

[Scooter]

Originally posted by niteobsrvr
I have to give Disney credit for this one. A new product without a proven sales record, is a risky thing to introduce.

SO what do you do?

Introduce it at a lower price to gain public interest and test its real life appeal. THen, if it proves popular, raise the cost to your target sales goal price. Nothing better than word of mouth advertsing.

My Point exactly...

Arouse my curiosity...make it affordable...reel me in...then Jack the price up cuz you know I will Pay it.

Kudos to The Disney People...they're Good.

I'll Probably end up buying a Pal Mickey...cuz I want one...and they know that:sohappy:

 

[Pioneer Hall]

Originally posted by Maria
Now the toy is even referred to as a "he" What is this world coming to?! :lookaroun

:lol:

I don´t think I would spend $50 on a plush toy that doesn´t shut up! :animwink:

There is always the on/off switch :lol:

 

[bhg469]

Originally posted by X2CommNavISTC
Hmm..I see this best thing at the parks (aside from pin trading) falling faster that a car in ToT as far as sales/rentals go. Although, it still is a good toy, if I didnt have the orignal test version (Yeah from when he was still being developed) I would still buy one, reguardless of the price.

you still have the pda version?

 

[bhg469]

Originally posted by Main Street USA
Those of you who think PAL Mickey is a useless, stupid toy seemed to have missed that he is just the opposite for folks who aren't Disney nutcases such us we are. If it were your first, or even second trip to WDW, you wouldn't be so quick to claim that Disney created a piece of crap to make a buck.

AKA the magic moment pins ?

 

[twirl2378]

Does anyone think The PAL Mickey says the jokes to quickly? I played around with him at the store and thought he spoke to fast. Do you get used to the speed he talks? Does the original test version mickey a lot different then the ones that are being sold now at the parks? :lol:

 

[X2CommNavISTC]

bhg, yes, I have the original test version which was the PDA.

And trust me, the jokes he had before were a helluva lot funnier than they are now.

I remember when they first came out, big story backstage between a lot of people was who should get a version next (ie, lot of people wanted Sulley or Mike, SteamBoat Willie, Goofy, ect).

I personally wouldnt mind seeing a Donald or Eyore (Donald would get ticked when there were long long waits (I mean like 65 and longer)) Eyore, well he's my dawg, er, donkey. Hes always in that sad and droopy mood, just like me in the mornings and double that on Mondays.

 

[Bagheera]

Hey, Scooter, where did you read this? I called WDW Mail Order the other day, and they said that he was still $50.

 

[bhg469]

i honestly wouldent mind seeing a more adultversion taht could be easier to carry around like the pda they used to bet a test with. im not sure if i speak for everyone my age, but i would like to have the expierience of pal mickey but a 24 year old carrying a plush toy? ehhh not as cool

 

[Pioneer Hall]

Originally posted by bhg469
i honestly wouldent mind seeing a more adultversion taht could be easier to carry around like the pda they used to bet a test with. im not sure if i speak for everyone my age, but i would like to have the expierience of pal mickey but a 24 year old carrying a plush toy? ehhh not as cool

Once you are there and you see a bunch of grown ups holding the toy, it really doesn't matter.

 

[Scooter]

Originally posted by Bagheera
Hey, Scooter, where did you read this? I called WDW Mail Order the other day, and they said that he was still $50.

http://wdwig.com/


I read it in Deb Wills Newsletter.
I didn't make it up...honest.

 

[Bagheera]

I'm a week behind in reading All Ears. Just checked, and it's in her 9/23 newsletter. I wonder why Mail Order told me it was still $50? I'll have to check again and see if I get the same answer.

 

[Goofy4Mickey]

Pal Mickey

I can't wait to get a Pal Mickey! We are going to WDW in December and I think all of us will enjoy it. I have been to Disney more times than I can count, but I still think it is worth the money. Also, I was told by a cast member that they will self update every time you take them to the parks (i.e. different trips).

 

[wdwhoneymooner]

We're loaning our Pal Mickey to my wife's co-worker when she and her family go down next month. The co-worker offered to get us something while down there as a way to say "Thanks" but we won't take her up on it.

 

[ImSweetPea]

There are 11,548 parking spots here at the Magic Kingdom. You are parked in one of them! So to save yourself and everyone here at Walt Disney World a lot of trouble, please remember where you parked. Also, any lost children will become property of It's a Small World."
--Tram Operator at the Magic Kingdom

DisneyInsider

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Hey.. last time we were in Disney... and trying to get to our car...lol.. The Tram driver said just that and the kids looks at me and said WAIT YOU MEAN WE CAN LIVE TA DISNEY>??? Be friend with the Its a small world people????? lol... I just thought it was funny.... :hammer:

 

[Carrousel Lover]

Originally posted by orlpassholder
...PAL Mickey is like having a three year old that knows way to much Disney info, trivia, and jokes. I find the purchase was well worth the money.

:lol: Having a three year old who has been to WDW too many times this cracked me up. We thought of purchasing one in June but figured price would go down and we didn't even use DVC discounts :brick: Can someone explain about the chip and the loss of it comments? Where is it located?

 

[gjpjtj]

I'm glad I got mine already......but I think it's still worth the money.

 

[Dopey Dave]

We got one when were down the end of September. Animal Kingdom is the best park for Pal Mickey. As you would walk by an area, he would have comments on the animal that was housed there. Also, the CM's at Animal Kingdom seemed more informed about Pal Mickey. Several asked how we liked him. I stopped in at Guest Relations at Epcot with questions when we first got him and they didn't have a clue about how he was supposed to work.

 

[Mikejakester]

And this thing works out side of parks?

How does this thing actually work?

does it have buttons? For info? jokes? or what?

 

[Disneydewald]

I believe after you take him out of the park he'll only tell jokes and play games. He needs the info download and triggers from the parks to activate the info.