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This sounds totally cool. I can just imagine how popular this will be, a Mickey that talks to you as you walk around the park.

I can hear it now: " You are getting hungry, very hungry. How about a giant Turkey leg to hold you over until dinner?"

If you had to name the Ultimate Disney insider, who would you choose? Tops on our list would be Mickey Mouse, the one who started it all. So who's most qualified to show you around the Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks? Here's a hint - M-I-C - well, you know the rest.

Think it's nearly impossible for Mickey Mouse to tour the Theme Parks with each and every Guest? Well, with Pal Mickey, the talking, huggable plush toy, now you can get the scoop from his ears to yours. It's a totally new experience at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Beginning this spring, Pal Mickey will be available as a daily rental (for a nominal fee) or for one-time purchase in each Resort merchandise shop and in select merchandise shops in the four Theme Parks and Downtown Disney Marketplace. Take Pal Mickey along to the Theme Parks and he'll offer suggestions, tips, and of course, keep you entertained.

Pal Mickey will recommend attractions, even pointing out the shorter lines! He'll help you located Disney characters in the Theme Parks, tell stories and jokes, and play interactive games. And if you've ever lost track if time, Pal Mickey offers reminders about parade and show start times, so you won't miss a minute of the entertainment. With Pal Mickey, you'll experience the Parks like never before.

From May 1 through September 30, 2003, Disney Vacation Club members will receive a one-day complimentary rental of Pal Mickey! Coupons will be available from the Front Desk of your Walt Disney World Resort hotel and in your Welcome Home check-in folder at the Disney Vacation Club resorts. Present the coupon and your member card at the time of rental. A fully refundable deposit of $50 is required at the time of rental. While the rental period can exceed on single day, only one day of the rental fee will be waived ( Retail value $8.00 ). Limit one complimentary rental day per Member family. Offer may be used only once throughout entire duration of the offer period. Rentals will be available at select Resort and Theme Park merchandise locations. Please note that coupons will not be distributed at Disney's All-Star Resort, Disney's Vero Beach Resort or Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort.

Information copied from the Spring, 2003 Disney Vacation Club publication, Vacation Magic