The Walt Disney Company recently faced the loss of its rights to the first version of Mickey Mouse, bringing an end to a nearly 100-year copyright on the most recognizable fictional character in history. Now, in its 101st year, the company has lost not only its initial claim to fame in Steamboat Willie, but almost all of its classic animation ...
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New Disney Character Replaces Mickey Mouse Across Multiple Disney Parks
When guests think of the Disney parks, they may think of a few things, including the iconic castle, no matter what park they are in, as well as Mickey Mouse. Mickey Mouse, the iconic character and mascot of The Walt Disney Company, was created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. He made his debut in the animated short film Steamboat ...
Read More »Strict Mickey Mouse Rule Enables New Social Media Warning
One very strict rule that guests must follow when meeting Mickey Mouse, or any other character has been reported as broken, with a new warning being released on social media from a previous cast member. When guests visit Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, there are a few “to-do” list items that every guest on vacation may feel obligated to ...
Read More »After Mickey and Minnie’s Break Up Rumor, Donald Moves in On Minnie
In a cute video making the rounds online, some cast members had a fun time at the Disney Parks fooling around in costume. One of the best things about the Disney Parks is cast member interactions, be that at the Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort. And we don’t just mean engaging with cast members as guests. We ...
Read More »Disney Loses Mickey Mouse: Beloved Character to Now Star in Two Horror Films
January 1 saw Disney losing the copyright to the original “Steamboat Willie” Mickey Mouse—and now the character is onto new, decidedly “un-Disney” adventures. The fact that Disney lost the original Steamboat Willie copyright after 95 years of Mickey Mouse this year is all fans can talk about at the moment. The event is extraordinary. The Mickey Mouse cartoon is the foundation ...
Read More »After Only A Day in The Public Domain, Mickey Mouse Is Getting Brutalized On Social Media
Clearly, people have been waiting for this moment for a while. They have been preparing for Mickey Mouse to enter the public domain so they can do whatever they choose with the beloved symbol of the Walt Disney Company without fear of repercussions. And that was probably the draw of all this: the ability to take a classic American icon ...
Read More »“A Bizarre Mouse Worshipping Kingdom”: What Future Archaeologists Would Say About Disney World
A viral post on social media discussed what future archaeologists would find if they dug up Disney, and the debate is hilarious! Over the last 100 years, the Walt Disney Company has solidified its status as one of the biggest names in entertainment in the world—and one of the primary ways it has done this is through the theme park ...
Read More »Happy Birthday Mickey! Disney Releases Heartfelt Tribute to the Mouse That Started It All
“I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing—that it was all started by a mouse.” And with those words, Walt Disney reminded us all that all that we see, do, and love about the Walt Disney Company begins with a simple cartoon mouse. And today, we wish Mickey Mouse a happy 95th birthday. To celebrate the occasion, ...
Read More »Disney’s Minkey Mouse: Fans Find Trans Minnie and Mickey
Fans were recently tickled and amused by a piece of official Disney100 merchandise that clearly had a “weird defect.” Two of the most beloved characters in the world of Disney are Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse. These two beloved characters have formed the foundation of the incredible love so many fans from all over the world have for the Walt ...
Read More »Is Disney Breaking Up Mickey and Minnie? Here’s the Truth
The Walt Disney Company has had many challenges, especially this year. Critics have seized on these problems, from corporate shakeups, faltering box office numbers, and AI-generated posters trying to destroy the company image. However, one thing has stood the test of time throughout Disney’s epic history – Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. The two have always had a seemingly perfect ...
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