What could happen to the original version of Mickey Mouse and others when they enter the public domain on Jan. 1? Hint: think Winnie the Pooh wielding a sledgehammer.
The version of the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” will enter the public domain in 2024. But those trying to take advantage could end up in a legal mousetrap.
Guests no longer have to stay away from Mickey. “That personal, one-on-one interaction may be the most powerful offering that the Walt Disney Company has.”