Morgan & Morgan Dismisses Lawsuit to Use ‘Steamboat Willie’ in Ad

A vintage Steamboat Willie-style cartoon mouse with a harp faces another, both in black and white.

Morgan & Morgan, America’s largest injury law firm, has dismissed its proactive lawsuit against Disney to use Steamboat Willie in an advertisement. Morgan & Morgan Lawsuit In September 2025, Morgan & Morgan filed their suit against Disney for a declaratory judgment stating that their Steamboat Willie ad doesn’t infringe on Disney’s trademark or other intellectual … Read more

Morgan & Morgan Files Lawsuit for Use of Steamboat Willie in Ad

A vintage Steamboat Willie-style cartoon mouse with a harp faces another, both in black and white.

Florida’s largest law firm, Morgan & Morgan, has filed a lawsuit asking a judge to declare their use of Disney’s Steamboat Willie is protected against trademark claims. Morgan & Morgan Steamboat Willie Ad The planned Morgan & Morgan advertisement sees Mickey Mouse in the Steamboat Willie boat getting in a collision with a car driven … Read more

VIDEO: Final Trailer for ‘Screamboat’ Horror Parody of ‘Steamboat Willie,’ In Theaters Next Month

A character in a detailed rat costume holding a long spear, standing in a dimly lit setting.

The “Steamboat Willie” horror film immediately announced after the original Mickey short entered the public domain is coming to theaters in just a couple of weeks. Screamboat Final Trailer “Screamboat” is a horror parody of Mickey’s first-ever appearance starring David Howard Thornton (“Terrifier”) as a killer version of the mouse. Writer, director, and producer Steven LaMorte … Read more

New Pandora Charms Featuring Goofy, runDisney, Carl & Ellie, and More

A display shows Disney Pandora charms and a bracelet featuring various Disney-themed charms, including Mickey Mouse and other iconic designs.

Several new Pandora charms have arrived at Walt Disney World, featuring Goofy, Steamboat Willie, Carl & Ellie, and more. These new charms can be found at multiple Pandora locations, including Discovery Trading Company in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. Goofy Charm – $80 The first new sphere charm is inspired by … Read more

‘Steamboat Willie’ Horror Movie in the Works as Character Enters Public Domain

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Steamboat Willie will soon enter the horror genre, as a horror film starring Steamboat Willie has been announced by director, Steven LaMorte. As of January 1, 2024, Mickey Mouse in his Steamboat Willie form is officially part of the public domain, and creators are wasting no time giving the 1928 character their own spin. According … Read more

Third Party Now Selling Mickey Mouse NFTs After Character Enters Public Domain

In a timeless black and white cartoon, the characters— notably reminiscent of Mickey Mouse—include a lively mouse, an animated dog, and another jovial mouse dancing together amidst floating musical notes in the background. This enchanting scene is a classic example of public domain animation's charm.

On January 1, 2024, “Steamboat Willie” and therefore the first depiction of Mickey Mouse became public domain. Various Mickey Mouse projects have been announced in the days since, including a “Steamboat Willie” horror video game. The very first image of Mickey Mouse in “Steamboat Willie” is also now an NFT, minted at midnight on January … Read more

Horror Video Game Featuring Mickey Mouse Announced After ‘Steamboat Willie’ Enters Public Domain, Roundup Rodeo BBQ Eliminates Side Choices for Guests at Toy Story Land Restaurant, & More: Daily Recap (1/1/24)

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, January 1, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

NEW Steamboat Willie Sunglasses, Mickey Sunglasses Keychains & More Accessories Coming Soon to Tokyo Disney Resort

There’s nothing like a pair of Mickey sunglasses from Tokyo Disney Resort to complete an outfit, and a new pair inspired by “Steamboat Willie,” as well as other accessories, are coming soon for guests to purchase. Steamboat Willie Sunglasses – ¥2,300 These “Steamboat Willie”-inspired sunglasses are black. The round lenses have Mickey ears and Steamboat … Read more

New Disney100 Illustrations Showcase Every Era of The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Archives shared six new Disney100 illustrations honoring the various eras of The Walt Disney Company, from the 1920s to today. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Walt Disney Archives (@waltdisneyarchives) In honor of today’s centennial celebration for The Walt Disney Company, we present a series of six all-new illustrations … Read more

Guide to Amazing Disney Deals on Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days

In case you haven’t been bombarded with all of the announcements for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, suffice it to say, they’re here! October 10-11, 2023 are the days for some of Amazon’s biggest deals since Prime Days back in July. We’ve rounded up some of the best deals for Disney parks fans as well … Read more